| AAC&U Grant Supports Study of Wagner Plan
 Wagner College was named as one of six schools to receive part of a $1 million matching grant from the Association of American Colleges and Universities. The grant, part of AAC&U’s “Bringing Theory to Practice” project, will provide Wagner College with $100,000 over the next two years “to develop transformative educational experiences,” according to an AAC&U spokeswoman. The five other institutions chosen from among 50 proposals for the grant were Otterbein College, SUNY Cortland, Tufts University, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and Georgetown University. Read more.
 Redlands Designated a "Tree Campus" by the Arbor Day Foundation
The University of Redlands, set under a canopy of century-old trees it has committed to protect and maintain, has recently been designated a “Tree Campus” by the Arbor Day Foundation. Redlands is among just three other colleges or universities in California to be named a Tree Campus USA for its dedication to campus forestry management and environmental stewardship, according to the Arbor Day Foundation. Read more.
Butler Pharmacy and Health Sciences Addition Earns LEED Gold
 Butler University's new 40,000-square-foot addition to the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) building has been awarded Gold-level LEED® (Leadership in Energy & Environment Design) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. With this certification, Butler becomes the first educational institution in Indianapolis to have a Gold building. It is also Butler’s first LEED-certified structure on campus. The addition officially opened in Fall 2009. Read more.
Hamline Community Offers its own Fuel, Cost, & Time-Efficient Ride
 Hamline University community members now have the convenience of their own car on campus, without the worry about parking, maintenance, gas prices, or emissions. Hamline’s HOURCAR, a hybrid Honda Insight, arrived on Earth Day, and it’s now available for students, faculty, staff, and other community members to reserve. Read more.
 Drake Receives United Way Volunteer Award
Drake University was honored recently with a 2010 United Way LIVE UNITED volunteer award at the Live United awards ceremony. Read more.
 Dr. Thomas A. Kazee Named New University of Evansville President
The University of Evansville has named Dr. Thomas A. Kazee as the institution’s 23rd president. Kazee, who currently serves as the Provost and Executive Vice President of Furman University, was chosen for the position after an exhaustive, nationwide search led by UE Trustees Steve Harkness and Barbara Price. Read more.
Three NAC&U Schools Win Regional SIFE Competitions, Head to Nationals
Student SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) teams from Belmont, Drake, and Valparaiso Universities have each won their regional competitions en route to the SIFE USA National Exposition to be held May 11-13 in Minneapolis. SIFE is an international organization that mobilizes students around the world to make a difference in their communities while developing the skills to become socially responsible business leaders. Read more: Belmont | Drake | Valparaiso | SIFE
Elon Law Class of 2009 Achieves 92 Percent Bar Passage Rate
 Following the results of the February 2010 North Carolina Bar Exam, the combined pass rate for all graduates from Elon University School of Law's charter class is 92 percent. Read more.
Drury’s Breech School of Business Administration earns AACSB Accreditation
 Drury University’s Breech School of Business Administration has achieved initial accreditation of its business degree program by recent action of the Board of Directors of AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Founded in 1916, AACSB International is the longest service, and largest global accrediting body for business schools that offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in business and accounting. Read more.
Belmont Physical Therapy Graduates Achieve Distinction
 Belmont University’s 2009 Physical Therapy class achieved 100 percent pass rate on their first attempt of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE). This is the second time in the history of the program that an entire class has passed the exam on their first attempt. Read more.
Hampton Team Wins Computer Science Competition
The Hampton University MMXI team was named the 2010 ARTSI Olympiad grand champions. The competition was a part of the second annual ARTSI Student Research Conference and the eighth annual Computer Science Olympiad held at Hampton University on March 25-27. Read more.
University of Scranton Awarded Grant for Health-Profession Education
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $95,000 grant to The University of Scranton to support a health-profession education and training initiative that targets the local community, as well as international partnerships. The funding stems from grants made available through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2009. Read more.
