… A system that rates our colleges and universities based upon graduate income is likely to dissuade institu- tions from encouraging students to take on important roles.”
This fall’s entering freshman class at Newberry (S.C.) College won’t have a tuition rate hike during its four consecutive years at the school. Concerned about the rising costs of higher education, Newberry leaders also froze tuition for continuing and transfer students. “We understand the pressures involved in pursuing a col- lege education and want to minimize the financial challenges as much as possible,” said Newberry President Maurice Scherrens. Tuition for 2013- 14 is $22,050, a cost offset by insti- tutional aid, which 96 percent of stu- dents receive in the form of about $12 million in “academic, departmental,
leadership, service, athletic and other merit-based scholarships, as well as need-based grants,” he said.
“Legacy of the Forty-Eighters,” an Oct. 20-22 conference at Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa, focused on the wide-ranging impact mid-19th century German immigrants had on American life. U.S. and Ger- man experts discussed how refu- gees left behind Germany’s failed democratic revolution of 1848 and arrived in the U.S. from 1847 to 1856 ready to play a role in the fight against slavery. The refugees were involved in: the Civil War (eight prominent Union generals includ- ing Carl Schurz, who became sec- retary of the interior); journalism (Joseph Pulitzer); business (Levi Strauss); and education (Margarethe Schurz, Carl’s wife, founded the first
LUTHERAN ADVANTAGE SCHOLARSHIP
TLU provides an educational experience that addresses the whole person–body, mind and spirit while building on the Lutheran ideals of vocation and service. Any Lutheran fi rst-time, full-time freshman accepted for admission by June 1 or Lutheran fi rst-time transfer student accepted by July 1 will be considered for the scholarship.*
* The Lutheran Advantage Scholarship may not be combined with academic distinction or academic honors scholarships, but may be awarded in addition to performance and participation awards.
percent of students receive FINANCIAL AID
98.5
a Awards for freshmen applicants range up to $14,500 per year.
a For transfer applicants, the range is up to $10,500 per year.
a The Lutheran Advantage Scholarship is awarded in three levels based on academic criteria.
a The scholarship is renewable for up to an additional three years, provided the student maintains a 2.5 GPA.
a Applicants should list church affi liation on the admissions application.
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Seminary Ridge Symposium Religion in the Ranks March 21-22, 2014
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Transformed People Being Made New
April 28- May 2, 2014
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