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A Son Comes Full Circle With Commencement Honor

Willie Deese, a highly successful senior pharmaceutical executive, came back to Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø to accept an honorary degree at the college’s commencement ceremony this week. His parents worked for the college and taught their nine children the values of hard work and education.

A Beautiful Day: Class of 2021 Celebrates Commencement

Members of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø class of 2021 gathered in Richardson Stadium for an in-person commencement celebration. Watch the highlights video!

Faculty Honored with 2020-2021 Hunter-Hamilton Love of Teaching Award

The Hunter-Hamilton Love of Teaching Award seeks out and honors teachers who uniquely inspire the full potential of each student. This award is given to Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø faculty members judged by their peers to display an exemplary love of teaching.

Meeting the Moment: Prize Recognizes Work Toward a Just Community

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø recognized students and staff with the Spencer-Weinstein Prize for Community and Justice, which celebrates contributions toward building just, inclusive communities.

A Look at a Year of Adaptation and Innovation in the Arts

The pandemic forced us to change the ways we teach, learn and interact. The arts at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø met the challenges of the pandemic with new ideas, and expanded access to performances and collections. 

The Science of Resiliency: Paul Gomez ’22 and Andrea Liu ’23 Earn Goldwater Scholarships

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø students named Goldwater Scholars. Already on the path to promising futures in scientific research, Paul Gomez ’22 and Andrea Liu ’23 are among a select group of students nationwide to receive the award.

CHAMPIONS!!! Wildcats Capture Second Atlantic 10 Championship

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø men’s golf team brings home league title, prepares to compete in NCAA championship May 17-19.

Winners Selected from Strong Field of Venture Fund Competition Finalists

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s 7th Venture Fund Competition, a signature program of the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, awarded prize money to two ventures: one streamlines management of master planning, the other helps college students improve their financial well-being.

CBS News: Linden Patterson ’25 Shares Equipment, Love of Tennis

CBS News recently featured Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø student Linden Patterson, a member of the class of 2025, for combining her passion for tennis and helping others.

Students Sift Through History, Unearth Rare Finds for Iwo Jima Filmmaker

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø students embraced an opportunity to dig into new and neglected corners of the historical record. Their contributions will be part of a forthcoming documentary film on the infamous WWII Battle of Iwo Jima.

Faith & Football: Jorell Story ’20 Inspires through Ministry and Friendship

As the Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø football team prepares for their D1 championship game, former football player Jorell Story ’20 offers support and spiritual guidance from the sidelines.

#AllinforÂ鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Celebrates Community, Exceeds 3,600 Donors in Single Day

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s single-day #AllinforÂ鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø giving challenge breaks record. Donors contributed from every state in the Union.

Convocation Awards a Recognition of Achievement in Extraordinary Circumstances

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø honors the hard work and dedication of students, faculty and staff with a multitude of awards presented during spring convocation.

Partnership Aims to Increase Plant-Based Meal Options, Curb Environmental Impact

As demand for plant-based meal options skyrockets, Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Dining will increase plant-based meal offerings to 40 percent and decrease use of animal-based products by 10 percent through a partnership with the Humane Society of the United States.

Statement by Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø on Chauvin Verdict

’Cats Claim PFL Title, Head to D1 Football Championship Opening Round

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø football clinched its first postseason berth in 52 years, with a spring 2021 season finish that placed the ’Cats at the top of Pioneer League standings. The team will travel to the FCS playoffs this weekend.

‘Immersive Van Gogh’ Has Upsides and Downsides, Explains Art Prof

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Professor Shaw Smith answers the question: Is Immersive Van Gogh Worth it?

Qdoba Mexican Eats Coming to Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø This Fall

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Dining Services is excited to announce a new partnership with Qdoba, a fast casual restaurant offering customizable Mexican-style entrees, that will bring a new dining concept to campus this fall.

Summit Stays: College and Outpost Operator Establish New Partnership

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Plans for In-Person Learning This Fall

We plan to be fully in-person in the fall – working, teaching and learning.