School of Arts & Sciences News

Emory & Henry Only College to Offer Academic Credit for Hiking the Appalachian Trail in the U.S.

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0400

From along the Appalachian Trail (A.T.), 25 Emory & Henry students earned college credit while studying in the great outdoors. They participated in the Semester-A-Trail Program – the only program in the United States that offers college credit for hiking a section of the A.T. with an academic component and training. The Center for Outdoor Studies at Emory & Henry is now taking applications for the spring 2024 cohort of explorers.

Department of Education at Emory & Henry Offers New Program for Trauma-Informed Care Training

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0400

The Emory & Henry Department of Education is now offering a new program to develop resilient schools through trauma-informed care in the classroom for school professionals and licensure recertification, available online now.

Emory & Henry College Named Among Top 20 Best Colleges in Virginia

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Emory & Henry College has been named one of Virginia's best colleges in 2023, according to Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for program rankings and higher education planning.

Emory & Henry Dedicates The van Vlissingen Center for Career and Professional Development

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500

On November 2, a dedication ceremony took place at The van Vlissingen Center for Career and Professional Development to honor John & Marine van Vlissingen, followed by a student panel discussion in the Van Dyke Center.

Emory & Henry Honors Alumnus Eric Scott ’88 with Memorial Court

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0400

The College has dedicated the new outdoor multi-court on campus to Eric Scott '88 in honor of his legacy and the lasting impact Scott had on the campus. The dedication has been made in his memory with the help of his family, his mentor at the College and his basketball team.

E&H Assistant Professor of Education Sandy Frederick Receives State Award for Innovative Teaching

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0400

Dr. Sandy Frederick, Assistant Professor of Education at Emory & Henry College, has received the 2021-22 Faculty Impact Award from the Virginia Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators (VACTE).

Education Department at Emory & Henry College Recognized for Leadership and Continuous Improvement

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0400

Emory & Henry College Department of Education is one of 32 colleges from 16 states, Puerto Rico and Jordan that have been recognized by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for their leadership and dedication to continuous improvement.

E&H Ribbon Cutting Opens New Paul Adrian Powell, III Student Success Center

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0400

Hundreds of students at Emory & Henry College have a new Student Success Center to call home that was dedicated Friday, September 16, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony with members of the Powell family, President John W. Wells and former President Charlie Sydnor presiding. With the Powell family's generous and continued gifts, a new center was constructed in Wiley Hall, where a former auditorium was housed. It features a welcoming lounge with a coffee bar, a tech-savvy classroom and multiple offices for staff and students.

Emory & Henry Rises to Top 20 as Best Regional University in U.S. News & World Report, Best Colleges Rankings

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0400

Emory & Henry College has shifted category rankings in U.S. News & World Report, Best Colleges for 2022-23 from National Liberal Arts College to Regional University (South), earning a Top 20 Best Colleges ranking amongst 135 peer institutions. The College also ranked 77 among the universities as a Top Performer for Social Mobility, offering a gateway to students whose families earn less than $50,000 a year and are eligible for Federal Pell Grants. In addition, Emory & Henry was ranked #6 for Best Undergraduate Teaching Programs.

Natalie Shaffer to Direct Choral Activities at Emory & Henry College

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0400

A choral music director who is completing her doctoral degree at West Virginia University (WVU) has been named visiting assistant professor of choral activities at Emory & Henry College.

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS—Intermont Equestrian Wins Second Straight IHSA Collegiate Cup

Mon, 09 May 2022 04:00:00 -0400

After the last two Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association National Championships were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry College was finally able to defend its national championship from 2019.

Emory & Henry College Media and Communication Department Awards Students at Spring Celebration

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0400

The Media and Communication department at Emory & Henry College awarded students and acknowledged graduating students at the Spring Celebration on Friday, April 1 at the Board of Visitors Lounge in Van Dyke Hall.

William King Museum of Art Hosts Exhibit Curated by Emory & Henry Student

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0400

Emory & Henry College studio art student Lorin Zehr, '22, of Holly Pond, Ala. curated an exhibit of student art at the William King Museum of Art that will be on display at the museum until May 9, 2022.

Libraries at Emory & Henry Receive Grant Funding to Support Health and Diversity Education

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0400

Funding was recently received for the School of Health Sciences Library in Marion to build a Diversity in Health Collection as well as the Frederick Thrasher Kelly Library in Emory to develop a tool to assess diversity from the Network of the National Library of Medicine.

April 8 Gala Honors Emory & Henry “Legends of the Arts”

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Emory & Henry College and the McGlothlin Center for the Arts will pay tribute to the founders of the arts at the institution in April, recognizing the six former professors who launched successful programs in music, theatre and the visual arts.