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NAC&U to Present 2nd Annual Boyer Award, Discussion on Role of Place in Higher Education at AAC&U Annual Meeting

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:10:00 -0600

On January 26, 2012, at the AAC&U Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., The New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U) will present the 2012 Boyer Award to renowned scholars and practitioners Betsy Barefoot and John Gardner. Following the presentation, Barefoot and Gardner will reflect on their efforts to create environments that effectively promote student success. Founders of the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education, they have worked with colleges and universities internationally to improve student learning and retention. Currently, the Institute’s work focuses on implementing a set of aspirational standards for first-year and transfer students.

The Boyer Award honors the legacy of Ernest Boyer and celebrates the collective mission of NAC&U’s members – to integrate liberal education, professional studies and civic responsibility by drawing connections across the disciplines, between general education and the major, between faculty and students, between the classroom and campus life, between traditional education and life-long learning, and between the campus and the larger world.

Session Details:
Title: All in a Life’s Work: Improving Institutional and Student Success
Date: Thursday, Jan. 26
Time: 10:30-11:45 a.m.
Location: Independence FG
Speakers: Richard Guarasci, president, Wagner College; Levester Johnson, vice president of Student Affairs, Butler University

NAC&U will be joined by Timothy Wong, recipient of the AAC&U 2012 K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders award. Wong, a doctoral candidate at the University of California – Irvine, is the son of Frank Wong, a university professor and provost who, along with Ernest Boyer, founded The New American Colleges and Universities.

Leaders from NAC&U will also present “The Role of Place in 21st Century Higher Education,” with moderator Harold Baillie, provost, The University of Scranton. Several NAC&U members will discuss their approaches to creating an institutional culture and curriculum that promotes students’ understanding of the role of place by intentionally integrating the local in the global and global in the local. From the perspective of president and provost, they will briefly describe how their institutions are ensuring that these concepts and practices are being woven into the fabric of the institution: its mission, strategic planning processes, general education, and co-curricular programs.

Session Details:
Title: The Role of Place in 21st Century Higher Education
Date: Thursday, Jan. 26
Time: 4:15 – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Independence FG
Panelists: Thomas Burns, provost, Belmont University; Jamie Comstock, former provost, Butler University; Thomas Kazee, president, University of Evansville; Steven Michael, provost, Arcadia University; Thomas Rochon, president, Ithaca College; Charles Taylor, vice president for academic affairs, Drury University; Terry Weiner, provost, The Sage Colleges

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NAC&U Members Ranked Among U.S. News’ Top Online Degree Programs

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:51:25 -0600

Drury University’s undergraduate online education and online graduate programs at The University of Scranton, Samford University and Stetson University were ranked among the top programs in the country according to U.S. News & World Report.

In online graduate programs in Business, The University of Scranton ranked #1 in Student Engagement and Accreditation, #13 in Student Services & Technology, and #60 in Faculty Credentials and Training. In the same category, Stetson University ranked #77 in Faculty Credentials and Training, #132 in Student Engagement and Accreditation, and #134 in Student Services and Technology.

In online graduate Education programs, Scranton ranked #2 in Student Engagement and Accreditation, #16 in Faculty Credentials and Training, and #54 in Student Services and Technology.

In online graduate Nursing programs, Samford University ranked #31 in Faculty Credentials and Training, #36 in Student Engagement and Accreditation, and #56 in Student Services and Technology.

In undergraduate online education, Drury University ranked #18 in Faculty Credentials and Training, #123 in Student Engagement and Assessment, and #132 in Student Services & Technology.

In its first ranking list of online education, U.S. News ranked 196 online bachelor's degree programs and 523 online master's degree programs in business, engineering, nursing, education, and computer information technology. Programs ranked have at least 80 percent of their course content available online. For more information visit our site.

Wagner President Speaks at the White House

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:50:36 -0600

Wagner College president Richard Guarasci described his institution’s role in Staten Island’s Port Richmond Partnership recently at a White House event. The event was convened to release a new U.S. Department of Education report, entitled “A Crucible Moment: College Learning and Democracy’s Future.” Guarasci was one of 11 national higher education leaders who sat on the National Task Force on Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement that created the report, which highlights the need to revitalize the civic element of American higher education.

Guarasci described how, 14 years ago, Wagner College created a new curriculum called the Wagner Plan for the Practical Liberal Arts that links clusters of courses — called “learning communities” — with real-world problems through service learning activities.

Arcadia, Nazareth Named to 2012 Guide to Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:50:00 -0600

Arcadia University and Nazareth College were included in the 2012 Guide to Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities. The guide, compiled by Military Advanced Education, is a journal dedicated to the higher learning of today’s service members.

Butler’s Clowes Hall Among World's Top 100 Theaters for Ticket Sales

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:49:34 -0600

Butler University’s Clowes Memorial Hall sold more than 105,000 tickets in 2011, enough to rank it 53rd on the list of the world’s Top 100 theaters. It’s the first time Clowes has appeared on the list, which is compiled by Pollstar magazine, the concert industry’s main trade publication. Among Clowes’ biggest shows in 2011 were touring productions of “Beauty and the Beast” and “Rock of Ages,” concerts by John Mellencamp and Huey Lewis and a talk by former Indiana University basketball coach Bob Knight.

Nazareth Earns CASE Accolades

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:49:10 -0600

Nazareth College’s Alumni Relations and Marketing and Communications teams recently earned five Accolade awards from CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education) District II. The Alumni Relations team won two silver awards, one bronze and an honorable mention, all for its senior giving campaign; the Marketing/Communications team won a Bronze award for one of its advertising campaigns.

Pacific Lutheran Students, Faculty Blog January Travels

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:48:35 -0600

Nearly 300 students at Pacific Lutheran University are studying in far-off locations. Faculty and students in six locations around the globe are sharing their experiences in PLU’s Sojourner blogs.

Stetson Names Emily Richardson as Associate VP for Boundless Learning

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:48:06 -0600

Dr. Emily C. Richardson, dean and associate professor at the University College of Widener University in Chester, Pa., has been named associate vice president for Boundless Learning and visiting professor of Education at Stetson University, starting in March. Richardson will develop and lead a comprehensive strategy for the university’s new Boundless Learning initiative to advance innovative educational opportunities for learners of all ages.

Sage’s Achieve Degree Program to Offer Initial Trial Course, Admit First Cohort for Fall 2012

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:47:29 -0600

The Achieve Degree at Sage was created for students with autism spectrum disorders or other learning differences. Anticipating that it will enroll its first cohort of Achieve Degree students this fall, Sage is offering an eight-week online trial course this spring and summer to students who are interested in the program.

Redlands Partners to Offer Dual Degree in Engineering

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:46:53 -0600

The University of Redlands is partnering with Columbia University to offer a 5-year combined degree program leading to a B.S. from Columbia’s School of Engineering and Applied Science and a B.A. or B.S. from Redlands. The program combines the strength of a liberal arts education in a small college setting with professional education at a highly regarded school of engineering.

University of Evansville Announces Historic Enrollment Numbers for Spring 2012

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:46:21 -0600

With the Spring Semester 2012 underway, the University of Evansville announced record-setting enrollment figures, including strong freshman retention on UE’s main campus and historic enrollment overseas at Harlaxton College. Total enrollment currently stands at 2,696, the highest in a decade. Traditional undergraduate enrollment is at its highest since 2007. These figures are bolstered by high retention rates, with 95.3 percent of fall freshmen returning this spring.

Westminster’s Great Salt Lake Institute Expands Research, Collaborates to Preserve Artistic Earthwork

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:45:48 -0600

The Great Salt Lake Institute at Westminster College has a new undergraduate research initiative focused on exploring the science of Great Salt Lake’s extreme ecosystem. Building Research, Innovation and Novel Experimentation (BRINE) will expand on existing faculty/student research, support new lake projects and create a network of interdisciplinary scholars. To achieve the goals of BRINE, the Great Salt Lake Institute (GSLI) recently received a generous $250,000 grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation.

The Great Salt Institute also will collaborate with the Dia Art Foundation and the Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA) at the University of Utah to preserve the Spiral Jetty, a monumental earthwork created in 1970 by artist Robert Smithson. The Spiral Jetty is located off Rozel Point in the north arm of the Great Salt Lake and is made of black basalt rocks and earth gathered from the site.

Ithaca Professor's Photo Book is One of 2011's Best in ‘Time’

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:44:19 -0600

“Time” magazine has included a book by Nicolas Muellner, an associate professor in the Department of Cinema, Photography, and Media Arts at Ithaca College, on a list of the best photobooks of the year. Published last October by A-Jump Books, “The Amnesia Pavilions” depicts Muellner’s return trip to a small city in Eastern Siberia after a 17-year absence.

Faculty News from North Central

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:43:37 -0600

Gregory H. Wolf, North Central College professor of German, is chair of the Small Undergraduate German Programs special interest group of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). He organized a breakfast and presented “Keeping German Programs Visible” and co-organized two sessions with six presentations addressing language pedagogy, instructional technology and curricular development at the national meeting of the American Association for Teachers of German in Denver, Colo.

Gerald Gems, North Central College professor of health and physical education, delivered two presentations at the Bangladesh Institute of Sport Sciences in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He also was inducted as an international fellow of the institute, along with another American and international scholars from Turkey, Denmark, Malaysia, Great Britain and Spain. The events were attended by a host of sports dignitaries and the Bangladesh minister of commerce.

Faculty News from Samford

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:42:47 -0600

A work by Samford University School of the Arts faculty member Scott Fisk is included in “Art of the State,” a juried show featuring pieces by 26 full- and part-time studio-art faculty from two- and four-year Alabama colleges and universities.

Veteran Samford University law professor Robert J. Goodwin has been named associate dean of Cumberland School of Law effective with the spring 2012 semester. Goodwin, who is J. Russell McElroy Professor of Law, has taught at Samford since 1983.

Samford University journalism instructor Julie Hedgepeth Williams has written a book on her great uncle, Albert Caldwell, who with his wife, Sylvia, and 10-month old son, Alden, survived the sinking of the ocean liner Titanic almost 100 years ago. The book, A Rare Titanic Family: The Caldwells' Story of Survival, was published by NewSouth Books of Montgomery, Ala.

Valparaiso Professor Receives National Endowment for the Humanities Grant

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:42:17 -0600

Gretchen Buggeln, assistant professor of art history and humanities at Valparaiso University, recently received a prestigious National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant for her research and writing of the book, “Churches for Today: Modernism and Suburban Expansion in Post-World War II America.”

Arcadia Professor Voted as Best in County

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:40:54 -0600

Donna M. Agnew, associate director and assistant professor of Arcadia University’s Physician Assistant Program, was recently voted among the Best of 2011 Bucks and Montgomery County, in the Physician Assistants Category.

Butler Student Interns Vie for Award

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:39:42 -0600

Butler University students Leah Ernstberger and Alexa Amatulli, along with recent graduates Callista Duggins and Kevin Fey, have been nominated for the Outstanding Intern of 2011 Award, sponsored by Indiana InternNET.

Hamline Student Serves on U.S. Dept. of Education Commission

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:39:13 -0600

Hamline University junior and psychology major Ashlee Kephart recently completed a year-long project with a U.S. Department of Education commission to identify the barriers that impact delivery of instructional materials to post-secondary students with disabilities and to pinpoint technical solutions that could improve these conditions.

Student News from the University of Evansville

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:31:01 -0600

In an outstanding year both athletically and academically, 10 of 14 varsity sports teams at the University of Evansville earned academic awards from their national associations. As a group, the 250 student-athletes at UE compiled a grade point average of 3.26 on a 4.0 scale during the 2010-11 academic year, the most recent full school year. The list of honored teams include men’s and women’s cross country and swimming/diving teams; men’s golf team; women’s soccer, tennis, softball and basketball teams; and the volleyball team.

Five students in the University of Evansville's Department of Music have been selected to participate in the 2012 Indiana Intercollegiate Band, a prestigious ensemble of 75 top musicians from colleges and universities across Indiana.

Butler University Appoints Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:24:24 -0600

Kathryn Morris, chair of the Psychology Department since 2007, became Butler University’s interim provost and vice president for academic affairs on Jan. 1, 2012.

Drury Students Study Coping Skills Following Joplin Tornado

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:23:47 -0600

Dr. Jennifer Silva Brown, psychology professor at Drury University, and seven Drury undergraduates, are studying the emotional and mental impact of the May 22 tornado on residents of Joplin, Mo. Brown developed the Joplin Impact Project based on work she did in Louisiana after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. In September and October, Silva Brown and her students interviewed and surveyed 87 Joplin area residents about how they were coping with their lives after the tornado.

In related news, ABC television’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition will air its work in Joplin on Friday, January 13, at 7 p.m. The show built houses for seven families that lost their homes in the tornado. While ABC was on site, hundreds of Drury students, faculty, and staff designed and built a tribute in Cunningham Park to honor volunteers. They also donated thousands of dollars in scholarships to high school seniors in Joplin.

Fueled by Victory over Pitt, Wagner Basketball Nets AP Top 25 Vote, National Press Coverage

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:23:13 -0600

Wagner College’s basketball team received a vote in the Associated Press Top 25 poll on Christmas. According to Staten Island Advance writer, Cormac Gordon, it was “the first time in anyone’s memory that a Wagner team was voted in the Top 25 by any poll anywhere, never mind the AP poll. But that’s the type of Christmas present a program receives when it goes to Pitt and knocks off the 15th-ranked team in America, raising eyebrows while they accomplish that feat by playing with a level of fearlessness and passion that is hard to find anywhere at any level.”

Students From Eight NAC&U Institutions Awarded Gilman Scholarships for International Study

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:22:44 -0600

Ten students within the NAC&U consortium have received Gilman Scholarships to study abroad this spring. They are:

Arcadia University: Dao La
Drury University: Ashley Clayton
Hamline University: Aubrey Fonfara, Jason Westmoreland
Ithaca College: Aryelle Cormier, Dylan Lowry
Nazareth College: Tiffany Wendt
The Sage Colleges: Karenae Brown-Dunham
Stetson University: Emily London
University of Evansville: Anna Zull

Connelly, Illinois House Honor North Central College with Sesquicentennial Resolution

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:22:33 -0600

The Illinois House of Representatives congratulated North Central College on its Sesquicentennial in a resolution sponsored by Michael Connelly, 48th District state representative.The resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of the College’s founding was adopted by the 97th General Assembly.

Faculty News from Hamline University

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:21:54 -0600

Binnur Ozkececi-Taner, assistant professor of political science at Hamline University, recently published a co-authored chapter in Psychology and Constructivism in International Relations: An Ideational Alliance (University of Michigan Press). The book provides a theoretical and empirical conversation between political psychology and constructivist theory of international relations by exploring the interaction of individual cognition and social processes that shape world politics.

Jack Reardon, School of Business at Hamline, presented a paper, "Why Economics Needs Philosophy" at the third triennial research conference of the International Confederation of Associations for Pluralism in Economics at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. The paper was co-authored with Valentin Cojanu of Bucharest University and editor of the Journal of Philosophical Economics.

Ithaca College Professor Publishes German Textbook

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:21:27 -0600

James Pfrehm, an assistant professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Ithaca College, recently published “Kunterbunt und Kurz Geschrieben,” an intermediate-level German textbook.

Faculty News from Samford University

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:20:48 -0600

Samford University pharmacy professor Dr. Valerie T. Prince has been named the 2012 recipient of the American Pharmacists Association’s (APhA) Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management Distinguished Achievement Award in clinical/pharmacotherapeutic (C/P) practice. The award recognizes achievements of an individual who has made a significant contribution or sustained contributions to the provision of pharmaceutical care in C/P practice.

Samford University professor John C. Knapp explores the relationship between church and work in his latest book, How the Church Fails Businesspeople (And What Can Be Done About It). In the book, released this week by Eerdmans Publishing Company, Dr. Knapp argues that the church’s ambiguous teachings about vocation, money and business have long contributed to Christians’ uncertainty about discipleship in the workplace.

Stetson Names College of Law Dean

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:20:23 -0600

Christopher Pietruszkiewicz has been named the new dean of Stetson University College of Law in Tampa Bay, Fla. Pietruszkiewicz joins Stetson from the LSU Law Center at Louisiana State University, where he serves as vice chancellor for business and financial affairs and as the J.Y. Sanders Professor of Law. Pietruszkiewicz will start at Stetson this summer.

University of Evansville’s Plisky a Featured Presenter at Major League Soccer Medical Symposium

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:19:56 -0600

Phil Plisky, assistant professor of physical therapy at the University of Evansville, will be a featured presenter at the Major League Soccer Medical Symposium, a professional educational event focused on treatment and prevention of soccer-related injuries.

Redlands Professor’s Research is Basis for Hopi Petroglyph Preservation Project

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:19:32 -0600

Dr. Wesley Bernardini, an associate professor of Anthropology and Sociology at University of Redlands has been working with the Hopi people in Arizona to map and preserve their ancestral villages for the past ten years. All that research came to fruition with the launch of the Hopi Petroglyph Sites Digital Preservation Project website, a 3D digital archive of the Hopi sites and petroglyph in Tutuveni and Dawa Park in Arizona.

Scranton Professor’s Research Cited in WebMD Article

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:19:05 -0600

Recently published research by University of Scranton chemistry professor Joe Vinson, Ph.D., about the antioxidant properties found in nuts was featured in an article on WebMD.

National Championship Earns North Central a Governor’s Proclamation

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:17:45 -0600

The North Central College men's cross country team received recognition from the State of Illinois' highest office, as the Cardinals traveled to Chicago to receive personal congratulations from Governor Pat Quinn for their victory at the 2011 NCAA Division III National Men's Cross Country Championships.

Samford Alumna Nominated for Pushcart Prize

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:17:19 -0600

Samford University English alumna Brit Blalock `08 has been nominated for one of the nation's most prestigious literary awards for her poetry. The editors of Blood Orange Review nominated Blalock's "Epigraph for this Poem" for the 2012 Pushcart Prize, awarded by U.S. small literary presses each year since 1976.

Scranton Nursing Grads Exceed National and State Pass Rates for License Exam

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:16:49 -0600

The University of Scranton nursing program graduates again exceeded the National Council Licensure Examination average pass rates at the state and national levels for first-time test-takers between Oct. 1, 2010, and Sept. 30, 2011, which is the most current data available concerning the University’s Class of 2011.

Nine University of Scranton Students Named Scholars in Service

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:16:20 -0600

Nine University of Scranton students have been recognized as AmeriCorps Scholars in Service to Pennsylvania for the 2011-2012 academic year. The award honors students who have committed to complete 300 or 450 hours of individual service in the community during the academic year.

A Blog on the Value of a College Degree from Nazareth President Daan Braveman

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:22:57 -0600

President Braveman of Nazareth College writes, “The pundits are at it again. We are hearing discussion among some who question whether a college degree is worthwhile. As a college president I am obviously biased, but I believe the facts clearly demonstrate the value of a college education. To be sure, the recent economic challenges have made it more difficult for some recent college graduates to find employment. Nevertheless, the evidence is clear. Over a lifetime, a college degree pays off.”

A Blog on Civic Engagement from Butler Provost Jamie Comstock

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:22:32 -0600

Dr. Comstock of Butler University writes, “This is the time of year when people make a special effort to be of service to others less fortunate and to the organizations that serve the greater good. Although the annual advent of the holiday season may re-ignite feelings of social responsibility, a true personal commitment to serve does not come by chance or seasonal cycle. It comes from upbringing, modeling, religious and secular value orientations, and, of course, from education that promotes empathy, cultural competencies, and a concern for social justice.”

Ithaca Professor’s Debut Novel Makes NY Times List of Ten Best Books of 2011

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:22:23 -0600

Ithaca College assistant professor of Writing Eleanor Henderson's debut novel, Ten Thousand Saints, has been named as one of the ten best books of 2011 by the New York Times. The novel, published in June, received wide critical praise, including on the cover of the New York Times Book Review, in which reviewer Stacey D’Erasmo noted that Henderson, “writes the hell out of every moment, every scene, every perspective, every fleeting impression, every impulse and desire and bit of emotional detritus. She is never ironic or underwhelmed; her preferred mode is fierce, devoted, and elegiac.”

Wagner Magazine Wins CASE Gold Award

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:22:05 -0600

Wagner Magazine, Wagner College’s twice-yearly alumni publication, has won a prestigious Gold Award in the CASE District II Accolades Awards program, sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. The magazine was recognized in the B&W Photography category for the inside front cover spread that appeared in the Summer 2011 issue, which presented a photo of Lower Manhattan taken from New York's Upper Harbor in the mid-1940s by Harold H. "Hal" Carstens '50.

Arcadia, University of Evansville Productions Tapped for Regional Theater Festivals

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:21:31 -0600

Arcadia University’s production of "The Swing of the Sea" was one of eight shows selected for performance at the regional Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. In addition, the production received a Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Ensemble Acting.

The University of Evansville’s production of “Master Harold”…and the Boys was one of eight shows selected for performance at the Region III Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

North Central D-Term Adventure Pits Man v. Wild

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:21:02 -0600

A D-Term adventure to Northern Wisconsin tested the mettle of 13 male students from North Central College, who spent a night camping in the frigid wilderness as part of a leadership retreat. The three-night adventure, called “Men vs. Wild: A Men’s Leadership Expedition,” encouraged the participants to explore their life’s mission, spirituality and leadership capabilities while discussing themes like self-awareness and purpose and calling.

Pacific Lutheran Researchers Blog from Antarctica

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:20:39 -0600

A professor and student from Pacific Lutheran University are blogging about their experience studying glaciers in Antarctica.

Stetson Law Students Author Book with Professor

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:20:10 -0600

Six students who participated in Dr. Timothy Kaye’s Jurisprudence Seminar at Stetson University College of Law have recently been published in a new book edited by Dr. Kaye, entitled "Law, Justice, and Miscommunications: Essays in Applied Legal Philosophy." Students William Allen and Elaine Babiarz, and alumni Ashley Grafton, Kate Jaczkanin, Neil Lyons and Abigail Pressler all wrote chapters in the book, along with Dr. Kaye.

Stetson VP Wins National Award for Service to Students

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:19:42 -0600

Rina Tovar, Stetson University vice president for Campus Life and Student Success, is the first recipient ever to receive the NASPA-Florida Outstanding Service to Students Award. The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) designed this award as a way to recognize the contributions of professionals who consistently give time and effort counseling, advising and supporting students.

Redlands Adds Visual and Media Studies Major

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:19:14 -0600

A new interdisciplinary major in Visual & Media Studies is now available at the University of Redlands. Classes for this new major in the College of Arts and Sciences started in fall 2011.