Westminster's President Bassis Featured in Inside Higher Ed
 In "Changing the Equation," Michael Bassis, president of Westminster College, wrote: "Even before the current economic downturn, cost had become the dominant public concern about American higher education. As the president of a private college, it had also become my dominant concern. And with good reason: over the past decade, following the national trend, tuition at my institution increased at a faster rate than inflation, than the growth in family incomes, even faster than the increase in health care spending. Many of our students were graduating with considerable debt. It was obvious, as well, that cost was discouraging too many students from modest backgrounds from viewing my institution as a realistic option. Click here to continue reading "Changing the Equation."
Butler Falls 1 Basket Short, But Its Run Gives Smaller Programs Hope
 The Big Dance doesn't just belong to the big dogs any more. In a down-to-the-wire finish in a tournament defined by upsets, Butler University came within inches of taking home the NCAA championship trophy Monday night against one of the most-revered programs in college basketball. Duke University's 61-59 victory was much closer than many pundits had predicted, with only a missed shot at the buzzer placing the Blue Devils on the podium instead of the Bulldogs. But more than just an adrenaline-charged close game, Butler's near miss signaled a hint of changes to come in a sport that has long been dominated by the wealthiest programs. Read more.
Sage's Sally Lawrence Receives Lifetime Distinguished Award
 Dr. Sally A. Lawrence, Vice President for Academic Affairs at The Sage Colleges, was honored with a special Lifetime Distinguished Award at the Academy for Character Education's 7th Annual "Champions of Character" Awards Banquet held March 24 at the Franklin Plaza in Troy. Almost 300 educators, students, parents, business and community leaders from across New York State gathered at this event to honor Dr. Lawrence and other members of The Sage Colleges, as well as school, community and business leaders who were selected to receive this year's awards. Read more.
Quinnipiac University to Offer Online Master of Science Degree in Teacher Leadership
 Starting fall 2010, Quinnipiac University will offer an online master of science in teacher leadership program. The graduate program, developed by the School of Education, is designed to prepare teacher leaders to understand current research on learning theory and human motivation and be able to use that knowledge to promote the continuous improvement of student learning. Read more.
Several with University of Evansville Ties Honored at 2010 Celebration of Leadership Awards
It was a great night to be affiliated with the University of Evansville, when several members of the University were recently honored at the 2010 Celebration of Leadership Awards. The awards, given each year by Leadership Evansville, Inc., honor those men and women who have provided valuable leadership in the Evansville community. This year, six members of the University community – including President Stephen Jennings and Board of Trustees Chair Niel Ellerbrook – were honored at the ceremony. Read more.
Dr. James R. Appleton Named Interim President at Redlands
 The University of Redlands has appointed Dr. James R. Appleton as its interim president. The Executive Committee of the University's Board of Trustees approved Dr. Appleton’s appointment as interim president to be effective March 17th, following the resignation of President Stuart Dorsey. Read more.
Steven Starkovich Named Provost at PLU
 Steven P. Starkovich has been named provost and dean of graduate studies at Pacific Lutheran University through the 2011-12 academic year. He had been serving as acting provost this year during the sabbatical leave of Patricia O’Connell Killen. Starkovich first came to PLU in the fall of 1992 to teach one course in the physics department as he was finishing his Ph.D from the University of Victoria, British Columbia, and since 2001 has been associate professor of physics. He has served the university as a department chair and has extensive experience on the Faculty Affairs Committee and Budget Advisory Committee. Killen has been selected as the new provost at Gonzaga University, her alma mater. Read more about Killen. Read more about Starkovich.
Butler Bulldogs Reach Final Four in Indianapolis
 The Butler University Bulldogs are writing one of college basketball’s all-time great stories: the Bulldogs will play in the NCAA Final Four in their hometown of Indianapolis. The No. 5 seed Bulldogs defeated No. 2 seed Kansas State, 63-56, Saturday afternoon to advance to college basketball’s biggest stage just six miles from campus. Read more.
Arcadia Named Among Top Places to Work in Philadelphia
Arcadia University was named among the Top Workplaces 2010 by the Philadelphia Inquirer on Sunday, March 21. Arcadia was ranked #16 among the largest employers in the region. Read more.
Butler Student Foundation Wins Two Awards at District Conference
Since its beginning in 1993, the Butler University Student Foundation (BUSF) has collected a lot of awards. This year is no different; BUSF won the outstanding student leader and the outstanding external program awards from CASE ASAP (District V) this past February. CASE ASAP is the student arm of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education. The organization’s goal is to foster and enhance student involvement in all areas of university advancement — from alumni relations to fundraising and marketing. Read more.
Drake Law School Emerges as Nation's Trailblazer to Support Next Generation of Farmers
 More than 200 participants representing 40 states attended a national conversation on how to help create America's next generation of farmers at a two-day forum this month in Washington, D.C., sponsored by Drake University's Agricultural Law Center. Read more.
Wagner College Rings NYSE Closing Bell
 On Tuesday, March 23, Wagner College President Richard Guarasci rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange to celebrate the raising of $50 million in the largest campaign ever conducted in the school’s history: “Putting Wagner First.” Read more.
Samford Model United Nations Team Experiences Serbia, And So Much More
A recent trip to the Belgrade International Model United Nations (BiMUN) in Serbia placed eight Samford University students in the thick of the region’s culture, history and politics. Interviews and chance meetings exposed them to a “who’s who” of the Serbian political elite, journalists, American Embassy officials and others. Read more.
Fortune Magazine Names Belmont One of "Five Schools for Entrepreneurs"
Belmont University has been named one of “five schools for entrepreneurs” by Fortune Magazine for its Entrepreneurship and Social Entrepreneurship programs. The magazine chose Belmont for standing out among the more than 2,000 schools in the United States who teach entrepreneurship. The article can be viewed online here and seen in the March 22 print edition. Read more.
 President Obama Visits Arcadia University to Discuss Health Insurance Reform
On the morning of Monday, March 8, 2010 President Obama delivered remarks on health insurance reform at Arcadia University. Watch President Obama's speech live at www.whitehouse.gov.
Arcadia University Announces Five Three-Year Undergraduate Degree Programs
Arcadia University, the national leader in study abroad, has announced five new three-year accelerated undergraduate programs in Business Administration, Communications, International Business and Culture, International Studies, and Psychology to begin in the fall of 2010. The three-year programs will give academically talented students a faster path to graduate school or the job market while continuing to provide Arcadia’s distinctly global, integrative and personal learning experience that prepares students to contribute and prosper in a diverse and dynamic world. Two summer experiences—each of which can be done abroad or domestically—will allow students to participate in one summer of service learning and one summer internship. Read more.
 Hampton University President Named Chair of President Obama's Board of Advisors on HBCUs
On Feb. 26, President Barack Obama appointed Hampton University President William R. Harvey Chairman of the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Obama announced Harvey’s appointment before signing a new Executive Order re-establishing the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities and President’s Board of Advisors. Read more.
Drake President and Past NAC&U Chair Elected to Board of Directors of American Council  on Education
Drake University President David Maxwell recently was elected to the Board of Directors of the American Council on Education (ACE), the major coordinating body for all the nation's higher education institutions. The election took place Monday, March 8, at ACE's 92nd annual meeting in Phoenix. Read more.
Pacific Lutheran University's Victim Advocacy Brings Visit, Praise from Department of Justice
 An Assistant Attorney General with the U.S. Department of Justice will visit Pacific Lutheran University’s Women’s Center on Thursday, March 11, as a part of a nation-wide tour honoring programs that have showcased exceptional campus programs geared to address violence against women. Read more.
University of Evansville's Physical Therapy Program Receives Grant to Help U.S. Military
Three members of the University of Evansville’s physical therapy faculty will collaborate over the next year with a team of researchers at Army Baylor University working to keep America’s soldiers in the field. Assistant Professors Phil Plisky and Rob Butler, and Associate Professor Kyle Kiesel – all members of UE’s Department of Physical Therapy – along with researchers at Army Baylor University recently were awarded a $240,000 IP Screening Technology grant to help them identify the U.S. Army soldiers who are most susceptible to injury. Read more.
Valparaiso University First in State to Receive Severe Weather Certification
Valparaiso University will be the first university in the state to receive the StormReady certification from the National Weather Service during a ceremony on campus March 17, which means the University has met guidelines established by the NWS in partnership with federal, state and local emergency management professionals to protect lives and property in the event of severe weather. Read more.
 Princeton Review Names North Central Among Tops for Video Game Design
The Princeton Review has named North Central College’s interactive media studies program among the top 50 video game design programs in North America. The Princeton Review and GamePro magazine selected the best institutions in the United States and Canada that offer video game design studies. Eight top programs were ranked, and North Central is among 42 others recognized as distinguished. Read more.
Scranton Establishes The Honesdale National Bank Center for Economic Education
 The University of Scranton has established The Honesdale National Bank Center for Economic Education at The University of Scranton, which was funded by a generous donation by the bank. The center will provide economic education outreach to elementary, middle and high school students, training teachers to help students better understand economic and financial literacy concepts and ways to apply economic principles to solve problems. Read more.
 President Barack Obama to Deliver Commencement Address at Hampton University
Hampton University is pleased to announce that President Barack Obama will serve as the University's 140th commencement speaker on May 9, 2010. "We are honored that President Obama has accepted Hampton's invitation to speak to our 2010 graduates during our commencement exercises," said HU President William R. Harvey. Read more.
Arcadia Launches New School of Continuing Studies
 Arcadia University’s newly formed School of Continuing Studies includes the Center for Adult and Professional Education, Arcadia Online, and the Center for Summer Learning. The mission of the School of Continuing Studies is to provide creative, flexible, and innovative program delivery that meets the education needs of adult, non-traditional, and professional students in Pennsylvania and beyond. The School is committed to excellence in non-traditional educational experiences that are global, integrative, and personal. Read more.
Drake Awarded Federal Funds for Innovative Virtual Language Program
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| Back row from left to right: Mariah Marconi, Jessica Lang, Zach Smith; Front row: Drake President David Maxwell and Congressman Leonard Boswell. |
Drake University President David Maxwell has announced that Drake has received $1.58 million in federal funds for a new virtual language-learning program developed to meet the nation's critical need for fluent speakers of languages other than English. Drake's Virtual Language Studies program is designed to help increase competence in less commonly taught languages for reasons of national security and global economic competitiveness. Students in the program are learning Russian and Mandarin Chinese. Read more.
University of Evansville M.S. in Education Focuses on Data- and Assessment-Driven Methods
The University of Evansville is proud to announce a new graduate degree program for teachers seeking to reach the next level of instruction, assessment, and helping all students achieve. The Master of Science in Education program will launch in June, with on-campus and on-line classes scheduled in the evening and on weekends to accommodate the schedule of a working teacher. Read more.
Redlands Receives W.M. Keck Foundation Grant for Spatial Literacy
University of Redlands students and faculty will have new opportunities to use maps, mapping and spatial reasoning in the classroom and beyond, thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Los Angeles-based W.M. Keck Foundation. Read more.
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| Zach Smith, who taught English in Chengde as part of the program, dons traditional Chinese attire. |
Drake's Chinese Cultural Exchange Program Named Education Agency of the Year
Drake University's Chinese Cultural Exchange Program has been selected by the Chinese Association of Iowa as a 2009 Chinese Achievement Award winner for Education Agency of the Year.
Drake's Chinese Cultural Exchange program, which was established in 2004, offers American and Chinese faculty, students and graduates opportunities for personal and professional development. Read more.
Butler Link Helps Kingsway Community Care Center
A volunteer team of students and faculty members from Butler University's College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has taken over the care center's pharmacy operations, including a key component: finding the best, most cost-effective medicine for its patients. Since its inception in 2005, Kingsway Community Care Center in Avon has provided medical and dental services to the uninsured. With just three staff members working in cramped conditions, the facility depends on faith and the generosity of donors and volunteers. Need proved to be a critical factor last year when the care center stumbled on a resource that literally has become a godsend.
 Redlands Center for the Arts Dedication
University of Redlands has long been known for inspiring creativity in its students, and now the university has a space that does justice to the artistic efforts of students and faculty. The Center for the Arts includes 42,000 square feet of new space for the art, art history and theatre programs. Read more.
