Huntington, Ind. – The Huntington volleyball team opened the 2019 season with its own invitational and after a jittery first match against Brescia first thing Friday morning, HU bounced back to win a five-set thriller in the evening to kick off the season with a 1-1 record.Despite the Foresters keeping it close in the first set against a tough-nosed Brescia squad and enjoying an early advantage in set two, the hosts eventually succumbed to the Bearcats in three straights, 25-19, 25-14, 25-15.
HUNTINGTON, Ind. - The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced its annual Top 25 Team Honor Roll and for the 15th time since the program's inception in 1997, HU was among the list of honorees.The Foresters finished the year with a team GPA of 3.699 to finish fourth among its NAIA peers for the second consecutive year. Three of the top four spots are held by Indiana schools with Indiana Tech topping the list with a team GPA of 3.817 while Taylor slipped in at third with a 3.705 GPA.
HUNTINGTON, Ind. - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced that 1,883 athletic programs have earned the distinction of Scholar Teams for the 2018-19 academic year.As is the case each year, Forester teams were well represented on this distinguished list. Of the 17 Huntington University squads eligible to be nominated, 14 teams received this honor with women's tennis boasting the highest team GPA of 3.725.
HUNTINGTON, Ind. – Chestnut Hills Golf Course (Fort Wayne, Ind.) will host a summer golf outing to benefit the Huntington University men's basketball program on Saturday, July 27 at 1:00 p.m. Cost is $100 per person ($400 per foursome) and includes green fees, cart rental, lunch, an $80 season ticket and door prizes.Registration on July 27 will begin at 11:30 a.m. Lunch is scheduled for noon with a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m.
HUNTINGTON, Ind. – Former Huntington University centerfielder Donovan Clark is getting his shot at professional baseball. The 2019 graduate recently earned a spot on the New Hampshire Wild roster.After attending a week-long tryout in Delaware, Clark was picked up by the independent American professional baseball team based in Concord, New Hampshire. Wild is part of the Empire Professional Baseball League.
HUNTINGTON, Ind. - Huntington University men's basketball coach Ty Platt has announced his 2019 recruiting class. This fall will mark the HU skipper's 12th year at the helm of the Forester program."We are very excited about this year's group of incoming players," said Platt. "Each of them brings not only a wealth of good talent, but also the kind of commitment, character and personality that will fit extremely well in our locker room and on our campus.
HUNTINGTON, Ind. - The awards continue to pile up for Huntington University junior Alex McCutcheon as he was recently tabbed an Honorable Mention All-American by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as announced last week.The southpaw was one of just two Crossroads League players to earn All-America honors. Caleb Eder of IWU was the only other league foe to claim a national spot – also on the HM team.
The Rev. Dr. Kent Eilers, professor of theology at Huntington University, has officially published his latest book, “The Grammar of Grace: Readings from the Christian Tradition.” Eilers coedited the anthology, which hit bookshelves in June 2019. Ashley Cocksworth and Anna Silvas were also coeditors.
“The Grammar of Grace” traces the history of Christianity with readings from authors, theologians, pastors and artists from every era and Christian tradition. Each reading focuses somehow on the intersection of day-to-day life and God’s grace. The published book is the culmination of a nine-year process for Eilers.
“The first stage of the process was asking, ‘If you’re going to picture the Christian life, who do you listen to? Who do you sit down with?’” said Eilers. “We wanted to represent unheard and underrepresented Christian voices in all sectors, including women and voices from around the globe.”
After deciding who would appear in the anthology, the editors sifted through each contributor’s body of work to select an excerpt and wrote an introduction to each speaker to provide context. In the end, 96 selections made it into the final draft, with some selections including multiple readings.
Useful for classrooms and serious study, “The Grammar of Grace” is also for anyone who has an interest in the subject matter, regardless of theological background. Eilers and his coeditors wanted the anthology to be accessible to readers outside of academia.
“The Grammar of Grace: Readings from the Christian Tradition” is currently available for purchase from the publisher, Wipf and Stock Publishers, and on Amazon.
Agricultural studies programs at Huntington University will have access to new equipment and programming in the 2019-20 academic year, thanks to a recent donation from Corteva Agriscience.
The $50,000 gift will directly benefit students and programs in the Huntington University Department of Agriculture through avenues like promoting the continued success of on-campus events that the department hosts each year, including a guest lecture series that will be open to current students, HU graduates and the greater Huntington and agriculture community. Corteva will be named the lead sponsor of the agriculture lecture series, which will take place during such events as the Annual Harvest Celebration, the FFA Leadership Summit and the National Ag Day Breakfast.