UE Earns Sustainability Award from City of Evansville

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:18:49 -0600

The University of Evansville has earned top honors for water conservation in the inaugural year of the City of Evansville’s Sustainable Evansville Awards.

Valparaiso’s College of Engineering Releases iPad App

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:18:04 -0600

The Valparaiso University College of Engineering has released a new digital magazine for the iPad, which will connect the college to many constituents through an interactive digital community. The app was designed by recent Valparaiso University graduates Cameron Banga and Michael Phelps, co-founders of 9magnets LLC. Designed to be an attractive way to keep in touch with current students, faculty, alumni, and friends of the university, the application offers flexibility in presenting in-depth stories, exciting videos, and beautiful photo galleries.

Stetson Professor Eric Kurlander awarded Fulbright Scholar grant

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:16:05 -0600

Dr. Eric Kurlander, associate professor and chair of the History Department at Stetson University, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant for research and teaching in Freiburg, Germany, during the spring semester 2012, the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board has announced. From January through April, Kurlander will conduct research on his next book project, "A Supernatural History of the Third Reich," at the Institute for East German Folklore, University of Freiburg Folklore Institute and the Federal Military Archives in Germany.

Belmont Appoints Dean of College of Health Sciences and Nursing

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:15:31 -0600

Dr. Cathy Taylor, DrPH, MSN, RN, has been named as the new dean of the Gordon E. Inman College of Health Sciences & Nursing at Belmont University. Taylor currently serves as the assistant commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Health’s Bureau of Health Services Administration where she oversees delivery of traditional public health and primary care services in 89 rural counties and contracted services with Tennessee’s six metropolitan health departments.

Faculty News from Hamline

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:14:40 -0600

National Public Radio has selected "Breadcrumbs," a fantasy novel by Anne Ursu, faculty member in Hamline University’s MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults program, for its Backseat Book Club.

Hamline’s Kathy Burleson, senior lecturer in biology, and Betsy Martinez-Vaz, assistant professor of biology, recently published a paper in the Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education. The article was titled "Microbes in Mascara: Hypothesis-Driven Research in an Nonmajor Biology Lab."

Westminster Graduate Gets a Leg Up in the Sock Industry

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:14:03 -0600

Jeff Bischoff found most socks to be boring, virtually unchanged for decades, and saw an opportunity to reinvent the staple accessory. While living in Korea Bischoff wore socks that massaged and relaxed his feet. After six years of searching for this type of sock in America, and not finding anything similar, he created his own.

Bischoff’s company, Massox™, started as an assignment in his business plan development course in Westminster College’s MBA program where students were required to take their own business concept and identify a business model with commercial potential.

Butler Collegian Wins Two Awards from Indiana Collegiate Press Association

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:13:30 -0600

The Butler University "Collegian’s" editors have been awarded yet again, this time by the Indiana Collegiate Press Association in conjunction with the Hoosier State Press Association. Photo Editor Maria Porter ’11 was awarded first place for her photo called “Bulldogs Lose,” which appeared on the front page of "The Collegian" after Butler’s 2011 loss in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship Game. Editor in Chief Hayleigh Colombo ’12 won a third-place award for news coverage on her story called “Students, Faculty, Staff Left With Permit, No Parking.”

Student News from Drury

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:12:43 -0600

Drury University architecture students are continuing their work to improve urban and rural development throughout Missouri as a part of Drury University’s Center for Community Studies (CCS). Students meet with their communities several times during the semester and collaborate with the citizens to envision a future, which the students present in a book that they call the “visioning toolkit.”

Carrie Jenkins, Music Therapist-Board Certified, will receive Drury University’s first Master of Music Therapy degree at winter commencement. Carrie presented her graduate research at the Annual Conference of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) in Atlanta, Ga.

Senior Jonathan Thomas will intern this spring for the DeVos Institute of Arts Management at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. He is one of 24 interns who were selected for the program.

Samford Pharmacy Advisory Board Member Holds National Post

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:12:07 -0600

Samford University pharmacy graduate Donnie Calhoun, an independent pharmacy owner in Anniston, Ala., has been chosen 2011-12 president-elect of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA).

Westminster Offers Inaugural Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellowship

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:28:52 -0600

While many universities throughout the country provide research opportunities for post-doctoral scholars, few offer opportunities to develop proficiency in a specific teaching style. To address this issue, Westminster College has created a unique post-doc teaching fellowship that provides fellows the opportunity to observe and teach classes that place more emphasis on what students learn rather than what teachers teach.

In its inaugural year, the Westminster Teaching Fellows Program has hired Daniel Cruz, Ph.D., as an English Composition and Literature Fellow. During the fellowship, Cruz will observe and teach classes that are both collaborative and cross-disciplinary, and emphasize learning outcomes.

University of Evansville Alumnus Lauded for Top Cancer Research Advance of 2011

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:28:47 -0600

A University of Evansville alumnus’ breast cancer research has been named one of the top clinical cancer research advances of the year by the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Bryan Schneider, M.D., is a 1995 graduate of UE, a physician and researcher at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, and an associate professor of medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine. Schneider and colleagues recently identified a genetic biomarker that causes neuropathy among some breast cancer patients using a class of chemotherapy drugs called taxanes. That research is featured in 2011 Clinical Cancer Advances: ASCO’s Annual Report on Progress Against Cancer.

Westminster’s Great Salt Lake Institute Registers Under State’s First Bioprospecting Act

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:28:27 -0600

The Great Salt Lake Institute at Westminster College is the first entity to register under Utah’s new Bioprospecting Act. Utah is the only state in the U.S. to enact a law that requires a person engaged in bioprospecting to notify the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands before removing certain microorganisms, plants or fungi from state land.

Belmont’s Trading Room Upgrades to New Market Board

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:27:49 -0600

Belmont University’s Financial Trading Room—a lab opened in 2005 where students manage two common stock portfolios, hold university wide investment club meetings and prepare for the Certified Financial Analyst research report competition— underwent a significant upgrade this fall.

Belmont Awarded Grant for MLK Service Projects

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:27:23 -0600

The Corporation for National and Community Service has awarded Belmont University a $1,000 grant to complete two MLK Day of Service projects on Jan. 14 in conjunction with Lipscomb University and Tennessee State University.

Drury’s Library Gets a Valuable Collection of Science and Religion Books

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:26:55 -0600

Drury University’s F. W. Olin Library has been awarded a grant from the International Society for Science and Religion (ISSR) for a library collection worth more than $9,000. Drury joins a select group of only 150 institutions worldwide to receive an award from ISSR. The ISSR Library grant at Drury consists of 224 volumes spanning all areas of the interface between science and spirituality.

Drury University Receives Grants to Benefit Monett Campus

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:26:29 -0600

Drury University’s Monett campus has received $16,550 in grant money from the Bess Spiva Timmons Foundation ($8,000) and the BNSF Foundation ($8,550). The grant money will be used for the development of a “high technology” classroom, as well as to advance the Monett campus’s Hispanic Initiative.

North Central Partnership Will Enhance Science Education

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:26:05 -0600

North Central College and ChemWest—a nonprofit networking group for chemistry teachers—will use a $30,000 Tellabs Foundation grant to develop and share demonstrations and other practices to enhance the study of science for up to 10,000 children in area elementary, middle and high schools.

Scranton Fellow’s Book Featured in Rwanda

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:25:15 -0600

Sondra Myers, senior fellow for international, civic and cultural projects and director of the Schemel Forum at The University of Scranton, has received national and international recognition for her efforts to make education, culture and democracy accessible and relevant to all citizens.

Redlands Professor’s Sundial to Head to Mars

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:24:47 -0600

University of Redlands professor Tyler Nordgren has designed a sundial on board the new Mars rover, "Curiosity."

Valparaiso Names New Dean for College of Business

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:24:21 -0600

James Brodzinski will join Valparaiso University as dean of the College of Business beginning July 1, 2012. In his new role, James will be responsible for the strategic leadership, coordination, and guidance of the College.

Wagner Professor to Edit New Journal

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:23:56 -0600

Wagner College psychology professor Miles Groth will edit New Male Studies: An International Journal, a new open-access, online, interdisciplinary journal for research and discussion of issues facing boys and men worldwide.

Drury Professor’s Civil War Book Earns Prestigious Award

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:23:30 -0600

Dr. Randall Fuller, professor of English and the director of the Honors Program at Drury University, received the Christian Gauss Award for his book, From Battlefield’s Rising: How the Civil War Transformed American Literature. This award is given to books that show exceptional literary scholarship and criticism.

Faculty News from Hamline University

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:22:46 -0600

Professor Fahima Aziz, Economics Department at Hamline University, gave a series of lectures on "Theory of Labor Supply," Theory of Labor Demand," "Unemployment," and a public lecture on "U.S. Labor Market After the Financial Crisis", to both faculty and students in the doctoral program at the Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia in Modena, Italy.

Mark Berkson, Religion Department, presented a paper at the national American Academy of Religion conference in San Francisco. The paper was entitled, "Confucian Perspectives on Shame, Guilt and the Self."

Professor Deanna Thompson, Religion Department, presided over a session on "Luther and the Jews" for the Martin Luther and Global Lutheran Traditions group at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion in San Francisco. She also chaired the business meeting for the Martin Luther group.

Andrea Bell, modern languages and literatures, recently presented a paper on Chilean science fiction writer Hugo Correa at a conference in Lima, Peru.

Faculty News from Ithaca College

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:22:11 -0600

Timothy A. Johnson, associate professor of music theory, history and composition and chair of graduate studies at Ithaca College, has recently published “John Adams’s ‘Nixon in China’: Musical Analysis, Historical and Political Perspectives.” Johnson’s book examines American composer John Adams’ opera “Nixon in China,” which was inspired by former president Richard Nixon’s 1972 visit to China. After premiering at the Houston Grand Opera in 1987, Adams’s work has been performed in Europe and North America.

The National Communication Association (NCA) has honored Bruce Henderson, professor of communication studies at Ithaca College, with its Lilla A. Heston Award for Outstanding Scholarship in Interpretation and Performance Studies. Henderson was cited for bringing together disability studies with performance studies as well as for his sustained body of work in the field. Henderson has served as chair of the Department of Communication Studies (formerly Department of Speech Communication) and coordinator of the culture and communication program and health communication minor.

Faculty News from Nazareth College

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:21:35 -0600

Nazareth College’s Kathy Calderwood, associate professor of art, was invited to attend the international Florence Biennale of Contemporary Art at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence, Italy. This renowned juried exhibition takes place every two years and is supported by the United Nations with more than 600 artists representing close to 70 countries. Calderwood will exhibit three paintings in the Biennale.

Nazareth College’s Kathleen DaBoll-Lavoie, department chair of Inclusive Childhood Education, has been appointed by the Board of Regents to serve as one of the higher education representatives on the New York State Professional Standards and Practices Board. DaBoll-Lavoie was recommended for this position by the Deputy Commissioner of the New York State Education Department.

Faculty News from North Central College

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:20:46 -0600

North Central College’s Sarah Lureau, assistant professor of accounting, and Alli Purcell Hayes, assistant professor of accounting, presented an active learning strategy, titled “Simulating ‘Real World’ Team Working Environments Within the Classroom,” at the annual Illinois Accounting Teachers Conference in Chicago.

The Daily Iowan, the newspaper of the University of Iowa, interviewed Zachary Michael Jack, assistant professor of English, about his new book, "Native Soulmate: A Season in Search of a Love Homegrown." Jack says it's part love story, part adventure story and an exploration of current issues that concern rural and small-town Iowa and the Midwest.

The Dan Haerle Trio, comprised of North Central College jazz faculty and clinicians, has released its third CD, “Aspiration,” showcasing 13 original compositions by pianist Dan Haerle. Bassist Bob Bowman and drummer Jack Mouse are also part of the group and featured artists on the album. The trio has been playing together for more than 30 years.

Samford Trustees Elect New Faculty

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:20:14 -0600

Samford University’s board of trustees elected new faculty members and new officers at their regular meeting in Birmingham. New faculty were in the following areas: communication studies, pharmacy, teacher education, accounting, music and economics.

Trustees also named Elizabeth G. (Betsy) Dobbins, associate professor of Biological and Environmental Sciences, as the inaugural Paul N. Propst Professor of Natural Sciences.

Stetson Names Director of Choral Activities

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:19:46 -0600

Dr. Timothy Peter, professor of music at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, will become Stetson University’s new director of choral activities and professor of music, effective August 2012.

University of Evansville Invests New Endowed Chair in Literature and Writing

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:19:15 -0600

Margaret McMullan, professor of creative writing at the University of Evansville, was invested as the Melvin M. Peterson Endowed Chair in Literature and Writing at a ceremony in UE's Neu Chapel.

Wagner Students Educate Port Richmond High School Students on Health Issues

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:18:22 -0600

New York 1 New's Aaron Dickens filed a story on Wagner College students educating Port Richmond High School students about health and civic leadership.

Arcadia Criminal Justice Major Lands Prestigious Federal Internship

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:17:54 -0600

Three years ago Ashley Gast ’12 arrived at Arcadia University with a plan: study biology and then pursue a master’s degree and career in forensic science. But she had a change of heart after taking Dr. John Noakes’ First-Year Seminar Contested Convictions: Exploring Claims of Actual Innocence, in which students examined false confessions, police misconduct, the reliability of witness identification and the uses of DNA evidence.

Belmont Student Volunteers Offer Art to Homeless

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:17:23 -0600

A group of students from Belmont University gave homeless Nashvillians an opportunity to express themselves through music and art during a community service project. Belmont musicians, artists and writers each spent two hours at Room in the Inn officiating workshops with the homeless men and women. Together they painted on canvas, drew with colored pencils and sang.

Indianapolis Star Features Butler Athlete Turned Student Teacher

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:16:49 -0600

Indianapolis Star sports writer David Woods captured a day of student teaching by Butler University senior Ronald Nored. Woods previously covered Nored’s activities as a point guard for the Butler Bulldogs men’s basketball team, including his play in 13 NCAA tournament games. The education major told Woods that the stresses of collegiate basketball are nothing compared to facing 32 third-graders every day.

Hamline Soccer Player Named To Capital One Academic All-America® Team

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:16:21 -0600

Liz Stock, who played such a key role in helping Hamline University’s womens soccer team to its best conference record ever, has been named First Team Goalkeeper on the Capital One Division III Academic All-America® squad. A Biology/Religion major, the senior has excelled on the field and in the classroom. A 4.00 student, she has been on the Dean’s List every semester, is a former Biology Student Of The Year and has won two scholarships for academic merit.

Pacific Lutheran Student Part of American Samoa Soccer History

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:15:41 -0600

Justin Manao, a freshman midfielder for the Pacific Lutheran University men's soccer team, played a significant role when the American Samoa national soccer team made history last week. Manao, who was born in the United States, took the ultimate step in his soccer career, playing in FIFA World Cup qualifying matches for American Samoa, a nation that he is tied to by birth.

Stetson Reaches Out to Family Featured on “60 Minutes”

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:57:58 -0600

Dozens of Stetson University students, employees, alumni and top administrators did a double-take this week while watching a "60 Minutes" television special about central Florida families who have fallen on hard times and are living in their cars. One of the main subjects of the story – 15-year-old Arielle Metzger – was wearing a green and gray Stetson T-shirt during her interview. The Seminole County teenager, who lives in a truck with her brother Austin, 13, and father Tom, talked about how important education is to the family and how she wants to become a lawyer to help children and homeless people. With both Arielle and Austin speaking so sincerely and eloquently about the transformative nature of education and the importance of that to them, Stetson has decided to guarantee the brother and sister a financial aid package to cover the full cost of attending the university. A university financial aid counselor will work with them to assist in planning for their education.

Westminster’s Great Salt Lake Institute Contributes to New Natural History Museum of Utah

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:57:05 -0600

An exciting, interactive exhibit of Great Salt Lake was recently unveiled at the grand opening of the Natural History Museum of Utah with the help of Westminster College’s Great Salt Lake Institute (GSLI). Working with architects, scientists, and the exhibit designers, Dr. Bonnie Baxter, Westminster’s GSLI director and design team leader, played an integral role in the development of the exhibit since the early planning stages four years ago.

Arcadia’s ‘Artist in Community’ Course Fuses Art, Service, Education

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:56:39 -0600

Finding new ways to pursue her many passions, Arcadia University alum Linda Ruth Paskell ’81, ’96 has enjoyed a multifaceted career as both an artist and an educator. Now an adjunct professor at Arcadia, she works with the Global Connections program to offer a class at DePaul Homeless Shelter in Philadelphia. In her course, “The Artist in the Community,” undergraduates volunteer at the shelter, working on a variety of projects that fuse art, community and service.

Hamline to Offer Majors in Digital Media Arts, Health Science

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:56:15 -0600

Hamline University is introducing two new undergraduate majors, digital media arts and health science, which will launch in the fall of 2012. The programs, structured with an inter-disciplinary approach, are built to accommodate a broad collection of students and their academic and career interests.

Samford Entrepreneurship Course Selected as National Award Finalist

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:55:49 -0600

A freshman entrepreneurship course in Samford University’s Brock School of Business -- BUSA 100: World of Business – has been selected as a finalist for the U.S. Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship’s (USASBE) “Entrepreneurship Education Innovation Award.”

Scranton Professor Discusses President Obama’s Visit with Bloomberg News

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:55:22 -0600

Jean Harris, head of the political science department at The University of Scranton was quoted in coverage of President Obama's visit to Scranton.

University of Evansville Professor Appointed Editor of Hemingway Series

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:54:40 -0600

Mark Cirino, assistant professor of English at the University of Evansville, has been appointed general editor for the Reading Hemingway series from Kent State University Press. This prestigious series provides annotations and commentaries on Ernest Hemingway's major works, including contextual information and interpretive guidance for a wide variety of readers.

Westminster Professor Shares Battle to Keep Son Alive in New Book

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:54:16 -0600

Vicki Whiting, a business professor at Westminster College, watched her teenager wither away while doctors and specialists struggled to unlock the mystery of his illness for more than a year. In their first book, In Pain We Trust: A Conversation Between Mother and Son on the Journey from Sickness to Health, Whiting and her son chronicle their journey from fighting the challenges of the American health care system, to finding answers.

Hampton Names Brett Pulley of Bloomberg News as Dean of Journalism School

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:53:49 -0600

Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey has announced that Brett Pulley will become dean of the HU Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications, effective January 1, 2012. Pulley, business journalist and author, currently covers the media and entertainment industries at Bloomberg L.P., the global information services, news and media company.

Stephen Colbert Meets Quantum Levitation - Courtesy of Ithaca College

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:53:22 -0600

What do you get when you cross an Ithaca College experiment in quantum levitation with Comedy Central? In the case of the “Colbert Report,” you get a cup of ice cream suspended in mid-air. Associate professor of Physics Matthew C. Sullivan was featured on the November 9 episode of the show, helping host Stephen Colbert demonstrate why his Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor — Americone Dream — is “the ice cream of the future.”

Ithaca College Sociologist's Novel Takes 'A Journey With Schizophrenia'

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:52:44 -0600

Drawing upon his many years of counseling the mentally ill, Ithaca College sociology instructor Terry Garahan has published the novel “When Truth Lies: A Journey with Schizophrenia.” Taking that journey is Kevin, a young schizophrenic who hits the road after graduating from high school in 1967.

Nazareth College's Chair of Nursing Receives Founders Service Award

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:52:17 -0600

Nazareth College’s School of Health and Human Services is proud to announce Nursing Department chair Jeanine Seguin Santelli as the recipient of the 2011 Founders Service Award from the International Society of Nurses in Genetics (ISONG). The Founders Service Award is given to honor an ISONG member who has made outstanding and significant contributions to genetics/genomics nursing through service to the ISONG.

North Central Professors Present at Educators Conference

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:51:50 -0600

North Central College’s Jack Shindler, professor of English and director of international programs, and Kelly Pilleux, international student advisor, presented independent sessions at NAFSA, the Association of International Educators Region V annual conference at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Samford Professor Featured During C-SPAN’s “Birmingham Weekend”

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:51:20 -0600

Samford University history professor and chair, Jonathan Bass, was featured in a special series on American History TV (C-SPAN 3) which looked at Civil Rights history and Birmingham’s role during that movement in America. Bass gave his insights into the story of Martin Luther King’s time in a Birmingham jail.

Butler Intern Working to Improve Employee Training

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:50:30 -0600

Katie Barrett spends her days at work developing sample quizzes, worksheets and homework assignments. But she’s not a teacher – at least, not in the usual sense. The senior education major from Butler University is a 40-hour-a week intern for Beck’s Hybrids, the sixth largest seed company in the United States. Her job is to figure out the best ways to train new employees. To do that Barrett uses her education in classroom methods to assess Beck’s "onboarding" process of new hires and develop educational tools for trainers. She’s also introduced Beck’s employees to additional digital technology useful for sales presentations.

Drury Sophomore Writes about Learning and Living Leadership Community

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:50:03 -0600

Drury University sophomore Sheila Haskins writes about being part of the Summit Park Leadership Community. She begins, “Before starting my freshman year at Drury University, I expected what every prospective freshman expects: hard classes, immense amounts of homework, and making new friends. What I didn’t expect was that I would be taking care of homeless animals.”

North Central Student Selected for NASPA Mentoring Program

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:49:23 -0600

Stephania Rodriguez, a sophomore human resource management major at North Central College, has been selected for a prestigious program that offers networking, mentoring and other opportunities for students interested in learning about careers as higher education administrators.

Pacific Lutheran Students Raise Funds Help Girl with Autism

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:48:42 -0600

Four-year-old Isabel Moore made more than a new friend when she met Luka, a one-year-old therapy dog. A few students in Pacific Lutheran University's Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program helped that happen. It all began when Maggie Woods, a second year student in PLU’s MFT program, read an article about Isabel who was diagnosed with autism in 2009. Her mother, Liz Moore, was trying to raise funds so Isabel could have her own service dog, one especially trained for someone with autism.

Nine NAC&U Members Ranked Among Top Leaders in Study Abroad 2011 Report

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:50:38 -0600

The Institute of International Education (IIE) released its annual Open Doors 2011 report which analyzes study abroad data. Arcadia University, Hamline University, Ithaca College, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Redlands, University of Evansville, Butler University, Samford University and Valparaiso University were all cited among the top masters level universities for study abroad participation.

Three NAC&U Members Recognized for Fulbright Scholars

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:50:09 -0600

Drury University, Butler University and Ithaca College were listed among the “Top Producers of Fulbright Scholars” in the Oct. 24 issue of the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Belmont and Butler’s Part-Time MBA Programs Ranked in Top 50 by Bloomberg BusinessWeek

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:49:52 -0600

Belmont University and Butler University‘s part-time MBA programs were ranked among the Top 50 nationwide in BusinessWeek’s 2011 report on “Top Part-Time MBA programs.”

