Recent Transylvania graduate receives full scholarship, stipend to pursue Ph.D. in chemistry
Christine Phipps ’19, who received an American Institute of Chemists Award, answers a few questions about her path to chemistry.
Month: July 2019
Applications now open for 2020 high school graduates
High school seniors can now apply to be part of Transylvania University’s Class of 2024. Admission isn’t all about test scores. Transy believes that there is more to a person than how well they perform on standardized tests. It’s why Transy became the first test-optional school in Kentucky, meaning that applicants are not required to submit their SAT or ACT test scores if they don’t feel they accurately represent their abilities. Application reviewers will consider entire high school careers when admitting students. Read more: College application essay tips from actual reviewers. Applying to Transy automatically makes a student eligible for scholarship consideration. Premier Scholarships range from $18,000 all the way up to full tuition and fees. Students are encouraged to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid as early as Oct. 1 to be eligible to receive as much financial aid as possible. It’s an exciting time to join the Pioneer family. With new campus building projects and dining services, as well as all the benefits of being in downtown Lexington, students are gaining incredible opportunities to develop their whole selves in and out of the classroom. Important Dates To apply, visit transy.edu/apply. If you have any questions about the application, feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 859-233-8242 or admissions@transy.edu. July 1: Applications open Oct. 1: FAFSA opens Oct. 31: Early Action I Deadline* Dec. 1: Early Action II Deadline* Feb. 1: Regular Decision Deadline
In Memoriam: Charles Ambrose, benefactor of Transylvania Special Collections
Dr. Charles Ambrose, a champion of Transylvania’s Special Collections, passed away on June 29, leaving a legacy of contributions to the history of medical research.
“Get Schooled” podcast features Transylvania interim VP on value of liberal arts education
Interim Vice President for Enrollment Johnnie Johnson recently appeared on the Get Schooled with Reeves and Ford podcast.
Community grows alongside corn in Transy Garden
The fruits of Transylvania University’s May term are many — from interdisciplinary insights to wisdom gained through travel. More literal May term fruits (mostly vegetables, actually) are ripening behind Poole Residence Hall. The Garden of Transylvania class planted this produce in the spring while learning not only about gardening but also about biology, exercise science, nutrition, etc. And while the results of their efforts soak up the sun and rain, members of the Transy community who are on campus during the summer can use the garden as a place to have a meeting, eat lunch or just relax (while weeding, if they’re so inclined). “The porch of the shed, or the grape arbor are ideal places for contemplation,” said Professor of Chemistry Eva Csuhai, who teaches the May term class. Csuhai, along with retired professor Anthony Vital and Karen Anderson, former coordinator of community service and civic engagement, started the garden and the Transy Community Garden Association in 2009. While students, faculty and staff have come and go over the years, Csuhai’s May term classes have been a constant over the past decade. The university’s AmeriCorps VISTA garden outreach coordinator, Margaux Crider, also helps maintain the Transy Garden. She said that along with the students, several professors tend plots there. Crider, like Csuhai, sees a variety of opportunities. “I see the garden as more than just a place to grow food. It is a cultural space, a community space, a