February 2010
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February 28, 2010
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March 11, 2010
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March 22, 2010
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April 10, 2010
Chamber Singers Concert in Brandon
April 11, 2010
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April 13, 2010
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April 27, 2010
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Millsaps Presidential Search Narrowed to Three Finalists
During the last week of January, three finalists for the presidency position visited Millsaps and met with faculty, staff and students.
The three finalists are Robert W. Pearigen, Ph.D., vice president for University Relations and associate professor of political science at The University of the South (Sewanee); Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D., executive vice president and provost at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee.; and Robert C. Robbins, M.D., professor of cardiovascular surgery at Stanford University.
The Presidential Search Committee, composed of trustee, faculty, staff, student and alumni representatives, is expected to make a decision within the next few weeks.
For more information visit our Presidential Search pages.
Michael Thorp Joins Millsaps as Dean of Enrollment Management
Michael Thorp, Dean of Enrollment Management Millsaps College has named Michael Thorp as Dean of Enrollment Management. Thorp has 24 years of experience in higher education, working for Earlham College, Lawrence University and most recently as associate vice president and dean of admission and financial aid of both Saint John’s University and the College of Saint Benedict in Minnesota.
"My passion lies with the liberal arts college and its process, goals and ambitions for student learning and changing lives," Thorp said. "During my visit to Millsaps College I was so struck by the faculty's passion for teaching and how it aligned with my own values of being a part of a liberal arts community."
Millsaps Signs Student Exchange Agreement with Albanian University
Millsaps College is the first American college or university to establish a student exchange agreement with the University of Tirana in Albania, a public institution of higher education in Albania's capital city. The agreement, signed in a December ceremony in Albania, is the latest development in Millsaps' growing repertoire of study abroad programs.
In the photo, professor Dr. Dhori Kule (left), rector of The University of Tirana, signs the first student exchange agreement between his university and an American college or university. Millsaps College representatives Dr. Michael Galaty, professor of anthropology, and Dr. Tim Ward, professor of chemistry and associate dean of sciences, participated in the December ceremony in Tirana, Albania.
"International education is an integral component to Millsaps' offerings, and opportunities such as this student exchange in Albania will enhance learning opportunities for our students and prepare them to fully participate in an increasingly complex global society," said David C. Davis, interim vice president and dean of the college. "The unique nature of this relationship between an American liberal arts college and an Albanian public university is evidence of Millsaps' innovative curriculum and entrepreneurial faculty."
Princeton Review Names Millsaps to National "Best Value Colleges for 2010"
Millsaps College is one of the nation's 50 "Best Value" private colleges and universities according to The Princeton Review.
The education services and test preparation company released its “Best Value Colleges for 2010” list featuring 100 schools - 50 public and 50 private colleges and universities -in January. Millsaps is the only college or university in Mississippi included in the annual list. This is the college’s second time to be included in the list.
In its profile of Millsaps, the editors at The Princeton Review commend the school for its "small classes, dedicated professors and a profusion of southern charm." The feature also notes that points of pride for the college include a broad core curriculum, a strong interdisciplinary writing program, a five-year MBA program, health sciences mentoring program for pre-med students and a strong emphasis on study abroad.
Millsaps Launches New Website Design for www.millsaps.edu
On Tuesday, February 2, the Millsaps Office of Communications & Marketing relaunched the main Millsaps College website at www.millsaps.edu. The result of months of planning, preparation and organization, the new Millsaps website fully integrates the College's marketing and branding strategies into an updated, industry standards-driven design. The new site also has new features such as RSS feeds and social networking on the home page, as well as restructured navigation throughout.
Take a few minutes to visit the new www.millsaps.edu and get to know Millsaps all over again.
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