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Transylvania sophomore wins U.S. Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship

16 hours ago March 21, 2019 in News from Transy, Students

Hayle Hall, a sophomore at Transylvania University, is a recipient of the U.S. Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship.

‘Cabaret FM’ to bring radio to the stage Friday

2 days ago March 20, 2019 in Events, Fine Arts, New Frontiers

Transylvania University’s ‘Cabaret FM’ will bring the feel of a radio program in front of a live audience to Carrick Theater on Friday.

Together for Transy fundraiser March 28

2 days ago March 20, 2019 in Alumni, Events

Thursday, March 28, will be a special day for the entire Transy community as students, alumni, friends of the university, parents, faculty and staff come together to show their school pride.

Transylvania eventing team to host first-ever Intercollegiate Spring Jumper Challenge on Saturday

3 days ago March 19, 2019 in Athletics, Events

The Transylvania University eventing team will kick off the spring season with the school’s first-ever Intercollegiate Spring Jumper Challenge on Saturday at Antebellum Farm in Lexington. The all-day competition will be open to any college and any level of riders. “Our team will be at the competition all day to help run the show, and we will…

Accomplished theater professional to join Transylvania faculty in fall

3 days ago March 18, 2019 in Academics, Faculty & Staff

After working for theater programs throughout the country—from the Utah Shakespeare Festival to The Juilliard School in New York City—Micah Daniel Bennett soon will return to the Bluegrass as the newest addition to Transylvania University’s theater program. Bennett, who was raised in central Kentucky and attended Eastern Kentucky University, will begin this fall as instructor…

Better together: Three sophomores lead through collaboration

4 days ago March 18, 2019 in Admissions Insider, Students

Three sophomore student leaders are learning about the power of collaboration on Transy’s campus.

Call of the wild: Transy alum’s passion is no flight of fancy

6 days ago March 15, 2019 in Admissions Insider, Alumni, Alumni Outcomes

As nearby turtle tanks burble, Geoff Roberts pulls a coiled corn snake from an aquarium. Even up close, it’s immediately evident the docile creature with beautiful orange markings is nothing to be afraid of. Roberts explains how encounters in controlled settings like this one in the Salato Wildlife Education Center can help people overcome their…

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Elite colleges should avoid elitism

7 days ago March 15, 2019 in In Lumine: The President's Blog

Students and their families in search of the substantive values of education and not just status can avoid the competitive admissions frenzy by casting a wider net to consider nonelite colleges. In doing so, they will find gems in their backyards.

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Student activist learns and leads by example

1 week ago March 12, 2019 in Students

Jonathan Neal’s activism as a high school student in Louisville, Kentucky, drew the interest of church and community leaders, television stations, local and national award givers and even a campaign manager who encouraged him to consider a possible run for mayor. Neal had developed a reputation for speaking truth to power and for advocating on…

Transylvania receives NCAA DIII Diversity Spotlight Initiative award

2 weeks ago March 9, 2019 in Athletics, Events, Students

Transylvania University recently received an NCAA Division III Diversity Spotlight Initiative award.

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Together for Transy fundraiser March 28

Better together: Three sophomores lead through collaboration

Call of the wild: Transy alum’s passion is no flight of fancy

Transylvania receives NCAA DIII Diversity Spotlight Initiative award

Making a good impression during the college search

Transylvania Singers to perform Old Morrison Chapel concert Thursday

Juli Fulks named HCAC Coach of the Year; Kline, Boyle, Woodard earn HCAC First Team selection

Committee named to conduct search for Transylvania Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the University

Renowned humanitarian to deliver Transylvania commencement address May 25

Transy theater grad takes Disney dream to Tokyo

Transylvania sophomore wins U.S. Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship

Juli Fulks named HCAC Coach of the Year; Kline, Boyle, Woodard earn HCAC First Team selection

Committee named to conduct search for Transylvania Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the University

Renowned humanitarian to deliver Transylvania commencement address May 25

Transylvania play ‘Silent Sky’ tells story of pioneering female astronomer

Dr. Mark Lyons elected to Transylvania University Board of Trustees

Salman Rushdie to deliver Transylvania’s 2019 Kenan Lecture

Silas House wins Transylvania’s Judy Gaines Young Book Award

Transylvania University to begin national search for Academic Affairs Vice President and Dean of the University

President Carey featured on KET’s Connections with Renee Shaw

Better together: Three sophomores lead through collaboration

Call of the wild: Transy alum’s passion is no flight of fancy

Q&A: How Jessica Marie Konen ’10 discovered her path to cancer research at Transy

Making a good impression during the college search

From quantum dots to Pioneer Pathway, Sameer Ahmed ’21 always connecting to next right thing

Transy provides ‘fertile soil’ for sophomore intent on making impact

Q&A: Why this Transy grad and future osteopath is thriving in medical school

Transy theater grad takes Disney dream to Tokyo

Liberal arts + technology gives Transy grad skills needed for high-tech success

Study abroad, campus speakers give Transylvania students in-depth knowledge of Chinese language, culture

‘Cabaret FM’ to bring radio to the stage Friday

Transylvania Singers to perform Old Morrison Chapel concert Thursday

Transy Theater’s ‘Silent Sky’ sheds light on questions of who we are and where we came from

Transylvania play ‘Silent Sky’ tells story of pioneering female astronomer

International artist brings social performance work to Transylvania campus for workshop, lecture

Salman Rushdie to deliver Transylvania’s 2019 Kenan Lecture

Silas House wins Transylvania’s Judy Gaines Young Book Award

Sarah Schaaf ’19 creates award-winning music and art at Transylvania

Transy Theater presents Lexington debut of work by award-winning playwright

Transylvania Choirs Concert kicks off season with new director, fresh vision

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