Wagner Research Explores Connections Between Experiential Learning, Student Well-being

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:49:42 -0600

Wagner College faculty, administrators and students gathered to review preliminary results of the Bringing Theory to Practice research, which explores the relationships between experiential learning and student well-being. Results of a survey of first-year students and First-Year Program faculty were displayed; those reviewing the displays were invited to speculate about the meaning of the results, propose explanations for the relationships reported, and ask further questions.

Samford Professor Named U. S. Professor of Year by Carnegie Foundation

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:49:32 -0600

Samford University psychology professor and department chair Stephen Chew has been named the 2011 U. S. Professor of the Year for Master’s Universities and Colleges by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Sage to Go Tobacco Free in New Year

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:49:22 -0600

The Sage Colleges will become tobacco free on January 1, 2012. A tobacco-free policy underscores Sage’s commitment to creating the healthiest, greenest and most welcoming environment for the campus community. Launching a tobacco-free initiative sends a strong message that at Sage, educators and wellness advocates believe that smoking and the use of tobacco products are not only harmful to those who use them, but also to those who are involuntarily exposed to secondhand smoke.

Scranton Dedicates Building in Honor of Former President

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:48:54 -0600

“Not where I breathe, but where I love, I live,” a quote etched above an entrance of the DeNaples Center, echoes the legacy that remains at The University of Scranton of its 24th president, Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. Beloved by students and known for accomplishing transformational projects at the Jesuit university, Father Pilarz, the new president of Marquette University, returned to Scranton for the dedication of the west building of the Mulberry Street apartment and fitness complex that will forever bear his name.

Valparaiso MBA Grad, Engineering Professors Honored for Innovation

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:48:29 -0600

A recent graduate of Valparaiso University's Master of Business Administration program and a team of College of Engineering faculty were honored recently for their innovation and inducted into the Society of Innovators at Ivy Tech Community College Northwest.

Wagner Students Exceed NSSE Averages

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:45:45 -0600

Results of the National Survey of Student Engagement, or NSSE (often pronounced "Nessie"), showed that Wagner first-years and seniors scored significantly higher, when measured against comparable schools nationwide, in three major categories:

Active and Collaborative Learning
Student-Faculty Interaction
Enriching Educational Experiences

Westminster President Recognized for Commitment to Hispanic Students

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:45:22 -0600

Westminster College President Michael S. Bassis received the Somos Individual Award during the annual Somos scholarship gala hosted by the Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. It is only the third time in the gala’s eight-year history that an individual has been recognized for their commitment to Hispanic students in higher education.

Westminster Receives Utah Green Business Award

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:44:48 -0600

In recognition of its sustainability efforts, Westminster College has been named a Utah Business 2011 Green Business award winner. Over the past six years, Westminster has created an Environmental Studies major and an Environmental Center on campus to further sustainability education inside and outside the classroom. Additionally, the college has worked to transform campus buildings and grounds from places where learning happens to actual tools for environmental learning.

Butler Professor, Students Have Lead Role in Studying Homelessness in Indy

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:44:12 -0600

In 1999-2000, Butler University Sociology professor Kenneth Colburn was the principal investigator of the first social scientific study of homelessness in Indianapolis. The Struggle to be Housed: Homelessness in Indianapolis became a critical resource in the development of the community’s Blueprint to End Homelessness, a 10-year plan (2002-2012) to prevent and end homelessness in Indianapolis. A decade later, Colburn, with the help of Butler sociology and urban affairs students Brad Vogelsmeier and Monica Williams, has reprised his role on a follow-up report, Assessing Community Progress on the Blueprint to End Homelessness.

Drury to Add On-Campus Housing for 70+ Students

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:43:47 -0600

Drury University will move forward with a new student housing development with a targeted completion by fall 2012. Drury’s board of trustees approved a plan for a 72-bed, LEED silver housing unit and community center for students.

Hamline Associate VP Named Among Top MN Women in Finance

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:43:21 -0600

Hamline University’s associate vice president for Finance Michelle Hegarty was recently named by Finance & Commerce as one of the "Top Women in Finance." The honor came in recognition of her outstanding leadership and contribution in her role at Hamline.

Ithaca College Hears Student Proposals in Business Idea Competition

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:42:46 -0600

Over $85,000 in prize money and possible startup funding is at stake when the 12 finalists in the Business Idea Competition sponsored by the Ithaca College School of Business pitch their proposals to a team of judges. The business ideas range from innovations in health care to new apps for mobile phones to unique new consumer products. The competition was inaugurated this fall to get students excited about thinking up new business ideas while providing an opportunity for them to learn about brainstorming and idea qualification, practice pitching ideas on a tight timeline in a business format and connect with distinguished alumni and community members.

North Central Faculty, Students Collaborate to Identify Ancient Remains

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:42:15 -0600

Nine North Central College students have been chipping away at archaeological remains as part of their course work in Archaeology in Jordan SOA 390, a new class based on original research conducted by Edward Maher, lecturer in anthropology and the classics. The course involves classroom work on campus and lab work at Chicago’s Field Museum, where students study archaeological remains from a 2,800-year-old fortress in central Jordan.

Stetson Names Julian as Associate VP for University Relations

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:41:16 -0600

Carol Julian, an experienced fundraiser who previously served at Stephens College in Columbia, Mo., has joined the Stetson University administration as associate vice president for University Relations and campaign director.

Redlands Professor Discusses Salton Sea Project

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:40:48 -0600

In this video, University of Redlands professor of Environmental Studies Tim Krantz talks about the ecological importance of the Salton Sea Integrated Water Management Project. The Salton Sea Database Program began in 1998 and is funded by a $4.7 million federal grant and provides support and outreach to stakeholders engaged in the restoration of California’s largest inland water body.

Wagner Professors Co-Edit French Studies Journal

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:40:21 -0600

Wagner College professors Natalie Edwards and Christopher Hogarth were two of the three guest editors (with Amy Hubbell of the University of Queensland and Kansas State University) of a special issue of the journal, Women in French Studies, recently published by the scholarly society, Women in French.

Arcadia Professor Discusses Financing Medical Care in Exceptional Parent Magazine

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:39:46 -0600

Thomas M. Brinker, Jr., LL.M. CPA, professor of Accounting and executive director of the M.B.A. program at Arcadia University, published “Home Equity Loans and Retirement Plan Distributions” in the November 2011 issue of Exceptional Parent magazine.

Nazareth Professor Named Art Educator of Year

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:39:20 -0600

Nazareth College associate professor and director of Art Education Shannon Elliott will receive the 2011 New York State Art Teacher’s Association (NYSATA) Art Educator of the Year Award for demonstrating her outstanding ability and commitment to further the field of art education, both in and out of the classroom.

Evansville Senior Archaeology Major Presents Research on UE's Military History

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:38:52 -0600

Elizabeth Bostelman, a senior archaeology major at the University of Evansville, recently held a public presentation entitled “University of Evansville’s Military History Project: From the Civil War to Afghanistan and Iraq.” The public presentation was the culmination of Bostelman’s yearlong research project on UE’s military history.

Evansville Psychology Seniors Score in 99th Percentile on Major Field Test for Third Consecutive Year

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:38:25 -0600

For the third year in a row, University of Evansville senior psychology majors have scored in the 99th percentile on the ETS Major Field Test for Psychology. This score places UE’s psychology students in the top 1 percent of universities across the nation.

Westminster Makes Ethics Bowl Nationals for 6th Year in a Row

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:38:01 -0600

Westminster College's Ethics Bowl team once again qualified for Nationals during the 2011 Regional competition. This marks Westminster’s sixth straight year they have qualified for the national competition.

Student News from Arcadia

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:37:28 -0600

For the second consecutive year, Arcadia University Interior Design student Sarah McDonough placed in the KlingStubbins charette design competition. As a junior she won honorable mention, but this year she competed against 60 of the top design students from the region and won first place and the grand prize.

Colleen Sullivan ’12 participated in the 2011 American Physical Therapy Association’s National Student Conclave (NSC) held in Minneapolis, Minn. where she was elected to serve as president of the Student Assembly Board of Directors. This is Sullivan’s second year serving on the Board.

Butler Student Selected for Investigative Reporting Program

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:36:59 -0600

Butler University junior Jillian McCarter, news editor for The Butler Collegian, is one of 75 students from around the country selected to participate in the Campus Coverage Project, a program that teaches investigative reporting skills to college reporters who can then apply them to covering campus issues.

Hamline Student Films Chosen to Screen at Special Event

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:36:31 -0600

Sixteen student films will be part of "Show Us Your Stories," the inaugural Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) Student Film Festival. Short films created by two Hamline University students, Nathan Gebhard and Rachel Summers, were chosen from among 50 entries to screen at the event.

North Central Psychology Student Has Research Paper Accepted for Publication

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:36:06 -0600

North Central College senior psychology major Rachel Garthe had her research paper accepted for publication in the academic publication “Psi Chi Journal of Undergraduate Research.” Titled “The Effects of Self-Esteem and Aggression in Scottish Young Adults on Depression,” her paper will be featured in a future issue.

NAC&U Welcomes Nancy Hensel as its First President

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:56:54 -0600

The New American Colleges and Universities this week welcomes its first president, Nancy Hensel, who begins her new role on November 15, 2011.

“Dr. Hensel comes to NAC&U with a passion for higher education and a vision for advancing our shared commitment to integrated active learning and civic engagement,” said Richard Guarasci, president of Wagner College and chair of the Board of NAC&U. “She has incredible experience in growing and promoting nationally recognized organizations and her forward-thinking manner results in tremendous advancements when she is at the helm.”

Butler President Announces a $5 Million Fund for New Ideas

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:53:00 -0600

Butler University will develop a $5 million innovation fund to nurture creative thinking and fast track ideas, curricula and collaboration, President James Danko announced during his Nov. 12 installation ceremony. “If someone in our Butler community has a well-thought-out-idea, is willing to work toward the execution of that idea, and it makes sense for our students and our University, this fund will allow us to make it happen,” Danko said in announcing the Butler Innovation Fund.

New Videos from NAC&U Members on YouTube

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:52:40 -0600

View new videos from Butler and Evansville.

Wagner Approves New Interdisciplinary Studies Major

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:52:32 -0600

The Wagner College faculty recently approved the new Interdisciplinary Studies major, which has been in place for the last 3 years on an experimental basis. According to Felicia Ruff, chairwoman of the Academic Policy Committee, the major was created to accommodate students at Wagner who were not getting what they needed from the traditional majors already posted in the college catalogue.

Westminster’s Science Center Recognized for Innovative Growth

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:51:59 -0600

Westminster College received the Envision Utah Governor’s Quality Growth Award for the campus’s platinum LEED certified Meldrum Science Center. Westminster was among five award winners recognized for innovation and enhancing Utah’s quality of life. From solar panels on the roof to unique water conservation features, the building houses a plethora of “green” characteristics.

Nazareth Students Go from Combat to Career

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:51:38 -0600

Nazareth College honored veteran-students like Candice Kundle and Phil Rouin by making their challenging transitions from military to academic life a little easier.

North Central Senior, Alumna, Faculty Present Art in Juried Exhibition

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:51:06 -0600

North Central College artists Giuseppe Pellicano ’12, alumna Ali Urasky ’11 and Christine Rabenold, assistant professor of art and student art gallery director, are among 17 artists displaying artwork at the Prak-sis Gallery in Chicago in an exhibition titled “Knockout.”

Stetson Pet Residence Hall Wins Humane Society Award

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:50:33 -0600

Stetson University’s Housing and Residential Life Department has been honored by the Halifax Humane Society in Daytona Beach for its creation of the university’s pet-friendly student residence hall and its contribution to animals.

Samford Professor Wins Excellence in Teaching Award

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:50:04 -0600

Samford University Geography Department professor and chair Eric Fournier has received the 2011 Excellence in Teaching Award of the SouthEastern Division of the Association of American Geographers (SEDAAG).

Stetson Faculty Named to Endowed Chairs, Director Positions

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:49:15 -0600

Two longtime faculty members at Stetson University have been named to endowed chairs in their departments, a tribute that reflects outstanding professional achievements and the confidence of the leadership of the School of Business Administration.

Two other key faculty members have been appointed as directors of successful Business School programs – the Executive Passport Program and the Online Master of Accountancy Program.

Dr. Ted J. Surynt, professor of Information Systems, now holds the C.R. Lindback Professor of Business Administration Chair, and Dr. Mike E. Bitter, professor of Accounting, holds the Rinker Distinguished Professor of Accounting Chair. Both appointments were made by Dean Stuart Michelson.

The two new directors of established programs are Dr. Fred Augustine, Graduate Business Studies director, who has taken the Online MAcc Program under his purview, and Dr. Becky Oliphant, director of the MBA International Summer Program, who has added responsibility for the Executive Passport Program, a degree-completion program based at the Stetson University Center at Celebration.

Redlands Professor Receives NSF Grant

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:48:42 -0600

University of Redlands professor Dan Klooster’s project, “Trans-border Indigenous Environmental Governance: Assessing the connections of Mexican indigenous peoples in the United States to their communities of origin,” has been funded by an $161,998 grant from the National Science Foundation.

Valparaiso Professor Named Indiana World Language Teacher of the Year

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:48:14 -0600

Sarah DeMaris, professor of German at Valparaiso University, was named Indiana World Language Teacher of the Year at the 2011 Indiana Foreign Language Teachers Association annual conference in Indianapolis. DeMaris was selected as the top overall winner from a group of finalists representing teachers of foreign languages from throughout the state at all levels, from elementary through college.

Faculty News from Hamline

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:47:27 -0600

Letitia Basford, assistant professor in the School of Education at Hamline University, and Rachel Endo, assistant professor and chair of teacher education in the School of Education, presented "Rethinking Cultural Competence: The Value of Experiential Learning in Diversity Courses for Pre-Service Teachers" at the National Association for Multicultural Education’s Association’s 21st International Annual Conference in Chicago, IL. Endo was also recognized for serving on the association's 2011 conference proposal review committee.

Maria Jesús Leal, assistant professor of Spanish in the Modern Languages and Literatures Department, has published a book with the University of Valladolid, Spain. This work, entitled Phraseological Expressions in Spanish and its Application to Teaching Spanish as a Second Language: A comparative Study Applied to Anglophone Students. The book focuses on the methodology of teaching fixed and idiomatic expressions in Spanish as a foreign language.

Ithaca College Study Links Attitudes to Diabetes Management

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:47:01 -0600

According to a new study by an Ithaca College psychology professor Mary Turner DePalma and her two colleagues, people with diabetes who see themselves as responsible for their disease blame themselves for making poor lifestyle choices and are significantly less likely to monitor their glucose levels, properly inject themselves and make lifestyle choices that would benefit their condition.

Pacific Lutheran Professor Speaks at Legacy and Leadership Symposium

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:46:24 -0600

Lynn Hunnicutt, director of the Center for Vocation and associate professor of economics at Pacific Lutheran University, presented "Non-Lutheran ways to be a Lutheran School in the Pacific Northwest" at the Symposium on Legacy and Leadership at Concordia University Texas in Austin, Texas.

Samford Trial Team Wins Tournament of Champions

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:45:51 -0600

A trial team from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law took top honors at the prestigious Tournament of Champions competition held at St. Johns University School of Law in New York City.

Samford Pharmacy Graduate Leads Large National Group

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:45:24 -0600

Samford University pharmacy graduate Kali Jernigan Weaver has been elected the first female grand regent and national president of the 85,000-member Kappa Psi pharmaceutical fraternity. Weaver, who earned a Pharm.D. degree from Samford’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy in 2006, was elected at the national convention in San Francisco, Calif., in August.

University of Evansville Computer Science Majors Take Second at Programming Contest

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:44:59 -0600

Using a computer to multiply two large numbers may not sound terribly challenging. But what if you could not use the calculator application — and you were required to show your work like an elementary school student learning multiplication? This is one of the programming challenges that three University of Evansville computer science majors — Mason Blankenship, Kyle Singer, and Jesse Squires — successfully tackled at the Association for Computing Machinery regional programming competition, where UE’s team placed second of 14 collegiate teams.

Wagner Student Wins Research Award

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:44:32 -0600

Wagner College graduate biology student Michael C. Gutkin’s research earned an award for excellence in the graduate level at the 44th annual conference of the Metropolitan Association of College and University Biologists — or MACUB — held at Seton Hall University in South Orange, N.J.

Westminster Student Reaches Out to Help Hurricane Irene Victims

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:44:04 -0600

Westminster College freshman and U.S. Freestyle Ski Team member, Landon Gardner, recently organized a fundraiser to raise money for victims of Hurricane Irene in Killington, Vermont. Gardner set up several eBay auctions to sell personal skiing items such as googles, bindings, and a bib from when Killington hosted the National Championships in 2007. All proceeds will go to Killington Community Relief (KCR).

Arcadia Student Writes and Directs Original Musical

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:43:36 -0600

A plan that was conceived in Scotland and crafted in Arcadia University’s University Seminar is currently being realized. At the Corner of Bethlehem and Broadway is an original musical, written and directed by Honors student Lauren Schrift ’12, who is in the Pre-Physician Assistant Program.

Belmont Student Named Nashville’s IT Student of the Year

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:43:09 -0600

Belmont University student Rachelle Holloman, a senior ISM major and computer science minor, was named Nashville Technology Council’s 2011 IT Student of the Year. Holloman, along with Belmont student runner-up Jordan Bennett, was notified of her award at the organization’s annual October Awards Gala.

Butler Student Becomes Mayor-Elect

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:42:42 -0600

Chris McBarnes will graduate from Butler University in December with a job – mayor of Frankfort, Ind. The 23-year-old communications major in the College of Communication scored an overwhelming victory in the Nov. 8 election, receiving 75 percent of the vote in the Clinton County community of 16,000.

Drury Students Spend Summer in Africa

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:42:02 -0600

All Drury University students earn a minor in global studies, but over the summer three Drury students actually lived globally. They spent six weeks in Togo, a small, French-speaking West African nation, with Cru Ministries (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ).

Second NAC&U Boyer Award will be Presented to Barefoot, Gardner

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 11:18:51 -0600

NAC&U will again honor an exemplary husband-and-wife team as recipients of the Ernest L. Boyer Award. John Gardner and Betsy Barefoot are best known for reforming the First-Year Experience, having founded the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education in North Carolina. Both Drs. Gardner and Barefoot have dedicated their careers to improving the experience of students in transition, whether freshmen or transfer students. The Center has recently expanded its mission to focus on excellence through the entire undergraduate experience. The award will be presented at the AAC&U annual meeting on January 26, 2012.

Belmont Students Start ‘Spring Back’ Business

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 11:18:24 -0600

In partnership with the Isaiah 58 ministry at Belmont Church, the Belmont University Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team is making a difference in the lives of a group of Nashville’s homeless and formerly incarcerated via a rather unusual means—recycling mattresses.

The non-profit, Spring Back Recycling, launched “Spring Back Nashville” just over six months ago and already more than 1,700 mattresses have been disassembled and recycled. The Belmont SIFE students spent a full year developing the business model for Spring Back, analyzing operations, accounting, marketing, legal contracts and safety procedures. Belmont Church’s Isaiah 58 ministry thereafter partnered with the team, providing an available facility, equipment, as well as an eager and capable workforce for the start-up business. Isaiah 58’s School of Life ministry is a residential program that helps formerly incarcerated men get back on their feet. With Spring Back Nashville, the men are disassembling old mattresses into scrap metal, cotton and foam—more than 85 percent of each mattress can be fully recycled.

Westminster Students Help Seniors Navigate Cyberspace

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 11:18:22 -0600

For older generations, terms like “tweeting,” “friending” and “uploading” can sound more like a foreign language than familiar computer terms. To help translate some of those “techie” terms into English, eight students in a technical writing class at Westminster College created a new 300-page manual for a group of senior citizens that will help them navigate the confusing world of cyberspace. Students worked one-on-one with local seniors to answer individual questions and help them with their computer issues. The students’ final project is called Computer Friendship, a technical manual that includes a variety of computer program instructions.

Valparaiso MBA Receives Certification in Sustainability

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 11:18:20 -0600

Valparaiso University's Graduate Sustainability Certificate Program recently received the United Nations Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) certificate training in sustainability in Cleveland, Ohio. The GRI Process is the most widely used standard for corporate sustainability reporting worldwide to assist with ethical, social and environmental protocols. The participants received two-day Signature Training from Brown Flynn Learning center, the first certified GRI training consultant in the United States. Continued participation and certification in this program adds to Valpo's status as a world-class leader in sustainability.

Arcadia Course is First to Tackle Math Education in Inclusive Classrooms

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 11:16:56 -0600

Mathematics and Special Education come together in a new class at Arcadia University that will help those teaching math in inclusive classrooms—with widespread ability levels among their students.

Drury’s Online Education is Featured in Book

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 11:16:20 -0600

Drury University’s work in the 3-D world Second Life is featured in the just released book, Transforming Virtual World Learning: Cutting Edge Technologies in Higher Education.

Hamline Adult Education Training Program Receives Grant

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 11:15:51 -0600

For the fifth consecutive year, Hamline University’s adult basic education program has received a grant to continue training teachers to mentor adult learners. ATLAS, Adult Basic Education Teaching and Learning Advancement System, provides resources and professional development to adult basic education teachers throughout the state, and has been a signature program at the Hamline University School of Education for 18 years.

Stetson Alumna’s Vision Result in Major Gift for Scholarships

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 11:15:19 -0600

The late Lucille Gilstrap West, who earned a Master of Arts degree from Stetson University in 1959, was a calculus teacher with a formula for life that called for careful planning, frugal spending and saving for the people, values and institutions important to her. Recently, Stetson received $140,000 which established the permanent Lucille Gilstrap West Scholarship Fund which will benefit students for many generations to come.

University of Redlands Receives Groundskeeping Award

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 11:14:48 -0600

The University of Redlands’ grounds crew received a 2011 Green Star Award from the Professional Grounds Management Society.

Pacific Lutheran Professor Uses Food to Make Chemistry More Palatable

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 11:14:18 -0600

The recipe for how Pacific Lutheran University assistant professor of Chemistry Justin Lytle teaches looks a little like this: Add two parts enthusiasm and a love of teaching, one part knowledge of the sciences, and a heaping scoop of passion for the chemistry of food. Then sprinkle in a little dry humor, and mix slowly.

