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΢Ȧ Mourns the Loss of Professor Emeritus P. William Hutchinson

΢Ȧ Impact

Professor Emeritus Hutchinson has been a beloved member of the ΢Ȧ Music, Theatre and Dance department and the college community for decades. A celebration of Dr. Hutchinson's life will be held at future date.

Post-COVID Predictions

It’s never easy to look into the future, yet when five ΢Ȧ faculty members were asked to offer their predictions of what a post-COVID ΢Ȧ campus might look like they agreed to take the plunge.

Make it Visual and They Will Come – ΢Ȧ Students Build Innovative Software

This software helps users organize and analyze data and inspires youth to enter the field of analytics.

Discrimination is a Health Concern, say ΢Ȧ Faculty

The daily stress of being marginalized can have powerful impacts on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

Looks Like We’re Not in Kansas Anymore

While many struggle with Zoom fatigue, four professors are fostering a deeper appreciation for remote learning.

Ethnicity vs. Race, Part 2

“Race isn’t that important. Culture is what makes you who you are.” – ΢Ȧ student, Heidi Salazar Martinez

Ethnicity vs. Race, Part 1

When talking about race and ethnicity, there are certain characteristics that can help people understand the differences.

Empowering Women through History

Kiser introduces her students to women in history who possessed agency and power despite existing under limited circumstances.

A Conversation with History: ΢Ȧ’s First Woman Dean

΢Ȧ Impact

Back in 1956 when ΢Ȧ was still called ΢ȦE, tuition was $25 and students were predominantly Irish Catholic women studying to be teachers, Dorothy Pieniadz was hired as the first dean of students. It was a time when gender, race and other diversity issues were being questioned.

Creating a Safe Space to Talk about Race

During their 14 weeks in her course, Bousseau hopes students grow from "terrified" to comfortable speaking about race.