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Hendrix College Commencement 2024
College celebrates Class of 2024 and end of academic year
Hendrix College Class of 2024 List of Graduates
Class of 2024 celebrated by College, families, friends at May 11 ceremony
Hendrix College 2024 Commencement Address
Ronnie D. Williams, Class of 1976, receives honorary doctorate of humane letters
Hendrix Odyssey Program Announces April 2024 Project Grants
Latest grants to 29 projects raise program’s lifetime funding total above $5.2 million
Hendrix College Names New Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs
Dr. Donna M. Eddleman to lead Student Affairs, beginning July 15
Hendrix Announces Residence Hall Awards for 2023-24 Academic Year
Students recognized by their peers for leadership, citizenship, service
Hendrix Announces 2024 Phi Beta Kappa Initiates
Phi Beta Kappa welcomes 23 from Hendrix College
Psi Chi Hendrix Chapter Welcomes New Members
Thirteen undergraduates join international psychology honor society
Hendrix College Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Veteran higher education financial leader Bernadette Hinkle joins Hendrix, beginning June 1
A Tale of Two Couples: Source of Anonymous Gift Revealed
Brightons reunite with Chappells, share their reasons for Martin Hall gift
Hendrix College to Host STARS College Search Program
Information session and college fair on May 1, 7 p.m., Dawkins Welcome Center
Fulbright UK Summer Institute Award Goes to Hendrix College Art Student
Campbell Christensen ’26 to study for three weeks this summer in the United Kingdom
2024 Honors Day Convocation
Hendrix students honored for academics, campus leadership, and service
Honors Day Convocation 2024 Full List of Awards
Hendrix Day at the Capitol 2024
16 students connect with Hendrix alumni in government and public service
Hendrix Inaugurates 13th President
College celebrates new era of leadership under Dr. Karen Petersen
Hendrix College announces New Men’s Basketball Coach
Anthony Boone to lead Hendrix Warriors as head men’s basketball coach
Our History of Excellence: A Foundation for the Future
The Inaugural Address of Dr. Karen Petersen, 13th President of Hendrix College, April 20, 2024
Hendrix Students’ Campus Kitty Fundraising for Nonprofits Tops $25,000 for 2023-24 Academic Year
Three student-selected nonprofits to receive portions of total funds raised
Hendrix Hosts Inaugural Programming Contest
Hendrix team takes top honor at ICPC-style competition
Senior Anthropology Trio Presents at National Research Conference
Three Hendrix anthropology majors share original research in Santa Fe, N.M.
Science Students Earn Competitive Honors & Research Opportunities
20 Hendrix students receive NSF and other fellowships, internships
Hendrix Odyssey Program Announces Latest Funding for Student and Faculty Projects
Grants awarded in February 2024 cycle total more than $84,000
Alleyway Art: Hendrix Printmaking Students’ Work to Debut at Friday Art Walk in Downtown Conway
Pasted-up woodblock prints expected to last 1 to 2 years in alley off Oak Street
Hendrix College Names New Provost
Dr. Teresa A. Garrett to lead Academic Affairs, beginning July 1
Murphy Scholars Class of 2027 Inducted
Thirty-five first-year Hendrix College students selected for intensive literature and language study opportunities
Hendrix Seniors Present Research at American Chemical Society National Meeting
Professional development and networking opportunities for Kennedi Burns, Kathryn Diekman, Isabel Ritter at gathering in NOLA
Hendrix College Announces Fulbright U.S. Student Award for 2024-2025
English Teaching Assistantship to France awarded to Emma Schroeder '24
Two Hendrix Students Receive Watson Fellowships
Lauren Seckington and Marcia Williams to spend one year traveling to multiple countries for in-depth study
Hendrix Names New Faculty Director for Women’s Leadership Community
Dr. Garbiñe Vidal-Torreira to lead professional networking community for women
Hendrix to Celebrate Inauguration of 13th President
Inauguration of Dr. Karen Petersen set for Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m.
