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Impact of COVID-19
Resources for reporters on how coronavirus impacts colleges and universities; links to virtual admitted students experiences; and information about how graduating seniors are adjusting their career searches.

Addressing “Hidden” College Costs: A Donor-based Solution to Costs Beyond Tuition
How philanthropy can support students, and trending toward more focused giving.

When a Small Data Point Leads to Big Student Success
Ursinus College has had success using some creative markers to not only track, but predict, students who may struggle on campus.

It Takes a Village to Recruit a Student
Ursinus puts its people, and not only its admissions staff, on the front lines of the recruitment process.

Busting the Myth of the Penniless Poet
Myth #1: Liberal arts grads end up stuck in low-paying jobs. Fact: Liberal arts graduates are successful, and happy, across a wide variety of fields.

Strategies for Choosing Your School 
Many students who are admitted to multiple schools don’t have a clear first choice. What should they consider when making a decision?

College Price
What the average American college actually pays for their education isn’t always clear. Hint: it’s a lot less than sticker price.

Recent News

Passport to Study Abroad: Ursinus Selected for Inaugural Grant Program

Twenty-five Pell-eligible first-year Ursinus students will have a chance to obtain a U.S. passport to support their study abroad journeys thanks to funding from the Institute of International Education (IIE).

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Spotlight on Summer Fellows

Our Summer Fellows are engaging in independent and impactful academic research and creative projects with faculty mentors that push the boundaries of their intellectual creativity. These are examples of just some of the work happening on campus this year.

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Funding Paves Way for Sustainable Initiatives for First-Year Students

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded Ursinus College a 2021 Environmental Education Grant that will enhance outreach and participation in sustainability programs for first-year students.

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Teagle Foundation Awards $65,000 Grant to Bolster Core Curriculum

Grant funds will be used from July 2021 through June 2023 for the creation of additional classes and a conference on liberal education.

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Berman Museum of Art Named Best in Montgomery County

The Philip and Muriel Berman Museum at Ursinus College has been named the best museum in Montgomery County by Montco Happening magazine. The publication creates an annual “best of” list of county retailers and institutions, based on votes from the general public.

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Eleven Artists Showcased in Annual Student Exhibition’s 3D Virtual Gallery

The Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art is proud to present the work of 11 student artists in the disciplines of painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, installation, mixed media, and photography.

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Citation Speaks to Important Role of Humanities During the Pandemic

A web publication authored by Professor of History Susanna Throop and five students in her history capstone and core capstone seminar on the Black Death was referenced in the Bulletin of the History of Medicine.

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New “Kindness Rocks” Garden Aims to Plant Seeds of Joy

A collection of rocks hand-painted with inspirational messages and designs meant to uplift passersby has been installed in front of the Schellhase Commons.

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English and Theater Double Major Plays with Business Idea and Scores

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, working parents have struggled with meeting the needs of their jobs while simultaneously tending to children who are not only learning from home but also spending less time with friends. Kate Foley ’23 and her family created a business that could help.

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President Blomberg to Step Down After Six Years Leading Ursinus

Brock Blomberg, who has led Ursinus College since his inauguration in 2015 and shepherded the institution through its 150th anniversary and a bold strategic plan, announced that he will step down as president on Sept. 1. He will become president of the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) in San Francisco.

One Year Later, Class of 2020 Comes Home for In-Person Commencement

Last spring, the members of the Ursinus Class of 2020 did not have an opportunity to participate in the college’s most revered tradition: commencement. The global COVID-19 pandemic forced them to complete their undergraduate careers by learning remotely, and instead of celebrating on campus with friends and loved ones, they watched remarks and well-wishes on computer screens and mobile devices.

Class of 2021 Celebrates Commencement to Cap Uniquely Historic Academic Year

On Patterson Field, in front of a limited number of guests who were masked and physically distanced—and while a virtual audience tuned in via livestream—the Ursinus College Class of 2021 brought their undergraduate careers to a close on Saturday, May 15, marking the end of an academic year that was challenging, unique, and historic.

Ursinus Students Tell the Stories of Women in the Holocaust

Four students performed in a New York event that commemorates the survival, solidarity and resistance of women in concentration camps.

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Featured Events

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Apr 2025

On the Same Page Reads

April 15, 2025 | Noon - 1 p.m.
Institute for Inclusion and Equity, Wismer Lower

Join us in reading and discussing Long Division this semester. 

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Apr 2025

Faculty and Staff Social

April 15, 2025 | 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Kaleidoscope Lobby

President Hannigan invites faculty and staff to enjoy refreshments and conversation during a spring social in the Kaleidoscope lobby from 3:30 to 5 p.m. 

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Apr 2025

Easter Egg Hunt

April 16, 2025 | Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Join Religious and Spiritual Life in Collaboration with Student Engagement for the Annual UC Easter Egg Hunt! 

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Apr 2025

Repair Café

April 16, 2025 | 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Myrin Library

Bring a broken item to our Repair Café and learn how to repair it alongside community fixers! All tools and materials provided. 

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Apr 2025

Meditation Wednesday

April 16, 2025 | 5 p.m.
Bomberger Hall Rice Chapel

Please Join RSL for weekly Meditation!

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