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»¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Celebrates Enrollment Increases

The University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ announced today a 6.8 percent spike in first-year entering students, bringing the total to 889 this year, up from 832 in the 2022-23 academic year. Overall enrollment has also risen by 2.5 percent, up to 5514...

September 08, 2023
American Flags planted throughout the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Campus Green with the Bell Tower in the background
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9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Planned by »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ ROTC

The University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ ROTC to host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in honor of those affected by the terror attacks 22 years ago. The climb begins after a Remembrance Ceremony, followed by an American Flag planting on the »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Campus...

September 07, 2023
»¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Alumni Advisory Council's seven newest members. (left to right, top and bottom: Maddie Stojanovic, Josh Funmaker, Laura Schmutz Beltran, Dr. Shelli Henehan, Sam Winterberg, Lindsey Steiger-Muck, Logan Parks)
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Seven Welcomed to »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Alumni Advisory Council

The University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Alumni Advisory Council recently welcomed seven new members. The 13 graduate council serves to connect all »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ alums with the university and help foster growth in the community.

September 07, 2023
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»¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Schedule of Events

The University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ celebrates a month of heritage and culture with a full slate of events scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month.

September 05, 2023
Harold Keller,
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»¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Gallery of Art and Design Announces New Donation, Exhibit

A former University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ art professor will have his art on display for a semester-long exhibit at the »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Gallery of Art and Design. Works by Harold Keller, including from his time at »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ, will be displayed thanks to a generous...

September 04, 2023
Haunted Hustle 5K
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Annual 5K: A 'Scary' Good Time

The University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Alumni Office's annual 5k returns during the Family Weekend celebration. The Haunted Hustle 5k will take place on Saturday, October 7, 2023, on the »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ campus.

September 01, 2023
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»¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ to Host Sí Se Puede Admissions Event

The University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Office of Admissions welcomes Spanish-speaking families to share important information about transitioning to the university. The event, Si Se Puede, will be conducted in Spanish.

September 01, 2023
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La »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ organizará el evento de Admisiones Si Se Puede

El evento será completamente en español y tiene como objetivo proporcionar a la comunidad hispana información útil sobre las necesidades de los estudiantes para una transición exitosa a la Universidad de »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ

September 01, 2023
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Student Disability Services Moves Location

The University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ enhances student support with new space for inclusive learning and testing.

September 01, 2023
Abby Musset, »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Dental Hygiene student
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From Degrees to Dental Hygiene Excellence: A Journey of Passion and Purpose

University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ non-traditional student Abby Musset shares her journey to »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ to study dental hygiene after completing her bachelor’s and master's degrees.

August 29, 2023
Numa, dressed as a mail carrier in a pile of letters.
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»¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Mailbag: What You Missed

The second edition of the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Mailbag features university updates to inform students of what has happened since the end of the 2022-2023 academic year.

August 25, 2023
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Welcome to Fall 2023

If you’re looking around and feeling like there is more energy on campus, you’re right.

August 24, 2023
High school students attending the CDA Academy receiving classroom instruction
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Hands-On Learning: A Pathway to Early Childhood Education Careers

High school students attend Early Childhood Summer CDA Academy at the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ to begin the pathway to earning a credential for a career in Early Childhood Education.

August 21, 2023
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»¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Mailbag: Welcome

The University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Mailbag is a new editorial for the curiosity of all things »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ and encourages students, faculty, and staff alike to ask questions about campus they want answered.

August 18, 2023
»¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ students gather around a yard-game of Connect Four in the Lion's Den Courtyard
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Cub Camp Kick Off

The University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ kicked off its 20th Cub Camp with record-breaking participation on the heels of a 5% increase in first-time entering students compared to the 2022-23 academic year.

August 17, 2023
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»¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ System Back Online

The University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ system is back online after an outage impacted campus on the morning of Thursday, August 17, 2023.

August 17, 2023
The Alumni Center mural
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Alumni Legacy Awards

Twenty students received financial aid through the Alumni Legacy Scholarship in the 2023-2024 academic year. This is the highest number of scholarships awarded in a single year.

August 16, 2023
»¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ students gather to play Spikeball during Welcome Week 2022 on the Campus Green
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»¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Welcome Week 2023

Experience a vibrant start to the semester at the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµâ€™s Welcome Week 2023! Connect, engage, and thrive with exciting campus events. Check out the full Welcome Week schedule of events.

August 15, 2023
A mom gets ready to take her son into the Mamava Lactation Pod at the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ's Little Lions Child Development Center.
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Little Lions Make Big Investment in Families

The University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ's Little Lions Child Development Center celebrates the start of the fall semester and National Breastfeeding Month (August) with the opening of a Mamava Lactation Pod. A state-of-the-art pod designed with moms...

August 11, 2023
A NUMA Move-In Crew volunteer picks up a basket topped with a lion pillow
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Get 'Move-In' Ready

The University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ – Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ fall 2023 semester is approaching. Shortly before the semester begins, hundreds of students will move into their new space as Lion’s Den or Sebastian Commons residents. Before move-in, the »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Resident...

August 10, 2023

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