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Honors Program changes, adds depth for students

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A new semester always brings change. The Honors Scholars Program is no exception. This year students can expect changes in leadership, programming and the freshman experience. New Leadership Honors students will now fall under the direction Trisha Posey, the new director of the Honors Scholars Program. Also, Biblical Studies Professor […]

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Genesis House gets new look

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Construction management students from John Brown University will be using their skills this semester to help the Genesis House prepare its new location. The students and many other volunteers will be renovating an old home on North Inglewood Street into a facility for the ministry, which serves the homeless of […]

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$60,000 grant to protect waterways

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The construction management department recently received a $60,000 grant from Walmart to educate students on preventing storm water runoff from damaging waterways. The grant extends over five years and is in response to the need to educate students on the Clean Water Act and the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. […]

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$2.1 million to save marriages

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“As a marriage goes, so goes a family. As a family goes, so goes a community,” Gary Oliver, the executive director for the Center for Relationship Enrichment at John Brown University, is known for saying. This statement embodies the mission of the Center’s work with the grant money they received […]

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City construction increases safety, hassle

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Students at John Brown University and residents of Siloam Springs will not drive far before running into road construction. Both U.S. Highway 412 and the University Street bridge are getting a makeover. David Bushey, resident engineer of the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department, said they are “widening 1.6 miles […]

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Enrollment rises and retention soars

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As the new semester begins, preliminary reports show that John Brown University’s enrollment rates are the highest ever. Traditional students number 1,317 this semester, according to the preliminary 11th Day report. In 2011, the numbers showed 1,279 traditional students on campus. Traditional students number The report is traditionally used by […]

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University promotes positive first-year experiences

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Business professor Mandy Moore returns this semester from a year-long sabbatical with not only a doctoral degree but also a new position as the director of first year experience. The job description states Moore “will provide leadership and coordination for the development and implementation of programs, curriculum, activities and events […]

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Donors deliver fourth highest amount

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Donors gave John Brown University $17.4 million this past year, despite a lingering economic recession. The 2011-2012 fiscal year ended in June with the fourth highest amount given ever. “It really is remarkable,” said April Moreton, director of development. “Often schools go way down in donations after a campaign ends.” […]