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Why choose the liberal arts?
As a premier liberal art and sciences institution, you’ll get explore a wide range of interests and unlimited possibility at Hanover. Learn more about our academic programs.
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The Hanover experience is designed for success, but we’re also mindful of the cost of a college education. We work hard to help students and their families get maximum value for a lifetime.
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- Yanoviak’s Black History Month presentation highlights inspirational Civil War nurse
Educator, historian and author Eileen Yanoviak, Ph.D., will delve into the inspirational story of 19th-century Union Army nurse Lucy Higgs Nichols during a special Black History Month presentation at Hanover College. Yanoviak will discuss her book, “The Tenacious Nurse Nichols: - Dickerson to address enhancement of local land conservancy
For more than 20 years, Oak Heritage Conservancy (OHC) served as the only conservation group in southeastern Indiana. The organization has worked to protect more than 1,100 acres of land with special natural, agricultural, scenic or cultural significance across an - Theatre earns BroadwayWorld Award for region’s top play
The Hanover Theatre Department’s presentation of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” earned the BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards honor as the region’s top play in 2024-25. BroadwayWorld’s regional awards salute the year’s best productions and include more than 100 - Shoemakers establish Global Scholars Program
A new scholarship program funded by John Shoemaker ’64 and his wife, Donna, will support international travel and off-campus educational opportunities for Hanover’s business students. The John C. and Donna Shoemaker Global Scholars Program for Business Majors was created to - Five featured during seventh-annual Women in Science Symposium
Five Hanover College students offered insights into their recent summer research projects during the seventh-annual Women in Science Symposium. The event was held Thursday, Jan. 22, in the Science Center. The symposium annually features a select group of students who - Hanover launches largest fundraising campaign in its history
Hanover has entered the public phase of its $110 million Bicentennial Campaign, marking the largest fundraising effort in the College’s history. The campaign’s successful initial phase has already secured more than $99 million toward the $110 million goal. The Bicentennial - Dean’s list announced for Fall 2025
Hanover College awarded Dean’s List honors to the following students for Fall Term 2025. To qualify, a student must be enrolled full-time in the Fall Term, must complete no fewer than 3 graded course units in that term, and must - “Maestro J” to headline MLK commemoration events
Hanover College will commemorate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 19-23 with an offering of conversations and volunteer opportunities. The week-long series – “Jazz, Joy and Justice” – will be highlighted by a Jan. 22 presentation - Woods earns CIC/UPS Scholarship
Engineering major Sean Woods ’27 earned a scholarship from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and the United Parcel Service (UPS) Foundation. Woods received the award through Independent Colleges of Indiana and CIC, its national partner in Washington, D.C. Woods’
