Nearly 200
students take part in college fair and search information sessions at Hendrix
High school students and their families
came to Hendrix for a college fair aimed at broadening access to higher
education for rural and small-town students. / Photo by Beau Cassell
CONWAY, Arkansas (May 16, 2024) —
Hendrix College recently hosted nearly 200 high school students and family
members for a special college search information program.
The event was part of the Small Town and
Rural Students (STARS) College Network, an
organization dedicated to working with high schools and access organizations to
widen pathways to higher education for rural and small-town students.
“We
were thrilled to welcome students and their families to the STARS College Fair
at Hendrix,” said Ryan Cassell, Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of
Admission at Hendrix.
Students and families received expert
advice on the general college application process, financial aid, testing
policies, and many other important topics related to the college search
process. Afterward, students and families could speak to admission officers
from institutions across the country.
In addition to Hendrix, the college
fair included representatives from Caltech, Case Western Reserve University,
Colby College, Columbia University, Northwestern University, The Ohio State
University, University of Chicago, University of Southern California,
Vanderbilt University, University of Wisconsin, and Yale University.
“It
was an honor to host this program, provide students and families with resources
on the college search process, and give them an opportunity to learn more about
Hendrix and our peers and colleagues at institutions across the country,” said
Cassell.
About Hendrix College
Founded
in 1876, Hendrix College is featured in Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools
That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges and celebrated among the
country’s leading liberal arts colleges for academic quality, engaged learning
opportunities and career preparation, vibrant campus life, and value. The
Hendrix College Warriors compete in 21 NCAA Division III sports. Hendrix has
been affiliated with the United Methodist Church since 1884. Learn more at
www.hendrix.edu.
“… Through engagement that links the classroom with the
world, and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, justice, and sustainable
living, the Hendrix community inspires students to lead lives of
accomplishment, integrity, service, and joy.” —Hendrix College Statement of Purpose