Faculty News from the University of Evansville

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 11:13:23 -0600

Margaret Stevenson, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Evansville, recently co-authored a study titled “Anti-Arab Prejudice Extends Beyond Terrorist Stereotypes.” Stevenson and her two co-authors presented the study at the Association for Psychological Science’s 23rd Annual Convention in Washington, D.C. where they received the RISE Research Award, which aims to cultivate scholarly research in psychological fields related to socially and economically underrepresented populations.

Robert Catena, assistant professor of physical therapy and director of the University of Evansville’s Dunigan Movement Analysis Lab, has recently co-authored two journal publications. “Biomechanics and Injury Risk Assessment of Falls onto Protective Floor Mats,” with collaborations at California State University, Los Angeles and Mercedes-Benz, was published in the November/December 2011 issue of Rehabilitation Nursing. Catena also co-authored “Balance Control During Lateral Load Transfers Over a Slippery Surface” with collaborations at Harvard University and Liberty Mutual. This research was published in the November 2011 issue of Ergonomics.

Wagner Professor Wins National Award for News Design

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 11:12:55 -0600

Claire Regan ’80, an assistant professor of journalism at Wagner College, was given the prestigious Award of Excellence earlier this month by the Society for News Design. Professor Regan won her award in the Page One category for the July 4, 2010 front page she designed for the Staten Island Advance, where she is associate managing editor.

Faculty News from Westminster

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 11:09:58 -0600

Richard Badenhausen, director of Westminster College’s Honors program, was one of seven faculty members from around the country to be named a 2011 National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) Fellow. According to NCHC past president John Zubizarreta this “distinction celebrates [his] many contributions not only to our organization but more widely to honors teaching, learning, scholarship, and leadership within the growing international influence of NCHC in higher education.” Badenhausen became involved in Honors education in 1994 and has since been active in NCHC in a variety of ways, helping plan the last seven national conventions, co-chairing the student research program at the meeting, and giving sixteen different conference presentations on Honors pedagogy and administration during the past five years. He sits on the editorial board of HIP: Honors in Practice, is a former member of the NCHC Board of Directors, and is a Recommended NCHC Site Visitor. His most recent essays on Honors education in JNCHC: The Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council are “‘Help, I Need Somebody’: Rethinking How We Conceptualize Honors” (11.2), “Immigrant Song: A Cautionary Note about Honors and Technology” (10.2), and the forthcoming “Costs and Benefits in the Economy of Honors” (13.1).

Westminster College English professor Lance Newman’s recently published The Grand Canyon Reader, a collection of literary works about the iconic canyon, combines two sides of Newman’s professional life, his passion for the written word and his extensive experience as a river guide in the Grand Canyon. In a Los Angeles Times review, Julie Cart calls Newman’s presentation effective and thoughtful, “But the book blossoms best when sharing intimate, overlooked travel tales …all the stories retold in The Grand Canyon Reader explore some facet of the connection to a place both ancient and otherworldly.”

Ithaca Professor's Work to be Shown on PBS Series

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 11:09:08 -0600

Time lapse photography and video shot by an Ithaca College faculty member will be seen in an upcoming episode of “Fabric of the Cosmos,” a four-part series for “Nova” being aired by PBS. Tom Nicholson, an associate professor of television-radio in the Roy H. Park School of Communications, worked on the episode titled “The Illusion of Time,” which will premiere on November 9. Based on the book by physicist Brian Greene, who also hosts the series, “Fabric of the Cosmos” takes viewers to the frontiers of physics to see how scientists are piecing together the most complete picture yet of space, time and the universe.

Faculty Updates from North Central College

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 11:08:22 -0600

Ramona M. Wis, North Central College’s Mimi Rolland Professor in the Fine Arts and professor and chair of music, was keynote speaker and a session presenter at the British Columbia Music Educators Association conference.

Renard Jackson, North Central College assistant professor of education, presented the workshop “Milestone: Making a Commitment To Partnerships” at the 23rd annual National Dropout Prevention Network Conference.

Patricia Bayona, North Central College adjunct assistant professor of Spanish, is editor of an article in the new book “New Trends in Crosslinguistic Influence and Multilingualism Research,” Ed. Gessica de Angelis and Jean-Marc Dewaele by Multilingual Matters.

Samford’s Model UN Team Honored in International Competition

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 11:06:31 -0600

Samford University’s Model United Nations team of six students earned the Honorable Mention award in competition with 80 universities from around the world at the 2011 National Model United Nations held in Washington, D.C.

Belmont Students Pioneer Community Halloween Night

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 11:05:54 -0600

Belmont University Greeks and athletes brought trick-or-treat fun to an area that hadn’t seen an organized Halloween celebration in several years due to neighborhood safety concerns with the first Edgehill Family Halloween Sports Night. Phi Delta Theta and Phi Mu spearheaded the Halloween night as their community service event and with 130 student volunteers.

Student News from Butler

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 11:05:11 -0600

Butler University senior Ryan Salvino went to Costa Rica along with his father, who is a podiatrist, and a pre-med student from the University of Notre Dame, to research the most common kinds of foot fungus found there and how they differ from what’s seen in the United States. Their findings were published in the October 2011 APMA News, the publication of the American Podiatric Medical Association.

The Butler Collegian, Butler University’s student newspaper, has been awarded a 2011 National Newspaper Pacemaker Award from the Associated Collegiate Press for excellence in student journalism. The Collegian also won a fifth-place 2011 National Story of the Year award for its staff editorial Independence, free speech necessary for student organizations (Oct. 13, 2010), written by former managing editor Emily Newell; a third-place Best of Show for its Oct. 5, 2011, Inside the SGA Budget: $703,752 issue; and an ACP Third-Place Best of Show for its website.

Butler made it to the Final Four in the Clinical Pharmacy Challenge held at the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Annual Meeting. Representing Butler in this year's competition was pharmacy class of 2012 students Katie Cich, Carly D'Agostino and Nicole Dores, advised by assistant professor of Pharmacy Kena Lanham.

Hampton Student, Alum Named as Scholarship Finalists

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 11:04:39 -0600

Hampton University senior Kendyl Crawley-Crawford has been chosen as a 2012 Marshall Scholarship finalist. Crawley-Crawford is a marine and environmental science major.

Hampton University’s 2011 valedictorian and former Student Government Association president Jeffrey Eugene has been named a finalist for the Rhodes Scholarships. While at HU, Eugene was involved in a wide range of activities including published scientific research with the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, acting in a number of college plays and tutoring peers and younger students. Eugene is currently a first year medical student at the Morehouse School of Medicine.

Nazareth Students Present Research

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 11:04:10 -0600

Nazareth College students from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry presented research they have been working on with Dr. Richard Hartmann, associate professor at the 38th Annual Fall Scientific Paper Session at the Rochester Academy of Science.

Seven NAC&U Members Named Colleges of Distinction

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 10:07:02 -0500

Arcadia University, Belmont University, North Central College, Samford University, The Sage Colleges, University of Evansville and Westminster College were selected for the Colleges of Distinction, a website and college guide profiling more than 220 of America’s best bets in higher education. Based on the opinions of guidance counselors, educators and admissions professionals, Colleges of Distinction honors colleges that excel in four areas of undergraduate education: student engagement in the educational process, great teaching, vibrant learning communities and successful outcomes.

Five NAC&U Members Named as Best Values by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 10:06:31 -0500

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance named Butler University, Drury University, Ithaca College, Samford University and Valparaiso University as best values in private colleges and universities for 2011-12. Kiplinger ranked 100 private universities and 100 liberal arts colleges that combine outstanding education with economic value. The annual private school report appears in Kiplinger’s December issue—on newsstands Tuesday, Nov. 8—and online now.

Three NAC&U Members Named Top Producers of Fulbrights

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 10:06:02 -0500

The University of Scranton, Nazareth College and Pacific Lutheran University were named as top producers of U.S. Fulbright students among master’s universities nationwide, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Butler Students’ Efforts Felt Locally and Globally

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 10:05:45 -0500

Working on behalf of the Indiana office of the American Diabetes Association (ADA), Butler University communications students in the Strategic Communication for Nonprofits course are helping plan and promote an innovative "Stop Diabetes Think Tank." Approximately 100 thought leaders from throughout the state are being brought together for the event to help identify ways to combat the devastating impact of the disease.

While spending five days in the mountains of West Virginia with 30 Butler University students might not be everyone's idea of a great Fall Break, Fall Alternative Break (FAB) vice president Faith Lindsay '12 says it's been one of her favorite Butler experiences.

This year's FAB group traveled to Pipestern, W. Va. to volunteer at the Appalachian South Folklife Center. There they lived in bunk-style housing and worked with a family who had just purchased their first house. The group's goal was to help the family get on their feet and create a better home for them by repairing and painting the entire house.

A Butler University College of Education class, have made it possible for residents of Adum-Kwanwoma, a village in the southwestern Ashanti Region of Ghana, to have a new source of clean drinking water. Starting last spring, the 15 students in ED403, an educational leadership course, raised $3200 for the non-profit organization Generosity Water to drill the well. It is one of hundreds of freshwater wells Generosity Water has established in Ghana and other developing countries.

New Videos from NAC&U Members on YouTube

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 10:05:33 -0500

View new videos from Westminster.

Pacific Lutheran Professor, Alum Team Up for Book

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 10:05:31 -0500

Joanne Lisosky, Pacific Lutheran University professor of Communication, returned from sabbatical this fall after completing a manuscript for her book titled, “War on Words: Who Should Protect Journalists” and traveling and teaching in Azerbaijan. The book was developed and completed along with 2007 PLU graduate and Fulbright alum, Jennifer Henrichsen.

Samford Trustees Approve New Major, New Professorship

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 10:04:57 -0500

Samford University’s board of trustees executive committee approved a new academic major and a new professorship. The bachelor of science degree in science and religion is an interdisciplinary major that is part of Samford’s Center for Science and Religion that was approved last year by trustees. Trustees also approved the Paul N. Propst Professorship in Natural Sciences.

Stetson Honored for its Service in Florida

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 10:04:22 -0500

Stetson University has received this year’s Engaged Campus Award for colleges and universities in the independent sector, and Stetson junior Chelsea Lincoln has won the Students in Service Award, from Florida Campus Compact. Florida Campus Compact is a coalition of more than 50 colleges and universities committed to promoting community service, service-learning and civic engagement.

Valparaiso University to dedicate Donald V. Fites Engineering Innovation Center

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 10:03:55 -0500

Leaders at Valparaiso University are set to dedicate the $13 million Donald V. Fites Engineering Innovation Center, a state of the art addition to the current Gellersen Engineering and Mathematics Center. The new facility covers 13,470 square feet, and is made up primarily of laboratory and learning space for undergraduate engineering students. The Fites Center includes two suites of labs – designed to support advanced student research.

Butler School of Journalism Cultivates Multimedia Storytellers

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 10:03:19 -0500

Butler University’s Eugene S. Pulliam School of Journalism has significantly updated its curriculum this year to reflect today’s 24-hour, interactive news industry.

"You have to be a master of the print, online and broadcast mediums," says senior electronic journalism major Kyle Inskeep, who says he benefited from the Converged Journalism course he took last spring. "It taught me that news is no longer broadcast OR print; it’s all multimedia reporting."

Ithaca College Study Abroad Program Earns Top 10 Ranking

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 10:01:30 -0500

Student reviews compiled by StudyAbroad101.com give Ithaca College’s study abroad program in London a #6 ranking for overall satisfaction. The rankings are based on comprehensive program evaluations from more than 10,000 students

University of Evansville Professor Accepts Top Prize at Indiana Authors Award Dinner

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 10:00:59 -0500

Margaret McMullan, a University of Evansville professor of creative writing and the Melvin M. Peterson Endowed Chair in Literature and Writing, delivered the keynote address at the Indiana Authors Award Dinner. McMullan, the author of six novels, also accepted the National Author award, which recognizes a writer who has Indiana ties but whose work is known and read throughout the country.

Wagner Professor Co-Edits Book

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 10:00:29 -0500

Natalie Edwards, a modern language professor at Wagner College, has co-edited “Textual and Visual Selves: Photography, Film and Comic Art in French Autobiography,” a new book due for release this December by the University of Nebraska Press. Edwards’ co-editors are Amy L. Hubbell of Kansas State University and Ann Miller of the University of Leicester.

Westminster Professor Releases Book on Creating Leaderless Organizations

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 09:59:58 -0500

We have been taught to think that all organizations have a defined structure and a clearly identified leader. But in his book, The Myth of Leadership: Creating Leaderless Organizations (Nicholas Brealey Publishing: Boston & London), Westminster College philosophy professor Dr. Jeffrey Nielsen suggests leaderless organizations cannot only be developed, but can flourish and succeed in a contemporary society. Nielsen’s book was first published worldwide on hardcover in 2004, but is being issued for the first time in paperback this month.

Drury Professor Studies Junk….in Outer Space

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 09:59:18 -0500

Have you ever wondered what sorts of things are orbiting the earth? It’s easy to imagine satellites and space stations, but there are also small pieces of space junk that could do serious damage to the billions of dollars of equipment in orbit, or which could take the lives of astronauts and cosmonauts. Figuring out what those small pieces of junk are and where they’re headed is a part-time job for Drury University physics professor and NASA consultant Dr. Greg Ojakangas.

Hamline Business Professors to Edit Prestigious Public Affairs Journal

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 09:46:13 -0500

Hamline University School of Business professors David Schultz and Kristen Norman-Major have been selected to edit the prestigious Journal for Public Affairs Education. In 2010, the pair was initially chosen to serve as the interim editors and have been subsequently selected to edit the journal for a full three-year term, beginning this fall.

North Central Mock Trial Team Places Fourth at Contest

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 09:44:44 -0500

North Central College’s Mock Trial Team earned fourth place (among 14 competing teams) at the eighth annual Quincy University Riverside Classic. Niyah Banks ’15 earned an Outstanding Witness Award and Jennifer Rieger ’13 earned an Outstanding Attorney Award. Both students are political science majors. Alexis Ledbetter ’12, majoring in theatre and psychology, earned awards for both Outstanding Witness and Outstanding Attorney.

North Central College Alumnus Named Illinois Teacher of the Year

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 09:44:12 -0500

North Central College alumnus Josh Stumpenhorst is the 2011-2012 Illinois Teacher of the Year. Stumpenhorst earned his undergraduate degree in social science and secondary education at North Central College. He teaches language arts and social science to sixth-graders at Lincoln Junior High School in Naperville Community Unit School District 203.

eInternship Links Samford Junior with Students in Europe

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 09:43:41 -0500

Samford University junior Kate Walker has a unique opportunity to share her perspective on American politics and culture with foreign audiences. For this academic year, the international relations and French double major will work with the U.S. State Department’s Office of Press and Public Diplomacy in the European and Eurasian Affairs Bureau to communicate with young people in six countries. It is part of her assignment as a participant the state department’s Virtual Student Foreign Service eInternship program.

University of Evansville Senior Nursing Students Lead Wellness Program

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 09:43:11 -0500

Ten University of Evansville senior nursing students studying at Harlaxton College — UE’s British campus near Grantham, England — recently surveyed their peers at Harlaxton about health-related needs. The results showed that while studying abroad is a life-transforming opportunity, it also can create significant changes in students’ everyday habits and routines.

Redlands Alum Interviewed on CBS News

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 09:42:44 -0500

University of Redlands alumnus Cody Unser '09 recently talked with CBS News contributor Dr. Sanjay Gupta about a new study that may give hope to people with paralysis.

Arcadia Physician Assistant Students Volunteer at Heart Screening Event

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 09:42:12 -0500

Despite their busy schedules, several of Arcadia University’s Physician Assistant (PA) students and faculty members volunteered at a local community heart screening at Cheltenham High School. The event was sponsored by Simon’s Fund, a local charity that provides free heart screening for students 10-19 years of age.

Belmont Student-Athletes Rank High on NCAA Report

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 09:41:41 -0500

Belmont University student-athletes received high marks in the 2011 Graduation Success Rate Report released by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Among the national standard bearers in the NCAA’s Academic Progress Rate report – which measures eligibility and retention – Belmont University also ranks among the nation’s best in Graduation Success Rate.

Hampton Pharmacy Students Volunteer at Wellness Fair for Community

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 09:41:17 -0500

The Hampton University School of Pharmacy (HUSOP) hosted an interactive Health and Wellness Fair to provide the public with tools and strategies to improve medication adherence. Seventy students volunteered to provide consultation on medications.

Sage’s School of Education Expands Community Outreach Programs

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:06:37 -0500

The Sage Colleges School of Education has created several new community outreach programs designed to extend student and faculty reach beyond the traditional classroom, develop stronger connections with the community, and positively impact issues such as high school dropout rates. The School of Education has collaborated with the Help Yourself Foundation to establish an after school program for minority and at-risk students to build the pipeline into health science fields. Sage is also developing a program, Sage All Stars, to provide Troy area middle and high school students an after school program whose curriculum and activities address literacy, wellness, and career education services. Lastly, the School of Education engages in collaborative partnerships with schools for the purpose of professional preparation. The Professional Development Schools (PDS) model provides cooperative supervision of pre-service teachers, specialists, school counselors and educational leaders; closer connections to classroom, school and district practice; and research to improve educational practice.

Drury to Participate in its Fourth Build with ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:06:09 -0500

When ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition brought its army of builders, renovators and cameras to Joplin, Mo., Drury University students, faculty and staff were part of the crew that helped the city rebuild after it was ravaged by a deadly tornado on May 22. The main feature Drury will work on is not a house, but a tribute in the city. Additionally, after the fall break weekend, Drury students will board buses for Joplin to participate in a “smart mob.” A smart mob is similar to a flash mob, but rather than a dance, these students will “do good” in the Joplin community.

Hampton Students Assist in Media Training of 2011 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Combine

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:05:50 -0500

Hampton University Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications students simulated a “media coverage experience” as part of media training for 24 aspiring NASCAR drivers who showcased their skills at the Eighth Annual NASCAR Drive for Diversity Combine.

New Videos from NAC&U Members on YouTube

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:05:35 -0500

View new videos from Nazareth.

Nazareth Launches Mobile Site for Smart Phones

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:05:34 -0500

Given the surge in mobile device usage – and the 250 percent increase in mobile visits to www.admissions.naz.edu over the past year – Nazareth College used analytics and sought opinions from prospective students to launch a new mobile admissions site this fall: m.naz.edu. Focused on the end-experience of the user, the mobile site, designed and developed under the leadership of assistant director of web communications Elizabeth Zapata and in partnership with Buffalo-based Mongoose Research, is an alternative to the more expansive version, offering a much more detailed look at what the campus offers.

North Central’s New Chemical Microscopy Degree Featured in Chemical & Engineering News

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:05:06 -0500

North Central College’s new chemical microscopy degree is featured in a two-page spread in the Oct. 17 issue of Chemical & Engineering News, a journal of the American Chemical Society. The article describes how North Central College is offering the nation’s first four-year degree in chemical microscopy through a partnership with Hooke College of Applied Sciences in Westmont.

New Book Celebrates 150-year History of North Central College

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:04:35 -0500

A new book celebrates the 150-year history of North Central College. The book, “North Central College 150 Years. A Promising Start.” traces the College’s history from the founders who established the school in 1861 through present day. The book’s three principal authors are Kimberly Butler, College archivist; Ann Durkin Keating, Dr. C. Frederick Toenniges professor of History at the College; and Pierre Lebeau, professor of history emeritus.

Pacific Lutheran Receives Grant for Solar Panel System

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:04:04 -0500

Pacific Lutheran University is that much closer to being carbon neutral by 2020 thanks to a $50,000 Solar 4R Schools grant from the Bonneville Environmental Foundation. The grant will pay for a 20-ft solar panel system, which will be installed on the Facilities Building in March 2012. PLU is one of just four higher education institutions in the state to receive this grant.

Stetson Adopts ‘Water Sustainability’ Theme for the Year

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:03:38 -0500

Stetson University is dedicating the 2011-2012 academic year to one of life’s most precious natural resources: water. The University has adopted “water sustainability” as its theme this year as part of its broader commitment to environmental responsibility.

Stetson Names Director of International Learning

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:03:09 -0500

Eric Canny, an experienced international educational administrator who has traveled to 45 countries and lived in four different countries, has been named director of international learning at Stetson University. Canny will lead Stetson’s efforts to deepen international and intercultural learning and to integrate those opportunities across academic disciplines and amongst students, faculty and staff.

Sage Slashes Nursing Tuition

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:02:40 -0500

The Sage Colleges announced that it would reduce the price per credit hour for bachelor’s degree courses in nursing from $660 to $400.

Glenda Kelman, chair of the nursing department at Sage is excited to be a part of the new face of nursing in New York State. “We asked what can we do as an institution to support the advancement of registered nurses?” asked Kelman. "This is the school's answer; instead of $40,000, the program will now cost $24,000.” Most RNs with associate degrees need 60 credit hours to obtain their bachelor’s degree.

Sage CFO Honored for His Work

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:02:13 -0500

The Business Review has named Peter Hughes, The Sage College’s vice president of finance and treasurer, the 2011 nonprofit CFO of the year. Hughes has played an instrumental role in overhauling Sage’s finances, working with faculty and staff to do so.

Wagner College Theatre Wins Emerging Young Artist Award

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:01:46 -0500

The Wagner College Theatre program was given the Emerging Young Artist Award by the Council on the Arts and Humanities for Staten Island. The award honors “a Staten Island individual or group of individuals under 30 years of age who have a strong record of achievement in any discipline or for a particularly significant single achievement.”

Westminster Creates New Military Association for Campus Community

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:00:58 -0500

Westminster College has created a new club that will focus on helping student veterans and Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets at the college. Currently, more than 140 student veterans and ROTC cadets attend the college, which is larger than most student groups on campus. Westminster was recently recognized as one of the nation’s top “Military Friendly” schools, due in large part to the college’s participation in the Yellow Ribbon program.

Butler Students, Faculty to Present at Music Teachers' Conference

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:00:16 -0500

Butler University will have a strong presence at the Indiana Music Teachers Association annual conference. The Butler University Music Teachers National Association collegiate chapter will present a session “Grow and Play Together: Preparing Children to be Successful Collaborative Musicians.” Graduate piano pedagogy student Jeeyoon Kim will be presenting a session about iPads in the teaching studio entitled "Teaching Piano: Is There an App for That?"

North Central Professor Tapped for Accounting Expertise

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:59:47 -0500

David Gray, North Central College assistant professor of accounting, presented “Improving Students’ Understanding of Quality of Earnings and Footnote Disclosures Using Excel Analyses” at the American Accounting Association (AAA) Midwest Regional Conference’s Effective Learning Strategies Forum in Indianapolis. Gray was also interviewed for an online article titled “Should I Do Payroll Myself Or Use A Payroll Service?” and published Oct. 14 on Z-S Knowledge Center.

