Two «Ƶ science students are utilizing an independent study opportunity to conduct groundbreaking research on fish parasites. Michael Rodriguez (left) is from Marietta. He wants to pursue more work in agriculture (he holds an AAS in agriculture) and go into wildlife conservation with a primary interest in restoring land for farming use. George Burrows (right) is a resident of Mt.
By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director
Pictured: Luke McCraw, Vanessajane Bayna, Alison Majors, and Perla Guzman
By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director
The «Ƶ Theatre Department is excited to announce auditions for the spring production of ANTIGONE NOW. It’s a modern adaptation of the Greek classic Antigone.
Auditions will be Tuesday, February 13th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the Whatley. Auditions will be “cold reads,” or cuttings from the script. These cuttings will be provided.
Pictured (from left): Maddy Smith, Victoria Matiz, Perla Guzman, Aubrey Watkins, Luke McCraw, Neida Perez, Sarah Dierflinger, Michael Rodriguez, Raul Leija, Dr. Drew Murphy, Melody Mott—assistant honors director, Alison Majors, Vanessajane Bayna, Fernanda Aleman, Sam Pollan, Dr. Karyn Skaar, Benjamin Kolodziej—the SMU organist, Skylar Hodson, Michelle Calderon, Victor Diaz, and Kaden Groda. Not pictured, Dr. Andrew Yox—honors director.
By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director
«Ƶ welcomes Artist Tom Morrissey as the exhibiting artist for February. His artwork will be on display beginning Friday, February 1st – Thursday, February 22nd. A reception will be held on Wednesday, February 7th, at 12:30 p.m. in the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts.
The «Ƶ Foundation and the Carroll Shelby Automotive Program took center stage in front of thousands and a nation
Pictured: Dr. McCullough with his «Ƶ team at the banquet.
«Ƶ would like to congratulate two of its own for being recognized by their community at the Mount Pleasant-Titus County Chamber of Commerce banquet on Thursday, Jan. 25th. Dr. Jonathan McCullough, Executive Vice President for Advancement, was named Citizen of the Year. Stephanie Thurman, who holds Place Five on the «Ƶ Board of Trustees, was honored with Business of the Year for Thurman's Pro-Med Pharmacy.
The «Ƶ Board of Trustees met for its regular January meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 30th. In the President’s Report, Dr. Ron Clinton stated that preliminary enrollment numbers show a 2.8% increase in headcount and a 4.4% increase in semester hours for the spring 2024 semester.
“While our new funding model doesn’t primarily focus on enrollment growth, it is a good indication that students are returning and numbers are nearing what they were before the pandemic,” Clinton said.
If your New Year's Resolution involves learning something new, it's time to get started! The «Ƶ Continuing Education Department has two exciting classes starting soon!
