“Who am I / I’m a walking renaissance testing how far he can explore different realms / The ever-evolving entity, full of discovery, training his lips to bend into a paintbrush that slaps colors on canvases in ways none could foresee…” -Gabriel Ratcliffe, Who Am I (2020) Before college, Gabriel Ratcliffe ’22 would have been
continue readingThe Hanover College Concert Choir and Chamber Singers will present a collection of multicultural works during the ensembles’ virtual fall concert. The performance will feature vocal selections in eight languages, including the premiere of famed composer Ola Gjeilo’s newest choral work, “Roots.” The virtual performance will be presented at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, at
continue readingHanover College’s students and faculty are back, beginning a much-anticipated 2020-21 academic year August 24. Bright eyes and exuberant gestures help plentiful smiles radiate from behind face coverings. Campus life is flourishing, but continues to be a daily work-in-progress. The continuation of this thriving learning community is dependent on each person’s activities and behaviors. “Students
continue readingDevotees of popular video games such as Fortnite, League of Legends, Overwatch, Battlefield and World of Warcraft have a centralized location for competition with the development of a state-of-the-art gaming lab in the Withrow Activities Center. The results of a collaboration between Hanover’s Information Technology Department and Office of Student Life, the dedicated space features
continue readingReflecting on her Hanover College experience, Madeline Sappenfield ’20 found her way here because “something was capturing about the way the campus feels when you first arrive. I hadn’t thought about going to a private liberal arts school until I decided to visit, and I knew there was something special about this place. I knew
continue readingThe following Hanover College students have excelled in the classroom and earned membership in honor societies for their overall academic performance or outstanding accomplishments in their respective areas of study. Many of these students were recognized during the College’s 83rd-annual Honors Convocation, presented April 28-May 1 through a series of online videos. The four-part series
continue readingCambria Jones ’20 and Logan Ratts ’20 received Hanover College’s top student academic awards, while Jared Bates and Rachel Davidson earned top faculty awards during the 83rd-annual Honors Convocation. The event, celebrating the achievements of the College’s students and faculty, was presented April 28-May 1 through a video series on Hanover’s YouTube channel. Jones, a
continue readingMeet Bo Sims ’21. You may know him from his record-breaking Irish dancing, his leadership roles on campus, or from his time as the Panther mascot. With his eye on studying environmental biology, Bo says, “I knew I wanted a campus that would actively engage their environmental studies with the outside world. I learned that
continue reading“Hanover’s best-kept secret is the community you gain the second you walk on campus,” explains Libby Ward ’20. “From a different variety of majors, clubs, organizations and sports teams, no matter HOW or WHAT you want to do with your time at Hanover you can find a group of people that challenge you to be
continue readingFrom New Goshen, Ind., Shelby Edington ’20 came to Hanover to play softball, but also to “get a phenomenal education. I was drawn to the small school, community-based atmosphere and the fantastic science programs offered here.” She advises taking advantage of opportunities provided at Hanover: “Live in the moment. Enjoy every conversation with a professor,
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