Wagner Course Conducted in 2 Classrooms on 2 Continents Wins ACE National Award
 The American Council on Education’s 109-member Internationalization Collaborative has recognized an innovative Wagner College course in international business communication taught by Provost Devorah Lieberman. The course was one of four winners in ACE’s “Bringing the World into the Classroom” competition. Read more.
Butler Sets School Record for Retention Rate
Butler University’s freshman retention rate from fall 2009 to spring 2010 is 96 percent — the highest in school history. Read more.
Quinnipiac to Open Medical School With Emphasis on Primary Care and Global Health
 Quinnipiac University President John L. Lahey announced in January that the University would begin the complex process of opening a medical school, with an emphasis on primary care and global health. Read more.
Hampton to Receive $8M to Build Biomedical Research Center
The National Institutes of Health has awarded Hampton University an $8 million stimulus grant to construct a Biomedical Research Center (BRC). The interdisciplinary biomedical research facility will be home to research activities such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, adolescent health, HIV/AIDS, biomolecular cancer imagining, medicinal chemistry, Alzheimer’s and other projects from the Hampton University Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy, and Science. Read more.
 Belmont President Selected 2010 Nashvillian of the Year
Easter Seals Tennessee announced the 2010 Nashvillian of the Year recipient, Belmont University President Dr. Robert (Bob) Fisher. Read more.
 Drake Takes Top Spots, Wins Awards at Mock Trial Competition
Two Drake University Mock Trial teams placed in the top 10 and won five individual awards at the final invitational at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. Read more.
National Law Student Survey Finds Elon Law Excelling in Experiential and Collaborative Learning
 Measuring responses from more than 26,000 law students across the country, the 2009 Law School Survey of Student Engagement (LSSSE) indicates that Elon University Law students participate in clinical, pro bono, and field experiences more often and that they collaborate with colleagues and faculty at higher rates than the national average. Read more.
North Central Psychology Students, Faculty Recognized for Scholarly Achievements
Several psychology students and faculty at North Central College are being recognized for academic and scholarly achievement., including Katlyn Humphrey, a senior from Lisle, who received the Psi Chi National Service Award. Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology, recognizes students who contribute in an exceptional way to meeting a local chapter’s goals and the societal aims of the organization. Read more.
Sage Offers Master's in Teaching Excellence
 The Sage Graduate Schools accredited School of Education is offering a new fully online masters of science in Teaching Excellence degree, designed for working teachers, school counselors, librarians, and other education professionals who want to get up to speed by building valuable technological expertise. Read more.
Scranton’s New Business Center Champions the Cause of Women Entrepreneurs
The Women’s Business Center (WBC), a partnership between The University of Scranton’s Kania School of Management and Small Business Development Center (SBDC), was established in 2009. Its objective is to help women gain knowledge and competence in the small business management field. Read more.
New York Times Heralds Interactive Media Program as an Academic Innovator
 In a special section on the future of education, The New York Times cited Elon University's Master's in Interactive Media program as an example of a highly specialized program leading the way in master's level education. For more information: Elon | NY Times Article | NY Times Article
Valpo's Lilly Fellows Program Receives $1.3 million Grant
The Lilly Fellows Program in Humanities and the Arts, based at Valparaiso University, has received a $1,348,853 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to extend a program supporting future teacher-scholars at church-related institutions of higher education. Read more.
Hampton University Business School Receives National Award
The Hampton University Center for Entrepreneurial Studies (CES) in the School of Business recently received the National Minority Business Council (NMBC), Inc.’s Outstanding Education and Training Institution Award for 2009. Read more.
SCORE, Partners to Host First 2010 Gubernatorial Forum at Belmont University
 On Thurs., Jan. 14, the Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE), along with Nashville’s NewsChannel5 and Belmont University, will host the first major gubernatorial forum of the 2010 election year. The Gubernatorial Forum on Education will be the first time all the main candidates for governor from both the Democratic and Republican parties will be on the same stage, sharing their ideas and plans for education and economic development in Tennessee. Read more.
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