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Moloney named as Transylvania’s new VP for marketing and communications

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LEXINGTON, Ky.—Transylvania University has named Megan Moloney as the institution’s vice president for marketing and communications, effective July 23. During her career Moloney has filled multiple communications and public relations roles for the federal government, including as the director of digital media engagement for the Department of Veterans Affairs and as a public affairs specialist for the Secret Service. She also served as the press secretary for the government’s multi-departmental response to the Deepwater Horizon incident and as a staff member in the White House’s Office of the Press Secretary. She began her career as a producer, anchor and reporter in Oxford, Ohio, and Lexington, Ky., where she worked for WVLK-AM/FM, WLEX-TV and Kentucky Educational Television. “I am truly honored to join President Seamus Carey and the university’s administration in serving the Transylvania family. As someone who grew up in Lexington aware of the school’s historic place in the community, I look forward to working with the university’s faculty, staff, students, alumni and board members to share the stories that make Transylvania a college like no other.” As a member of the president’s cabinet, Moloney will play a key role in the communication and implementation of the university’s strategic plan, which is currently under development. She will also work closely with admissions and advancement staff as they chart the future for the 238-year-old institution. “Megan brings an impressive array of experience to the position as well as a deep appreciation

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Transylvania receives national sexual assault prevention award

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LEXINGTON Ky.—Transylvania University on Friday received a national award for outstanding efforts to prevent sexual assaults. The Campus Prevention Network recognized the university with a 2018 Prevention Excellence Award at the annual CPN summit presented by EVERFI in New Orleans. Transylvania was one of five institutions across the nation to receive the recognition. “The Title IX Office was honored to accept this award on behalf of our institution as a testament to the dedication of our campus community to promote and foster an inclusive, respectful and safe environment,” said Amber Morgan, academic disability services and Title IX coordinator. EVERFI praised the university’s dedication to create a safe campus, as well as its “effective education and prevention initiatives.”  Transylvania regularly educates students, faculty and staff about assault prevention and encourages them to speak out when they encounter high-risk situations. According to EVERFI, the university stood apart from more than 100 institutions in critical areas. The assessment considered factors such as scores from the Sexual Assault Diagnostic Inventory, interviews with campus professionals and a review of Transylvania’s prevention efforts. “This achievement is also a testament to [the university’s] investment in creating a campus environment in which students can live, learn and thrive.” Laura Bryan, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the university, is committed to building upon these achievements. “We continuously strive to provide the safest possible environment for each of our students to not only learn but also develop as

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Transylvania University Dean’s List for Winter 2018

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Congratulations to all students who made the Transylvania University dean’s list! A – C D – H I – L M – P R – T U – Z A Nadine Abul-Khoudoud Sarah Agard Ana Aguilar Sameer Ahmed Erin Alexander Isabella Alonso-Minter Drew Angel Sarah Ashley B Evan Baber Lydia Baggett Madison Banta Sami Barefield Isaac Batts Greg Baunach Lauren Beams Jack Berger Alyson Bergman Becca Beyer Tim Bickel Sara Bidarian Scarlett Bilbro Jackson Bishop Haley Blackburn Rebecca Blankenship Lindsay Bloom Faith Boles Anna Bond Jevic Bosele Aaron Botts Darby Bourdon Mya Bowen Adrianna Bowman Landon Bowman Jewell Boyd Shelby Boyle Grayson Briggs Sydney Brookshire Bailey Browning Elyse Brumfield Kira Bruno Kearstin Bruther Bayley Brutscher Christa Brutscher Eileen Bunch CJ Burton C Jake Cahill Chase Caldwell Riley Calhoon Maddie Campbell Mary Campbell Stevee Candrl Salem Carlow Brody Carpenter Rachel Carpenter Kaili Carson Genevie Carter Alex Cason Keeley Chaffin Adam Champlain Jessica Chandler Emily Chapman Hudson Chastain Nanhao Chen Alex Cherry Catherine Clark Kelsey Clater Carlee Clemons Caroline Clevenger Griffin Cobb Tori Coleman Kaitlyn Collins Matt Colwell Daniel Cooper Darrell Corn Brandon Couch Marissa Coutinho Rachel Cox Sloan Cromwell Gabrielle Crooks Abby Cullen Delaney Cullen Jessica Curry D Laura Daley John Darsie Garrett Dean Elizabeth Deaton Audrey Denham Emily Dent Lyndon Diggins Madison Dorsey Patrick Dragan Makayla Dublin Kyler Dugle Jonathon Dunaway E Julia Easley Lauren Eastman Gunnar Eaton John Eipert Zachary Eiserman Raaziq El-Amin Emily Ellis Jose Espinoza Michael Ethington

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In Memoriam: Original Transylvania titan C.M. Newton passes away at age 88

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Lexington, Ky. – Legendary coach and administrator C.M. Newton, a Transylvania Athletics Hall-of-Famer, passed away on Monday at the age of 88. Revered as a pioneer and monolith in collegiate athletics, Newton’s career spanned over five decades and began at Transylvania University as the men’s basketball coach in 1951. While he was known by many as an athletic administrator at multiple institutions, including the University of Kentucky, and a fixture in NCAA basketball, Newton’s legacy transcended his title and location. “Newton’s influence as a coach and an administrator was undeniable,” said Transylvania Vice President for Enrollment and Student Life, Dr. Holly Sheilley. “He was instrumental in breaking down racial barriers for players and coaches.” “Coach Newton was one of the classiest men in college sports,” stated 17th-year Transylvania men’s basketball head coach Brian Lane on his predecessor’s passing. “Every day when I sit in my office, I have a picture of Coach Newton behind me on the wall to remind me how important the coach-player relationship is. He started his career at Transylvania but he never forgot his roots. I will always cherish the day he asked if he could come by to talk a little bit.” Newton’s legacy of leadership and service included the recruitment of the first African-American players at both Transylvania and the University of Alabama and later the hiring of the first African-American coaches at the University of Kentucky in Tubby Smith and Bernadette Mattox. In

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RAFYs celebrate Transylvania Pioneers on Sunday

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LEXINGTON, Ky.—Transylvania University celebrated its standout student-athletes Sunday during The RAFYs, the school’s newly renamed sports banquet held at the end of each academic year at the Clive M. Beck Center. The event recognized the achievements of more than 400 Transylvania athletes on 26 varsity teams—not only on their fields of play, but also in the classrooms and community. The RAFYs culminated a successful athletic season at Transylvania, with six teams competing in NCAA Division III national championships. Some of the top honors this year went to the women’s lacrosse and golf teams, which had the most successful seasons in their programs’ history. The awards are named after the Pioneers’ new bat mascot, Raf.   2017-18 winners at The RAFYs Pioneer Team of the Year – Women’s Lacrosse Female Pioneer Athlete of the Year – Renae Morton, Softball Male Pioneer Athlete of the Year – Tyler Joy-Brandon, Men’s Soccer Coach of the Year – Tyrus York, Women’s Golf Female Rookie of the Year – Shelby Wuest, Women’s Lacrosse Male Rookie of the Year – Drew Dodds, Men’s Swimming Team Community Service Award – Men’s Soccer Inspiration Award – Carlee Clemons, Women’s Basketball George Stopp Academic Achievement Award – J.T. Henderson, Men’s Tennis Highest Team GPA – Women’s Golf Female Senior Leadership Award – Katherine Stachowski, Women’s Lacrosse Male Senior Leadership Award – Brandon Heller, Men’s Lacrosse