Volume 142 | August 17, 2018
Campus energy returns with arrival of faculty & students
What better way to begin the 2018-2019 school year than with a breakfast for faculty and staff?
 
The Welcome Back Breakfast took place in the Hoke O'Kelley Auditorium and honored those who have been committed to the University for five, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years. 

Along with the awards, new faculty and staff members were introduced, new leadership changes were noted and efforts to raise money for students were addressed. ... Read More
Reinhardt President addresses achievements and updates
Dr. Kina Mallard kept with tradition in addressing Reinhardt's faculty and staff at the start of the school year. Mallard listed many of the University's accomplishments, from faculty publications to graduates succeeding in the next phase of their life, along with Reinhardt achieving its highest GPA.

Mallard also noted the incoming freshmen and the increase in the number of honor students, Sharp Scholars and academic scholars.

With so many new projects around campus, faculty and staff had much to be updated with, followed by a performance from School of Performing Arts incoming freshman Aaron Mitchell.  ... Read More
Waleska native continues familial support at Reinhardt
John Bennett, Jr. '65 was not the first or the last Bennett to attend Reinhardt. His family has enrolled at the school throughout its history and continues the tradition today, with three of his grandchildren attending or having graduated from the University.

Bennett studied business management during his time as a student, using his degree in many leadership positions.

Bennett Jr., pictured, continues his support through his position on the Board of Trustees, which he joined after seeing the difference the trustees made in the lives of students. He said their goals include maintaining strong ties with the United Methodist Church and enabling all students to have the best outcome from their time at Reinhardt. ... Read More
NC-SARA approval reaches students at national level
Reinhardt's online education programs expanded its reach this summer from 11 to nearly all 50 states with the approval of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.

NC-SARA is a program that allows universities to educate students online from other states.

A rigorous process, NC-SARA certification is worth fine-tuning the detailed paperwork, as it serves students on a national level. ... Read More
Screaming Eagles Marching Band ensemble expands
The Screaming Eagles Marching Band prepared to take the field this week during band camp. Members rehearsed Broadway songs in preparation for their halftime performances during the 2018 football season.

The marching band increased in size 150 percent from last year, with many freshmen, including Hannah Roberts pictured, joining the ensemble. Drum major Katie Rouse hopes to see that number continue to increase, and also wants members to have a memorable experience in the environment she described as loving and accepting, and hard to find. ... Read More
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Save the date for Homecoming 2018: Fire It Up, Reinhardt!
It's never too early to mark your calendars for Homecoming 2018, especially with events planned all week long. Join us for our service project with Rise Against Hunger on Tuesday, Oct. 2 to portion and package 10,000 dehydrated, nutritious meals. Come out to watch the Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m., leading to the pep rally at 7 p.m., immediately followed by the traditional bonfire.

Saturday, Oct. 6 brings the Alumni & Friends Awards Brunch at 10 a.m. with chicken and waffles. Get pumped for the Homecoming Football game at the neon tailgate at 4 p.m., with kickoff for the game at 6 p.m. Stay tuned for halftime when the Homecoming King and Queen coronation commences.

Reinhardt, Athletes of Valor partner for veterans
Veterans looking to earn their college degree and play collegiate sports should look no further than Reinhardt University and Athletes of Valor. The new partnership helps veterans navigate from the Armed Forces to the college playing field.

“We are so excited to begin this partnership with Athletes of Valor,” said Bill Popp, vice president for athletics and athletic director. “We have seen Athletes of Valor’s success with other schools similar to Reinhardt, and we want to be a part of the future of these veterans that want to return to college and possibly play sports again. ... Read More
Soccer lands at No. 23 in NAIA Top 25 to begin title defense

The NAIA national office announced that the current Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) champions will start the 2018 campaign ranked No. 23 in the country, as the Men's Soccer Coaches' Preseason Top 25 Poll was revealed Tuesday evening. ...  Read More
Upcoming Events


Aug. 19, 3 p.m. | Flint Hall at Falany Performing Arts Center

Aug. 20

Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m. | Flint Hall at Falany Performing Arts Center

Aug. 30, 6:30 p.m. | James & Sis Brown Athletic Center

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