Samford University Professor Creates Video Series to Boost Student Study Skills

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:59:08 -0500

Stephen Chew, chair of Samford University's Psychology Department and resident expert on this problem, has created a unique online video series with practical advice grounded in research that helps students learn to study. As he began to transform his lectures and research on study skills into a video series, Chew investigated similar resources nationally. He didn't find many, and those he found were lacking in important ways. Chew's video project differs from those others in significant ways. For a start, his are thoroughly grounded in research on how people learn and draw from Chew's personal experience of more than a quarter-century of undergraduate teaching. Chew's videos also offer a more comprehensive and systematic explanation of how people learn, ranging from student beliefs and misconceptions to cognitively based strategies for studying. Rather than focus on tips or a specific method, Chew's videos explain the general principles of effective study and allow students to develop their own effective study strategies according to those principles. "A single study strategy will not be effective for all students in all classes," Chew said, "but all effective study strategies follow certain basic principles of learning.”

Scranton Professor Tapped for Research on Health and Spuds

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:58:43 -0500

The University of Scranton chemistry professor Joe Vinson, Ph.D., was quoted in a USA Today story about health and potatoes, based on his research on the topic.

University of Evansville’s Jennie Ebeling Featured at Biblical Archaeology Conference

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:58:14 -0500

Jennie Ebeling, associate professor of archaeology and chair of the Department of Archaeology and Art History at the University of Evansville, was a featured speaker at The Future of Biblical Archaeology Conference held at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. At the conference, Ebeling led a breakout session titled “The Use and Abuse of 19th-20th Century Palestinian Ethnography on Reconstructions of Life in Biblical Israel.”

Redlands Professor Wins Film Award

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:57:45 -0500

Monty Hempel, Hedco Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Redlands, has won the John Muir Award for Best Environmental Film at the 2011 Yosemite International Film Festival. Hempel’s 2011 documentary, “Spirit of Place,” tells the story of Dr. Marilee Scaff, an extraordinary 95-year-old woman whose love of magnificent forests, flowers, mountains, and streams has taught her valuable lessons about the meaning of life.

Valparaiso’s Dean of Nursing Honored with Innovation Award

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:57:17 -0500

Valparaiso University’s Janet Brown, dean of the College of Nursing, recently was inducted into the Northwest Indiana Society of Innovators. During her tenure at Valpo, Brown has launched overseas “cultural immersion” experiences for nursing students, and has expanded the College of Nursing’s programs. She created intensive two-week visits for nursing students to Costa Rica, Chile, Thailand, and Nicaragua.

Arcadia Professor Named Runner-Up of National Award for Emerging Researchers

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:56:50 -0500

Dr. Clare Papay, assistant professor of Education at Arcadia University, was the runner-up recipient of the Pat Sitlington Emerging Researcher Award at the 2011 Council for Exceptional Children Division on Career Development and Transition International Conference. The award is given for exemplary graduate research in the field of transition education for individuals with disabilities.

Ithaca College Psychology Professor Coauthors Research Textbook

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:55:46 -0500

Ithaca College professor of psychology Barney Beins has coauthored “Research Methods and Statistics,” a college textbook intended to help students think critically about research and data analysis.

Pacific Lutheran Alums Reunite for Seattle Opera Performance

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:54:45 -0500

The recent Seattle Opera production of "Porgy and Bess" turned into something of a Pacific Lutheran University student reunion this summer, as five Lutes showed up for rehearsals and, after looking around, realized they were all fellow alums.

University of Evansville Athletic Training Students Tackle High School Football Season

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:54:17 -0500

Fourteen junior athletic training majors at the University of Evansville are currently completing a clinical rotation with a high school football team in the Evansville area, spending approximately 20 hours each week working under the supervision of their assigned school’s certified athletic trainer. Throughout the season, students have prepared athletes for competition, recognized and assessed injuries, and quickly provided care or treatment recommendations.

Belmont Students Improve Community Health and Driving Safety

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:53:23 -0500

Belmont University students are working with a local nonprofit organization to create a national template for communities to improve their residents’ body, heart, mind and spirit using free resources. Adjunct Instructor Dane Anthony’s freshman seminar “The Art of Paying Attention” classes worked with Neighborhoods InspireHealth to interview senior citizens in the Sunnyside and 12South neighborhoods. Together the students and nonprofit conducted the first focus group to determine the biggest healthcare challenges facing seniors. Student worked in groups to weave through the narratives they captured and to look for solutions for overarching themes, such as lack of transportation, access to healthy food options and financial constraints on a fixed income.

Also, dozens of doctoral and master’s degree-seeking students from Belmont’s School of Occupational Therapy recently participated in a CarFit Technician Training and CarFit Event to offer older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles fit them and how safely they are operating them.

Butler Student Named Indiana’s Outstanding Pharmacy Student of the Year

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:52:57 -0500

Butler University pharmacy student Kristina Niehoff '12 was recently chosen as the Outstanding Pharmacy Student of the Year by the Indiana Pharmacists Alliance (IPA) for her exemplary leadership and service.

Hamline’s MPIRG Kicks Off Another Year of Action

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:52:33 -0500

For nearly 40 years, one Hamline University student group has been working on a variety of social, environmental, civic and consumer issues. Hamline’s chapter of the Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MPIRG), a non-profit advocacy organization with chapters at colleges and universities across the state, is made up of students who are motivated to see positive change in their communities. This year, Hamline’s MPIRG chapter plans to work on a variety of issues, including defeating the gay marriage constitutional amendment and educating Saint Paul residents about instant run-off voting, which they will use for the first time this fall.

Princeton Review Lists NAC&U Business and Law Schools Among Nation’s Best

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:30:33 -0500

Several New American Colleges and Universities’ Business and Law Schools were named among the best in two new guidebooks released by The Princetown Review. Business schools at Belmont University, Butler University, Ithaca College, Pacific Lutheran University, Stetson University, The University of Scranton and Valparaiso University were named among the “Best 294 Business Schools.” Law schools at Hamline University, Samford University and Stetson University were named on the list of “Best 167 Law Schools.”

New Videos from NAC&U Members on YouTube

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:30:01 -0500

View new videos from North Central, Stetson, U of Evansville, Redlands, and Belmont.

Ithaca College Charts Future with Strategic Vision

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:29:55 -0500

Ithaca College recently set a strategic vision in motion to transform the student learning experience by the year 2020. The plan, dubbed “IC 20/20,” will create unique opportunities and experiences for students that will produce visionary leaders ready to tackle the range of professional and life challenges they will face in their futures and position Ithaca College as a leader among educational institutions. The most striking innovation in the IC 20/20 plan is the introduction of a more problem-centered approach to the general education program, which will occupy a large part of every student’s first two years.

North Central’s Experiential Learning Course Brings Students to Film Festival

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:29:27 -0500

Eight North Central College students joined associate professor of Speech Communication Steve Macek for a Verandah course at the annual Chicago International Film Festival. The festival features contemporary films from countries around the world that often don’t receive mainstream attention or distribution.

Pacific Lutheran’s dCenter Emerged as Resource for Students

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:28:45 -0500

For many, like senior art major Chelsea Putnam, Pacific Lutheran University’s Diversity Center is a place to foster one's individuality. Putnam is a beginning her fourth year involved with the Diversity Center as a Rieke Scholar. “If it weren’t so involved here I would have been fully and 100 percent involved with track, and I wouldn’t have changed my major to art,” Putnam said.

Samford Makes the Most of Donated Survey Equipment

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:28:08 -0500

Samford University students in four departments are making the most of surveying equipment donated to the school earlier this year. Already, they have surveyed an ancient site in Israel and a beach on Dauphin Island, Ala. They are making plans for additional surveying work in these and other regions during 2012.

University of Evansville Earns Top Honors in GreenOVATION Awards

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:27:43 -0500

The University of Evansville landed in the top-scoring category of the GreenOVATION Awards for Beautiful and Sustainable Businesses, sponsored by Keep Evansville Beautiful and the Evansville Business Journal. The awards honor area companies and institutions for their achievements in beautification and conservation.

University of Scranton Community Project Nears Completion

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:27:09 -0500

The ambitious beautification plan to improve the Mulberry Street corridor and seamlessly connect The University of Scranton to the community is nearing the final phase of construction. The overall project, which is expected to cost in excess of $4 million, has been primarily funded by The University of Scranton.

Arcadia Leaders Visit, Strengthen Links With China, Singapore

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:26:43 -0500

Arcadia University president Carl (Tobey) Oxholm III and provost Steve O. Michael recently returned from a whirlwind seven-day, three-city visit to the Far East—the President’s first trip outside Pennsylvania representing the University.

Drury Professor Helps Student Gain Experience through Study Away

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:26:02 -0500

Drury University senior biology major Angela Ostendorf is interested in whales, manatees and dolphins, but as a landlocked university in a landlocked state, Drury did not have the access to the ocean habitats that Ostendorf wanted to study. Dr. Teresa Carroll worked for a year to arrange for Ostendorf to go on a study away semester and for the credits to transfer back to Drury. Last spring, Ostendorf transferred to Duke University in North Carolina to live and work at Duke’s Marine Lab ocated on an island.

Sage Dean’s Article Focuses on Innovation

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:25:34 -0500

An article authored by Dan Robeson, dean of the School of Management and professor of management at The Sage Colleges, will be featured in a forthcoming issue of the Journal of Production Innovation Management. “Board of Directors: Innovation and Performance: An Exploration at Multiple Levels,” investigates the dynamics of governance over breakthrough innovation within Fortune 1000 firms.

Redlands Dean Settles into New Post

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:25:07 -0500

Kathy Ogren is approaching her new position as the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences “one day at a time.” “We make the path by walking it, and I ask everyone to educate me about their expectations and needs relative to my new responsibilities,” she said. Ogren has been at the University of Redlands since 1985. Redlands, she said, appeared to be a great place to start a full-time teaching position.

Butler Professor Honored for Educational Aid to Ghanaian Church

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:24:36 -0500

The Presbyterian Church of Ghana has honored Butler University professor of Journalism Kwadwo Anokwa for his long-term support of education in his hometown of Obo in the eastern region of Ghana. For more than a decade, Anokwa and his wife, Charlotte, have funded meals for students of the Obo Presbyterian school he attended as a child. Since 2006, he has rallied Butler colleagues and other friends to sponsor the school’s annual Speech and Prize-Giving Day, a celebration of student achievements.

Butler Professor’s Essay on Ward Churchill Published in Journal

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:23:45 -0500

An essay written by Casey Kelly, visiting assistant professor in the College of Communication’s Media, Rhetoric and Culture (MRC) program at Butler University, appears in the latest issue of Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies, a peer-reviewed journal published four times a year by the National Communication Association. The essay, "Blood-Speak: Ward Churchill and the Racialization of American Indian Identity," argues that criticism of Churchill, an author on Native American issues, may be based on racial prejudice.

North Central Student’s Google Internship Opens Doors

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:23:06 -0500

North Central College computer science and mathematics double major Jonathan Rascher’s experience as a summer intern with Google has led to an offer of a full-time job with the company.

Rascher worked in New York City on Google Apps Script for Google Apps and Google Docs as a software engineering intern. He landed the internship after participating in Google FUSE, a recruitment program for computer science students.

Stetson Students Inducted into Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:22:41 -0500

Approximately 200 of Stetson University’s top students were inducted into Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, the oldest and largest freshman honor society. Setson is the only central Florida college or university to have chapters of both Phi Eta Sigma, which is specifically for freshmen, and Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious honor society for all undergraduate years.

Valparaiso Honors College Students Recognized for Research

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:22:16 -0500

Two Valparaiso University students were honored recently for their undergraduate research accomplishments. A research paper by Christ College and College of Arts and Sciences junior Halina Hopkins has been accepted for publication in the 2011 Proceedings of the National Council on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), a prestigious national journal which features the scholarship of students who have presented papers at NCUR. Publication in the NCUR Proceedings is highly selective. Only about 15 percent of the essays submitted are selected for publication. Hopkins wrote the paper, "Kolleena Ensan: Samira Said's Music as an Interpretation of Moroccan Women's Cultural Identity," in her freshman year as part of the research component of the Christ College Freshman Program. Christ College and College of Arts and Sciences junior Lauren Prusinski, who majors in biochemistry and Chinese and Japanese studies, has won the 2011 Mikiso Hane Prize for best undergraduate paper on East Asia. She will present her paper at the Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs at Macalester College. Her paper, " 'Wabi-Sabi', 'Mono no Aware', and 'Ma': Tracing Traditional Japanese Aesthetics through Japanese History," is her Christ College honors thesis.

Westminster Students Science Education Outreach Sparks Community Coral Reef Project

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:21:47 -0500

For the past two months, Westminster College student volunteers have been teaching science at three Salt Lake City schools, as well as the Utah Museum of Natural History, and YouthCity, a program that serves Salt Lake young people ages 9-18. Through field trips and other hands-on learning experiences, Westminster students taught youth about ecosystems in the Great Salt Lake, and then helped the children crochet some of the creatures and underwater forms they learned about.

Arcadia MBA Students Meet with Chief Economist in Peru

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:21:21 -0500

Arcadia University MBA students’ second international business experience provided students the opportunity to study the emerging economy of Lima, Peru, where they visited several companies to learn about the country’s business practices.

Belmont Health Students Gain Hands-on Experience On-campus

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:20:45 -0500

Fourth-year pharmacy student Elizabeth Cain spent the morning using free hand sanitizer to lure passers-by to visit her peers at Belmont University’s first Health Fair. The fair offered an unprecedented opportunity for Cain’s classmates to gain hands-on experience while on campus, she said.

Butler Alumni Win 'Best and Brightest Awards'

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:20:03 -0500

Four Butler University alumni have won 2011 Junior Achievement’s Best and Brightest Awards, which honor Central Indiana’s outstanding young professionals age 40 and under. Tracy Barnes (LAS/computer science), president and CEO of ENTAP Inc. won in the technology category. Taja Graham (JCFA/telecommunication arts), general sales manager for WLHK-FM (97.1), won in the media, entertainment and sports category. Juan Gonzalez (COB/MBA), vice president-senior business banking relationship manager for KeyBank, won in the banking and financial services category. Nikki Woodson (COE/graduate), superintendent of Washington Township Schools, won in the education and non-profit category.

Drury Senior to Present at Missouri Sociological Association Conference

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:19:14 -0500

Drury University senior sociology major Emily Brown is the winner of the 2011 Alvin Gouldner Undergraduate Student Paper Competition. As the winner of the award, Brown will present a paper titled Identifying the Links Between Anonymity and Prosocial Behavior at the annual conference of the Missouri Sociological Association (MSA).

Hamline Alumni Bring Hope to Post-earthquake Haiti

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:18:48 -0500

Sarah Baptiste has been traveling to Haiti since she was 15. Now, with the master’s degree in non-profit management from Hamline University School of Business that she earned in 2009, she has gone on to impact many lives on the island that she loves so much. Baptiste, along with Nora Romness, who graduated from Hamline’s College of Liberal Arts in 2009, are employed at a non-profit called World Wide Village.

Arts and Academics Intersect at Sage

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 17:33:59 -0500

At Russell Sage College, living lessons on natural disasters are playing out in the classroom and on-stage. According to Jim Brennan, associate professor at Russell Sage College in Troy, “There is nothing ‘natural’ about a natural disaster.” Disasters are not equal opportunity events and often have a heartier impact on low income, marginalized populations. Severe weather events including hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes recently produced big headlines and big heartache locally and globally. Disasters remain unpredictable and powerful reminders of the untameable and relentless force of nature and of the equally tender and resilient nature of the human spirit. Often leaving long-lasting, catastrophic consequences in their wake, disasters provide countless stories to be told—and many of those stories are being told at Russell Sage College, both in the classroom and on stage. Meanwhile, funds raised from ticket sales will be donated to those affected by natural disasters, including local residents affected by Hurricane Irene.

Wagner Leaders in New Book

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 17:32:23 -0500

Wagner College president Richard Guarasci, former provost Devorah Lieberman, and Cassia Freedland, director of Wagner’s Center for Leadership and Service, were among those higher education leaders whose contributions were selected for a new book, “Transforming Undergraduate Education: Theory that Compels and Practices that Succeed,” edited by Donald W. Harward, president emeritus of Bates College, and scheduled for release by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.

President Guarasci’s essay, co-authored with Barry N. Checkoway and Peter L. Levine, focuses on the task of “Renewing the Civic Purpose of Liberal Education.” Drs. Lieberman and Freedland co-authored a case study — one of only 10 included in the book — of the models and practices employed by Wagner College in transforming undergraduate education through implementation of the Wagner Plan for the Practical Liberal Arts, including the Civic Innovations initiative that is so central to the plan’s success.

Belmont Announces Alberto Gonzales as Distinguished Chair of Law

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 17:31:49 -0500

Belmont University College of Law announced the establishment of the Doyle Rogers Distinguished Chair of Law. The newly established, endowed position will be filled by former U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales. Judge Gonzales will be the only former U.S. Attorney General teaching full time in legal education and will begin his position at Belmont on Jan. 2, 2012.

New Videos from NAC&U Members on YouTube

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 17:30:23 -0500

View new videos from Hamline and Valparaiso.

Hampton Museum Awarded Grant from Institute of Museum and Library Services

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 17:29:15 -0500

The Hampton University Museum has received a $95,631 grant from the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The grant, focused on African-American history and culture, will allow the HU Museum to continue to digitize select images from the museum’s art collection, creating an organized online art gallery for HU museum staff and researchers.

Ithaca College School of Music Receives Three National Awards

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 17:28:43 -0500

The American Prize — an annual series of national awards that recognize excellence in music performance and conducting — has bestowed honors to the Ithaca College Symphony Orchestra and its conductor, Jeffery Meyer, assistant professor of music performance. The orchestra placed third nationally in the orchestra performance category, while Meyer was named a second-place winner in the orchestra conducting category.

Stetson Launches StetsonU Mobile App

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 17:28:19 -0500

Stetson University has launched a new mobile application for cell phones, tablets and other portable devices – giving students, faculty, staff and the general public easy mobile access to DeLand campus events calendars and news, maps, personnel and departments, and duPont-Ball Library resources.

Butler President Danko Named to IBJ’s "Who's Who in Education”

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 17:27:51 -0500

Butler University president James Danko and alumnus Marcus Robinson, chancellor and CEO of EdPower, were named to The Indianapolis Business Journal "Who's Who in Education" list for 2011. More than 100 individuals were nominated for Who's Who in Education.

Hamline's University Center Begins to Take Shape

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 17:27:15 -0500

Hamline broke ground on its new building, the Carol Young Anderson and Dennis L. Anderson University Center, last spring, and now the center is truly beginning to take shape. The $36 million building will feature casual dining facilities, roof terraces, flexible event space, and student organization offices.

Ithaca College Faculty Members Win Grant to Examine Wiki Use by History Students

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 17:26:53 -0500

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded a $50,000 grant to two Ithaca College faculty members to examine how students’ use of wikis can help them reach and cross conceptual thresholds in their understanding of historical knowledge. Michael Smith, associate professor of history and environmental studies and sciences, and Ali Erkan, associate professor of computer science, were awarded the grant for their project titled “Untangling the Web of Historical Thinking: What the Structures of Student-Produced Wikis Reveal.” A wiki is a website developed collaboratively by a community of users, allowing any user to create and edit content.

Ithaca Professor Examines Agent Orange’s Effects on Vietnam and its People

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 17:26:25 -0500

Nearly three decades after writing about the effects Agent Orange had on the soldiers who used it in Vietnam War, Fred Wilcox has returned to the topic of chemical exposure — this time chronicling its tragic consequences on the health of the Vietnamese people and their environment. An associate professor of writing at Ithaca College, Wilcox is the author of “Scorched Earth: Legacies of Chemical Warfare in Vietnam,” published by Seven Stories Press.

University of Evansville Finance Professor Delivers Keynote at Istanbul Conference

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 17:25:54 -0500

Walayet A. Khan, professor of finance in the University of Evansville’s Schroeder Family School of Business Administration, recently served as the keynote speaker at the 2011 Global Business, Finance, and Economics Research Conference in Istanbul, Turkey.

Wagner Professor Named Nurse Practitioner of Year

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 17:25:24 -0500

Wagner College adjunct nursing professor Margaret “Peggy” Terjesen was named the Nurse Practitioner of the Year by the Staten Island Chapter of the Nurse Practitioners of New York State. Terjesen is a 2000 graduate of Wagner College’s Nurse Practitioner Program.

Hamline Biology Professor Shares Mountain-Climbing Experiences

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 17:24:09 -0500

When Hamline University professor Mike Farris teaches his class about the life that thrives in Earth’s most extreme vertical climates, he does so with plenty of first-hand experience. Having climbed nine of the world’s tallest mountains—including a perilous 2009 journey to the summit of Everest—the professor of biology and chair of the environmental studies department has incredible stories and experiences he likes to share with students.

Nazareth Interns Earn Experience

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 17:23:36 -0500

Amy Floeser ’10, a business administration major who now works as a human resources generalist at Manning & Napier Advisors, said she benefited from those connections during her senior year at Nazareth College, when she held two internships in human resources at the Fortune 500 firm Paychex.

North Central College Biology Alumna Recognized for Avian Research

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 17:23:08 -0500

Dana Ripper, a 1998 biology alumna of North Central College, is making a career of avian research, conservation and education. The Naperville Sun recently featured Ripper and her work with the Missouri River Bird Observatory, an organization she co-founded.

Samford’s Law School Wins National Trial Advocacy Competition

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 17:22:43 -0500

A team from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law won the 12th annual National Trial Advocacy Competition hosted by the Michigan State University College of Law with over 26 other teams. Cumberland defeated the University of Florida in the finals after wins over the University of Houston in the semifinals and University of Maryland in the quarter-finals.

University of Evansville Students Build Box City to Raise Awareness of Homelessness

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 17:22:07 -0500

To raise awareness of homelessness and its impact in Evansville, the United States, and the world, approximately 135 University of Evansville students recently participated in Box City on the lawn between Morton Hall and Neu Chapel.

Valparaiso Alumnus Selected for Lilly Graduate Fellows Program

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 17:21:43 -0500

The Lilly Fellows Program announced the selection of Philip Forness as one of 16 Lilly Graduate Fellows. Forness, a student in Christ College, graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Valparaiso University in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in Classics and Theology. He is pursuing a PhD in the History of Christianity from Princeton Theological Seminary, where he earned his Master of Divinity in 2011.

Westminster Dedicates Climbing Wall in Memory of Former Student

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 17:20:18 -0500

In memory of Westminster College student Ryan Bishop, the college recently dedicated its indoor climbing wall in his name. Bishop, an outdoor enthusiast, died in a canoeing accident last spring.

