Can a student’s first day on campus determine their future success? The experience of many practitioners suggests yes. A student’s first impression of university can shape their engagement, confidence ...

Everyone knows that in America education is a business. And my university is in the business of being a business. "We" are always striving to have some sort of publicity (like hosting the Democratic ...

For years, Southern University President-Chancellor Ray Belton wanted a dramatic gateway to the university at the foot of the Harding Boulevard Overpass. Belton said he saw the gateway as a way to ...

Welcoming new students to university isn’t just a formality, it’s a crucial part of their higher education journey. Building their sense of belonging – on campus and online – and helping them connect ...

Welcome to the fall semester and the start of a new academic year! This is a busy time for our University. It is both a beginning and a reunion — a time for all of us to come together in these first ...

Dear members of the university community, Welcome to Fall 2024 at FIU! It truly is an exciting time to be a Panther! I am delighted to give a special welcome to the FIU Class of 2028. You are quite an ...

The spring 2025 semester reminds us that success depends on our collective commitment to the values that make our University exceptional. Dear Wolf Pack Family, Welcome to the 2025 spring semester! I ...

Talk about a warm welcome. “Hello!” Jennifer Hoffner called as youngsters emerged from big yellow vehicles, calling most by name and giving quite a few hugs. “How was your summer? My, you’re getting ...