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Remarks by Brien Lewis on his installation as Transylvania’s 28th president

2 days ago July 7, 2020 in In Lumine: The President's Blog

Read the full remarks of Brien Lewis from his investiture ceremony.

Brien Lewis installed as Transylvania’s 28th president

3 days ago July 7, 2020 in Campus Updates

Joined by Board of Trustees chair Norwood “Buddy” Cowgill ’65, Brien Lewis was installed as the university’s 28th president on July 6.

Remembering former Transylvania student Cubaka “Chui” Mutayongwa

3 days ago July 6, 2020 in Alumni

The Transy community mourns the loss of Cubaka “Chui” Nehemia Mutayongwa, 22, who died on July 4. To meet him once was enough to understand the magnitude of his kindness, his openness and his wholehearted commitment to others.

Transylvania applications open for high school class of 2021

7 days ago July 3, 2020 in Admissions Insider, The College Application

Applications opened today for rising high school seniors to be part of Transylvania’s Class of 2025.

Transylvania website improvements include better mobile access, design refresh

1 week ago July 2, 2020 in Campus Updates

Transylvania recently gave its transy.edu website a refresh, making it more user friendly — especially with mobile — and updating the look.

Transylvania’s new academic dean embodies spirit of digital liberal arts

1 week ago July 2, 2020 in Academics, Campus Updates, Faculty & Staff

Transylvania’s new academic dean, Sarah Rebecca “Becky” Thomas, began this week. Her background in technology and the liberal arts will help prepare students for the jobs of the 21st century.

A message to the Transylvania community

1 week ago July 1, 2020 in Campus Updates, In Lumine: The President's Blog

We’re all about preparing the leaders of the future. It’s what Transylvania has been doing so well for 240 years.

Brien Lewis begins tenure as Transylvania’s 28th president today

1 week ago July 1, 2020 in In Lumine: The President's Blog, News from Transy

Brien Lewis takes the helm as Transylvania University’s 28th president today, at a time when the 240-year-old institution is faced with both unprecedented challenges and seemingly boundless opportunities.

A farewell to the Transylvania community

1 week ago June 30, 2020 in Campus Updates, In Lumine: The President's Blog

Thanks to all the people at Transylvania University who are so dedicated to our institution and its mission.

Thank you to John Williams and Michael Cairo

An open letter of appreciation

1 week ago June 30, 2020 in In Lumine: The President's Blog

It may well only be in hindsight that we will all truly appreciate what John Williams and Michael Cairo did for Transylvania University over the past year.

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Brien Lewis installed as Transylvania’s 28th president

Brien Lewis begins tenure as Transylvania’s 28th president today

A farewell to the Transylvania community

An open letter of appreciation

Johnnie Johnson named Transylvania’s vice president for admissions

Transylvania names national expert as new vice president for strategic initiatives and enrollment management

Transylvania to return to in-person classes and residential housing this fall (June 12, 2020)

A message from President John N. Williams

Update on campus reopening plans for Transylvania (June 2, 2020)

A message from Transylvania’s president

Brien Lewis begins tenure as Transylvania’s 28th president today

Johnnie Johnson named Transylvania’s vice president for admissions

Transylvania names national expert as new vice president for strategic initiatives and enrollment management

Transylvania to return to in-person classes and residential housing this fall (June 12, 2020)

Update on campus reopening plans for Transylvania (June 2, 2020)

Transylvania names new VP for diversity and inclusion

Transylvania trustees remove ‘interim’ from President John N. Williams’ title, approve honorary degrees

Transylvania honors graduating students Friday with Senior Awards

Transylvania proclaims today William T. Young Jr. Day of Appreciation

Transylvania to honor Class of 2020 in virtual commencement celebration Saturday

Transylvania applications open for high school class of 2021

Recent Transy grad adapts to uncertain job market, lands unexpected position

Johnnie Johnson named Transylvania’s vice president for admissions

From cranial plates to COVID-19 test swabs, Transylvania alumnus innovates with digital imaging, interdisciplinary teams

Transylvania expands advanced placement credit opportunities for incoming students

Through medical physics program, Transylvania senior to explore how world works, help others

Recent Transylvania grad wins competitive fellowship from national honor society

Transylvania welcomes transfers displaced by Ohio college closure

Transylvania admissions events coming to Zoom near you

Q&A: Transylvania senior — first in family to graduate from college — headed to graduate school

New Frontiers: A look back at the Kronos Quartet

Picnic at the Rafskeller before Transylvania Theater’s ‘Picnic’

New Frontiers: A look back at the Art of Kentucky Literature

Wendell Berry among renowned Kentucky authors to give readings at Transylvania Oct. 9

Role of resilience highlighted by artists, speakers featured in Transylvania’s Creative Intelligence Series

‘The Art of Kentucky Literature: 45 Years of Larkspur Press’ opens Tuesday at Transylvania

Transylvania Theater’s 2019-20 season to take on campus theme of resilience with humor, courage

Morlan Gallery 2019-20 season to explore campus theme of resilience

U.S poet laureate, Grammy-winning quartet headline 2019-20 New Frontiers season at Transylvania

Studio 300 Digital Art and Music Festival returns to Transylvania this October

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