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Police continue to investigate an incident at a university event early Saturday morning that resulted in injuries to a student and a recent alumnus. The student, whose name has not been released due to privacy policies, is at an area hospital and was reported in stable condition as of Saturday afternoon. The alumnus was treated […]

The National Association of Social Workers awarded 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Alumna Karon Konner ’97 Social Worker of the Year for 2012. Konner is recognized for her work at Massachusetts General Hospital and her crisis intervention and support following domestic and international disasters. “Every individual deserves equal rights and opportunities. We’re working for the most vulnerable and disenfranchised […]

Margaret Maurer, William Henry Crawshaw Professor of literature, has won the 2013 Balmuth Teaching Award. Faculty, former students, and members of the Board of Trustees gathered at the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Inn on April 4 to mark the occasion.

It is easy to forget the power of a snapshot. For a reminder, take a look at the Students of Mukono (Uganda) exhibition now on display at the Robert H.N. Ho Science Center. The photos of elementary-school students with matching red-checked uniforms and sheepish smiles were taken by the group of Benton Scholars that traveled […]

Twelve students and seven staff members spent a week rock climbing at Red Rock Canyon in Nevada during spring break. See some of their climbing, exploring, and camaraderie in this new video. The trip was part of The Outdoor Education program, which stresses development of a student’s sense of place, leadership, and adventure in the […]

Ambassador Ido Aharoni, consul general of Israel, visited campus recently to talk about his Middle East politics as well as his nation’s leadership in business innovation. At 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, both subjects always draw a crowd.

David Hale ’84, vice president for finance and administration and treasurer, has accepted a new career opportunity and will leave 51³Ô¹ÏÍø after 20 years of service to become vice president for business and finance and treasurer at the University of Richmond. Hale will start July 29 at Richmond, where he will lead a division of […]

The university’s Thought Into Action (TIA) Institute is looking to attract even more entrepreneurial students as it builds on the success of its first four years and the heightened interest created by the recent Entrepreneur Weekend.