For the second time this year, Hanover College and Indiana University Southeast (IUS) have signed an agreement to establish a priority admissions pathway between the two institutions. The signing ceremony was held Nov. 21 at the Hanover College South Campus in Jeffersonville, Ind. This innovative pathway underscores both institutions’ shared commitment to fostering opportunities for
continue readingAs progress continues on implanting the “Jefferson Together” project, Hanoverians Henry “Chip” Snyder ’86 and Samantha Elliott ’22 have been appointed to the College’s administrative staff. The alumni return to campus to lead Hanover’s community relations and outreach efforts, and provide critical oversight of the five-year grant. Snyder will serve as director of community relations which, among other things,
continue readingBeginning in Fall 2025, Hanover College will award a $2,500 scholarship to first-year students whose parent or legal guardian is employed by any K-12 school in Indiana – public or private. To be awarded the scholarship, students must be admitted to Hanover, complete the FAFSA, and provide proof of their parent’s or legal guardian’s full-time
continue readingHanover College has just received a grant of $30 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its initiative, College and Community Collaboration (CCC). The grant, administered by the College, will support “Jefferson Together,” a holistic community development strategy that begins to address the economic, social, cultural, and connectivity needs of residents in Jefferson County by leveraging
continue readingThe Hanover College Theatre Department’s 2024-25 season, titled “Lost/Found: A Season of Stories about Searching for Self,” will offer three distinct plays with central characters who, through purpose, love and self-discovery, “find” themselves. The series will open Dec. 6-8 with “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.” This reimagined American holiday classic brings George
continue readingNoted political pundits and television news contributors Richard Lowry and Bakari Sellers, joined by award-winning author and journalist Jonathan Rauch, will offer their insights into the 2024 U.S. presidential election during a special presentation of the Hanover Enrichment Series. Lowry is the editor-in-chief of National Review, best-selling author, syndicated writer, and television and radio commentator.
continue readingHanover College faculty member Alejandra Rodríguez Villar has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 David Gitlitz Comedia Prize in Pedagogy and Mentorship from the Association for Hispanic Classical Theater, Inc. (AHCT). The accolade recognizes efforts to foster greater appreciation for Spain’s classical drama in production. The Gitlitz Prize, first awarded in 2018, is
continue readingArea elementary school children have a unique opportunity to learn the German language this fall through a program offered by the Hanover College Modern Languages Department. SPARK for German: Kids German Class, a joint project of the American Association of Teachers of German and the Goethe-Institut, is partnering with Hanover to provide free German classes
continue readingGlené Mynhardt, associate professor of biology, has been selected by the Private Academic Library Network of Indiana, Inc. (PALNI) as a recipient of the PALSave Open Educator Award for the 2023-24 academic year. The award recognizes innovation and excellence in support of higher education, textbook affordability and student success. As part of the PALSave: PALNI
continue readingPete Corrao ’76, John Stanley ’72, Cassi Binkley Friday ’11 and Jenn Williams ‘10 have been selected to receive Hanover College’s highest alumni honors this fall. Corrao and Stanley will each receive the Alumni Achievement Award. Friday and Williams will be presented with the Distinguished Young Alumni Award. The honorees will be saluted Saturday, Oct.
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