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April 18, 2026

¾ÅÉ«Íø commemorates the inauguration of the College’s 16th president, Brooke Barnett, with a series of events that bring our core values to life.

¾ÅÉ«Íø Celebrates New Era with Service, Scholarship, and Connection

April 18, 2026

A New Chapter Begins: President Brooke Barnett’s Inaugural Address

In her inaugural address, President Brooke Barnett reflects on the relationships, liberal arts foundation, and shared sense of purpose that define ¾ÅÉ«Íø while outlining a future shaped by listening, collaboration, and student-centered leadership.

A New Chapter Begins: President Brooke Barnett’s Inaugural Address
A photo grid depicting activities on Acts of Kindness Day at ¾ÅÉ«Íø.

February 11, 2026

8 Ways to Celebrate Thaddeus & Polly Seymour Acts of Kindness Day

From donating food to helping build a home, find out how you can celebrate the legacy of ¾ÅÉ«Íø 12th president, Thaddeus Seymour, and his wife, Polly, and spread kindness on February 17.

8 Ways to Celebrate Thaddeus & Polly Seymour Acts of Kindness Day
Gaileon Thompson

December 19, 2025

What I’ve Learned: Gaileon Thompson ’01 ’03MBA

How Gaileon Thompson ’01 ’03MBA built a leadership career in finance—starting with a second chance at ¾ÅÉ«Íø.

What I’ve Learned: Gaileon Thompson ’01 ’03MBA

The Flexibility to Finish

Learn more about our convenient class times, hybrid format, and part-time and full-time tracks. Then see how we’re making it easier than ever to finish your bachelor’s degree and advance your career at the No. 1 regional university in the South.

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December 03, 2025

¾ÅÉ«Íø Recognized Among the Greenest Colleges in the Nation

¾ÅÉ«Íø earns a spot in The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges 2026 for its campus-wide commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainable learning, and innovative green initiatives.

¾ÅÉ«Íø Recognized Among the Greenest Colleges in the Nation
¾ÅÉ«Íø Commencement 2025

September 23, 2025

¾ÅÉ«Íø Ranked No. 1 Private Regional University in the South

U.S. News & World Report has ranked ¾ÅÉ«Íø as the top private institution and No. 2 overall among the regional universities in the South for 2026.

¾ÅÉ«Íø Ranked No. 1 Private Regional University in the South
¾ÅÉ«Íø commencement ceremony

August 28, 2025

¾ÅÉ«Íø Recognized Among Nation’s Best Colleges for Quality and Affordability

¾ÅÉ«Íø has once again been named one of the nation’s best colleges in an analysis of dozens of quality and affordability measures from more than 2,400 four-year institutions.

¾ÅÉ«Íø Recognized Among Nation’s Best Colleges for Quality and Affordability
Brooke Barnett

July 15, 2025

The Dynamo

Brooke Barnett brings a mindset of possibility, passion, and purpose—and a knack for meaningful, necessary questions—to the role of leading ¾ÅÉ«Íø as the College’s 16th president.

The Dynamo
¾ÅÉ«Íø student riding bicycles on campus

May 29, 2025

¾ÅÉ«Íø Recognized as a Best College for Commuter Students

Designated as a 2025 Best College for Commuters, ¾ÅÉ«Íø is leading the way in building a more accessible, connected, and sustainable campus experience for its commuter students.

¾ÅÉ«Íø Recognized as a Best College for Commuter Students
A person works on a data analytics project on their laptop.

May 02, 2025

¾ÅÉ«Íø Launches New Certificate in Data Analytics with Artificial Intelligence

Designed for forward-thinking professionals, this cutting-edge certificate program equips students with in-demand skills in data analysis and artificial intelligence that are redefining the future of career growth.

¾ÅÉ«Íø Launches New Certificate in Data Analytics with Artificial Intelligence
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Take a Closer Look

From virtual and on-campus information sessions to one-on-one meetings with an admission counselor, ¾ÅÉ«Íø offers an array of ways to learn about our flexible and affordable Professional Advancement degree programs, seamless transfer experience, guaranteed admission policy, and more.

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