Hendrix College Receives $2.5 Million National Science Foundation Grant for Expanding the Scientific Workforce in Rural Regions
Project will support STEM-focused students from economically limited backgrounds
Hendrix Dance Ensemble Announces Spring Concert Performances
Concert set for March 29 and 30 at 7 p.m.; free and open to the public
Hendrix College Receives CIC NetVUE Grant
Grant to deepen vocational exploration and discernment opportunities for students
Hendrix Students Chosen to Present at Political Science Honor Society’s National Student Research Conference
Keeley Ausburn ’24 and Jakson Needham ’24 spoke at Pi Sigma Alpha gathering
Hendrix Programming Team Places First in State at Regional Programming Contest
Team rose to 21st in region; looking forward to March contest on home turf
20240228 Maureen McClung February 2024 PUPN
Hendrix Biology Professor’s Ecology Research Featured in Private University Products & News Magazine
Dr. Maureen McClung on the science of caring for nature on campus and beyond
Hendrix Players Present ‘Twelfth Night’ March 6-9
All performances free and open to the public; reservations recommended
Hendrix College Director of Bands Moderates Panel Discussion on Diverse and Inclusive Programming
Dr. Gretchen Renshaw presents at ASBOA’s All-State Music Conference
Hendrix Students Bring Home Four Awards from Southern Literary Festival
Murphy Scholars win in fiction, poetry, one-act play, and print journal categories
Hendrix College Programming Contest Open to High School and Collegiate Competitors
In-person contest set for March 30; register by March 15
Hendrix to Present Honorary Degree to Ronnie Williams ’76
Williams to receive honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters at 2024 Commencement
Sam King to Perform ‘Untight’ February 22 at Hendrix College
Guitar-based audio project free and open to all, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Ellis Hall
Hendrix Joins UA Little Rock Bowen School of Law Pathway Program
Program provides direct law school admission to qualifying Hendrix graduates
Hendrix Senior Named Fulbright Award Semifinalist for 2024-2025
Emma Schroeder ’24 proceeds to last stage of process for prestigious teaching assistantship
Hendrix Faculty Work with Little Rock Zoo to Monitor Air Quality
Researchers seek additional partners within Little Rock to host monitoring sites
Hendrix Names New Vice President for Advancement
Dr. Meredith N. Brunen to lead Hendrix fundraising, alumni relations
Winter Weather Information for January 2024
Information and resources for the Hendrix community during inclement weather
Anticipating Solar Eclipse, Windgate Museum of Art at Hendrix Presents ‘In the Shadow of the Moon’
Multi-gallery exhibition includes illustrations, sculpture, video, photography from established artists, plus juried works by state’s K-12 students
Fall 2023 Dean’s List
232 Hendrix College students earn 4.0 GPAs in Fall 2023 semester
On the Air and At the Controls: Recent Hendrix Grads Keep Little Rock Public Radio Listeners Informed
Sarah Buford ’20, Josie Lenora ’19, and Maggie Ryan ’23 handle production, reporting, and hosting for local NPR affiliate
Restoration of Historic Martin Hall Earns Accolades
Meticulous work on Hendrix College’s 1918 dormitory recognized by Preserve Arkansas, Learning By Design
Hendrix Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion to Retire
Kesha Baoua departing from role as College’s Chief Diversity Officer
Hendrix Board Member Named One of Musical America’s Top 30 Professionals of the Year
Jan Hundley ’80 recognized for leadership of Arkansas Symphony Orchestra board
Hendrix Alumnus and Board Leader Joins Southern Bancorp, Inc.
