Volume 168 | February 15, 2019
Donors, scholars feted at
2nd Annual Scholarship Luncheon

Earlier this week, on Tuesday, Feb. 12, Reinhardt University celebrated generous individual donors and foundations who make possible student scholarships at RU. The annual Scholarship Celebration Luncheon connected selected scholarship recipients with those who make those scholarships possible. Last year, Reinhardt University awarded more than $10 million in scholarship assistance. Thank you to all who attended this year's luncheon, we appreciate all you do for the University and its students.

Grant to fund exhibit in Reinhardt library

Great work will begin in Fall 2019 as students and faculty prepare an exhibit to highlight existing collections in Hill Freeman Library & Spruill Learning Center, focusing on the Pine Log Mountain community. Reinhardt was awarded the Humanities Research for the Public Good Grant from the Council of Independent Colleges. ... Read More
Madeline Gray '18, Dr. Anne Good present research

The February Community Gathering featured research completed by Madeline Gray '18, who worked alongside Dr. Anne Good, during her last semester at Reinhardt. Gray's research focused on "Mrs. Knight's Receipt book," studying recipes and other domestic behaviors and habits during 1675-1800 to discover the true identity of Mrs. Knight. Their research took them the first Center for Innovative Teaching and Engaged Learning-funded trip to the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington D.C., where the pair deciphered "Mrs. Knight's" book in person.


#AfterReinhardt: Stanley Porter '71

Stanley Porter fondly remembers his time at Reinhardt College as one of the institution's first black students. In 1969, he jumped in with both feet, getting involved in campus activities while pursuing his education.

Following graduation from Reinhardt College in 1971, Porter joined the Navy, spending four-and-a-half years in active service and 21 years in the Reserves. He also pursued his education, obtaining a degree in business administration from the University of Tennessee, and entered the world of banking. Eventually, he worked his way up to Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for SunTrust Bank in Chattanooga. Now retired, Porter and his wife live in San Antonio, Texas. ... Read More

Workforce Wednesdays bring career opportunities to campus

When students don't have time to attend off-campus job fairs, Karen Mathews brings the career opportunities to Reinhardt. Through Workforce Wednesday each month, students can connect with local business recruiters.
Don't miss the next Workforce Wednesday on Feb. 20 at 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Lawson academic building, employers are ready to talk to students--even on the way to class. ... Read More

#Faculty Friday: Dr. Mellanie Robinson

Early Childhood Education program coordinator and associate professor Mellanie Robinson understands the importance of continuous learning and gaining wisdom from her mentors, wisdom she passes along to students who consider her to be a mentor of their own. ... Read More
Register NOW for the Shamrock Stroll

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Reinhardt University and support Pickens County students at the Shamrock Stroll .5K. Held in downtown Jasper, this event promises to be full of good food and great fun for the whole family. Registration is $25, 12-and-under free!


Golf tees it up in Coastal Georgia Invitational

The Reinhardt Eagles men's and women's golf teams hit the links for the first time in 2019 as both squads headed down the road to compete in the Coastal Georgia Invitational. ... Read More

Nationally-ranked tennis opens 2019 slate

The 2019 version of Reinhardt tennis hit the courts on Wednesday afternoon with a season-opening trip to take on NCAA Division II Georgia Southwestern State. ... Read More
Upcoming Events

Baseball vs. Campbellsville University
Feb. 16, 1 p.m. (DH) | Ken White Baseball Field

Softball Home Opener
Feb. 16, 1:30 p.m. (DH) | Ken White Softball Field

Women's Lacrosse vs. Shorter University
Feb. 16, 12 p.m. | Ken White Field at University Stadium

Women's Tennis vs. SCAD-Atlanta
Feb. 17, 1 p.m. | BridgeMill Athletics Club

Women's Lacrosse vs. Life University
Feb. 18, 3 p.m. | Ken White Field at University Stadium

Baseball vs. William Carey University
Feb. 22, 3 p.m.; Feb. 23, 12 p.m. | Ken White Baseball Field

Men's Lacrosse vs. SCAD-Savannah
Feb. 23, 5 p.m. | Ken White Field at University Stadium

The Secret Garden
Feb. 21-24 & March 1-2 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 23-24 & March 3 at 3 p.m. | The University Theater

Women's Lacrosse vs. Keiser University
Feb. 24, 12 p.m. | Ken White Field at University Stadium

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