The funding was fostered through the relationship between Huntington University and Dairyland Seed, a regional seed brand of Corteva.
“We’re excited to help assure the future of agriculture studies for students at Huntington University,” said Doug Rice, Multi-Channel Seed sales effectiveness manager, Corteva Agriscience. “We hope the relationship with Corteva Agriscience, Dairyland Seed and Huntington University will continue to develop through the use of this funding.”
Corteva is dedicated to enriching lives around the world through innovation, collaboration and leadership in agriculture and across the food system. Similarly, the Huntington University Department of Agriculture is committed to raising the next generation of agricultural leaders who will impact the world through innovation and good stewardship.
“The gift from Corteva greatly impacts the operations of the agricultural studies program,” said Nate Perry, coordinator of ag operations and external relations at Huntington University. “These funds will be used to enhance the research opportunities for the students in the labs on a day-to-day basis. Additionally, the annual ag events hosted on campus will reflect the organization’s gift as top-notch speakers from across the region and nation are secured to engage our students and ag community in discussion about the good works of agriculture.”
Huntington University agricultural studies graduates have immediately and successfully entered the workplace or graduate school with a 100 percent placement rate, and a number of students have graduated in less than four years.
Agricultural studies students at Huntington University will have access to two additional scholarships in future academic years, thanks to a recent donation from Corteva Agriscience.
The $50,000 gift will go toward two named endowed scholarships beginning in and continuing after the 2020-21 academic year. Eligible students for the scholarships include full-time undergraduates pursuing any agriculture-related field of study who have at least a 2.8 GPA. Students must also participate in at least one extracurricular university organization and display leadership within that organization.
Funding was fostered through the relationship between Huntington University and Dairyland Seed, a regional seed brand of Corteva.
“We’re excited to help assure the future of agriculture studies for students at Huntington University,” said Doug Rice, MCS sales effectiveness manager, Corteva Agriscience. “We hope the relationship with Corteva Agriscience, Dairyland Seed and Huntington University will continue to develop through the use of this funding.”
Huntington University agricultural studies graduates have immediately and successfully entered the workplace or graduate school with a 100% placement rate, and a number of students have graduated in less than four years.
The Corteva gift brings Huntington University’s endowment to nearly 30 million dollars, directly impacting students each year in scholarship funding and serving as an intentional way of keeping education affordable for students; Corteva’s endowed gift will specifically impact those students who are pursuing a career in agriculture. Since the inception of Huntington University’s Department of Agriculture in 2015, program partners have provided more than $100,000 for both annual and endowed student scholarships.
“We are delighted that Dairyland Seed and Corteva Agriscience have collaborated with Huntington University to invest in our agricultural studies program and our students” said Stephen Weingart, vice president for advancement. “HU alumni make an impact in every vocation they serve in. This scholarship will aid students in completing their education in a more affordable manner.”
The North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals (NACCAP) has announced that the 2018-19 NACCAP Rookie of the Year is Myra Vance, Huntington University admissions counselor.
“We are thrilled to recognize Myra Vance’s exceptional service to students and her co-workers at Huntington University,” said Chant Thompson, executive director of NACCAP. “Myra exemplifies a humble spirit, an enthusiastic love for people, a commitment to hard work, a Christ-like attitude and a faithful walk with Jesus as she encourages and empowers others.”
NACCAP seeks to acknowledge outstanding effort to advance higher education and enhance the students recruited to NACCAP member schools, including Huntington University. They chose to recognize Vance for this award in part because she has demonstrated committed Christ-centered servant leadership in all that she does, a trait her coworkers at HU have noticed as well.
“Myra is well-deserving of this recognition,” said Susanne Watson, director of undergraduate admissions at Huntington University. “The love and passion with which she serves her students is inspiring. Her heart for others is evident in everything she does. As a first-year admissions counselor, Myra made an immediate impact on our admissions team, and we are so proud that she is being recognized nationally as NACCAP Rookie of the Year!”
Thompson also points to Vance’s ability to engage visiting students as a valued quality in a Rookie of the Year.
“Myra engages well with prospective students and their families as they are exploring the educational opportunities available to them at Huntington University,” said Thompson. “NACCAP seeks to identify award recipients who care for prospective students with excellence. Myra’s coworkers and NACCAP acknowledge her contribution to advancing the needs of others as she has served at Huntington University.”
