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It was a ������ϲʹ��� Hello that could be heard around the world. On October 15, ������ϲʹ��� ushered in a new era of internationalism and officially celebrated the opening of the Center for International Programs (CIP). The center will serve as a hub for the university’s numerous global initiatives, conducted by faculty and students.

������ϲʹ��� community members came together last week to break ground on two facilities that will transform students’ experiences in two key areas: preparation for success after ������ϲʹ��� and athletics. In separate ceremonies held on Friday afternoon, students, faculty, staff, trustees, and other supporters turned shovels and applauded the creation of Benton Hall and the […]

Last week, with the arrival of the Class of 2019, ������ϲʹ��� launched its first residential commons. Students, faculty, and staff gathered in Memorial Chapel on August 27 to commemorate the moment. Then, they joined in an open-house celebration at their newly renovated upper-campus residence: Curtis and Drake halls. Faculty Co-director Rebecca Shiner, professor of psychology, greeted […]

Robert Fox ’59 has been a leader, mentor, and friend to many people at ������ϲʹ��� and beyond. So when he invested $10 million in financial aid at his alma mater last July, others were quick to trust his wisdom and join the Fox Partnership. Keen to sustain the momentum of financial aid fundraising at ������ϲʹ���, […]

“It is highly likely that you, a member of your family, or a close friend will face the decision of whether to use a medication to treat a diagnosed psychiatric disorder. Do you have the skills and knowledge to participate in the decision to use a drug as therapy?” That is the opening paragraph for […]

������ϲʹ���’s Board of Trustees has named Brian W. Casey, the president of DePauw University, as ������ϲʹ���’s 17th president. Casey, who has a distinguished history with America’s top academic institutions as both a student and an administrator, said: “I am truly excited to begin my service at ������ϲʹ���. I have long admired the academic excellence, […]

������ϲʹ���’s Task Force on Performing Arts Facilities, chaired by Professor of Art and Art History Padma Kaimal, has submitted its final report to the university community. The document offers recommendations to revitalize the creative landscape on campus. President Jeffrey Herbst formed the task force in spring 2014, responding to a call made in the university’s […]

������ϲʹ��� and three peer liberal arts institutions joined together today in a new consortium focused on online teaching and learning. The agreement between ������ϲʹ���, Davidson College, Hamilton College, and Wellesley College is aimed at strengthening collaboration around online technologies, including the edX platform, where ������ϲʹ��� is now hosting its first fully open online learning […]

Kori Strother ’15, an Africana & Latin American studies major from Saint Louis, Mo., is the 2015 recipient of ������ϲʹ���’s 1819 Award, the highest student honor granted by the university. The 1819 Award is given annually to one student representing character, sportsmanship, scholarship, and service above and beyond their peers. While this year’s winner represents […]

Douglas A. Hicks announced he will be concluding his term as ������ϲʹ���’s provost and dean of the faculty at the end of this academic year.