News & Features
April 18, 2026
¾ÅÉ«Íø Celebrates New Era with Service, Scholarship, and Connection
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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