Category: Student Success
Ģý NEXT Lab students receive scholarship from the U.S. Department of Energy
Five students who are a part of the Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Laboratory at Ģý were awarded scholarships from the U.S. Department of Energy’s University Nuclear Leadership Program. Although Ģý students have been awarded these scholarships in past years, this is the most scholarships Ģý has received in a single cycle. Samuel Ash, … Continued
Ģý names University Scholars for 2023
A group of top students in Ģý’s May 2023 graduating class were honored April 27 in the Chapel on the Hill during the University Scholars awards ceremony. Students are nominated by faculty within each department, and Ģý’s faculty senate elects the top 50 students across all departments. Eligibility for the honor requires … Continued
Schubert Scholars program offers scholarships to high-need students
A major gift from an anonymous donor has provided immediate funding for a new scholarship program at Ģý. The donation is designated to assist high-achieving business students demonstrating the greatest amount of financial need. “The premise of this program is to enable academically gifted students to attend Ģý, though they don’t have the … Continued
Princeton Review ranks Ģý among best game design programs
For the eighth consecutive year, Ģý has earned a top spot on The Princeton Review’s list of best game design programs. Ģý is ranked No. 28 in the “Top 50 Undergraduate Schools for Game Design for 2023” list. “We have found that our ranking brings awareness of the digital entertainment … Continued
Computer science major uses skills to reconnect with family heritage
As Ģý lives out its mission to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world, internships are a practical way for students to put that into practice. Brendan Gipson, sophomore computer science major from Owasso, Oklahoma, seized an opportunity last summer as an information technology intern at Cherokee Nation Businesses in … Continued
Ģý theatre alums share connection through starring in major Lion King productions
In the plot line of the musical The Lion King, the relationship between characters Pumbaa and Scar is adversarial at best, but behind the scenes, two of the actors playing those opposing characters share a friendly bond through their alma mater. Ģý alumnus Ben Jeffrey (’06) has starred as Pumbaa in the Broadway … Continued
Ģý graduates to walk the stage at new Moody Coliseum Friday
Ģý will recognize 430 graduates during December Commencement on Dec. 16 in Moody Coliseum. The 7:30 p.m. ceremony will include 228 bachelor’s degrees, 144 master’s degrees and 58 doctoral degrees. Dr. Brad East, assistant professor in the Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry and the 2022 Teacher of the Year, will give … Continued
The Top 10 Resources for Ģý Online Students
You know that Ģý Online offers exemplary education in a vibrant, virtual, Christ-centered environment—but do you know about the wide range of resources Ģý offers its students? From online tutoring to an Adobe Suite account to over 20,000 free Bible study videos, our resources go beyond your traditional needs and allow you to take care … Continued
Ģý Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry receives continuous grant funding
Ģý’s chemistry and biochemistry programs received a research grant from the Welch Foundation this year, marking more than 60 years of funding. This round is their highest award yet at $150,000 over the next three years. The Welch Foundation supports chemistry research in Texas, and members of the Department of Chemistry and … Continued