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Ģý moves up to doctoral tier in latest Carnegie classifications

  Ģý earned Doctoral/Professional University status, as determined by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education in its latest update, released Dec. 15. The Doctoral/Professional University classification (also known as R3) includes institutions that award at least 20 research/scholarship doctoral degrees each year. Ģý had previously been part of the Master’s Colleges … Continued
America's Top Online Colleges 2022

Ģý named among America’s Top Online Colleges by Newsweek

Ģý has been named one of America’s Top Online Colleges for 2022. The award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. “Since 2015, Ģý Online has significantly grown our online degree offerings in a variety of disciplines to meet today’s learners where they are,” said … Continued

Serving others is all in a day’s work for Ģý nursing student

  Caleb Shirley has gained plenty of hands-on training through Ģý’s nursing program, but one night in the ER showed him just how prepared he was. He was working in the emergency room at a local hospital with a less experienced nursing student shadowing him. Only three nurses were on duty that day, and they … Continued

Ģý receives CCCU grant focusing on immigration, inclusion

The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities announced last week that Ģý is one of six CCCU-member institutions selected to receive a $10,000 grant as a part of the Inclusion Immigration Collaborative.  The grant is designed to support projects that engage students with other groups to build more inclusive and welcoming communities across … Continued

STAR Fund members 2021-22

Ģý student investment fund hits $2 million

Students at Ģý are managing a now-multi-million-dollar investment fund that is part of the university’s endowment. The Student Trading and Research (STAR) Fund gives students first-hand experience with investing and financial management, and their success led to the fund reaching a new high of $2 million at the start of the 2021-22 academic … Continued

Dr. Jason Morris

Ģý announces new director of Lynay, Center for Building Community

Dr. Jason Morris has been named executive director of Ģý’s Center for Building Community and director of the Lynay program. Morris is dean of the Honors College and director of the Office of Major Scholarships at Ģý and will continue to serve in those roles. The Center for Building Community and the Lynay … Continued

OT Handwriting Camp

Ģý’s handwriting camp offers fun, skill development

Abilene children practiced handwriting and improved their fine motor skills, all in a fun camp environment, while Ģý occupational therapy students had a chance to practice what they’re learning about pediatric therapy. Ģý’s first-ever “Wildcat Writers” handwriting camp, organized by the Department of Occupational Therapy, served 24 local children over two weeks in … Continued

Study Abroad has new residential home in Oxford

The purchase of a new Study Abroad residence in Oxford, England, marks another exciting milestone in the university’s 21st-Century Vision goal of preparing students to think globally by offering valuable cross-cultural experiences. The recently renovated Victorian house, located at 163 Woodstock Rd. in Central North Oxford, will serve as housing for 26 students. It features … Continued