Millersville University News

2009

 
Budget Update
Memo to the University Community from Francine G. McNairy, President, giving an update on the budget.
 
New College at Millersville
Millersville University has announced the establishment of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies.
 
Groundbreaking at the SMC
Groundbreaking ceremonies are scheduled for Saturday, October 24, at the Student Memorial Center (SMC), where a $35 million renovation and addition project has been underway since summer 2009.
Exploring Disabilities at Millersville
Throughout the year, Millersville faculty will bring campus and community attention to autisum and the wider world of disabilities.
 
State-of-the-University
Millersville Convocation Address by President Francine G. McNairy - The Times They Are A-Changin'
 
Connecting with the Community
Millersville is hosting a series of gatherings to read short pieces of literature on service, reflect on civic engagement and connect with the community.
 
PBS Screening
Millersville will present an advanced screening of PBS's Art: 21-Art in the Twenty First Century Series, Systems episode on Oct. 7 on campus.
 
U.S.News & World Report Rankings
U.S.News & World Report in its annual college rankings issued for 2010, announced that Millersville University ranked in the top tier at 54 in the category of Best Universities - Master's in the North region.
 
Counseling Center Re-Accredited
Millersville University's counseling center was recently re-accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services.
 
CASA Grant
Millersville University social work professors have received a 2009 National CASA New Program Development Grant for $40,000.
 
UPDATED: Important H1N1 Information
 
Cad Table and Software Donation
ICPF recently dedicated a Gerber Innovations DT9066 Samplemaker Table with 25 seats of ArtiosCAD software at Millersville University.
 
Free Ice Cream
Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc., will speak April 16. In addition, Distinguished Civic Leadership Awards will be given out prior to lecture.
 
MU Joins McNeil Center
Millersville University is only PASSHE University to become partners with McNeil Center for Early American Studies.
 
Stop Smoking
The Elsie S. Shenk Wellness and Women's Program of Millersville University is the recipient of a $50,000 grant to fund a tobacco cessation program on campus.
 
Tickets for Dr. Ayers Lecture
Tickets for the simulcast of the Education Lecture are still available. No backpacks or large bags will be permitted for the lecture or simulcast.
 
Odyssey of the Mind
On Saturday, March 7, 2009, Millersville will play host to 380 students competing in 58 teams from East Central, Pa. for the "Odyssey of the Mind" competition.
Ganser Library Presents: A ShowCase of Scholarship
On Monday, March 16, 2009 from 3:00-5:00 p.m., Millersville University Library will celebrate the exhibit opening of "A Showcase of Scholarship 2009."
 
Dr. Ayers
Statement from President Francine G. McNairy regarding the Education Lecture at Millersville University.
 
Got Game?
Ganser Library will host its first gaming event on February 5 - Got Game? BRING IT!
 
Higher Education and the Economy
"Higher Education and the Economy" was written by President Francine G. McNairy for the Sunday News. It is posted here with permission from the Sunday News.
 
Campus Climate Assessment
What is life like on the Millersville University campus? That question will be explored this spring.

2008

 
CCERP Grant
Entrepreneurial Leadership Center to be created at Millersville University.
 
RAD
Police and Wellness Offer Rape Defense Program
Commencement
Dr. Pettaway will give commencement address at Millersville on December 14.
Fulbright
Millersville's Dr. Barbara Stengel is Fulbright Scholar.
 
Gingerbread Houses
Millersville University food services is sponsoring the first annual gingerbread house decorating contest.
 
Middle States Accreditation
Millersville is engaging in a self-study process which is the central piece of reaccreditation through the Middle States Commission of Higher Education.
 
World Premiere
World Premiere of American Repertory Ballet coming to Millersville University.
 
Constitution Day Activities
Millersville will have events September 15-17 on campus to honor the constitution.
Grand Marshals
Dr. Ralph Anttonen and his wife Judy, have been named the 2008 grand marshals of this year's Millersville Parade
 
Faculty Senate Elections
Faculty Senate elects new members
 
Bill Reuter honored
The CEO of Susquehanna Bancshares was recently inducted into Millersville's chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon.
School Violence Conference
Millersville's School of Education will be holding a conference on school violence during June.
 
Millersville Makes Honor Roll
Millersville University of Pennsylvania was named to the 2007 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the second year in a row.
 
New Grant Director hired at Millersville University
New Grant Director hired at Millersville University
 
Businessman Creates Honors College Fellowship Program for Millersville University
Millersville Professors Ask the Tough Questions