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AU to introduce global studies program in 2012

December 6th, 2011


Next fall, Anderson University will introduce a new interdisciplinary program: global studies. The program will be offered as a major, a complementary major, and a minor. By offering this new field of study, the university will expand the opportunity for students to include a global perspective in their education.

Alumna recalls French studies and adventures abroad

August 4th, 2011


Anderson University alum Michelle (Bitler) Kourouma, BA ‘99, is a new mother of two. Now her days consist of caring for her family, but it wasn’t long ago that she was living in Africa.

Alpha Mu Gamma honors exceptional foreign language students

March 17th, 2011


“I could be a translator, work with immigrants in the U.S., or work for a study abroad program,” said Gretchen Livingston, a sophomore at Anderson University majoring in Spanish, French, and international education. Her passion for foreign language and culture places her in the company of some of AU’s most gifted foreign language students.

Anderson University holds first Scholars’ Day

April 28th, 2010


Anderson University held its first AU Scholars’ Day on April 27. The event featured over 25 students’ work from their specific academic departments as poster presentations in Reardon Lobby with art students presenting at Wilson Gallery.

Anderson University student experiences classroom without walls

February 4th, 2010


For more than a decade, the process of going to school has been about the same. You sign up and register for classes, sit in a classroom, listen to a teacher talk for a while and do homework. But what if you had the opportunity to do all of that in another country?

Anderson University joins NetVUE as founding member

December 14th, 2009


Anderson University (Anderson, Indiana) announced today that it has joined as a founding member the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE), a nationwide campus-supported network whose purpose is to expand and extend the intellectual and theological exploration of vocation on campuses. NetVUE is a new initiative of the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), a national association of more than 600 independent, liberal arts colleges and universities.

Senior awarded Fulbright Scholarship

April 30th, 2009


Senior Carrie Thomas, a language arts education and international education major from Plainfield, Ind., has been awarded Anderson University’s first Fulbright Scholarship.

AU prepares for graduation weekend, May 9

March 23rd, 2009


Anderson University recently announced that Dr. Carl H. Caldwell, retiring Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Dean at Anderson University will address the graduating class of 2009 during commencement exercises, May 9. The 3 p.m. (E.D.T.) program will be conducted in the Ward Fieldhouse of the Kardatzke Wellness Center. Speaking during Anderson University’s baccalaureate service will be Rev. Dr. Kerry Robinson, senior pastor of East Side Church of God in Anderson, Ind., and member of the Anderson University Board of Trustees. Baccalaureate will take place earlier that day in Reardon Auditorium at 10 a.m. All events are free and open to the public.

Katherine Hinkley Storer, 2007 management grad

February 13th, 2009


katherineKatherine (Hinkley) Storer, a 2007 AU alumna who majored in global business management and psychology, now works as the purchasing manager for Procter & Gamble. “My passions are people and cultures, and my job enables me to interact with both,” she says.

As purchasing manager, she develops and implements strategy for sourcing fastening materials for the North American Baby, Health, and Home Care businesses.

AU Recognized as a Leader of Educational Excellence

December 4th, 2008


Anderson University has received the designation “College of Distinction” in the newly-released 2008-2009 edition of Colleges of Distinction. Unlike traditional numeric-based college guidebooks, this book recognizes and appeals to students’ unique interests, realizing what may be “the best” college for one student, may be vastly different than the best for another.