2009

Nov20

 

Reorganization

New positions announced for Dr. W. Douglas Zander, Minor (Will) Redmond and Dr. Melvin Allen.

Nov04

 

Budget Update

Memo to the University Community from Francine G. McNairy, President, giving an update on the budget.

Oct30

 

New College at Millersville

Millersville University has announced the establishment of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies.

Discovery Channel's Jeff Lieberman

Jeff Lieberman, MIT scientist and co-host of the Discovery Channel's "Time Warp" is coming to Millersville.

Oct12

 

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.

Sep28

 

New Website Design

Sep17

 

State-of-the-University

Millersville Convocation Address by President Francine G. McNairy - The Times They Are A-Changin'

Sep15

 

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.

Sep10

 

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.

Sep03

 

NPR on Campus

NPR aired a story about Millersville University "Colleges Ramp Up Efforts To Hold On To Students" on September 2.

Sep01

 

Mr. and Mrs. Kauffman Named Grand Marshals

The Millersville Community Parade Committee has named Ben Franklin Kauffman and his wife Polly Huber Kauffman as the 2009 grand marshals of this year's event.

Radical Jewelry Makeover Film Screening

The debut film screening of "Radical Jewelry Makeover: a traveling community mining and recycling project" at Binn's Park in downtown Lancaster will be held on September 4.

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.

Jul27

 

Counseling Center Re-Accredited

Millersville University's counseling center was recently re-accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services.

Cops on Bikes

The Millersville University Police Department recently received a $3,000 grant from the Lancaster Bike Club to purchase two new patrol bicycles.

PLCB Grant to MU

Millersville University has received a $10,820 grant from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to fight underage drinking.

Jul10

 

Four Corners Festival

This summer everyone is invited to campus for the Four Corners Festival, which will feature free performances on the shore of the famous "Swan Pond."

May13

 

MUAA Board Members Announced

William Martin '81 has been elected as the new MUAA President.

250th Logo Designed

The 250th Millersville anniversary now has an official logo - designed by a Millersville University student.

CASA Grant

Millersville University social work professors have received a 2009 National CASA New Program Development Grant for $40,000.

May06

 

1st in National Forecasting Tournament

May05

 

What the Twitter?

Lecture on online safety coming up May 18 on campus.

Apr30

 

Chemistry Award

Spring graduate, Laura Ruiz Espelt, will receive one of five national Merck Index Women in Chemistry Scholarship Awards.

Apr20

 

Commencement Speaker Announced

Don Eberly, an award-winning author, civic entrepreneur and civil society advocate will be the May 2 commencement speaker.

Apr14

 

Cad Table and Software Donation

ICPF recently dedicated a Gerber Innovations DT9066 Samplemaker Table with 25 seats of ArtiosCAD software at Millersville University.

Apr08

 

Commencement on May 2

Millersville University will present an honorary degree to former Pennsylvania Senator Gib Armstrong at graduation on May 2.

Apr07

 

Honors & Convocation

The Honors and Awards Convocation is scheduled for 10 a.m. in Pucillo Gym on April 18.

Apr03

 

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.

Mar31

 

Expert to Speak on Weather and Flying

Expert in weather and flying to speak at Millersville University on April 9.

Summer Institute

Educators: Practice your Spanish and earn three graduate credits with institute in Puerto Rico

Mar25

 

Holocaust Conference

29th Holocaust Conference will run April 1-3 at Millersville University.

MU Joins McNeil Center

Millersville University is only PASSHE University to become partners with McNeil Center for Early American Studies.

Mar12

 

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.

Mar11

 

Science Olympiad

The winners of the Science Olympiad held March 28 have been announced.

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.

Feb27

 

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."

Feb10

 

Dr. Ayers

Statement from President Francine G. McNairy regarding the Education Lecture at Millersville University.

Jan27

 

Got Game?

Ganser Library will host its first gaming event on February 5 - Got Game? BRING IT!

$10,000 Gift to Millersville Boro

A gift of $10,000 was made to Millersville Borough by Student Lodging Inc.

