News topic: Faculty & staff

2007-2008 academic year brings substantial changes 2007-2008 academic year brings substantial changes
From renovation plans to new staff and administrators to controversies that got students talking, the 2007-2008 academic year was one of change for the university. Read »

History professor receives fellowship History professor receives fellowship
Sarah Watts, professor of history at the university, received a 2008 John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship for her research in fine arts. The Foundation was established in 1925 by Senator… Read »

Multiple Babcock employees fired
Just about one month ago, the external relations staff of the Babcock School of Management was hard at work on the MBA alumni magazine. Today, eight of these staff members no longer work for the school.… Read »

Ethics professor receives grant to study morality Ethics professor receives grant to study morality
Kevin Jung, assistant professor of Christian ethics at the Divinity School, has received a Theological Scholars Grant from the Association of Theological Schools and Lilly Endowment for up to $12,000 for… Read »

Students use writing for a good cause
English Instructor Mary Niepold’s Introduction to Professional Writing class is sponsoring a Bingo charity event at 7 p.m. April 22 in Benson University Center room 401. This class chose to hold… Read »

Hatch sets goals for continuing growth, development Hatch sets goals for continuing growth, development
At the pinnacle of a series of addresses by university administrators, University President Nathan O. Hatch gave his state of the university address at 4 p.m. April 8 in Wait Chapel. Read »

University to offer intensive summer Spanish program University to offer intensive summer Spanish program
A new opportunity for Spanish language enthusiasts during this year’s second summer session on campus July 7 through Aug. 9 will incorporate both university students and local high school students… Read »

Students work to keep professor Students work to keep professor
For visiting assistant professor of history Michael Bennett, teaching at the university since his arrival in August 2006 has been the “best two years of his life.” All this may change, however,… Read »

University senior VP resigns
James R. Bullock, vice president for university advancement, has resigned due to personal reasons. His resignation will be effective April 1. Read »

Professor writes chants for papal visit to United States Professor writes chants for papal visit to United States
Associate Professor of Divinity, Samuel Weber, was invited to compose original chant settings that will be preformed during a visit of the Pope in Washington D.C. Pope Benedict XVI will be in the country… Read »