Environmental engineer, educator and longtime activist Sarah Lynn Cunningham will visit the Hanover College campus Tuesday, March 5, to deliver the annual Cornelius and Anna Cook O’Brien Lecture. Cunningham, co-founder and executive director of the Louisville Climate Action Network (LCAN), will present “From Smoke-Filled Skies to Smoke-Filled Rooms: Louisville’s Political Battles Over the ‘Smoke Evil.’” The
continue readingHanover College faculty member Elizabeth Winters has been named recipient of the 2023 LEAP Indiana Annual Teaching Award. The LEAP Indiana Annual Teaching Award is presented annually to a full- or part-time faculty member who is currently teaching at one of the 24 colleges and universities that are members of LEAP (Liberal Education America’s Promise)
continue readingHanover College has received a $500,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its initiative Advancing the Science of Reading in Indiana. The grant will support Hanover’s Educator Preparation Program (HCEPP). The Science of Reading includes an interdisciplinary body of scientifically based global research about reading and issues related to reading and writing. This research, conducted
continue readingHanover College’s Educator Preparation Program has been awarded full accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). CAEP is a globally recognized accrediting body for educator preparation for aspiring teachers of students ranging from preschool through high school. The non-profit and non-governmental agency strives to assure that new teachers know their subjects
continue readingThe Hanover College Modern Languages and Cultures Department is scheduled to host the Indiana chapter of the American Association of Teachers of German’s annual immersion workshop. The one-day event will be held Saturday, Sept. 16. The workshop, “Theaterpädagogik,” will focus on the incorporation of theatre into German education. Jennifer Schmidt, assistant professor of theatre at
continue readingClara McCulley ‘25 has been selected as Hanover’s recipient of the “Realizing the Dream” Award. Established in 1989, the state-wide honor recognizes outstanding academic achievement and leadership potential displayed by a first-generation college student during their first year on campus. McCulley, who was honored Feb. 25 during a banquet in Indianapolis, Ind., is an elementary
continue readingHarlan Hubbard’s property secured by not-for-profit group A legacy can often point to business success or a singular contribution. Seldom do legacies bring together such unique aspects as that of Harlan Hubbard. Art and architecture, carpentry and community, ecology and education, history and preservation all fuse to reflect the life and influence of the celebrated
continue readingDionicio Sierra Visoso ’21 is ready for the fun that May Term brings to any Hanover College student. A double major in secondary education and Spanish, Sierra Visoso has spent the last few months student teaching. He is excited to be back on campus full-time, playing the outdoor games May Term has to offer, working once again as a
continue readingAfter experiencing smaller, discussion-based classes her senior year of high school, Hannah Ireland ’21 was looking for a similar experience from her college experience. When she toured Hanover, she saw the connections students created with their professors and peers. She says, “I wanted to be fostered in an environment that was more based on ‘it takes a
continue reading“When I was 3 years old, I woke up one morning unable to move my neck,” opens Sophie Weber ’24. Following countless doctor and specialist appointments, Weber was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and uveitis (inflammation of the eyes). She has been active in raising awareness for juvenile arthritis, participating in walks and fundraising campaigns.
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