Carpenter Academic Center on Transylvania University campus on a sunny summer day

Campus News

Summer 2023

Women’s basketball caps off historic season with national championship, trip to White House

Transylvania’s 33-0 women’s basketball team won this year’s NCAA Division III title on April 1 in Dallas.

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National Book Award winner Imani Perry gives Kenan Lecture

Imani Perry, a bestselling author who recently won the National Book Award, gave the 2023 William R. Kenan Jr. Lecture and participated in a moderated conversation and Q&A in March.

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‘Divine Nine’ fraternity, sorority arrive on campus

Transylvania welcomed a historically Black fraternity and sorority to campus this past school year. Two “Divine Nine” member organizations of the National Pan-Hellenic Council — Kappa Alpha Psi and Sigma Gamma Rho — recruited students and introduced them in ceremonies outside the Campus Center.

Sigma Gamma Rho joins Transylvania community, welcomes five new members

Kappa Alpha Psi welcomes Transylvania sophomore during inaugural presentation event

Transylvania alumnus returns as Kenan Distinguished Visiting Professor

Bingham Fund approves $25 million grant for teaching excellence at Transylvania

PumpkinMania Festival brings food trucks, activities to campus

U.S. poet laureate gives public reading at Transylvania

Pioneers receive full‑tuition Shearer Scholarships

Esports team wins conference crown in inaugural season