Opening Doors: Susan Morris and the Power of Opportunity

Opening Doors: Susan Morris and the Power of Opportunity by Laurie Genet Preston Susan Walters Morris ’86 still remembers the moment she discovered Transylvania University at a college fair. What began as a simple conversation about college possibilities would ultimately shape the course of her life. After attending a small all-girls boarding school in a rural area, she was searching for a college experience that

Hollywood holdout: Transylvania alumnus making films, music videos without moving from small Kentucky hometown

Hollywood holdout: Transylvania alumnus making films, music videos without moving from small Kentucky hometown by John Friedlein Blake Judd ’04 is living proof you don’t have to move away or change who you are to pursue your dreams. He’s a director, producer and writer who’s made videos for famous musicians like Kid Rock and Billy Ray Cyrus — while remaining a resident of his native

From chemistry to community: How Transy alumni built Ghost Fox Winery

From chemistry to community: How Transy alumni built Ghost Fox Winery by Stephen Russell The name Ghost Fox is rooted in Japanese superstition. In Japan, people answer the phone by saying “moshi moshi,” and the caller responds with the same phrase. According to folklore, foxes cannot say “moshi,” and ghosts cannot say it twice, making the greeting a way to ward off trickster spirits. Josh

Transylvania University’s Bingham Center for Teaching Excellence empowers faculty innovation

Transylvania University’s Bingham Center for Teaching Excellence empowers faculty innovation by Julie Martinez Transylvania University’s new Bingham Center for Teaching Excellence is transforming faculty development through collaborative learning and innovative teaching strategies. Launched this year with financial support from the Bingham Fund for Excellence in Teaching, the center focuses on professional growth and student success.  The Bingham Center provides a space for faculty to learn