ATLANTA - Through Connections in All Directions, the Atlantic Sun Conference is looking to help connect its 12 institutions that span across 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
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Student Spotlight: Meleah Lanier’s transformative journey in the IRES program
- Meleah Lanier charted a course through the International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program, underscoring the immense value of such international experiences for STEM students.
Bellarmine University
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Bulinski aids in development of new science curriculum for local Catholic schools
- When local Catholic school leaders were ready to update their science curriculum materials, they turned to Dr. Kate Bulinski, a paleontologist and associate professor at Bellarmine University, for help.
University of Central Arkansas
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UCA hosts Cherice Harrison-Nelson as artist-in-residence
- The University of Central Arkansas will host New Orleans-based textile and beadwork artist Cherice Harrison-Nelson, as an artist-in-residence from Wednesday, Sept. 6, to Thursday, Sept. 7.
Eastern Kentucky University
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Colonel Catch Up: EKU Online Student Cody Kiser, BBA – Accounting
- Cody Kiser is a student at Eastern Kentucky University pursuing his bachelor’s of business administration in accounting. He’s a stay-at-home dad who is excited to be achieving his goals through EKU’s online programs. He recently shared his thoughts about his EKU Online experience.
Florida Gulf Coast University
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Music therapy students build connections across cultures
- Inside the palliative care unit at Siriraj Hospital in downtown Bangkok, a couple of FGCU students are singing Elvis. Thai students from the College of Music at Mahidol University join with guitars and a piano.
Jacksonville University
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Jacksonville University announces opening of innovative STEAM Institute
- Jacksonville University cut the ribbon this morning on a renovated 30,000-square-foot facility dedicated to interdisciplinary science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics studies on its Arlington campus.
Kennesaw State University
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Kennesaw State economic impact climbs to more than $2 billion in 2022
- Kennesaw State University had an economic impact of $2.03 billion on Georgia in fiscal year 2022, according to a University System of Georgia (USG) report released Tuesday.
Lipscomb University
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Lipscomb University, YMCA of Middle Tennessee announce partnership to provide scholarships for master’s, doctoral degree programs
- Partnership promotes professional development, positive community impact.
University of North Alabama
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'Glowing reviews' Cement decision for Honors
- 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. The College is full of many students with different majors, backgrounds, and aspirations.
University of North Florida
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UNF supports iconic “American Made” art collection
- Three members of the University of North Florida community have collaborated in presenting “American Made,” a comprehensive collection of American art from the late 18th century to the present day.
Queens University of Charlotte
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QUEENS UNIVERSITY OF CHARLOTTE WELCOMES THE LARGEST INCOMING CLASS
- Queens University’s Class of 2027 has shattered a 166-year-old record by becoming the largest and most academically prepared class in the university’s history — a testament to Queens’ ascending position among private universities in the region.
Stetson University
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School Of Music Partners With Opera Orlando For Apprenticeship Pilot Program
- The Stetson University School of Music and Opera Orlando are proud to announce they have partnered to launch an Apprenticeship Pilot Program, beginning Sept. 30 fall.
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.).