Located in Huntington, Indiana, NACCAP is in its 49th year of service in Christian higher education. NACCAP’s mission is to be a leading and innovative organization recognized for effectively serving and engaging its members by providing professional development and initiatives that champion the cause for Christian education.
Huntington University is pleased to announce that comedian John Branyan will be a featured performer at the university’s Homecoming Weekend 2019. Branyan will bring his famed wit to the stage in Zurcher Auditorium on Saturday, October 5, at 7:30 p.m.
With a self-proclaimed goal to make audience members hurt with laughter in every show, Branyan has been perfecting his comedy act since the early 1990s. He has been a featured performer on nine recorded comedy projects with such peers as Ken Davis, David Jeremiah, Ted Cunningham and Tim Hawkins. He is also a celebrated author of works such as “A Triune Tale of Diminutive Swine” and travels as a speaker.
Branyan will be a part of Homecoming’s 70th birthday celebration at Huntington University. Since 1949, the university has celebrated what it means to be a Forester through an annual gathering of alumni and friends, and they have plans to make this year’s celebration even more spectacular.
Huntington University invites all alumni and friends to join current students for an extra-special Homecoming celebration on October 4-5, 2019. To register for Homecoming and purchase tickets for John Branyan’s comedy show, please visit huntington.edu/Homecoming. Guests may also purchase tickets through the Merillat Centre for the Arts Box Office.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Huntington University goes the extra MILE, offering an intrinsic benefit that very few other programs can claim: a one-week international trip built into the cost of tuition. We call it our MILE, or Master's-level International Learning Experience.
“The international trip provides students with the opportunity to experience business and cultural differences rather than read about them,” said Dr. Brock Zehr, director of the MBA program and assistant professor of business. “While some students are hesitant to leave home and travel abroad with their peers and professor, most state it was a life-changing experience and a highlight of our MBA program.”
Huntington University’s MBA program prepares students for positions of greater responsibility in their current employment or in a new career opportunity. Curriculum throughout the program focuses on broadening expertise in marketing, management, finance, innovation, organizational effectiveness and business research.
Whether students take classes online or pursue residential options, courses will encourage practical application through projects, discussion of course material, interactions with faculty and group collaboration. The practical aspects of the MBA program are especially evident in the built-in international trip.
“During our stay, we tour local businesses and cultural sites to observe similarities and differences,” stated Zehr. “We also work directly with local businesses on mutually beneficial projects such as how the companies could expand to US markets or how US companies could become supply chain partners.”
Participants in the trip also have the unique chance to fully immerse themselves in the destination culture. Opportunities available through the international trip and the MBA program all go toward meeting HU’s goal to enhance critical thinking, communication, creativity, time management and relational skills in MBA students.
For further details about the MBA admissions process, tuition and fees and the international travel components of the program, please visit huntington.edu/MBA or contact Nathan Hawkins, director of graduate and adult admissions, at (260) 359-4161 or nhawkins@huntington.edu.
Starting in the fall 2019 semester, Huntington University undergraduate students will have access to health care through ForesterCare, a telehealth program powered by Timely MD.
Through this service, students will have one point of contact at any time and from anywhere that offers access to board certified physicians and licensed counselors for medical or mental health concerns. Since ForesterCare is an online service, students will be able to consult with highly-qualified doctors and counselors without having to schedule appointments within set business hours or arranging rides to clinics.
Huntington University students will have 24/7 access to care year-round, including when they are on breaks from classes. If a student is in crisis, they can have immediate access to a therapist through a service called Therapy Now.
“ForesterCare is a game-changer for our students,” said Dr. Ron Coffey, vice president for student life. “They will have access to physicians and counseling resources when they need it most, regardless of the day or time. We are so pleased to be able to offer greater access to these types of care for our students.”
If a student needs more help than a ForesterCare doctor or counselor can provide remotely, the doctor or counselor will use a comprehensive list of local Huntington providers and refer the student for further assessment or care. ForesterCare doctors will also be able to send prescriptions directly to the student’s preferred pharmacy.
Students will pay a minimal fee each semester for the ForesterCare service. Included with that payment are unlimited consultations with a physician and up to six consultations with a counselor per semester. They may schedule additional counseling consultations on a per-visit fee system.
For more information on ForesterCare, please visit Huntington University’s custom page at Forester.Care.