Walter Pryor ’87 to serve as Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel
Windgate Museum of Art at Hendrix College Announces Art Contest for Arkansans in Grades K-12
Themes may include the cosmos, eclipse, solar system, or human interaction with space
Intensive Summer Program to Prepare Students for Med School Entrance Exam to be Led by Dr. Rick Murray
MCAT Prep Course, May 13-June 7, open to all who plan to apply to medical school in 2024-25
Hendrix English Professor Publishes New Hemingway Book
Dr. Alex Vernon’s Reading Hemingway’s For Whom the Bell Tolls to be released January 2024
Hendrix Model UN Team Brings Home Awards from AMUN 2023
Security Council simulation actions led to humanitarian ceasefire, mirroring current events
Workman Grant Recipient Reflects on Summer Experience’s Potential for Ongoing Impact
Marleigh Hayes ’25 used grant funds to study drug and alcohol use among arrested individuals
Hendrix College Candlelight Carol Services Set for Nov. 30, Dec. 1-3, 14-15; Tour Takes Choir to Fort Smith, Benton
Free reservations open Nov. 20; Dec. 1 & 2 services to be streamed live from Greene Chapel
Hendrix College Awards Odyssey Professorships to Three Faculty Members
Odyssey Professorships part of a competitive process to fund specific, term-limited projects
Hendrix Names New Associate Provost for Advising and Student Success
Dr. Todd Berryman to lead student advising, retention, and success initiatives beginning July 1
Hendrix Odyssey Program Announces Latest Project Funding
October 2023 funding cycle distributes more than $58K across 10 projects
Hendrix Students Present Research at Arkansas INBRE Conference
Nine students present research at 2023 Arkansas (INBRE) Research Conference
Hendrix Chemistry Professor Selected for Geosciences DEI Academy
Dr. Courtney Hatch among 2023-25 AGU LANDInG Fellows
Hendrix Names New Life Launch Faculty Coordinator
Dr. Lyle Rupert ’82 to join the leadership team for the summer enrichment program for rising high school juniors and seniors
2023 Hendrix Odyssey Medals Awarded
Campbell, Raney, Stewart honored for excellence in healthcare leadership, scientific research, and literature
Hendrix Film Studies Professor Releases RUSHMORE
Dr. Kristi McKim’s new work explores Wes Anderson cult classic
Hendrix Professor’s Photographic Archives Featured in Major Exhibition
Works curated by Maxine Payne part of current show at Atlanta’s High Museum
Four to Receive Steel-Hendrix Awards; Willson Lecture, Gill Preaching Workshop to Feature Diana Butler Bass
Boggan, Meadors, Valley, Schrepfer to receive honors February 5 Butler Bass to follow with evening lecture, lead February 6 workshop
Hendrix to Host Press Conference to Kick Off ACN’s Save AR Students Week
October 23 event to honor Hendrix College freshman’s heroic actions and promote Drug Take Back initiative
Religious Historian and Theologian Esther Mombo to Visit Hendrix to Present Steel Center Lecture
October 25 discussion and October 26 lecture both free and open to the public
Bauer Visiting Hendrix for Indigenous Peoples Day Lecture
Focus of talk will be Catawba women and their roles in the 16th-19th centuries
Hendrix Celebrates Dean and Professor Emeritus with Archival Collection
The John Hugh Churchill Collection available at Hendrix’s Olin C. Bailey Library
Hendrix Students Explore Medieval Crime Narratives in France
Twelve students visit sites in Paris and Troyes to create digital humanities project
‘Useful Friction’ Opening September 22 in Ellis Hall at Hendrix
Works on display throughout this academic year; September 22 opening reception a prelude to February 2024 visit, concert, artist talk
Professor Emeritus Dr. Kenneth Christopher Spatz, 1940-2023
Retired Psychology Department faculty member remembered for collegiality, friendship
Windgate Museum of Art at Hendrix Announces Fall Exhibitions
Themes of community, self-discovery, identity permeate the work of three artists and the accompanying Gender and Identity Film Series
Professor Emeritus Dr. Harold F. Robertson, 1937-2023
Retired Education Department member taught at Hendrix for 21 years
Hendrix Named #1 Best Value College in Arkansas
2024 Niche profile cites academic quality and affordability
Hendrix Tops Forbes’ List of 25 Colleges with Generous Financial Aid
Hendrix considered “one of the most affordable schools in the country”
Hendrix Announces New Scholarships for Admitted Students
Tuition Advantage scholarship program sets Hendrix tuition at public flagship level
Nurturing Bonds Beyond Academics at Hendrix
SOAR Team of young adult mentors excels at welcoming fellow students
Hendrix Featured in The Princeton Review’s 2024 Best Colleges
Hendrix included among the South’s best colleges
Hendrix Announces 2023-2024 Board of Trustees Officers
Board officers excited for new academic year under new Hendrix President
Hendrix College Among Money’s Best Colleges in America 2023
Hendrix rated for education quality, affordability, and student outcomes
Hendrix Welcomes Class of 2027
New student class arrives on campus for the fall 2023 semester
Hendrix Welcomes 18 New Faculty Members for 2023-2024
College gears up for fall semester as classes start August 22
Hendrix President Featured in Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Dr. Karen K. Petersen shares journey to higher education leadership
Hendrix President Featured in Arkansas Business
Dr. Karen K. Petersen shares thoughts in Executive Q&A series
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