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On behalf of the Office of Alumni and Community Engagement at King University, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2024! As you step forward into new beginnings, remember that your journey with King University continues beyond graduation. We are excited to see how you will apply your knowledge, embrace challenges, and make meaningful contributions to your communities. Remember, you are an integral part of our vibrant alumni network, and we look forward to supporting and celebrating your successes. Congratulations, graduates! We are incredibly proud of each one of you and await eagerly to see all that you accomplish.
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As we celebrate the achievements of our graduates, we also honor the distinguished service of President Alexander Whitaker (pictured above) as he becomes President Emeritus. His visionary leadership has profoundly shaped our institution, leaving a lasting legacy that will inspire future generations. Congratulations, President Whitaker!
Simultaneously, we recognize Warren Payne '69 (pictured below) as he becomes Trustee Emeritus. His dedication and wisdom have been instrumental in guiding our university to new heights. Mr. Payne also served as our commencement speaker this year. Congratulations and thank you, Warren!
We are immensely grateful to both for their unwavering commitment and look forward to their continued involvement in our community.
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Celebration of the Arts: Thank You,
Photo Album Now Available
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On the evening of April 13, King alumni and friends gathered in the ballroom of the Bristol Hotel for the third annual Celebration of the Arts.
Delicious food, desserts, outstanding performances, and a silent auction were just a few of the evening's highlights. We would like to thank the Celebration of the Arts planning committee for all of their hard work, and we are looking forward to future gatherings.
The full photo album is now available. Please click here to view. If you are interested in helping with this event in the future, please email alumni@king.edu and we will connect you with the planning committee.
Photo(s) credit: LydiaBPhotography.
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Calling all alumni! We want to hear from you. We know King graduates are doing amazing things every day and would love to hear your stories. Please send your news and photos you’d like to share to the Office of Alumni and Community Engagement: alumni@king.edu by August 1, 2024. We look forward to connecting with you.
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The Office of Alumni and Community Engagement at King University invites faculty, staff, alumni, and students to join us for Campus Cleanup Day on June 1, 2024, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Projects will include dorm cleaning, organizing, and more. To register, please click here. We hope to see you there.
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We are pleased to announce the endowment of two new scholarships that support King University students. The Pre-Med Endowed Scholarship for Aspiring Doctors of Medicine or Osteopathy, a fund in honor of university graduates who are MDs or DOs that provides scholarships for upperclassmen to attend medical school.
The King University Class of 1969 Endowed Scholarship is a fund in honor of the Class of 1969 (pictured at Dogwood 2019) to provide scholarships for students seeking an undergraduate degree at the University. These two, and all University endowed scholarships, remain open for additional donations. We are honored by and grateful for those who support King University and our students. If you would like information about endowed scholarships, please call 423.652.4864 or email development@king.edu for assistance.
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King University will be hosting two nursing summer camps for high school students this June and July. Students will participate in hands-on activities, simulations and scenarios, spend time with faculty, and much more. To sign up today, click here.
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Ana George, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Spanish, was recently honored by the Federation of Women Journalists of the Republic of Panama (FEMUPERP), the Panamanian Ministry of Women’s Affairs, and the Center for Scientific Research in Social Sciences of Panama as one of 2024’s Women Leaders for her research into Afro-descendant culture.
She traveled to Panama to receive her award where she was invited to celebrations of the International Day of Women. This included a diplomatic reception at the French Embassy and a brief personal meeting with the First Lady of Panama, Yasmín Colón de Cortizo. Dr. George was presented her award by Candelario Reyes Garcia, Honduran Ambassador to Panama, and Rosemarie Acosta Lugo, president of FEMUPERP.
Dr. George has also presented her research in national and international conferences and recently published the article “El legado africano en Panamá: celebrando el presente - recordando el pasado” [The African Legacy in Panama: Celebrating the Present - Remembering the Past] in Momentos Magazine (Panama, December 2023). Congratulations, Dr. George! Photos courtesy of the Honduran Embassy in Panama.
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"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for,
the conviction of things not seen."
Hebrews 11:1
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"It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:35
Consider making a gift to King University and watch your blessings multiply in the faces of our students!
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