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Dr. Anita Gustafson Named 20th President of Presbyterian College
The Presbyterian College Board of Trustees has named Anita Olson Gustafson, Ph.D., as the institution’s 20th president, effective Aug. 1, 2023. Gustafson is currently dean of the College of Liberal… Read More
Eckerd College’s new farm manager has worked this ground before
Wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat, jeans, a T-shirt and hiking boots, she carefully steps between rows of newly planted okra seeds at the Eckerd College Community Farm, a 1-acre plot… Read More
Dr. Valerie Kinloch Named as 15th President of Johnson C. Smith
Johnson C. Smith University’s Board of Trustees has announced the selection of Dr. Valerie Kinloch as the university’s 15th president, effective Aug. 1, 2023. Kinloch is a graduate of Johnson… Read More
Monmouth Trip provides Once in a Lifetime Experiences
Once-in-a-lifetime experiences and new perspectives on business practices and cultures were among the highlights for 24 students who took a Monmouth College-sponsored study-abroad trip to New Zealand and Australia in… Read More
Blackburn Receives Gift to Amplify Arts Education; Unveils New Visual Arts Gallery Name in Ceremony
Blackburn College has received a financial gift to bolster a wide range of arts education programs, celebrate creative expression and establish a lasting legacy within the institution. The gift, made… Read More
Christmas comedy starring George Lopez being shot in Jackson at Belhaven University
A Christmas comedy movie is being filmed in the heart of Jackson at Belhaven University. This holiday season, the capital city and Belhaven University will be featured in the star-studded… Read More
University of Pikeville Program Among Top in the U.S. for Preparing Future Teachers in the Science of Reading
The undergraduate teacher preparation program at the University of Pikeville (UPIKE) has been recognized by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its rigorous preparation of future teachers in… Read More
Agnes Scott Receives Grant from NASA to Empower More Women in STEM
NASA has awarded Agnes Scott College a $744,191 grant to continue its work in increasing the number of women STEM graduates and supporting them in finding homes in science-centered careers.… Read More
UJ Counseling Program Selected as Pilot for Accreditation
University of Jamestown’s Master of Science in Clinical Counseling (MCC) program was recently selected by the American Psychological Association (APA) as a pilot for its new master’s-level accreditation. Up until… Read More
Eckerd College Marine Science program receives $1 million congressionally directed award
Eckerd College recently received a congressionally directed award of $1 million. The award will allow the College to purchase a 35-foot wheelchair-accessible Sightseer research vessel, a 24-foot Cape Horn research… Read More