Huntington Univ

Class of 2012 gives HU spiritual parting

By Ashley C. Smith on Monday, May 21st, 2012

The Class of 2012 left a significant spiritual parting gift for future Foresters.

Senior class president Sarah Martindale announced at Commencement that the class will be providing Huntington University with the means to build a prayer patio outside of the Merillat Centre for the Arts.

“We came to the conclusion that there are prayer rooms, but there's no place outside that is set aside for a person to go to and spend time with God,” Martindale said... Read More...

Retiring faculty members honored by HU

By Ashley C. Smith on Sunday, May 20th, 2012

Three retiring Huntington University faculty members have been granted emeritus status by the Board of Trustees for their service to the university.

Dr. Chaney Bergdall has served the university for 35 years as a professor of Bible and religion. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Huntington College, a Master of Arts degree in Palestinology from the Institute of Holy Land Studies in Israel, and a Ph... Read More...

HU Adult Program honors achievements

By Ashley C. Smith on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Huntington University’s Adult Degree Programs honored seven students and two faculty members on May 12 for their achievements during the year.

The university recognized four students for outstanding academic achievements. The following students were named valedictorian for earning the highest grade point average or salutatorian for earning the second-highest grade point average in their respective degree programs:

·         Valedictorian (Associate Degree): Melissa Lundmark, a graduate from Wabash, Ind... Read More...

Irick named to Who’s Who honors program

By Ashley C. Smith on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Troy Irick, vice president for strategy and innovation at Huntington University, has been named to Who’s Who Among Students by Regent University’s School of Education.

The Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges is one of the most renowned honors programs in the nation... Read More...

Perry named 2012 Staff Member ofthe Year

By Ashley C. Smith on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Nate Perry, director of undergraduate admissions, has been named Huntington University’s 2012 Staff Member of the Year. Earlier this month, Dr. Kent Eilers, assistant professor of theology, was named the 2012 Professor of the Year.

The Staff Member of the Year award, like the Professor of the Year award, recognizes outstanding service to the university... Read More...

HU honors 254 graduates

By Ashley C. Smith on Monday, May 14th, 2012

Huntington University honored 254 graduates and three honorary degree recipients today during the 114th Commencement ceremonies.

Huntington University awarded 16 Master of Arts degrees, 9 Master of Education degrees, 64 Bachelor of Arts degrees, 1 Bachelor of Music degree, 120 Bachelor of Science degrees, 17 Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees, 9 Bachelor of Social Work degrees, 3 Associate of Arts and 15 Associate of Science degrees... Read More...

Rowley, Vaught recognized

By Ashley C. Smith on Monday, May 14th, 2012

The Huntington University Peer Award recipients for May are Dr. Michael Rowley, associate professor of communication, and Andy Vaught, admissions counselor. 

The Peer Award, which began in 2003, promotes acknowledgment and recognition of the outstanding efforts of Huntington University faculty and staff members... Read More...

HU to Graduate First Online Students

By Ashley C. Smith on Monday, May 7th, 2012

Huntington University will graduate its first three online students this spring through its adult-degree programs.

Janice Yoder of Morton, Ill., will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in not-for-profit leadership. Kelly Cook of Lagrange, Ind., will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in business administration... Read More...

HU’s diversity initiative

By Ashley C. Smith on Monday, May 7th, 2012

Four years ago, Huntington University created a program to promote a more racially and ethnically diverse campus. This spring, the university will graduate its first students from that program.

Launched in the fall of 2008, the Horizon Leadership Program is a partnership between Huntington University and Youth for Christ USA... Read More...

Two HU students recognized

By Ashley C. Smith on Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

Each year, Huntington University students donate thousands of hours to selflessly serve those in the community. Because of their leadership in the area of community and ministry service, two students have been recognized this year with the PACE Servant Leadership Award. The aim of this award is to promote the ideals of servant leadership in the Huntington University community... Read More...

HU students exhibit artwork

By Ashley C. Smith on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

Works by two Huntington University students were accepted into the Indiana Academy Symposium in Indianapolis. The artwork was on display for the ICI (Independent Colleges of Indiana) board meeting during April. 

Dom Corsoe is a junior graphic design major from Williamstown, N.J., and Dana Stewart is a senior art education major from Fairfield, Pa... Read More...

10 HU athletes inducted

By Ashley C. Smith on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

Ten Huntington University students-athletes have been inducted into the Chi Alpha Sigma honor society for 2012. This national college athlete honor society recognizes student-athletes who excel in athletics and academics.

Membership in Chi Alpha Sigma is given to those who display excellent character and citizenship, an outstanding scholarship of a 3... Read More...

2012 Forester Honors Night

By Ashley C. Smith on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

The 41st annual Huntington University Forester Night celebrated the accomplishments of students from across campus, as well as the recognition of the Foresters of the Year, the 2012 Outstanding Scholar Award, the Impact Initiative Scholarship and the Professor of the Year. The event was held May 1... Read More...

Woodside Takes First in HU Competition

By Ashley C. Smith on Friday, April 20th, 2012

Woodside Middle School in Fort Wayne took home first place in the annual Huntington University Middle School Mathematics Competition held April 18 on campus.

Twenty-one area middle schools competed for individual and team awards in demonstration of mathematical abilities. The goal of the competition is to support and encourage the efforts of students seeking to achieve in mathematics... Read More...

DMA premieres

By Ashley C. Smith on Friday, April 20th, 2012

The senior film and animation premieres and showcases will highlight the talented works of Huntington University’s digital media arts students.

The senior premiere will feature completed productions that represent the culmination of the artistic journey of the digital media arts majors... Read More...