In the News
Kiltie Marching Band’s centennial year continues Alma tradition and teamwork under Dave Zerbe
Established in the fall of 1922 by Alma College students as a pep band for athletic events, the kilt-wearing marching band has welcomed generations of musicians to entertain audiences across… Read More
Lees-McRae becomes first higher education institution to partner with BearWise
Lees-McRae has officially become the first college or university to partner with BearWise. The organization, which was founded by bear biologists, works with states and communities throughout the United States… Read More
D&E Receives $10 Million Gift for New Freshman Village
Within a few weeks of announcing plans to begin raising money to construct a Freshman Village, Davis & Elkins College received a $10 million gift. Former Trustee and long-time supporter… Read More
Tusculum’s SACSCOC accreditation reaffirmed through 2030, building further momentum as the university serves students
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges has reaffirmed Tusculum University’s accreditation through 2030 with no conditions, providing further momentum for the higher education institution’s initiatives. Even… Read More
Anne E. McCall named 13th president of The College of Wooster
Anne E. McCall, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Xavier University of Louisiana, has been named the 13th president of The College of Wooster. The Board of… Read More
MBU partners with Goalsetter Foundation and Citizens Bank to boost financial literacy & help close wealth gaps among students of color
Mary Baldwin University has partnered with national financial literacy nonprofit Goalsetter Foundation and Citizens Bank on a new program designed to help close wealth gaps among young people of color.… Read More
The James P. Keeter School of Engineering at College of the Ozarks Receives Accreditation
The six-year-old engineering program at College of the Ozarks has been granted accreditation this fall by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET. A cornerstone of the ABET criteria is… Read More
Lyon College receives initial approval to award Doctor of Medical Dentistry and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Lyon College received official notification Nov. 18 from the Higher Learning Commission Institutional Actions Council (IAC) regarding the college’s change requests that have been under consideration since March 2022. The… Read More
Eckerd College Seville Study Center Welcomes First Batch of Students
The Seville Center came to be because Eckerd students were showing significant interest in studying in Spain. Students can take courses at one of two local universities in Seville. The… Read More
Missouri Valley College Board of Trustees Announce Next President
The Missouri Valley College Board of Trustees has announced that Dr. Joseph Parisi will be the college’s next president. Dr. Parisi currently serves as Vice President for Enrollment Management and… Read More