ATLANTA - Through Connections in All Directions, the Atlantic Sun Conference is looking to help connect its 12 institutions that span seven states (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina and Tennessee). Below are articles/postings from each of our member institutions in an effort to stay more informed on all campus community happenings.
Austin Peay State University
Follow: @austinpeay | Facebook: austinpeay
O! Canada: Haase takes cohort to NASBR; named to Board of Directors
- Dr. Catherine Haase, a professor at Austin Peay State University’s biology department, recently led her lab of graduate students northward to Winnipeg for the North American Society of Bat Research (NASBR) conference to present research and network with a who’s-who of bat experts, researchers, scientists and devotees.
Bellarmine University
Follow: @bellarmineU | Facebook: @BellarmineU
$500,000 gift will provide scholarships and other support for Bellarmine’s military-affiliated students
- A $500,000 gift from the Richard S. Reynolds Foundation will significantly advance Bellarmine’s goal to be one of the nation’s best private universities for veterans and military-affiliated students.
University of Central Arkansas
Follow: @ucabears | Facebook: UCentralArkansas
Two journalism students receive CLAWS awards at December board meeting
- Mia Waddell and Madison Ogle were recognized as Bear CLAWS recipients at the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees December meeting.
Eastern Kentucky University
Follow: @eku | Facebook: EasternKentuckyUniversity
Meet Your Instructor: Camille Skubik-Peplaski, professor, EKU Occupational Therapy
- Camille Skubik-Peplaski is a champion for learning. She believes in accessibility and taking an active part in her student’s educational experience.
Florida Gulf Coast University
Follow: @fgcu | Facebook: FloridaGulfCoastUniversity
New College of Education dean aims to lead charge in changing field
- Diana Cheshire’s educational journey is characterized by a lifelong commitment to teaching, innovation and positive change.
Jacksonville University
Follow: @JacksonvilleU | Facebook: jacksonvilleuniversity
OCEARCH launches shark research expedition from new home at Mayport
- On Nov. 27, 2023, OCEARCH launched Expedition Southeast, its 46th ocean research expedition, from the M/V OCEARCH’s new dock in Mayport, Florida. At 11:30 a.m. OCEARCH and Jacksonville University will gather a group of state and city leaders at the Mayport Waterfront to celebrate the expedition and the ongoing development of OCEARCH Global Headquarters.
Kennesaw State University
Follow: @kennesawstate | Facebook: KennesawStateUniversity
Kennesaw State programs help alumnus grow app that rewards students
- Juggling school, extracurricular activities and earning spending money will be easier for students as a new phone application developed by a Kennesaw State University alumnus allows them to focus on learning while earning gift cards for good grades.
Lipscomb University
Follow: @lipscomb | Facebook: lipscombuniversity
Designing for Dolly
- Five fashion design students create outfits inspired by Dolly Parton for one-of-a-kind exhibit.
University of North Alabama
Follow: @north_alabama | Facebook: northalabama
UNA and the Honors College Provide Path for Involvement
- The University of North Alabama is home to the Delores and Weldon Cole Honors College. Its mission is to provide students with a great college experience that translates into postgraduate success.
University of North Florida
Follow: @UofNorthFlorida | Facebook: UofNorthFlorida
Missing home doesn’t slow down UNF international graduate student
- After receiving her bachelor's in accounting and business administration from Flagler College, Moyra Pinard, a resident of Trinidad, knew she wanted to stay in Northeast Florida to continue her education.
Queens University of Charlotte
Follow: @QueensUniv | Facebook: QueensUniversityofCharlotte
Queens Professor Uses Creativity to Inspire Unity, Fun, and Respect on Campus
- Mike Wirth, associate professor in the art, design, and music department, recently completed one of the largest art installments on the Queens campus.
Stetson University
Follow: @StetsonU | Facebook: stetsonU
Psychology Professor Achieves ‘Once-In-A-Scientific-Lifetime Success’
- In his own words, Stetson’s Scott Semenyna, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, achieved the “high-water mark of my scientific career — one I am unlikely to repeat soon (if ever).”
About the Atlantic Sun Conference
The ASUN, a Division I conference member of the NCAA, boasts a membership of institutions that share visionary leadership, bold ambition and creative innovation. As a nimble adaptive conference, unafraid to blaze a national pathway for better service to our student-athletes, teams, and institutions, the ASUN has a proud history of firsts, national academic and athletic achievements and a conference culture that walks the walk with its four ASUN Beams. Students First! Rise. Connect. Impact.
#ASUNBuilt by Austin Peay (Clarksville, Tenn.), Bellarmine (Louisville, Ky.), Central Arkansas (Conway, Ark.), EKU (Richmond, Ky.), FGCU (Fort Myers, Fla.), Jacksonville (Fla.), Kennesaw State (Ga.), Lipscomb (Nashville, Tenn.), North Alabama (Florence, Ala.), North Florida (Jacksonville, Fla.), Queens (Charlotte, N.C.) and Stetson (DeLand, Fla.).