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National Rankings Again List Ursinus as a Top Liberal Arts College

Ursinus College has again been recognized as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, the Princeton Review, Washington Monthly and the Fiske Guide to Colleges.

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Katie O’Brien Earns NACA Scholarship to Support Doctoral Program

Student Success and Retention Specialist Katie O’Brien has been awarded the Mid Atlantic Higher Education Research Scholarship from the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) Foundation.

Ava Compagnoni ’23 Makes Sure Thanksgiving Tables Are Full

Every year as Thanksgiving nears, Ava Compagnoni ’23 and her family help run a food drive to provide families in South Jersey with holiday meals. Things looked a bit different in 2020.

Exemplary Work of Erin Hovey ‘96 and Mike Twarogowski Recognized with Staff Awards

The college is pleased to announce that Digital Content Manager Erin Hovey ’96 and Supervisor of Support Services Mike Twarogowski are the 2020 recipients of the Laughlin Distinguished Administrator Award and the Flora A. Tortorelli Staff Service Award, respectively.

Schellhase Commons Earns Architectural Honors

The Associated Builders and Contractors of Delaware has recognized Ursinus College’s new community gateway with its Merit Award.

Legal Eagle, er, Bear Returns as Mock Trial Coach

Michelle Stranen ’05, a senior litigation associate at Marcus & Hoffman, P.C., in Media, Pa., recently returned to Ursinus as an adjunct lecturer and coach of the mock trial team.

James Futter Keeps Campus Events Running (Just Not Sure When He Sleeps)

After working in the events industry in Maine, Connecticut and New York, James Futter came to Ursinus for a three-month gig running events on campus. That was four years ago.

Celebrating 100 Years of the 19th Amendment

In this election year, it is important to recognize the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote.

Passion for Vintage Fashion Is About More Than Just Clothes

Holly Hubbs has always loved vintage items. Growing up, she often attended antique sales and old-car shows with her father, “a collector and an overall appreciator of all old things” whom she credits with inspiring her passion for vintage.

LEGO Hobby Is Built for Quarantine

Jade Touam, assistant content marketing manager, has been constructing LEGO sets for 15 years. In the early days of the pandemic, she discovered it was the perfect pastime.

Ursinus Lauded for Digital Prevention Efforts

The highly regarded Campus Prevention Network (CPN) Seal of Prevention recognizes best-in-class digital prevention and wellness programs.

Pandemic Proposal Makes News at PBS

Two months into quarantine, Director of Residence Life Alyssa Caffarelli ’13 had something that seemed hard to come by in 2020: good news.

Knitting, Gardening (But Not Biking) Bring Joy to Newest Psych Professor

The psychology department is excited to announce its newest faculty member, Assistant Professor of Psychology Mora A. Reinka.

Screenside Chat with Shannon Zura

Visiting Assistant Professor in Design and Technology Shannon Zura was recently featured in InterAct Theatre Company’s screenside chat series. 

Finding the Spark

UC Digital Spark students provide essential support and leadership to local businesses during the summer.

Dear Diary: Journaling Through the Pandemic

Talia Argondezzi, director of the writing and speaking program at Ursinus, is bringing together Ursinus staff to form a summer writing group.

Kids Going Stir-Crazy? Let Off Some STEAM!

Casey Schwarz shares ideas to inspire interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.

Films That Inspire

Faculty and staff collaborate with Jennifer Fleeger on virtual film series this summer.

Upgrade Your Next Game Night

Christine Iannicelli talks virtual escape rooms, trivia and game design tips.

Trails and Tribulations

Exercising While Social Distancing

Health Economics Takes on Executive Summaries

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic led to massive changes all around the world. For many Ursinus faculty members, that meant altering their coursework accordingly.

Analyzing the Past in the Present

Junior and senior history majors  have been grappling with the history of the Black Death, the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ursinus Quest: Open Questions Open Minds core curriculum.

Seeking Artistic Inspiration

Kristen Cooney ’22 shares her top five tips for finding artistic inspiration during the stay-at-home order in place for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dancing Together

Dance courses adapt to remote learning during COVID-19 pandemic.

The Economics of COVID-19

Members of the business and economics faculty are using the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as a learning opportunity for their students.

Positivity Prevails in Videos from Faculty and Staff

Students were welcomed to the virtual spring semester with video greetings from faculty and staff.

Turning Deposits into Donations

Ursinus contributed $100 to the Daily Bread Community Food Pantry for each deposit received during the virtual Admitted Students Experience on April 21-23.

Lantern Launch, Live from Home

The celebration of this year’s long-awaited literary magazine, The Lantern, looked a bit different this year. The launch premiered on YouTube and was streamed to a live, but virtual, audience of peers.

The Show Must Go Online

Ursinus theater class produces “Isolated Together: Stories from the Covid-19 Pandemic” (A Living Newspaper)

Social Distancing: A Philosopher’s Perspective

We are certainly living in unprecedented times, but what would some of history’s greatest minds think?

A UC Themed “Wallpaper Wednesday”

Bears past, present, and future are able to give their cell phones a UC-themed facelift.
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Impact of COVID-19
Resources for reporters on how coronavirus impacts colleges and universities; links to virtual admitted students experiences; and information about how graduating seniors are adjusting their career searches.

Addressing “Hidden” College Costs: A Donor-based Solution to Costs Beyond Tuition
How philanthropy can support students, and trending toward more focused giving.

When a Small Data Point Leads to Big Student Success
Ursinus College has had success using some creative markers to not only track, but predict, students who may struggle on campus.

It Takes a Village to Recruit a Student
Ursinus puts its people, and not only its admissions staff, on the front lines of the recruitment process.

Busting the Myth of the Penniless Poet
Myth #1: Liberal arts grads end up stuck in low-paying jobs. Fact: Liberal arts graduates are successful, and happy, across a wide variety of fields.

Strategies for Choosing Your School 
Many students who are admitted to multiple schools don’t have a clear first choice. What should they consider when making a decision?

College Price
What the average American college actually pays for their education isn’t always clear. Hint: it’s a lot less than sticker price.

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Ursinus In the News

  • The good, the bad, and the surprising: What’s inside the new COVID-19 relief bill?

    Scott Deacle, associate professor of business and economics, shares his expertise in a segment on a KYW-AM podcast about the latest COVID-19 relief funding.

  • Evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 proteome in 3D during the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic

    News Medical published an article regarding research being done by Professor Rebecca Roberts and Ursinus undergraduate students to understand COVID-19.

  • Searching For A Cool Tech Gadget This Holiday Season? Try Going Green

    Ursinus Director of Sustainability Kate Keppen talks about recycled products in this PBS39 news segment.

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