From Parents for Parents: Scholarship Renamed in Honor of Penny and Phil Kimrey
On September 9, Dr. Phil Kimrey, ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ’s Vice President for Student Affairs, announced his plans to retire after this academic year. Phil and his wife, Penny, are well known to many of us and to countless students.Â
¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ Parents Association Allocates Over $80,000 Toward Student Life Initiatives
During ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ’s Family Weekend 2025, the Parents Association allocated over $80,000 through the Good Measure Fund to support student life initiatives, including scholarships, service retreats, and spiritual development programs. These efforts reflect a strong commitment to enhancing the student experience and fostering community, service, and faith on campus.Â
¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ School of Health Professions Adds a New Master’s Degree in Performance and Applied Sport Science
School of Health Professions Department of Kinesiology Master of Science in Performance and Applied Sport Science (MSPASS) is a 35-credit hour graduate degree that will prepare students for careers in sport science, focusing on using scientific data and decision-making to enhance athletic performance, optimize recovery and reduce injury risk. The program is now accepting applicants for its inaugural cohort to start in the fall 2026 term. Â
From Parents for Parents: Why We Love Family Weekend
When our youngest daughter made the decision to attend ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ, we were more than thrilled. But we did not expect the blessings our family would receive and the connections we would build through this university.Â
From Parents for Parents: Family Weekend Concert
My husband and I prayed that our daughter’s college search would lead her to a place that felt like home and offered strong opportunities in the School of the Arts. After several exceptional tours, we visited ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ on a cloudless, summer day and immediately felt the community. The warmth of the campus and the people – from staff, to faculty, to students –created an indescribable bond. Our prayers for a university family were answered, and the three of us gained more than expected.Â
¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ’s Communication Sciences Department Advances Mission with New Listening and Spoken Language Initiative
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ’s School of Health Professions is launching the Listening and Spoken Language Focused Study Initiative, or LSL-FSI, made possible by a generous gift from the Hill family.Â
¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ Welcomes New Students at Move-In Day
¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ welcomed new students in the class of 2029 during move-in days at the five first-year residence halls on central campus. Â