Westminster Teamed Up with Local Elementary School to Help Community

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 17:19:46 -0500

As one of Westminster College’s college-wide learning goals, “social responsibility” has been emphasized and embraced across the campus for many years. To demonstrate this social commitment, the college partnered with 500 students from Hawthorne Elementary School for a “Day of Service and Learning” to help the local community. Nearly 17 Hawthorne classrooms were assigned service projects and a college mentor to assist with the activities. Some of the service projects included making blankets for the Ronald McDonald House, baking dog biscuits for a local pet shelter, aassembling craft kits for patients at Primary Children's Medical Center and decorating donation boxes for the Utah Food Bank.

Arcadia Pre-Med Takes a Cue from Mentors, Lends a Hand in India

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 17:19:12 -0500

Arcadia University biology major Sneha Thomas ’13 arrived on campus in 2009, admitted through the Gateway to Success program. Just three years earlier, she immigrated to the United States from Kerala, India, with her family. Since then, she has had a desire to give back to her country of origin.

Arcadia MBA Students to Meet CEOs, Study Economy in Turkey

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 17:18:39 -0500

Arcadia University students of the M.B.A. with a Global Perspective program recently departed for Istanbul, Turkey, for their first international business experience. The cohort will study Istanbul’s emerging economy during their time abroad. Students will meet the CEO of Ipsos, a global market research company, and the CEO of Intengo, Istanbul’s independent e-sourcing solution provider, where they will discuss telecommunications and information technology.

Hampton School of Business Receives $1 Million Donation from Prudential

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:46:15 -0500

The Hampton University School of Business has been awarded $1 million by Prudential Financial, Inc. to enhance its technology and communications facilities.

Nazareth Receives Grant to Fund Student Service

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:45:49 -0500

Nazareth College received a grant to support 30 part-time AmeriCorps community service positions. The grant from New York Campus Compact, Washington Campus Compact, and the Corporation for National and Community Service, will be used to support the recruitment of college students to volunteer in their communities—helping to increase the capacity of local nonprofit agencies and schools, and meeting critical community-defined needs.

Sage INVEST’s Paper Battery Company Wins $1 Million Award

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:45:21 -0500

The Paper Battery Company, a three year old company located at the Russell Sage College INVEST Incubator, has been selected to receive a $1 million award from The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to continue development of a fully printed energy-storage device that is as thin as a piece of paper.

Belmont Shares Fresh Foods, Volunteer Manpower with Community

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:44:35 -0500

A few months ago, Belmont University sophomore Bryan Yates had never before seen or tasted okra. By the end of summer, he was an expert not only on okra but also in organic gardening, harvesting produce and using it to prepare meals. Yates became the first Belmont Community Garden intern this year as part of an effort to strengthen ties between the University and the Dismas House, a nonprofit organization that provides transitional housing and support to former convicts. He worked in Belmont’s garden daily and took its organic tomatoes, onions, okra, kale, squash, zucchini and cucumbers to Dismas House in exchange for room and board there.

Meanwhile, 48 College of Arts and Sciences faculty, staff, students and family members worked side by side with ten other Belmont students to create two Belmont teams for the 20th annual Hands On Nashville Day, a fund-raising and community service event for Hands On Nashville (HON). In addition, three CAS faculty members donated funds to cover the HON donation request for students who couldn’t afford to make a donation. This was the largest Hands On Nashville Day on record.

New Videos from NAC&U Members on YouTube

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:44:05 -0500

View new videos from Nazareth and Valparaiso

Nazareth Bike Project Gives Campus a New Ride

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:43:59 -0500

Nazareth College recently began the Nazareth College Bike Project, a collaborative effort between Student Activities and the Greenprint@Naz sustainability initiative with the intention of reducing the campus community’s carbon footprint as well as providing a healthy means of transportation.

Stetson Earns LEED Certification on Two More Buildings

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:43:33 -0500

Stetson University has earned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification for two more buildings -- the Mary B. McMahan Hall and the Homer and Dolly Hand Art Center -- for a total of four “green buildings” on the historic campus in DeLand.

University of Scranton Asian Studies Concentration Receives Pennsylvania’s K-16 Collaboration Award

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:43:06 -0500

The University of Scranton’s Asian Studies concentration, along with the Abington Heights School District, were selected to receive the Commonwealth’s 2011 “Bringing the World to Pennsylvania: K-16 Collaboration Award” for their innovative cooperation on Chinese language and cultural instruction.

University of Evansville Hires Director of Global Enterprise Institute

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:42:39 -0500

The University of Evansville has hired Dan Miller, a 1970 graduate of the University, as director of the Institute for Global Enterprise in Indiana. Miller’s professional background includes experience in executive management positions, sales and marketing, manufacturing operations, and multi-billion dollar branded sales and distribution strategies — both domestically and internationally.

Valparaiso Appoints VP of Enrollment Management

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:42:10 -0500

Michael Joseph, an experienced higher education administrator and enrollment strategist, has been appointed to join Valparaiso University's senior leadership team as vice president for enrollment management beginning October 17. As the chief enrollment officer, Michael will lead the development and oversee the execution of the University's comprehensive enrollment management plan.

Valparaiso Purchases Neighboring Hospital Property for Strategic Expansion

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:41:41 -0500

Officials from Porter Hospital and Valparaiso University announced the sale of the hospital property and its surrounding properties to the University during a joint press conference, hosted by University President Mark A. Heckler and Porter Health System CEO Jonathan Nalli.

Westminster Students Pair up with Faculty for Summer Research

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:41:12 -0500

As part of the Westminster College’s Humanities Summer Research Symposium, seven Westminster students presented their research to a campus-wide audience recently on topics ranging from the environment to justice and activism. Five students received full-time summer research grants of $3,000 from the Provost's Office to research with faculty mentors, and two students received part-time grants of $1,500 from the Environmental Center.

Belmont Simulation Event Exposes Students to Realities of Poverty

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:40:44 -0500

Student leaders from throughout the Belmont University community participated in a poverty simulation event co-hosted by the Honors Program’s Leadership Studies program and Catholic Charities. The highly interactive simulation was intended to give students a small taste of what life is like on an extremely limited income. For one hour, participants were asked to join the nearly 40 million U.S. citizens who live with incomes below the poverty line, and through role-playing they faced some of the many challenges that confront real low-income families.

Butler Students, Professors Collaborate on Journal Article

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:39:51 -0500

When Butler University professors Jennifer Snyder and Samuel Gurevitz sent an email asking for collaborators to write articles to their students in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Katie Peterson and Kristin Kelly, both studying to be physician assistants, responded. Just over a year later, the first result of their work together, “Hypothyroidism and Subclinical Hypothyroidism in the Older Patient,” was published in the latest edition of The Consultant Pharmacist, the journal of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists.

Ithaca Music Professor Named President of International Trumpet Guild

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:39:23 -0500

Ithaca College professor of Music Kim Dunnick has begun a two-year term as president of the International Trumpet Guild, a not-for-profit organization founded ito promote communication among trumpeters and to improve the artistic level of performance, teaching and literature of the trumpet.

North Central Professors Publish Essays, Co-author Book Chapter

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:38:38 -0500

Gerald Gems, professor of health and physical education at North Central College, gave a presentation titled “Migration, Assimilation, and Sport: Historical Developments and Current Events” at the University of Copenhagen Summer School for graduate students. In addition, he served as an advisor to several American and international students relative to the development of their doctoral dissertations.

Gregory H. Wolf, North Central College professor of German, is a member of the Society of American Baseball Research (SABR) and recently published a 5,000-word essay on Claude Osteen, an all-star pitcher in the 1960s and 1970s in conjunction with SABR’s Baseball Biography Project. The SABR was founded in 1971 at the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Redlands’ Professor’s Research Lands on Cover of ‘Time’

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:38:13 -0500

University of Redlands author and psychologist Catherine Salmon weighed in on "Playing Favorites" in the cover story on the Oct. 3, 2011 issue of Time Magazine.

Wagner Professor Publishes Essay on Creative Process

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:37:41 -0500

“The aspect of picture-making which intrigues me the most is at the point where luck and intention meets — the crisscrossing of fate and accident on the way to ‘finding’ a picture.” That’s how Wagner College art professor Bill Murphy opens the latest essay on his creative process — describing the conception, gestation and birth of a new etching — which appears in the Fall 2011 issue of the Journal of the Print World.

Arcadia Professors Pursue Scholarly Endeavors in Europe

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:36:54 -0500

Dr. Sheryl Van Horne, assistant professor and director of Criminal Justice at Arcadia University, attended the European Society for Criminology Conference in Vilnius, Lithuania, where she moderated two panel sessions and presented two papers. The annual conference presents an overview of the latest theoretical and applied developments in criminology, through keynote speeches by scholars and parallel sessions.

Dr. William D. Biggs, professor emeritus, and former chair of the Department of Business, Health Administration and Economics, recently returned from Warsaw, Poland, where he conducted two five-day Business Games and Simulations Implementation Seminar workshops at Kozminski University.

Drury Professor Moves to Tanzania for Teaching and Research

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:35:52 -0500

Helen Keller once said, “Life is either a great adventure, or nothing.” Drury University professor Erin Kenny is opting for the adventure. Kenny and her 7-year-old daughter Kiera recently moved to the east African country Tanzania where Kenny will teach and conduct research as a Fulbright Scholar for the next 10 months.

Hamline Students Support New Orleans

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:35:19 -0500

Although New Orleans is no longer in the national spotlight, the recovery and rebuilding are far from over. Hamline students have not forgotten New Orleans and continue their steadfast service to the community still dealing with the aftermath of the devastating storm in 2005.

Ithaca College Alums Earn Emmy Award for Documentary

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:34:51 -0500

A documentary by two Ithaca College graduates came up a winner at the 32nd Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards in New York City. “Good Fortune” was honored with the Emmy in the category of Outstanding Business and Economic Reporting–Long Form. It was co-produced by Landon Van Soest ’04 and Jeremy Levine ’06, with Van Soest also serving as the film’s director.

North Central College Student Attends Archaeological Field School, Uncovers Burial Sites

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:34:28 -0500

North Central College Anthropology major Jessica Pantel ’13 spent six weeks participating in anthropological research in the Ancash region of the Andes Mountains in Peru.

Pacific Lutheran Students’ Film Explains "Compassion Fatigue"

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:34:01 -0500

Three Pacific Lutheran University student filmmakers spent more than a year researching the cumulative effects of tragedy and trauma, which will soon be unveiled in a new documentary – "Overexposed: The Cost of Compassion."

Samford Debaters Make Top 10 in National Coaches Poll

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:33:30 -0500

Debaters Dan Bagwell and Jacob Lewis have claimed a first for the Samford University debate program with their #10 ranking in the just-released National Coaches Poll.

University of Evansville Nursing Students Teach First Aid to Boy Scouts

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:33:00 -0500

Seven University of Evansville nursing students recently helped an Evansville Boy Scout troop complete the requirements for the First Aid Merit Badge. Members of the Brotherhood of Student Nurses, an organization of male nursing students at UE, held a training event for middle school Boy Scouts on UE’s campus.

Arcadia Global Media Graduate Embarks on 11-Month Journey to Explore the World

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:30:56 -0500

Rose Huber ’11, who graduated from Arcadia University with a bachelor’s degree in Global Media in May, is preparing to embark on an 11-month journey spanning 11 countries with The World Race, a division of the Adventures in Missions organization. In January, she will join a 60-member group to serve communities in many ways: teaching English, working with youth groups and providing support to victims of human trafficking.

Featured Campuses: NAC&U’s Newest Members

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:38:49 -0500

View photos and read more about Nazareth College and Stetson University.

New Videos from NAC&U Members on YouTube

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:36:47 -0500

View new videos from Drury, Stetson, Redlands, Valpo, Westminster, and Butler.

North Central College Offers New Course in Green Chemistry

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:35:12 -0500

North Central College is offering a green chemistry course for the first time. Paul Brandt, professor of chemistry and chair of chemistry and physics, is teaching the CHM 430 Special Topics: Green Chemistry course, which focuses on the design of chemical products and processes that eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances. He will use resources such as the Presidential Green Chemistry Awards and primary literature to educate his students and help them develop an hour-long lecture/presentation on one aspect of Green Chemistry. The course is designed to be research-based, including a conversion of used vegetable oil from Kaufman Dining Hall into biodiesel. Students will be asked to focus on lab work they may have participated in earlier in their curriculum and learn how to “green it up.”

Belmont Commits to Teaching Community Service Through Financial Giving

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:34:44 -0500

In conjunction with the year-long campus theme of “Wealth and Poverty,” Belmont University is instituting two programs that aim to show students the powerful change that can occur through financial giving. A partnership with micro-lending organization KIVA is being targeted to freshmen while sophomores are being encouraged to participate in the “Living a Better Story” initiative, which invites them on a 21-day commitment to take money, multiply it and use it to make a difference in the lives of others. Both programs began last fall as test cases and are being fully implemented this academic year as part of the university’s curriculum.

Belmont University Ranks in Top 20 in Nation for Entrepreneurship

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:34:16 -0500

From over 2,000 schools surveyed by The Princeton Review for Entrepreneur magazine, Belmont University was recognized as having one of the top 50 entrepreneurship programs in the country. Belmont ranked No. 19 in the undergraduate category of the survey.

Grant Helps Butler Students Gain Professional Experience

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:33:58 -0500

Seven students in Butler University’s College of Communication are gearing up to have the professional experience of a lifetime as they begin working on a statewide marketing plan for the Indiana State Library (ISL). Their work on this project has the potential to reach over 6 million Hoosiers, according to the ISL.

Hamline School of Law Announces its New Business Law Institute

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:33:48 -0500

Hamline University School of Law’s new Business Law Institute now offers a certificate program on business law, open to Hamline law students, which balances experiential learning and ethical problem-solving with key subjects relevant to business. Drawing from practical, experiential learning opportunities, collaborations, and strong core business law curriculum already in place at Hamline School of Law, the new institute will better equip students with the skills they need to guide transactions and navigate solutions to disputes.

Brazilian Higher Education Delegation Visits Hampton University

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:33:22 -0500

In partnership with the U.S. State Department and White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hampton University hosted eight Brazilian delegates that serve in various capacities in higher education in Brazil. The visit furthered an alliance between U.S. historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and Brazil.

North Central College Awarded Grant for Principal Preparation

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:32:51 -0500

North Central College is participating in a McCormick Foundation-funded study to help the state determine new requirements for principal preparation programs at Illinois colleges and universities. North Central’s inclusion as a recipient of grant funds from the McCormick Foundation is the latest example of how North Central College’s undergraduate and graduate degrees in education are among the most rigorous in the State of Illinois, says Kristine Servais, associate professor of education and coordinator of master of education programs at North Central.

Collaboration and Learning Part of Summer Vacation at Scranton

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:32:27 -0500

Many members of The University of Scranton community spent the past summer pursuing noteworthy internships, research, travel and other projects. A small sampling of such summer projects of students, faculty and staff includes a pair of internships, two international trips and a research project.

Astronomy Program at Valparaiso Receives $212,000 for Star Research

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:32:05 -0500

Undergraduate astronomy students at Valparaiso University will engage in research that will further astronomers’ understanding of the life and death of stars similar to the Sun with the support of a $212,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. Todd Hillwig, associate professor of physics and astronomy, who will lead the research program, said the federal agency's Research in Undergraduate Institutions award will allow undergraduate students to conduct the specialized star research for three years.

Westminster’s Successful “Trippin’ with Griffin” Campaign Hits the Road Again

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:31:03 -0500

Westminster College’s “Trippin’ with Griffin” admissions project, launched in spring 2011, was an interactive campaign similar to the concept of Flat Stanley with the goal of turning incoming freshmen into engaged students. Westminster’s Admissions Office sent paper versions of mascot Griff the Griffin to incoming freshman, instructing them to post photos of themselves and Griff to Facebook.

News from Ithaca College Professors

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:30:24 -0500

Assistant Professor Cathrene Connery, of the Ithaca College Department of Education, published a new book, Profiles in Emergent Biliteracy: Children Making Meaning in a Chicano Community. In the book, Dr. Connery presents ethnographic research about the language learning of Chicano kindergartners enrolled in a two-way, bilingual school in New Mexico.

Ithaca College professor Barney Beins (Psychology) was elected to a three-year term on the American Psychological Association's Council of Representatives, which is APA’s legislative body with sole authority to set policy and appropriate APA’s revenue.

Latest Publications from North Central Professors

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:29:42 -0500

North Central College’s Lawrence Van Oyen, professor of music, and Richard Wilders, Marie and Bernice Gantzert Professor in the Liberal Arts and Sciences and professor of mathematics, had their co-authored article, “Turning Students into Symmetry Detectives,” published in the September issue of Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, a publication of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The article discusses how the mathematical concept of symmetry can be used to analyze certain kinds of art.

Also, Steve Macek, associate professor of speech communication and coordinator of urban and suburban studies at North Central College, had his article, “The Reporter’s Rebellion: ‘The Chicago Journalism Review’ 1968-1975,” published in a new anthology about communication history, “A Moment of Danger: Critical Studies in the History of U.S. Communication Since World War II.”

Fouse To Lead Samford's Division of Music

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:29:19 -0500

Samford University has announced that Dr. Kathryn Fouse, professor of Music, will serve as associate dean for the Division of Music in the university's School of the Arts, starting with the 2011 fall semester.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant Awarded to Sage Professors

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:28:51 -0500

Assistant Professor of Nursing Kathleen Kelly, together with School of Management Associate Dean Kimberly Fredericks, Ph.D., MPA, RD, of Sage College, received a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to analyze The Institute of Medicine’s recommendations for the landmark 2010 report, The Future of Nursing: Leading Change and Advancing Healthcare. The Future of Nursing recommended that the nursing profession adopt important changes to meet the increased demand for care in an increasingly complex heathcare system.

Sage Professor Elected President of NY Phys Ed Council

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:28:28 -0500

Constantine Psimopoulos, professor of physical education at Sage College, recently began his two-year term as president of the New York State Professional Preparation Council for Physical Education (NYSPPCPE). Psimopoulos will represent NYSPPCPE and coordinate efforts with other physical education related agencies from around the state to recommend changes regarding the PE field and preparation for future educators.

Scranton Professor Studies Reactions to Infidelity

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:28:02 -0500

A study by The University of Scranton assistant professor of psychology Barry Kuhle on reactions to infidelity based on gender was published in Personality and Individual Differences.

Redlands’ Banta Center Director Releases New Book

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:27:32 -0500

While conducting research and reviewing textbooks for use in his classes, assistant professor Jeffery Smith at the University of Redlands noticed that the voice of the latest generation of business ethics researchers seemed to be missing.

Arcadia Professors Train in East Africa

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:27:06 -0500

Drs. Amy Cox and Bill Jacobsen, adjunct professors in Arcadia University’s International Peace and Conflict Resolution program, traveled to Burundi recently to become trained facilitators in the Healing and Rebuilding our Communities (HROC) program and developed important reconciliation skills they plan to share with their students. This year’s session marked the first-ever HROC international training and included participants from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Sweden and the United States.

Hamline Alum's Film Makes it to the Big Screen

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:26:02 -0500

Hamline University alumnus Matt Cici ‘10 is not wasting any time in pursuing his ambitious career goals. With the release of his debut feature film, Lambent Fuse, Cici can already claim the titles of director, screenwriter, executive producer, and editor. The film was screened at the Twin Cities Film Festival.

Institute for International Education Chooses Three Ithaca College Students as Bloggers

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:25:30 -0500

Three Ithaca College students have been chosen by IES Abroad to become part of their group of 34 study abroad student bloggers for Fall 2011. The process of being selected as an IES blogger is highly competitive, and the students were chosen from a huge pool of applicants.

North Central Student Radio Earns Awards

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:24:58 -0500

North Central College student broadcasters who run WONC-FM 89.1 earned three awards, including a first-place prize, at the Illinois Broadcasters Association’s 2011 student Silver Dome Awards.

Samford Debaters Finish Well At Season-Opening Tournament

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:24:20 -0500

Samford University varsity debaters Dan Bagwell and Jacob Lewis returned from their first competition of the season with the highest showing posted by a Samford team in the 13-year history of the Georgia State National Debate Tournament.

Stetson EMBA Students Do Field Study in South Africa

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:23:38 -0500

Stetson University’s School of Business Administration organized a summer field study to South Africa for students in the Executive MBA program. The students, most of whom are already in successful business careers, learned about apartheid and South Africa's continuing recovery from a racially oppressed and segregated society and how the apartheid revolution has affected business and culture.

University of Evansville Student from Burma Featured in CBS Special About Refugees

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:23:06 -0500

When Hlawn Kip Tlem arrived in the United States in 2008, the teenager from Burma knew only a few words of English and had never seen a slice of pizza or a high-school class schedule. Just three years later, she graduated from Southport High School in Indianapolis, earned a full-tuition Lilly Endowment scholarship, and enrolled as a civil engineering major at the University of Evansville. Tlem recently shared her story on “Refugee Resettlement: Faith Communities Making a Difference,” a CBS television special about refugees who settle in the United States and the organizations that help them adjust to a new life.

Arcadia Student Brings 9/11 Photography to Smithsonian Institute During Her Internship

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:22:25 -0500

Researching the photographer who has taken photos of more than 25,000 firefighters in the wake of 9/11 and helping get her work to the Smithsonian Institute was part of an eye-opening internship for Arcadia University student Christine Friis ’12.

More than Half of NAC&U Members Named Military-Friendly Schools

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:32:03 -0500

Arcadia University, Drury University, Hamline University, North Central College, Pacific Lutheran University, The University of Scranton, University of Evansville, University of Redlands School of Business, Wagner College, and Westminster College have been named as 2012 Military Friendly Schools by G.I. Jobs magazine. The 2012 Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members and veterans as students.

The University of Scranton Inaugurates Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., as President

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:31:32 -0500

In a celebration of The University of Scranton’s tradition and accomplishments, as well as its future as a leading Jesuit university in the 21st century, the University conducted its Inauguration Ceremony for its 25th president, Rev. Kevin P. Quinn, S.J. on September 16. Delegates representing nearly 100 colleges, universities and learned societies from across the country joined 2,000 dignitaries, students, faculty, staff and community members for the ceremony.

Hampton Pharmacy School Awarded $1.3 Million NIH Research Grant

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:31:01 -0500

The Hampton University Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the School of Pharmacy received a $1.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health / National Heart Lung and Blood Institutes (NIH/NHLBI). The funding will support the “Impact of Oxidative Stress-Regulated Angiogenesis in Pulmonary Fibrosis” research project. Dr. Neelam Azad and Dr. Anand Iyer, assistant professors in the Department of Pharmaceutical, are the principal and co principal investigators. The research will extend through June 2016.