Jan23

 

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.

Jan15

 

Gift for Industry & Technology

ITEC receives gift of software to design paperboard and corrugated packages.

Campus Climate Assessment

What is life like on the Millersville University campus? That question will be explored this spring.

Vision 2020

On January 26, the ceremonial signing of Millersville's Vision 2020 statement will take place in the Millersville Borough council chambers.

Black Maria Film Festival

The Black Maria film festival is coming to Millersville University on February 15 and will include 90 minutes of films and lots of discussion.

2008

Dec16

 

Associate VP Named for HR

New Yorker has been hired as new associate vice president for human resources at Millersville.

CCERP Grant

Entrepreneurial Leadership Center to be created at Millersville University.

Dec03

 

Millersville University Wins Federal Lawsuit

A federal judge has ruled in favor of Millersville University.

Nov06

 

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.

Oct24

 

Gingerbread Houses

Millersville University food services is sponsoring the first annual gingerbread house decorating contest.

Oct09

 

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.

3rd World Conference

Voices of the Subaltern to be discussed at Millersville.

Sep22

 

Smoking Ban

New smoking ban at universities

Sep17

 

World Premiere

World Premiere of American Repertory Ballet coming to Millersville University.

New Deputy Chief

A new deputy chief has been hired at Millersville University.

Sep05

 

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

Home Rule

Millersville University will sponsor a forum on Home Rule on 9/16.

Jul10

 

Friends of Ganser Lecture

The Impacts of War on American Presidential Politics will be topic of lecture.

Ville Idol

The 'Ville Idol show is coming back this fall.

New Vice President

New Information Technology Vice President Hired at Millersville

Jun13

 

Faculty Senate Elections

Faculty Senate elects new members

Pass the Baton

Reuben Blundell takes over as orchestra conductor

Ebbert Gift

Gift from alum will fund scholarships

May20

 

Sirens

The campus will soon be installing sirens.

May15

 

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.

May02

 

Baseball Team Plays Today

PSAC baseball playoffs continue today at Clipper Magazine Stadium.

Apr17

 

REU Science Coordinator

This summer, Millersville's REU program will offer undergraduate students from across the country the opportunity to participate in a 10-week long watershed research program from mid-May to the end of July.

Ethnicity in Cinema Class

Millersville students are studying blaxploitation films this semester.

Apr09

 

Alumni Association Awards

Alumni Association to honor Dr. Gary Miller and W. Lee Eastwood on April 26 at Honors & Awards Convocation

Regional Economics Challenge

Millersville University Center for Economic Education to Host Regional Economics Challenge

Mar17

 

News

"Solutions for America" Town Hall tomorrow at Millersville University Featuring Senator Hillary Clinton

Mar13

 

Mitigating Hazards

Meeting April 15 to discuss potential hazards at Millersville University.

Mar07

 

Flexo Grant

Flexo Grant to Millersville University

Feb18

 

Holocaust Conference

Presentations announced for Millersville University's 28th Annual Holocaust Conference

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.

Feb11

 

Science Technology and Me!

"Science Technology and Me!" an educational event aimed at middle and high school age girls.

Feb08

 

Dr. Aminta Hawkins Breaux

Dr. Aminta Hawkins Breaux has been hired as the vice president for student affairs at Millersville University.

Jan29

 

New Student Affairs VP

Jan25

 

New Grant Director hired at Millersville University

New Grant Director hired at Millersville University

Jan23

 

Walker Center Opens at Millersville

Walker Center opens at Millersville to help reverse trend of disaffection from civil involvement.

Millersville University Theatre Presents Little Shop of Horrors

Millersville University Theatre presents Little Shop of Horrors.

Businessman Creates Honors College Fellowship Program for Millersville University

Millersville University of Pennsylvania Presents Carnival Day

Millersville University of Pennsylvania Presents Carnival Day 2008

Millersville Professors Ask the Tough Questions

Millersville University and Lancaster Regional Medical Center Offer Joint Educational Program