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What’s now Arkansas’ Independent Colleges & Universities was founded in March 1954 as the Arkansas Foundation of Associated Colleges. It began as a sort of “United Way” for the state’s private colleges and universities but has since evolved into an organization that also provides extensive governmental affairs and public affairs support for its 11 member institutions. In July 2019, Andy Goodman became the AICU president after serving as legislative director for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson. The … …more
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Hendrix College President Announces Retirement
Hendrix College President and Professor of History Bill Tsutsui will retire in December and be on sabbatical this spring. The Hendrix Board of Trustees accepted Tsutsui’s retirement today and elected Senior Executive Vice President W. Ellis Arnold III the 12th President of Hendrix College.
Incoming President of Hendrix College
Arnold will begin his tenure as the President of Hendrix College on December 31.
“I am honored and humbled for the opportunity to play a role in advancing the College as a national leader in engaged learning and the liberal arts,” said Arnold. “It is a privilege to work with the Hendrix community and alongside our dedicated faculty and staff and talented students. Together, we will lead the College confidently into the next decade, addressing our challenges, and seizing our opportunities with determination and optimism.”
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Hendrix Odyssey Program Announces Funding for October 2019 Cycle
Hendrix CollegeThe Hendrix College Committee on Engaged Learning is pleased to announce the recipients of Odyssey grants for the October 2019 cycle. Since 2005, the Committee on Engaged Learning has awarded $4,335,706.71 in competitive Odyssey grants to support projects by Hendrix students and faculty. In that time, more than 3,000 students have participated in funded projects. In this cycle, 14 projects received $30,548 in grants. Amy Cabrera ’21Promoting Literacy in ArkansasCategory: Service to the WorldSupervisor: Rev. … …more
Hendrix Students Make a Game of Learning History
Hendrix CollegeAngry mobs, cheering and jeering. Passionate pleas for change. Tears. No, it’s not college football. It’s Dr. Allison Shutt’s HIST201: Doing History course, where students learn as they play Reacting to the Past (RTTP) role-playing games — including Rousseau, Burke, and Revolution in France 1791 about the French Revolution and The Threshold of Democracy: Athens in 403 BCE about the origins of Western democracy. Though the contexts are different, the big questions are similar. … …more
Students, donors celebrate Lyon’s giving spirit
Lyon CollegeHow do donations make a difference? Donors got to hear about the impact of their giving directly from the students at the 2019 Scholarship Awards Celebration on Nov. 13. The event honored the achievements of over 130 students who have earned endowed and annual scholarships and the generous philanthropy of alumni and friends who created the awards. Melanie Beehler reflected on Lyon’s tradition of philanthropy, describing how it is instilled in every class of new … …more
Gates Foundation Key Player to Meet with Hendrix Students
Hendrix CollegeDr. Orin Levine, who leads Global Delivery Programs for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, will visit the Hendrix College campus Monday, Nov. 18, to interact with students, share about the work of the Foundation, and discuss potential career paths with undergraduates. Following a series of student-focused meetings on campus, Dr. Levine will deliver a public talk at 4 p.m. Monday afternoon in Worsham Student Performance Hall. It includes time for students to ask questions … …more
