Beta Beta Beta inducts more than 20 new members
Reinhardt University’s Biology department invited 21 students to be inducted into the Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honors Society at a ceremony held on April 28. Students who pursue Biology and Biology Education are eligible for membership. The Beta Beta Beta organization was founded in 1922 and is comprised of over 600 individual chapters around…
Read MoreAlumni Spotlight: Joshua Robinson
What started as a fun hobby became a successful business for Reinhardt University alumnus Joshua Lee Robinson (RU – 2015). Today, he combines his bachelor’s degree in theatre with a knack for entrepreneurism to create Lights Up! Entertainment. Employing eighteen entertainers at his company, Robinson provides a unique twist to trivia, music bingo, and karaoke…
Read MoreGoing Beyond the Spectrum: Michael Goodroe to Speak at Reinhardt
Reinhardt University alumnus Michael Goodroe (RU – 2016) tells his inspiring story of the challenges of autism and his path to success on Monday, April 1 at 2 p.m. in the Hoke O’Kelley Auditorium. As a child, Goodroe’s parents did not accept the limitations or the outlook of Michael never becoming independent. He now holds…
Read MoreLearning by Performing Leads to Success
A vocal performance major’s enjoyment for learning led to qualifying to compete nationally. Gilliane Conklin (RU – 2024) traveled to Alabama earlier this month where her voice soared at the Southeast regional level of NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing). Chosen as a finalist, she will participate in the national rounds via video submission,…
Read MoreA Celebration of Scholarship Donors and Their Recipients
Dozens of scholarship recipients enjoyed a unique opportunity to gather with dedicated supporters who have played a pivotal role in shaping their educational journey. The Hoke O’Kelley Auditorium buzzed with lively conversations and gratitude on Tuesday. The students treasured meeting and getting to know generous scholarship supporters, without whom their higher education path might have…
Read MoreStephanie Owens to Retire
Seven years ago, the Reinhardt campus looked very different. If you walk the grounds or into any building today, improvements are evident, thanks to the leadership of Stephanie Owens, Chief Finance Officer and Vice President for Finance and Administration (CFO/VPFA). “If you look at the campus now, it’s gorgeous,” she says proudly. Her capital budgeting…
Read MoreAcademic Excellence Recognized at the Alpha Chi Induction
Representing the top ten percent of their junior and senior classes, the induction of thirteen students into the Georgia Mu Chapter of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Scholarship Society on March 17 recognized their academic excellence. Alpha Chi is a coeducational, cross-disciplinary honor society with over 300 chapters in the United States and Puerto Rico. It…
Read MoreFuture Educators’ Outreach to Local PreK-12 Students
Students in Reinhardt University’s Price School of Education (PSOE) gave the gift of reading to students at Clayton Elementary School in Canton, Georgia. Connections formed during Read Across America Week when teacher candidates read books to the classrooms and gifted a new book to each elementary student. In addition, PSOE students connected with high school…
Read MoreAlumni Challenge
In the heart of Reinhardt University’s alumni network beats a spirit of generosity. The impact of the education gained, the community spirit felt, and the memories made remain strong, even decades later. Cash Striplin (RU – 1971) challenges his classmates to join him in the power of giving and to make a difference for future…
Read MoreNew Police Partnership
Kennesaw Chief of Police Bill Westenberger and Dr. Duanne Thompson, Executive Director, Reinhardt Public Safety Institute Reinhardt University and the Kennesaw Police Department (KPD) entered a partnership this week. Titled an Educational Pathway agreement, it offers a tuition discount and a grant for Kennesaw public safety professionals and provides the opportunity to earn relevant degrees…
Read MoreSpring Break Exploration with Reinhardt Outdoors
Spring break 2024 offered students an adventure of a lifetime through the Reinhardt Outdoors program. An intrepid group of students and staff explored the great outdoors in Crystal River, Florida last week. Studying the pre-Columbian burial and temple platform mounds at the Crystal River Archaeological State Park, hiking at the Crystal River Preserve State Park,…
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