Samford Announces Another Record Enrollment

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:30:32 -0500

Samford University announced a record enrollment of 4,758 when Samford officially recorded its enrollment at the end of the 15th class day, according to R. Phil Kimrey, Samford’s vice president for student affairs and enrollment management. The fall 2011 total is an increase of 43 over the record enrollment of 4,715 in fall 2010 and is the third consecutive year for Samford to have a record enrollment.

Valparaiso President Signs Contract Extension

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:30:06 -0500

The Valparaiso University Board of Directors announced the signing of a new six-year contract with President Mark A. Heckler. Under the new contract Heckler, currently vice-chair of the NAC&U Board of Directors, will continue at the University through at least June 30, 2017.

Wagner Professor Publishes Book on Civic Engagement for Health Care Advocates

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:30:00 -0500

Wagner College nursing professor Margaret Governo published a new book with Linus Publications, entitled “No Time for Shadows: Holistic Civic Engagement Approaches for Nurses and other Health Care Advocates in Society.”

Nazareth College Welcomes New AmeriCorps Vista

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:29:42 -0500

Nazareth College has welcomed AmeriCorps VISTA member Lauren Resetarits to the Center for Civic Engagement. Nazareth College received an AmeriCorps VISTA Grant through New York Campus Compact and the Corporation for National and Community Service to bring this national program into Rochester, N.Y.

North Central College Residence Hall/Recreation Center Earns Design Awards

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:29:14 -0500

North Central College’s innovative and environmentally friendly Residence Hall/Recreation Center has earned two construction awards for its sustainable design. The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) awarded the facility the 2011 honor for Best Sustainable Design.

Annual Giving at Samford Totals $35.3 Million at Fiscal Year-End

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:28:50 -0500

Samford University’s annual giving reached record levels for the fiscal year that ended June 30, with gifts totaling more than $35.3 million for the 12-month period. This is second only to 1990, when the university’s annual giving was $67.5 million and included more than $53 million from the estate of Ralph W. Beeson. Giving for the 2010 fiscal year had totaled about $21.6 million.

Stetson University Students, Employees Learn about World Hunger

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:28:15 -0500

Stetson University students, faculty, staff and members of the community participated in an emotion-filled Hunger Banquet, sponsored by Stetson’s Oxfam International Club. The purpose of the banquet was to raise awareness of local and world hunger. As participants arrived for the event, they were given tickets (randomly distributed) that identified them as low, middle or high income, according to world standards, and they were seated and served food in accordance with their income levels.

Arcadia Students Complete Summer Research with Faculty Collaboration

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:27:36 -0500

Sarah Kistenmacher ’12, an Arcadia University student, spent the summer pioneering a lab-based research under the supervision of Dr. Chad Hoefler, assistant professor of Biology. Her study “Congruence between host preference and reproductive success in Callosobruchus maculatus seed beetles” revolves around host preferences and differential reproductive success in a species that uses stored beans and legumes as both a nutritional and gestational agent.

Nickodemo Pavoni ’12, also an Arcadia University student, recently completed his second consecutive summer working under the supervision of his academic and research adviser, Dr. Sheryl T. Smith, assistant professor of Biology, investigating how specific DNA sequences known as insulators help to regulate the expression of genes.

La Campana Names Belmont Best Academic Institution

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:27:05 -0500

Nashville’s Hispanic newspaper honored Belmont University with its 2011 Crystal Bell Award for Best Academic Institution during a 10th anniversary celebration for La Campana. Belmont was chosen for its efforts to “reach out and be inclusive with the Hispanic community of Nashville and Middle Tennessee.”

Ithaca Faculty Receive National Science Foundation Grant to Address Teacher Shortages in Science and Math

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:26:00 -0500

Five faculty members from the physics, math and education departments at Ithaca College have obtained a five-year, $1.2 million dollar grant from the National Science Foundation to support the Ithaca College Robert Noyce Scholarship Program, which will prepare 18 undergraduates for careers teaching physics and math in high-need school districts in central New York, New York City and Washington, D.C.

Ithaca College Distinguished Scholar Receives National Award

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:25:30 -0500

The Heinz Family Foundation has named scientist and author Sandra Steingraber as one of 10 recipients of the Heinz Award, given for significant achievements benefitting the environment. A Distinguished Scholar in Residence in the Ithaca College School of Humanities and Sciences, Steingraber has dedicated her career to shedding light on the links between cancer and environmental contamination.

University of Evansville Creative Writing Professor Publishes New Book of Poems

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:25:05 -0500

Rob Griffith, associate professor of creative writing at the University of Evansville, has published a new book of poems, The Moon from Every Window, from David Robert Books.

University of Redlands Announces Endowed Chair

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:24:40 -0500

Dr. Johannes Moenius was appointed as the William R. and Sue Johnson Endowed Chair of Spatial Economic Analysis and Regional Planning at the University of Redlands.

Arcadia Professor Publishes ‘Bet Doubling’ Article in Journal of Risk Finance

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:24:12 -0500

An article on “Bet Doubling in Gambling and Investing,” written by Dr. Zaneta Chapman, assistant professor of Business Administration at Arcadia University, and Dr. Thomas Getzen, emeritus professor at Temple University’s Fox School of Business, was published in the Journal of Risk Finance.

Arcadia Professor Co-Chairs New NIH Medical Rehabilitation Research Panel

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:23:36 -0500

Dr. Rebecca Craik, professor and chair of Physical Therapy at Arcadia Univeristy, was one of 13 scientists named to a new blue ribbon medical rehabilitation research panel which will review medical rehabilitation research at the National Institutes of Health.

Butler’s Student Newspaper Earns National Pacemaker, Story of Year Nominations

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:22:58 -0500

The Butler Collegian has been named a finalist for the prestigious 2011 ACP Newspaper Pacemaker Award. The nomination recognizes work directed by former editors Arika Herron ’11 and Emily Newell ’11 and current editor Hayleigh Colombo ’12.

At Butler, Math and Volleyball Make a Good Time for Indianapolis Youth

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:22:32 -0500

Physical education majors helped Butler University’s volleyball team serve up interactive math games for 950 local students. The volleyball program hosted "Beyond the Net" for students in grades 4-8 from six public and six private schools in the Indianapolis area.

Drury Students Experience Weightlessness in the “Vomit Comet”

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:22:01 -0500

Five Drury University students had the opportunity to experience zero gravity and conduct an experiment in NASA’s Weightless Wonder. The students participated in NASA’s 2011 Grant Us Space Reduced Gravity Education Flight Program.

Hamline’s First-year Students Put Community First

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:21:31 -0500

Before classes even began, Hamline University’s incoming class of first-year students started making a difference and giving back to the community they just joined. As part of fall orientation, more than 500 new students fanned out across the Twin Cities to volunteer at nonprofit organizations through a program called City Serve.

Hamline Students Use Emerging Art Form to Help Fight Malaria

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:21:02 -0500

Hamline University students are known both for their spirit of service and incredible creativity. When those two virtues are brought together, positive changes can happen. Partnering with Imagine No Malaria, a national network of United Methodist churches working to eliminate malaria in Africa by 2015, aspiring undergraduate artists have created pop-art sculptures to be displayed and auctioned off to the community.

Westminster Students Coordinate Anti-Texting Campaign

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:20:28 -0500

Students at Westminster College are serious about driving safety – so serious they hope their anti-texting campaign will challenge other schools to follow suit. As part of the new “Drive Now, Text Later” movement, students in the Public Health Activities Team (PHAT) are encouraging the Westminster community to sign a pledge promising they will refrain from texting while driving.

New American Colleges and Universities Offer Value to Students, According to USNews Best Colleges Rankings

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:04:03 -0500

U.S.News & World Report issued its 2012 “America’s Best Colleges” rankings with many New American Colleges and Universities recognized for providing value and unique opportunities to students.

Again, more than half of NAC&U members were featured among only 60 regional universities nationwide on the “Great Schools, Great Prices” list which calculated value by measuring academic quality against the net cost of attendance (based on average aid package). They are:
North: Ithaca College, Nazareth College, The University of Scranton
South: Stetson University, Samford University
Midwest: Valparaiso University, University of Evansville, Butler University, Hamline University
West: University of Redlands, Pacific Lutheran University

In the overall rankings, more than 40 percent of New American Colleges and Universities were in the top ten for their respective geographic rankings as regional universities, and nearly 90 percent were in the top 30. Four members – Butler, Stetson, Samford, and Valparaiso were in the top five in their regions.

Seventy-five percent of NAC&U members were recognized on the “A+ Schools for B Students” list. They are Arcadia University, Belmont University, Butler University, Drury University, Hamline University, Ithaca College, Nazareth College, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Redlands, Samford University, University of Evansville, Valparaiso University, Wagner College, and Westminster College.

More than a quarter of NAC&U members were listed as “Up-and-Comers,” including:
North: Scranton and Wagner (tied for 4th)
South: Belmont (2nd)
Midwest: Butler (1st), Hamline (tied for 5th)

Wagner featured prominently on the list “Programs to Look For,” which examines academic programs commonly linked to positive student outcomes. Wagner was recognized for its First Year Experiences, Internships, Learning Communities, and Service Learning. Arcadia and Butler were noted for having excellent Study Abroad programs. Hampton University was ranked #4 on the Historically Black Colleges list.

Westminster College President Michael Bassis to Retire in July 2012

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:03:33 -0500

Westminster College President Michael S. Bassis will retire at the conclusion of this academic year, July 2012. Bassis has served as the college’s president since July 2002. Under his leadership, the college achieved record enrollments and reached new heights of national recognition.

Hamline, North Central Welcome Record Number of Students

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:02:46 -0500

Echoing record enrollment stories from around the NAC&U, Hamline University welcomed more than 500 first-year and more than 100 transfer students to campus.

North Central College began its Sesquicentennial year with a record number of students, marking the sixth straight year of record enrollment. The College—which on Nov. 11 will mark the 150th anniversary of its 1861 founding—anticipated total enrollment to exceed 3,000 with more than 2,700 undergraduate students and nearly 300 graduate students.

Ithaca College Launches New Branding Effort

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:02:06 -0500

Ithaca College is proudly sharing the message that its students are “Ready.” The college launched a new brand identity and marketing campaign to increase awareness and ensure a consistent image. The integrated campaign, dubbed “Ready,” will be extended to all the college’s communications and promoted through a comprehensive advertising strategy.

North Central College’s Res/Rec Center Achieves LEED Silver Certification

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:01:39 -0500

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has awarded LEED Silver Certification to North Central College’s innovative and environmentally friendly Residence Hall/Recreation Center (Res/Rec).

Samford Trustees Approve New Facility, Program Names

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:01:12 -0500

Samford University trustees have renamed two academic departments. The department of exercise science and sports medicine became the department of kinesiology and nutrition science to better represent all the majors within the department, and the department of interior design was changed to the department of interior architecture to better align with accepted professional nomenclature and programs being offered. The board also authorized university administration to proceed with planning for a new residential village on the southwest corner of the campus.

Arcadia President, Provost Welcome Students, Advising Them to Take the World by Storm

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:00:40 -0500

“Walking through the dorms on Saturday evening, as the rain was falling and the winds whipping, students in Dilworth gave me the idea for your class—The Class That Took The World By Storm,” said Arcadia University President Carl (Tobey) Oxholm III as he greeted the Class of 2015 and new transfer students at the New Student Convocation.

Butler Professor Named a Finalist in Indiana Authors Competition

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:00:08 -0500

Micah Ling, an adjunct professor of English in Butler University’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, has been named a finalist in the Emerging Author category of the 2011 Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Awards.

PLU Math Professor Receives Award

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:59:38 -0500

Jessica Sklar, associate professor of mathematics at Pacific Lutheran University, was named a recipient of the Carl B. Allendoerfer Award from the Mathematical Association of America.

Redlands Professor Co-Authors Language Learning Study

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:58:57 -0500

Barbara Conboy, assistant professor in Communicative Disorders at the University of Redlands co-authored a study that may offer encouraging news for parents in a bilingual household.

All NAC&U Members—and Their Commitment to the Public Good—Merit Washington Monthly Rankings

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:34:08 -0500

Washington Monthly recently released its 2011 rankings which rate schools based on their contribution to the public good in three broad categories: Social Mobility (recruiting and graduating low-income students), Research (producing cutting-edge scholarship and PhDs), and Service (encouraging students to give something back to their country). All NAC&U members appeared in the rankings, and two-thirds of members were in the top 20 percent among their ranking category peers.

Members in the masters level category were ranked as follows (out of 553 colleges and universities nationwide): Hamline (7), Valparaiso (13), University of Redlands (20), University of Evansville (29), Pacific Lutheran (32), University of Scranton (36), Hampton (37), Nazareth (42), Ithaca (64), Butler (71), Wagner (84), Westminster (88), Stetson (99), Arcadia (120), Belmont (226), Drury (325), North Central (385), Sage (411). Samford University, a national university, was ranked 203 out of 258 institutions nationwide.

Wagner President Pens Op-Ed on Benefits of Financial Aid

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:33:41 -0500

“More than 8 million students across the country are breathing easier as they head to college knowing that, after the budget deal that raised the nation’s debt ceiling, Pell Grants and other federal financial aid programs remain relatively intact. By sustaining funding for student aid, at least for now, the nation’s economy has caught a bit of a break,” begins Richard Guarasci, president of Wagner College and chair of NAC&U, in a recent op-ed in the Times-Union of Albany, NY.

Campuses Continue to Welcome Record or Near Record Enrollments

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:32:34 -0500

On the heels of record enrollments at Stetson University and The University of Scranton, Belmont University reached a record-breaking enrollment number for the eleventh straight year: 6,374 students. This year’s enrollment marks an increase of eight percent from last year and a rise of 114 percent since 2000 when the school enrolled 2,976 students. The Belmont student body currently consists of 1,370 graduate and professional students and 5,004 undergraduates, representing record figures in both categories. In fact, for the first time, the University will enroll more than 2,000 new undergraduate and graduate/professional students this fall. Read more about Belmont.

Drury University had an opening day enrollment of 1,628 in the traditional Day School. That number is the second highest Day School enrollment of all-time. Just 5 shy of the record opening day enrollment of 1,633 set in 2010.

In addition to record-breaking numbers of out-of-state students, Westminster College also welcomed its largest total enrollment, largest enrollment of international students, and largest number of students from underrepresented groups. Approximately 3,300 undergraduate and graduate students are projected to attend Westminster this semester, including 2,462 undergraduates and 919 graduate students. This year’s out-of-state freshmen come from 35 states and 15 countries. Since 2004, enrollment at Westminster has grown more than 30 percent.

At Russell Sage and the Sage College of Albany, undergraduate admissions are up 34 percent, significantly ahead of last year. New student enrollments are also up 11 percent over this time last year. Graduate deposits for fall are four percent ahead of last year’s high.

Meanwhile, Arcadia University welcomed its largest group of incoming international students in recent history as 23 students arrived for International Student Orientation. Throughout the week, new students stayed with local host families and were accompanied by returning student volunteers, called IPALs.

Pacific Lutheran President Loren Anderson Gives Last State of the University Address

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:32:00 -0500

Before Pacific Lutheran University faculty and staff, President Loren Anderson, who will retire next year, reflected on a year of achievement, the "Epic Moments" of the past year and the future endeavors taking shape at PLU, as well as personal reflections on two decades as president of the university.

Back to School, Back to Service

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:30:44 -0500

With service learning a characteristic of NAC&U member campuses, many mark the start of a new academic year with a Day of Service for freshmen and transfer students.

Some 1,400 Belmont University students from the Class of 2015 volunteered in Nashville at 38 local non-profit organizations, including Feed the Children, YMCA, Second Harvest Food Bank and Metro Beautification.

A total of 454 first-years, transfer students and orientation leaders participated in the traditional new student Day of Service during Arcadia University’s orientation. They performed a total of 1,433 hours of community service and 13 projects.

Jared Schuerman didn’t envision his first week at Butler University quite like this, but here he was, pulling weeds near Indianapolis’ Fountain Square neighborhood. “I don’t mind it,” the pre-physician’s assistant major, said. “It’s pretty fun so far. Interesting to help out the community, get involved, meet new people.” Those are many of the reasons Schuerman and 384 other Butler students fanned out to 14 locations around the city. They were participants in Bulldogs Into the Streets (BITS), the annual Welcome Week activity that offers students the chance to get to know the Indianapolis community by volunteering for a number of worthy organizations.

Some 200 first-year Ithaca College students, along with 60 upper-class team leaders, arrived on campus several days ahead of their classmates to participate in one of four Jumpstart Programs, including Community Plunge which has teams of students spending two days working with a variety of local service organizations. Locations included the Salvation Army, Hospicare and Ithaca Children’s Garden.

Forty-four members of The University of Scranton’s Class of 2015 arrived earlier than their classmates to participate in FIRST (Freshmen Involved in Reflective Service Together), a reflective service immersion program now in its ninth year at the Jesuit university. The students painted murals at North Scranton HeadStart, assisted with camp programs at the Belleview Center, visited with patients at the Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania, helped build a playground at the Waverly Community Center, and volunteered at several other nonprofit organizations. Each evening the students reflected as a group on themes of social justice and spirituality.

As part of Westminster College’s annual Helping Hands Day, the Westminster community participated in more than a dozen service projects from community gardens to a refugee welcome center.

Sage Offers New Online Degree for Students with Special Needs

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:30:17 -0500

The Sage Colleges and Excelsior College have joined forces to develop a new bachelor’s degree designed for people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders or other learning disabilities, to expand their career options and enjoy the benefits of college education. The program leads to a B.A. in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Computer Science and, like traditional bachelor’s degrees, is comprised of 120 credits. However, the program content and delivery accommodates students’ learning styles and abilities to maximize their chances for success.

Videos from New American Colleges and Universities

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:30:01 -0500

View video highlights from member schools on our Youtube channel.

Belmont’s Sophomore Year Experience Launches with Center, Summit

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:29:51 -0500

Belmont University’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), the Sophomore Year Experience, kicked into high gear as rising sophomores moved into Kennedy Hall and the Sophomore Transition Center officially opened its doors. The Sophomore Year Experience, known to students as Growth & Purpose for Sophomores (GPS), is intended to encourage sophomores to engage in focused exploration of themselves and their places in the world. Assessment will be an important element of the program, evaluating the impact on growth and development as well as overall retention.

Butler Launches New Doctor of Pharmacy/Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences Dual Degree

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:29:27 -0500

The new doctor of pharmacy/master's in pharmaceutical sciences dual degree allows pharmacy students in Butler University's College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) to complete requirements for a thesis-based master of science degree in pharmaceutical sciences in the same time-frame as the solitary Pharm.D. degree – six years.

Her Campus Magazine Ranks Drury #1 in Social Media

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:29:00 -0500

Her Campus, an online magazine for college women based in Cambridge, Mass., ranks Drury University No. 1 in the nation on its list of “Social Media Savvy” colleges and universities. In its description of Drury, Her Campus says, “Drury is one of the few schools in the country to offer a Social Media Certificate Program. They also have an excellent presence on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, including a recently revamped and beautified Facebook page.”

Belmont First Year Course Nationally Recognized; Hamline First Year Courses Prepare Students for Success

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:28:20 -0500

MentalFloss.com and CNN listed the one-hour course titled “Oh, Look, a Chicken!: Embracing Distraction as a Way of Knowing” at Belmont University as one of 22 Fascinating and Bizarre Classes Offered This Semester. It joins the ranks of a philosophy course on The Wire at Georgetown University, a study on Disney at UCLA and the sociology of Lady Gaga at the University of South Carolina.

What do travelers' tales, the Wall Street Journal, Minnesota businesses, gaming, movies, and common sense have in common? Nothing. And, everything. They are all topics of First-Year Seminars (FYSEMS) at Hamline University, or courses offered exclusively to incoming first-year students, geared to help these new college students strengthen core academic skills and build a social group. This year, to meet the needs of Hamline's largest incoming class ever, the university is offering 28 different FYSEMS.

Hampton Receives Grant to Enhance Electrical Engineering Lab

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:27:52 -0500

The Hampton University School of Engineering and Technology was awarded $35,000 from Dominion Virginia Power’s Dominion Resources to enhance the energy conversion lab. Hampton is a part of a consortium with more than 80 schools that is focused on revitalizing electrical power engineering education. Through the consortium and with the assistance of the Dominion grant, Hampton is enhancing the electrical engineering laboratories and updating the electrical engineering curriculum, offering students a more hands-on experience.

Nazareth College Receives Education Champion Award

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:27:26 -0500

Nazareth College received the Educational Champion Award from the Rochester Regional Veterans Council. President Daan Braveman recently accepted the award that recognizes organizations (or individuals) who have helped improve, support and encourage veterans in business, education and community services.

Pacific Lutheran Helps Students Connect with What’s Next

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:26:48 -0500

Pacific Lutheran University now has a program that will help students focus their talents on an internship, volunteer experience and taking the leap to grad school and eventually a career. From entering first-year and sophomore students who need to choose a major; to sophomores and juniors who need to connect to experiences outside the classroom; to juniors and seniors who need to polish their job search skills including resume writing, interviewing, and networking skills, Career Connections will be there to guide them along the way.

Scranton’s Science Center Places Science Education in Plain View

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:26:24 -0500

The first thing visitors notice upon entering the expansive, newly constructed portion of Loyola Science Center is what isn’t there – walls. Glass from floor to ceiling throughout phase one of the center exposes science being taught and learned at The University of Scranton.

Wagner Theatre Wins Kudos

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:25:55 -0500

The Wagner College Theatre program was tapped for the Emerging Young Artist Award by the Council on the Arts and Humanities for Staten Island.

Service-learning Project Connects Westminster Psychology Students with At-Risk Girls

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:25:17 -0500

Each semester, Westminster College students enrolled in Dr. Cassie Power’s Psychology of Women class participate in a service-learning project with Utah’s Juvenile Justice System (JJS). In 2010, JJS temporarily housed more than 10,000 youth, ages 12 to 18, in locked detention. Of the 10,000, 23 percent were female. What landed the girls behind bars? Bad decisions, yes. But Westminster students are asking what social inequities put the teenagers at risk. The crime a girl is accused of is irrelevant to the students, in fact, they don’t ever know the charges.Each semester, Westminster College students enrolled in Dr. Cassie Power’s Psychology of Women class participate in a service-learning project with Utah’s Juvenile Justice System (JJS). In 2010, JJS temporarily housed more than 10,000 youth, ages 12 to 18, in locked detention. Of the 10,000, 23 percent were female. What landed the girls behind bars? Bad decisions, yes. But Westminster students are asking what social inequities put the teenagers at risk. The crime a girl is accused of is irrelevant to the students, in fact, they don’t ever know the charges.

