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When Priyal Sanathara’s phone rang three times, she thought it was a spam caller. The news on the other end actually turned out to be life-changing.

In addition to being elected as Treasurer, Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Multifaith Scholars Program Amy Allocco also presented research and chaired meetings at the 23rd Quinquennial World Congress in Kraków, Poland.

New resources in Lindner Hall offer flexible seating and sensory-friendly spaces for building visitors.

The veteran advancement professional joins the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ community from Davidson College, where she served for three years as a major gifts officer.

The five annual awards celebrate excellence in teaching, scholarship, service-leadership, mentorship and staff in ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ College, the College of Arts and Sciences.

Meet nine ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ alumni whose everyday work is shaping lives, communities and industries.

A recipient of the Periclean Award for Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility and founder of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s Periclean Scholars program, Professor of Sociology Tom Arcaro has shared his dynamic approach to teaching and service with the university for the past 40 years.

From physics to performing arts, several new faculty members will teach, mentor, and conduct research beginning this academic year within ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ College, the College of Arts and Sciences.

The 2025–26 academic year is officially underway at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ, starting with the Opening Day ceremony on Aug. 18 in Alumni Gym.

In her new role on the university’s Senior Staff, the current chair of the Department of Human Service Studies will help establish more formal policies, procedures, and practices to support the creation and growth of graduate programs at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ.