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Renberg’s Innovative Approach to Learning History Inspires

Written by Ed Welch History isn’t just about the past. It continues to speak to us. Dr. Lynneth Renberg, assistant professor of history in the Anderson University College of Arts and Sciences, shows students how to connect with history in engaging, thought-provoking ways. “History isn’t just about the past. It continues to speak to us. …

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“Just Show Up” – A Celebration of One Woman’s Joy Living Life on Mission

Written by Ed Welch “Just show up” is a simple phrase. But Becky Walker has spent her life putting it into practice. It’s fitting, then, that it was the theme of Walker’s last semester at Anderson University. The Thursday before commencement, I tested positive for COVID,” said Anderson University Vice President for Christian Life Dr. …

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New Cybersecurity Master’s Program

Written by Ed Welch The Anderson University Center for Cybersecurity has introduced a fully online master’s degree program to better prepare professionals to meet mounting challenges in the field of cybersecurity. Technology is advancing at a breakneck pace, and simultaneously, threats to online safety on our computers and devices are increasing. As society becomes more …

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Jason’s Column

Anderson University was founded in 1911, but the institution’s rich future was set into motion long before that. There have been so many different people that have played roles in the formation of Anderson into the institution it is today, and those stories are what makes everything so special about this place. I remember having …

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Sam & Tom Thrift

Written by Beth Friend Chances are, few Anderson University students know the names Sam and Tom Thrift But campus wouldn’t look the same without them. Indeed, you would be hard pressed to walk anywhere on this campus and not see their handiwork. Tom Thrift passed away in 2018. Sam Thrift, his twin brother, died in …

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Dr. Clayton King

Written by Andrew J. Beckner Clayton King wants to admit something It’s a Monday afternoon, and he’s sitting in his kitchen, looking totally relaxed. Never mind that in 12 hours he’ll be 30,000 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, headed toward the Holy Land. “I’ve got a bad habit,” he says. It’s curious hearing confession from …

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Mindful maintenance: Anderson University’s commitment to student mental & spiritual health

Written by Alexander Grant While higher education’s main goal is to enlighten students through academia, it’s also a vital time to develop habits of healthy living, both physically and emotionally. However, college students report the highest rates of depression and anxiety in the American population–and the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention has …

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