A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from midnight Saturday night until noon Monday in anticipation of heavy snow accumulations and "dangerous wind chills." Some of the possible impacts are near whiteout conditions, power outages and blowing snow that could drop visibility to near zero. Chase Benton, a certified storm spotter and a senior ... [Read More…]
Hazing investigations conclude with minimal sanctions, suspensions lifted
The investigation of alleged hazing incidents involving Gamma Sigma Phi and Galaxy concluded Wednesday with no major sanctions. Both fraternities' suspensions were lifted effective immediately. All members received an email that served as a written warning to the fraternities from Dr. Tamara Long, vice president of enrollment and student ... [Read More…]
Sewell to become new home for Residence Life
Sewell Auditorium will undergo renovations to make it the official home for the Office of Residence Life and serve as a gathering place for students. Kevin Campbell, senior vice president for operations, said because communal areas that existed in the past have been repurposed for other uses, Sewell will serve as another place where students can ... [Read More…]
Outdoor SRWC basketball courts reopen with low virus numbers on campus
The Student Recreation and Wellness Center reopened its outdoor basketball courts Jan. 27 for the first time during the academic 2020-21 school year. The SRWC had received multiple requests from students to open the courts back up since the beginning of the year. In light of the decreased COVID-19 cases this semester, the University Emergency ... [Read More…]
Summer study abroad uncertain; decision arriving by early March
Plans for study abroad programs in the summer remain uncertain amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, but students should expect a final decision to be made on March 5. The decision in March will determine whether students will be able to attend summer trips planned for all three of study abroad's locations. This includes Leipzig, Germany, Oxford, ... [Read More…]
RD positions open for Barret and Sikes Hall
The Office of Residence Life is looking to hire two resident directors to fill positions at Sikes Hall and Barret Hall for the 2021-22 school year. "We have two RDs who have let us know early that they were pretty positive that this is going to be their last year with us," said Ryan Randolph, assistant director of residence life. "We hate to see ... [Read More…]
Endowment surpasses $500 million
The university's endowment surpassed $500 million for the first time in December. The endowment, which is an amount invested and that produces regular income to the university now sits at $530 million compared to $465 million a year ago. Jack Rich, ACIMCO-president and chief investment officer, said the university is blessed to have reached this ... [Read More…]
Davis recovering, entering rehab from October car accident
Sema'J Davis, the quarterback who was injured in the fall semester in a car accident, has entered rehabilitation and continues to improve, according to a statement released by his family on a GoFundMe page Friday. Davis was involved in a three-car accident on Oct. 8 heading eastbound on Ambler Avenue. He was hit head-on by a car speeding over ... [Read More…]
University distributing over $1.5 million in CARES funding for student aid
The university received $4.6 million in CARES funding from the most recent federal stimulus bill, and at least $1.5 million will be exclusively for student aid. $1.5 million is the minimum the university has to allow for students, but they are putting a priority on student aid. "We can allow students to use this towards their balances to help ... [Read More…]
1 in 3 undergraduates did not fulfill fall Chapel requirements
About 1 in 3 undergraduate students failed to complete their Chapel requirements during the fall semester. The Office of Student Life temporarily suspended Chapel probation in the fall because of challenges with quarantines and fewer attendance opportunities than a regular semester. Dr. Ryan Richardson, associate vice president of student ... [Read More…]
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