Back-to-School Digest
A new academic year has begun and, for Disciples related colleges and universities, there is much to celebrate and share! New buildings opening, record incoming classes, changes in leadership, and much more: Barton College welcomed 325 first-year students, the largest incoming class since 1982. President Scott Searcy noted that “Last year at this time, it […]
2019 Leadership Fellows Named
An incoming class 8 students has been selected to join the Leadership Fellows Program in the Fall of 2019. These students were selected from an expansive pool of extremely qualified applicants. Through their mindful involvement in their schools and churches, the 8 new Fellows have successfully established themselves as leaders within their own communities. Through […]
2019-2020 PhD Scholarship Awards
HELM is pleased to announce the names of the 5 Disciple students who have been awarded PhD scholarships for the 2019-2020 academic year. Three students were awarded the Ann E. Dickerson scholarship and two students received the William Gilbert and Florence Jones scholarship. Both the Ann E. Dickerson and William Gilbert & Florence Jones scholarships fund […]
Disciples Related Institutions Welcome Renowned Commencement Speakers
Disciples colleges and universities recently held graduation ceremonies and a number featured well-known speakers giving the commencement address. Tougaloo College hosted New York Times bestselling author and civil and human rights advocate Stacey Abrams. Abrams, who grew up in Mississippi and who’s parents graduated from Tougaloo, shared that “My parents were part of the civil […]