Transylvania University - a liberal arts college in Central Kentucky

Since the inception of Transylvania’s Alternative Spring Break in 1993, students have spent their week of vacation volunteering for outreach and service programs outside of Lexington. Some ASB projects have included providing disaster relief in Mississippi, the Midwest, and North Carolina; building low-income housing in Tennessee; and working with migrant farm workers in Florida.
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Transylvania’s student newspaper, the Rambler, wins big at Kentucky Intercollegiate Press Association awards program. »More
Concert by acclaimed pianist Gregory Partain will feature three pieces, including 200th birthday tribute to Chopin; March 23, at 7:30 p.m.; free and open to the public. »More
Richard Taylor, Kentucky Poet Laureate and Transylvania’s Kenan Visiting Writer, will give poetry reading March 25. »More
Transylvania’s Kenan Visiting Artist Zoé Strecker exhibits installation piece "Auction Block" in Morlan Gallery Feb. 19-March 26. »More
Transylvania wins AIKCU's annual "Battle of the Bumpers" contest for second year in a row. »More

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This week several Transylvania students are in Washington, D.C., volunteering as part of Alternative Spring Break. When was ASB started at Transylvania?

Quick Facts

Type: Liberal arts college
Enrollment: 1,100
Location: Lexington, Ky
History: Founded in 1780; sixteenth college in the country
Student/faculty ratio: 12:1
Calendar: Two 14-week terms; one-month May term; optional summer session
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