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Huge congratulations to the seven Smithies who have been awarded Fulbrights this year! Smith is once again among the colleges with the highest number of Fulbright recipients. “To me, their applications were wonderful expressions of hope,” says Margaret Lamb, director of Fellowships and Postgraduate Scholarships. Read more in our Instagram stories and at link in bio.

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Kick back and relax. 😎 You did it! Here are some of our favorite snaps from the Graduate School in-person celebrations this past weekend. Students from the School of Education & Counseling Psychology (scu_ecp), the Graduate School of Engineering (scuengineering), and the Graduate Leavey School of Business (scubusiness) had the opportunity to cross the stage …

It’s no surprise that this popular spot for locals and Pepperdine students has caught the attention of artists, including award-winning painter Anette Power (anettepower). Featured in the “On Location in Malibu 2021” at the Weisman Museum (weismanmuseumofart), Power’s piece, “View Down Malibu Road” depicts one of the many classic beauties of Malibu. Originally from an island off …

Saint Joseph’s University would like to wish all fathers and father figures, past and present, a happy Father’s Day.

Summer mood (📸: chihuahua_life2)

Happy #NationalMascotDay to everyone’s favorite Bulldog!

We are #SCUproud of Martin Jenkins ’77, who was sworn in as the first openly gay justice on the California Supreme Court last year. Jenkins, who came to SCU on a football scholarship, has spent more than four decades defending the bench. Acknowledging the challenges he’s faced as a gay man, he insists he has …

Seven Smith students and alums have been awarded Fulbright scholarships after a particularly challenging application cycle.

Saint Joseph’s University would like to wish all fathers and father figures, past and present, a happy Father’s Day.

On June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people were freed. Six months later the necessary states voted to ratify the 13th amendment, formally abolishing slavery in the United States. …

Today Colgate University observes Juneteenth, an annual holiday that speaks both of our national history and of the work that we must do if our nation truly aspires to offer justice for all.

Rice’s links to slavery and racial injustice as well as the future of a memorial to the university’s founder were among the topics discussed during “Juneteenth and Emancipations to Come,” a panel discussion held June 17 via Zoom. Read the latest updates from Rice’s Task Force on Slavery, Segregation and Racial Injustice at taskforce.rice.edu/

We have more than 90 students on campus for the Summer Healthcare Academy. In collaboration with A.T. Still University, high schoolers from across the state visit Kirksville so they can explore possible careers in health care.

Saint Joseph’s University would like to wish all fathers and father figures, past and present, a happy Father’s Day. pic.twitter.com/EGfkBIu7fF

Saint Joseph’s is proud to celebrate the diversity in our community. Today, we recognize #JuneTeenth2021, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. pic.twitter.com/ZIdSQwWuEB

We are #SCUproud of Martin Jenkins ’77, who was sworn in as the first openly gay justice on the California Supreme Court last year. Jenkins, who came to SCU on a football scholarship, has spent more than four decades defending the bench. #PrideMonth bit.ly/3pUClmn

Today Colgate University observes Juneteenth, an annual holiday that speaks both of our national history and of the work that we must do if our nation truly aspires to offer justice for all. bit.ly/35x3UIQ pic.twitter.com/y2x7kKckil

Rice’s Task Force on Slavery, Segregation and Racial Injustice presented updates on the university’s links to slavery and racial injustice as well as the future of a founder memorial at “#Juneteenth and Emancipations to Come.” 🔗 Updates: bit.ly/3hzJWkf pic.twitter.com/FX0HA8tJOZ

Michael Barnes, assistant professor of accounting, had a paper accepted for publication in Issues in Accounting Education. The paper, “TIME is of the Essence: An Audit Escape Room Activity,” is coauthored with Kathy Enget, assistant professor at the University of Albany. pic.twitter.com/WDQJwtz1iv

On May 26, more than 640 spiritual leaders, ministers, and Pepperdine community members tuned in to the virtual Harbor 2021 event. For those unable to attend the sessions live, all recordings are now available. Learn more: bit.ly/3wAvNvx pic.twitter.com/RjHhwkGRvJ