Ithaca College Physics Professor Joins NASA's First Mission to Return Asteroid Samples to Earth

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:24:40 -0500

Beth Ellen Clark, associate professor and chair of the physics department at Ithaca College, has received a $2.7 million grant from NASA to support her participation in the first U.S. mission to bring samples of an asteroid back to the Earth for study and analysis. Named OSIRIS-REx (Origins Spectral Interpretation Resource Identification Security-Regolith Explorer), the mission is scheduled to embark on a 3.5-billion-mile roundtrip in 2016 to a primitive carbonaceous organic-rich asteroid called RQ36 — short for “(101955) 1999 RQ36.”

North Central Professor Creates Digital Soundscape of European Landscape

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:23:58 -0500

Jonathon Kirk, assistant professor of music at North Central College, was co-commissioned with Belgian artist and composer Thomas Smetryns to develop a site-specific digital soundscape for the Klankatlas project sponsored in part by the Belgian Flemish government and Musica Impulscentrum voor Muziek.

Sage Professor Starring in New Movie

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:23:27 -0500

Leigh Strimbeck, assistant professor of creative and performing arts at Sage College, is presently filming the movie Love Orchard in Columbia County with veteran actor Bruce Dern and Kristanna Loken, best known for her role in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. The independent film is a courtroom drama, exploring the illegal immigration controversy in the United States.

Sage Professor Receives Champion of Hope Award

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:23:00 -0500

Dana Reinecke, assistant professor (ABA program) at Sage College, is the recipient of the Long Island based ELIJAH Foundation’s 2011 Champion of Hope award.

University of Redlands New Dean Begins Role

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:22:32 -0500

Dr. James Valadez’s first weeks as the new dean of the School of Education haven’t been spent settling in to his new office, but instead reaching out to meet the people at the University of Redlands and find out what makes the institution tick.

University of Redlands Appoints Endowed Chair of Native American Studies

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:22:06 -0500

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and the University of Redlands announced the appointment of Lawrence Gross, Ph.D., as the new San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Endowed Chair in Native American Studies.

University of Redlands Psychologist, Author Writes about Middleborns

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:21:13 -0500

Middle children are mavericks, brilliant negotiators and stellar spouses according to a new book, “The Secret Power of Middle Children—How Middleborns Can Harness Their Unexpected and Remarkable Abilities” co-authored by University of Redlands associate professor of psychology Catherine Salmon, Ph. D.

Westminster Professor Recognized for Excellence in Public Health Education

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:20:44 -0500

Dorland Health, a leading health care media company, has named George L. White, Ph.D., director of Westminster College’s public health program, as a finalist in the second annual People Awards. The national awards program honors excellence and dedication among health care professionals from across the country in 18 categories.

Westminster Communications Professor Publishes Novel for Young Adults

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:20:04 -0500

When she’s not analyzing the sexual undertones in the Twilight series, writing about the over-the-top catch phrases in the Jersey Shore, or teaching communications to her students, Westminster College’s Christy Seifert has focused on penning her own young adult novel, The Predicteds, a mix of mystery, sci-fi, and a little romance.

Student News from North Central

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:19:00 -0500

North Central College student broadcaster Lucas Mitzel has been nominated for a national award. Mitzel is nominated in the Best Radio Podcast category of the annual Collegiate Broadcasters Inc. (CBI) National Student Production Awards.

Senior athletic training major Crystal Wright scored an internship this summer working alongside athletic trainers and players for USA Volleyball men’s and women’s national teams.

Sochantra (Soch) Mel, a 2011 graduate, capped off his studies at North Central College by joining the American delegation at the Korea-America Student Conference (KASC) in South Korea.

North Central & Hooke College of Applied Sciences First to Offer Chemical Microscopy Degree

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:37:29 -0500

North Central College and Hooke College of Applied Sciences are partnering to offer the nation’s first four-year degree in chemical microscopy.

Stetson, Scranton Welcome Largest Incoming Classes Ever

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:37:01 -0500

Stetson University and The University of Scranton both welcomed their largest incoming classes ever. Stetson has 875 first-year and transfer students compared to last year’s 670, and Scranton’s Class of 2015 has 1,059 members, surpassing the previous record of 1,034 incoming students, set just two years ago. Also, Scranton drew from 9,045 applicants, which is the largest applicant pool in the Jesuit school’s history.

Valparaiso Awarded $500,000 Math and Science Teaching Grant

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:36:55 -0500

Valparaiso University has received a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to increase the number of graduates in the science and math teaching disciplines, with the goal of enhancing the quality of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in Northwest Indiana and nationwide.

Videos from New American Colleges and Universities on YouTube

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:36:32 -0500

New Student Move-in Day at Drury
North Central student Derek Sanderson as Chicago Blackhawks Marketing Intern
Faculty/Student Fish Research at Pacific Lutheran
Wagner College Takes Students to the Heart of Manhattan

Stetson recognized in Fiske Guide to Colleges 2012

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:36:07 -0500

Stetson University has been recognized for its academic excellence by being included in The Fiske Guide to Colleges 2012, which praises Stetson for its academic rigor, personal attention and campus life. The annual guide is compiled by former New York Times education editor Edward B. Fiske.

University of Evansville Welcomes Four Iraqi Students

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:35:35 -0500

As the University of Evansville prepares to begin the 2011-12 academic year, it also celebrates new international partnerships forged with incoming students. This semester, four students from Iraq will begin their studies at UE. Three are participating in the Iraq Education Initiative and will spend their undergraduate careers here, while one is here for the Fall 2011 semester as a study-abroad student from the American University of Iraq – Sulaimani.

University of Redlands School of Music Receives Grant for String Project

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:35:02 -0500

The University of Redlands, through the support of the National String Project Consortium, has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Clarence E. Heller Foundation to establish a string project in the School of Music. Through the string project, University of Redlands music majors under the supervision of a master teacher will teach group and private lessons to beginning orchestra students who play violin, viola, cello or bass.

Westminster Gore School of Business Dean Hosts Delegation from China

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:33:48 -0500

When a delegation of Chinese officials including Chinese Party Secretary Zhao Hongzhu and governors of the Yunnan, Qinghai and Anhui provinces attended the U.S.-China Trade, Culture & Education Conference in Salt Lake City, the largest diplomatic effort between U.S. governors and Chinese officials to date, Westminster College’s new Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business Dean, Dr. Jin Wang, was in the middle of the historic event.

Water/Soil Samples from 2010 Chevron Oil Spill Tested at Westminster

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:32:48 -0500

Inside Westminster College’s Meldrum Science Center, elementary and junior high students enrolled in Liberty Park’s YouthCity program donned their lab coats and goggles to test water and soil samples they collected from waterways impacted by Chevron’s 2010 oil spill into Salt Lake City’s Red Butte Creek.

YouthCity is Salt Lake City's after-school and summer enrichment program for children, aged 9-14. The program was displaced in June 2010 when 33 thousand gallons of crude oil spewed out of a broken Chevron pipeline in the foothills of Salt Lake City, just feet away from Red Butte Creek. Oil flowed several miles down the creek into Liberty Park’s pond, and into the Jordan River that feeds the Great Salt Lake. The YouthCity program had to temporarily move from contaminated Liberty Park to the Westminster College campus.

Arcadia’s New M.F.A. in Creative Writing Kicks Off

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:32:22 -0500

Arcadia University’s new Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program kicked off with 14 students traveling from around the United States to attend the first residency. The weeklong residency, which occurred at the King of Prussia Campus, gave poetry and fiction students a chance to interact and workshop face-to-face before embarking on their online work.

Experiential Learning at Arcadia Introduces PT Students to Range of Patients, Settings

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:31:53 -0500

Arcadia University is unique in that all physical therapy students pursuring a doctorate are required to complete experiential learning programs at two sites during their first year of the program—one at West Oak Lane and one at Foulkeways.

Arcadia Students Conduct Ecological Research with Faculty

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:31:12 -0500

Biology major Kayla Kroll ’12 and Scientific Illustration major Emilyann Christodoulou ’14 are researching ecology and the disturbance history of pine forests in northeastern West Virginia with Dr. Lauren F. Howard, assistant professor of Biology at Arcadia University. The study is being done in collaboration with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, the Nature Conservancy of West Virginia, and the U.S. Forest Service.

Belmont Partners With Avenue Bank for Course in Entertainment Industry Finance

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:30:10 -0500

Belmont University’s Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business (CEMB) will partner with Avenue Bank to offer a unique course for entrepreneurs in the music and entertainment industries. Titled “A Study in Personal Finance & Banking in Relation to the Music Industry,” this course offers an elite group of junior and senior level students an introduction to banking and personal finance, including loan examples and case studies that are music industry specific.

Butler’s Lab School Becomes Reality

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:28:47 -0500

Ena Shelley, dean of Butler University’s College of Education, witnessed the culmination of a 15-year dream recently when the Indianapolis Public Schools/Butler University Laboratory School opened its doors to 96 students in kindergarten and first grade.

Drury and University of Evansville Named “Cool Schools” by Sierra Magazine

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:28:10 -0500

Drury University and the University of Evansville are some of the “Coolest Schools” in the United States according to Sierra magazine, a publication of the Sierra Club. Drury is ranked 85th, and Evansville 116th. According to its website, Sierra ranked schools on ten criteria: energy supply, efficiency, food, academics, purchasing, transportation, waste management, administration, financial investments, and a category called “other initiatives.”

Hampton Receives $85,000 Award to Promote Healthy Lifestyle Choices

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:27:36 -0500

Hampton University is the recipient of a Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Initiative for Substance Abuse (SA), HIV and Hepatitis Prevention award for $85,000, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The HU Peers in Prevention (HU-PIP) program is a joint effort between the HU Student Counseling Center and the University Health Center. It is designed to increase access to comprehensive, integrated substance abuse, HIV and hepatitis prevention services, and early detection of HIV among the university’s students.

Hampton Pharmacy School Lauded for Partnership

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:25:31 -0500

The Hampton University School of Pharmacy was recently recognized, by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, for its educational partnership with the Norfolk Technical Center. Norfolk Technical Center houses the only Virginia Board approved pharmacy technician program in a public high school system in Hampton Roads.

Nazareth College Professor Receives Fulbright Award

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:25:01 -0500

Monica Weis, SSJ, a professor of English at Nazareth College, has received a Fulbright Award to teach American Literature at the University of Pannonia in Veszprem, Hungary.

Chinese CDC Consults North Central Professor on Mathematical Models of Disease

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:24:26 -0500

Research assistance from North Central College could help determine whether residents of China receive government-funded vaccinations for chicken pox. Dr. Dapeng Yin, M.D., an epidemiologist who works for the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Beijing, visited North Central for five weeks to consult with Linda Gao, professor of mathematics. She has been using mathematical models to research trends of the spread of the disease and the cost-benefits of various vaccination strategies in China. In 2005, Gao spoke to the World Health Organization on rubella vaccination strategies for China and her work has been published in the Chinese Journal of Vaccines and Immunization.

Sage Appoints Fredericks as Associate Dean on School of Management

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:23:50 -0500

Sage College has appointed Kimberly Fredericks, Ph.D., as associate dean of the School of Management. Fredericks holds a number of positions at Sage, including associate professor, School of Management Graduate Programs Chair, director of Health Services Administration and graduate student advisor.

Faculty News from Ithaca College

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:22:55 -0500

Elizabeth Peterson, associate professor of Music at Ithaca College, has published a book about the experiences of young music teachers entitled “The Music Teacher’s First Year.”

Katharyn Howd Machan, from the Writing Department, served as artist-in-residence for the Skyros Institute on Skyros Island, Greece.

Belmont Students Start Online Grocery Store

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:22:20 -0500

Belmont University students Jonathan Murrell and Bruno Silva are delivering groceries to students’ dorm rooms through their online care package business that aims to save students time and money.

Belmont’s Phi Delta Theta Awarded Phoenix Trophy

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:21:51 -0500

Belmont University’s Phi Delta Theta chapter was recently presented with the Phoenix Trophy at the organization’s General Headquarters annual Emerging Leaders Institute in Oxford, Ohio. The chapter has worked over the past eight months to focus more on being a values driven organization.

Butler Pharmacy Fraternity Honored for Fundraising Effort

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:21:19 -0500

Butler University's chapter of Phi Delta Chi, a co-educational pharmacy fraternity, was recently honored for raising the most money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital out of all 65 Phi Delta Chi chapters.

Hamline Alumnus Makes Photographical Debut in Exhibit on Food and Faith

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:20:37 -0500

2010 Hamline University graduate Bryn Harding has a photographer’s eye and a theologian’s perspective. This combination resulted in a collection of photography entitled “The Body of Christ,” a meditation on the connection between food production and the divine.

Six North Central Student Broadcasters Nominated for Silver Dome Awards

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:20:07 -0500

Six North Central College student broadcasters have been nominated for 2011 Student Silver Dome Awards in three categories: Best Radio Newscast, Best Radio Live Game Sports, and Best Radio Longform.

Samford Air Force ROTC Cadet Receives $3,000 Regional Scholarship Award

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:19:14 -0500

Samford University Air Force ROTC cadet William Hyden has been named recipient of a $3,000 Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Joan Bowden Memorial Scholarship.

NAC&U Members Listed in Princeton Review’s Best Colleges Rankings

Tue, 9 Aug 2011 10:57:11 -0500

Nine NAC&U institutions have been named among the country’s top institutions for undergraduate education by the Princeton Review in its 2012 edition of “The Best 376 Colleges.” And seven more NAC&U members were named among regional bests in the same issue.

Only about 15% of America’s 2,500 four-year colleges are profiled in the book, which also includes ranking lists of the top 20 schools in 62 categories based on the Princeton Review’s surveys of students attending the colleges. The following institutions were named among the Best 376 in the nation: Hampton University, Ithaca College, Nazareth College, Samford University, University of Redlands, The University of Scranton, Valparaiso University, Wagner College, and Westminster College.

All of those listed above were also named as regional bests along with the following members: Butler University, Drury University, Hamline University, North Central College, University of Evansville (Midwest); Arcadia University (Northeast); and Belmont University (Southeast).

Several institutions listed among the 376 Best were also ranked on lists regarding student life, activities and issues. Ithaca College was #3 on the Best College Radio Station list, and college theatres at both Wagner College and Ithaca were ranked #5 and #18, respectively. Wagner and the University of Redlands scored high (#4 and #5, respectively) for the encouragement of class discussions. The University of Scranton ranked #12 on the Campus Food rankings, and Nazareth College was #14 for Town-Gown Relations. Redlands also made the list for Great Financial Aid (#19).

Forbes Cites Majority of NAC&U Members on “Best Colleges” List

Tue, 9 Aug 2011 10:56:26 -0500

Fourteen New American Colleges and Universites are on Forbes magazine’s list of the top 650 Institutions in the country. They are Belmont University, Butler University, Drury University, Hamline University, Ithaca College, North Central College, Pacific Lutheran University, Russell Sage College, Samford University, Stetson University, The University of Scranton, University of Evansville, University of Redlands, and Valparaiso University. The rankings are based on five general categories: Post Graduate Success, which evaluates alumni pay and prominence; Student Satisfaction, which includes professor evaluations and freshman-to-sophomore year retention rates; Debt, which penalizes schools for high student debt loads and default rates; Four Year Graduation Rate; and Competitive Awards , which rewards schools whose students win prestigious scholarships and fellowships like the Rhodes, the Marshall and the Fulbright.

Butler Ranked as a Fiske “Best Buy”

Tue, 9 Aug 2011 10:56:02 -0500

For the first time, Butler University is among an elite group of 49 “Best Buy” schools according to the 2012 Fiske Guide to Colleges. The guide named 24 public and 25 private schools to the list. All of the schools fall into the inexpensive or moderate price category, and most have four- or five-star academics ratings.

James M. Danko Begins First Day as President of Butler

Tue, 9 Aug 2011 10:55:40 -0500

On Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, James M. Danko began his first day as Butler University’s 21st president. Danko takes the reins during a time of unprecedented growth and heightened exposure following back-to-back NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four appearances.

Butler Granted $230,000 for Urban Farming Project

Tue, 9 Aug 2011 10:54:58 -0500

Butler University’s Center for Urban Ecology (CUE) has received a $230,000 grant from The Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust, to strengthen urban farming and renewal efforts in Indianapolis. The CUE grant was the largest individual award from a total $1.2 million in grants given to 17 Indiana nonprofit organizations. Working with Butler’s College of Education, the CUE will provide six interns to three local schools to integrate sustainable agriculture into the schools’ science curriculum, based on the practices at the Butler Campus Farm.

Hamline's Rivers Institute Gives Teachers Hands-on River Ecology

Tue, 9 Aug 2011 10:54:33 -0500

More than 50 teachers gathered on the banks of the Mississippi River this week to participate in the Hamline University School of Education’s Center for Global Environmental Education’s River Institute program.

North Central Students, Faculty Share and Serve

Tue, 9 Aug 2011 10:53:43 -0500

The service trip to Mexico is becoming an annual tradition. For six years, North Central students and staff have traveled to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, to serve at a daycare at Casa de los Angeles (home of the angels). For seven students and professor of Computer Science Stephen Renk, the experience was hard but rewarding work.

Meanwhile, three North Central students who are active in Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) recently visited the Hopi School near the Grand Canyon in Arizona to learn more about Hopi art and build relationships that could result in the sale of products on campus.

Stetson President Honored as Top Business Leader

Tue, 9 Aug 2011 10:53:17 -0500

Stetson University President Wendy B. Libby has been selected one of Volusia/Flagler Business Report’s 2011 “Influential Women in Business.” Women business owners and executives were nominated by readers and staff of the publication, which is affiliated with the Daytona Beach News-Journal.

Redlands Adds Marketing Certificate

Tue, 9 Aug 2011 10:52:43 -0500

The University of Redlands is now offering a certificate in marketing through Continuing Studies. Designed to provide a broad exposure to marketing, the program will also focus on specific concentrations in Internet and social media marketing, marketing research, integrated marketing communication, customer experience management and analytics.

Valparaiso’s Harre Union Receives Award for Outstanding Design

Tue, 9 Aug 2011 10:52:16 -0500

Valparaiso University's Harre Union has been awarded a 2011 Honorable Mention for Outstanding Design and Architecture in Education. The award, issued by Education Design Showcase, was featured in the June 2011 issue of College Planning and Management.

Arcadia Student Engages in Faculty CNS Neurons Research

Tue, 9 Aug 2011 10:51:49 -0500

Arcadia University Biology major Paul Turcotte is working with Dr. R. Wesley Rose III, assistant professor of Biology, examining the distinct kinetics of the negative feedback mechanisms controlling the interferon gamma response in central nervous system (CNS) neurons.

Arcadia Faculty, Staff Help Establish PA Training Program in South Africa

Tue, 9 Aug 2011 10:50:57 -0500

For the vast majority of South Africa’s population, there is just one practicing doctor for every 4,219 people. In response to this shortage, the South African government created the Clinical Associate profession, which is modeled after America’s Physician Assistant program as well as programs that exist in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Dr. Michael Dryer, chair and program director of the Physician Assistant Program at Arcadia University, and Linda Brasel, academic coordinator and dual degree advisor at Arcadia, have joined the efforts to establish the profession thanks to a grant the Physician Assistant department received from the American International Health Alliance (AIHA).

Belmont Health Sciences Group Takes Mission Trip to Ghana

Tue, 9 Aug 2011 10:50:20 -0500

A group of Belmont University faculty, students and alumni from the College of Health Sciences & Nursing are in Ghana for a pilot medical service trip they hope will blossom into an annual mission for the University.

Nazareth Welcomes New Chair of Nursing

Tue, 9 Aug 2011 10:49:47 -0500

Nazareth College’s School of Health and Human Services has hired Jeanine Seguin Santelli as chair of the nursing department. Previously, Santelli was a professor of nursing at Keuka College and the executive director of Genetic Nurses Credentialing Commission.

Sage Dean’s Essay on Cleopatra Included in New Book

Tue, 9 Aug 2011 10:49:20 -0500

The written work of Dr. Sarolta Takács, dean of Sage College of Albany and history professor, will be included in the book, Cleopatra: A Sphinx Revisited (September, 2011). Her article, “Cleopatra, Isis and the Formation of Augustan Rome,” explores the influence her dynasty had on the Augustan remodeling of the Roman Republic.

Belmont Student Entrepreneurs Open Instrument Consignment Store

Tue, 9 Aug 2011 10:48:18 -0500

Seth Whiting, a senior entrepreneurship major at Belmont University, has joined Eric Guroff, a junior entrepreneurship and music business double major, to open an instrument consignment store that will host in-store jam sessions to help local artists and students increase their visibility. Whiting, who plays the drums, guitar, bass and keyboard, teamed with Guroff, who had plans to sell strings from his dorm room, and their business plan earned them $10,000 from Belmont’s Center for Entrepreneurship.

North Central Alumni Make Headlines

Tue, 9 Aug 2011 10:47:32 -0500

North Central College alumnus Paul Roots ’07, a civil engineering student at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), was named a 2011 Udall Scholar for his commitment to the environment, leadership potential and academic achievement.

Meanwhile, the Chicago Tribune’s theater critic Chris Jones unveiled his 2011 list of “The Hot New Faces of Chicago Theater” which included 2009 alumnus and theatre major Will Allan among his seven top picks of the year.

Samford Law School Grad Learns Many Lessons Abroad in India

Tue, 9 Aug 2011 10:47:04 -0500

Matthew Brown, a May graduate of Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, learned many things as a participant in the school’s new exchange program with NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad, India. Brown spent his final semester of law school, January through April, studying general international law, human rights law, humanitarian law, and law and poverty at NALSAR, considered one of India’s most prestigious law schools.

Samford Alumni in the News

Tue, 9 Aug 2011 10:45:37 -0500

Samford University Classics alumna Jennifer Pharr Davis '04 is has broken the record for assisted thru-hike of the complete Appalachian trail.

Meanwhile, Charles R. “Chuck” Malone of Tuscaloosa, Ala., a 1981 graduate of Samford’s Cumberland School of Law, has been named chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court.

Wagner Grad Secures Research Post in Australia

Tue, 9 Aug 2011 10:45:08 -0500

Kyle Glover '11, former student coordinator of the Lynne and Harold Theurer Men's Center at Wagner College and one of Wagner's first two self-designed majors, has been selected to be one of two international research assistants for the fall semester at the University of South Australia, Whyalla.