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USDA grants $1.9M Puerto Rican institutes to boost ag programs
The US Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded $948,771 to the InterAmerican University in Barranquitas and Aguadilla to pursue a proposal entitled “Farming for Future:… Read More
Two Eckerd College Students Hiked 150 Miles in 18 Days to Shine a Light on Social and Environmental Issues
Eckerd College seniors Alexandria “Alex” Gordon and Summer Vishnu are part of the Eastman Citizenship and Leadership Program. The program’s faculty director, Amy Langenberg, Ph.D., associate professor of religious studies,… Read More
Blackburn receives $500K gift
Blackburn College has received a $500,000 gift to create the Sonja Faust Hudren Endowed Professorship in Education. Hudren’s brother, Blackburn trustee Jim Faust, along with his wife, Helen, and their… Read More
JCSU Receives $375,000 from PNC Foundation for Entrepreneurship Hub
Johnson C. Smith University has received a $375,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to enhance entrepreneurship education. JCSU was one of five Historically Black Colleges and Universities to receive support… Read More
Belhaven President Authors Book Defining a Fresh Model of Leadership
Declared “one of the most radical and thought-provoking books I’ve read in a long time,” Jordan Raynor, Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, along with a host of significant Christian leaders,… Read More
Whitworth University Appoints Scott McQuilkin as President
The Whitworth University Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott McQuilkin, Ph.D., as the university’s 19th president. McQuilkin has served as Whitworth’s interim president since June… Read More
New Centre-in-Tahoe program gives students an outdoor academic experience
Centre College’s new Centre-in-Tahoe program launched during CentreTerm 2022, providing an outdoor academic experience that covers the topics of adventure, inclusivity, sustainability, risk and wellness. During the course, Brett Werner,… Read More
Stillman College, SIU School of Law pact aims to increase diversity among attorneys
Stillman College and Southern Illinois University Carbondale have signed a memorandum of understanding to help students from the historically Black liberal arts college enroll and earn a degree from the… Read More
Remembering Davidson’s Tom Clark – “T-Bird Tommy”
While much of the talk around town this week was about the weather, Monday morning brought word of the passing of Dr. Tom Clark. The first thing that comes to… Read More
D&E Introduces New Programs in Sustainable Natural Resources and Forest Technology
Embracing Randolph County’s rich heritage in natural resources and forestry, Davis & Elkins College will offer two new programs of study beginning in fall 2022. Students pursuing a Bachelor of… Read More