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  • Edit-a-thon to expand presence of women in liberal arts on Wikipedia

  • Remembering those who served this Valentine’s Day

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

  • Volunteers sought as Transylvania hosts 2019 NCAA Division III national golf championship

  • Transy welcomes Courtney Smith as director of global and intercultural engagement

  • 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

  • Angelucci named as Transylvania’s new VP for campaign initiatives

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  • 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

  • Angelucci named as Transylvania’s new VP for campaign initiatives

  • Transylvania’s Morlan Gallery to feature renowned data visualization artists Jan. 16-Feb. 19

  • Kyle Smith becomes first Transylvania men’s soccer player to reach Major League Soccer

  • Transylvania partners with UK’s Gatton College on new MBA program

  • Transylvania launches new digital outreach efforts with 1780 blog

  • ‘Something Pretty’ opens in Transylvania’s Morlan Gallery

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  • 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

  • Spoken word poetry takes spotlight in Transylvania discussion

  • New film featuring English folksinger to screen at Transylvania

  • The power of the magical ‘What if?’

  • Visiting writer to read from new work at Transy

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Transylvania to revive gardens that benefit pollinators, prevent soil erosion

17 mins ago February 15, 2019 in Campus Updates

If you’re bugged by recent news of insect population declines, you’ll likely be interested in Transylvania University’s plan to revive its sustainable gardens.

Edit-a-thon to expand presence of women in liberal arts on Wikipedia

1 day ago February 14, 2019 in Academics, Events

Transylvania University on March 2 will host its third annual Liberal Arts + Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon.

History of Transylvania’s Kissing Tree not your typical sappy Valentine’s story

1 day ago February 14, 2019 in Alumni

How old is the Kissing Tree? Probably older than Transy itself.

Transylvania Nu Rho Psi members raise consciousness about humble glial cells

2 days ago February 13, 2019 in Academics, Students

“We hope our educational campaign will encourage interest in and research on these cells, as well as to raise money for research on multiple sclerosis, a disease that provides just one example of how catastrophic a loss of glial cell function can be.”

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

2 days ago February 13, 2019 in Alumni, Alumni Outcomes

Jason Hobson, who grew up in Pikeville, says his ability to succeed in the tech field is the result of a combination of skills and experiences he gained at Transy.

On Lincoln’s birthday, a look at his Transylvania connections

3 days ago February 12, 2019 in Alumni

As the nation celebrates Abraham Lincoln’s birthday today, we recall the many connections between Transylvania University and the 16th president.

Remembering those who served this Valentine’s Day

4 days ago February 11, 2019 in Students

A group of Transylvania resident advisors gathered together with students to hand craft Valentine’s day cards for local veterans.

How do we measure the things we cannot touch?

4 days ago February 11, 2019 in Events, Faculty & Staff

Professor of Physics Jamie Day illuminates Transy Theater’s upcoming play about the stars.

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

1 week ago February 8, 2019 in Events, New Frontiers

Shaun Leonardo is a rising star in the international art world, where his work engages people in wordless public debate about complex topics like gun violence and racial bias.

Transylvania Campus Center construction to begin by March

1 week ago February 8, 2019 in Campus Updates

Motorists traveling along North Broadway soon will see significant signs of progress with Transylvania University’s new Campus Center project.

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