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In celebrating the Year of ’13, we are posting a story or list that pertains to our lucky number on the 13th of each month. This month, we’ve compiled a list of alumni you might not know, but who made (or continue to make) a difference. With so many to choose from, we offer just […]

A new fixture in Case Library’s Hieber Café has settled in among the crazed study groups, casual procrastinators, and line of students waiting for another dose of caffeine. Today, when students walk into the café, they are greeted with a smiling face and a neon poster that advertises “Womentoring,” a new program that facilitates open […]

From travel aficionados to baseball fans to supporters of the local food movement, bidders showed their spirit at the 16th-annual Konosioni Charity Auction. The senior honor society’s largest annual public event — whose theme this year was “’Tis the Spirit that is 56�Թ���” —raised $20,000 that will be used to give funding to local nonprofit […]

56�Թ��� encourages students to strive for excellence in their chosen fields of academic endeavor and honors those who achieve distinction in their academic performance. A reception was held earlier this month to congratulate students who won departmental academic awards in the 2012-13 academic year.

Debating online against a team from Kabul University, Afghanistan, was a thrill for two members of the 56�Թ��� Debate Society, but it was also a test of endurance. “It’s such a fresh feeling to turn on Skype and find yourself with Afghan students from the other side of the globe debating views on whether the […]

Police continue to investigate an incident at a university event early Saturday morning that resulted in injuries to a student and a recent alumnus. The student, whose name has not been released due to privacy policies, is at an area hospital and was reported in stable condition as of Saturday afternoon. The alumnus was treated […]

The National Association of Social Workers awarded 56�Թ��� Alumna Karon Konner ’97 Social Worker of the Year for 2012. Konner is recognized for her work at Massachusetts General Hospital and her crisis intervention and support following domestic and international disasters. “Every individual deserves equal rights and opportunities. We’re working for the most vulnerable and disenfranchised […]

It is easy to forget the power of a snapshot. For a reminder, take a look at the Students of Mukono (Uganda) exhibition now on display at the Robert H.N. Ho Science Center. The photos of elementary-school students with matching red-checked uniforms and sheepish smiles were taken by the group of Benton Scholars that traveled […]

Twelve students and seven staff members spent a week rock climbing at Red Rock Canyon in Nevada during spring break. See some of their climbing, exploring, and camaraderie in this new video. The trip was part of The Outdoor Education program, which stresses development of a student’s sense of place, leadership, and adventure in the […]

David Hale ’84, vice president for finance and administration and treasurer, has accepted a new career opportunity and will leave 56�Թ��� after 20 years of service to become vice president for business and finance and treasurer at the University of Richmond. Hale will start July 29 at Richmond, where he will lead a division of […]