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Congratulations Class of 2021

Arcadia Graduates Celebrate in Six Commencement Ceremonies

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Arcadia Magazine Spring/Summer 2021

Arcadia University welcomes the remarkable gift of 70 years of work by the maverick artist and writer, Pati Hill (1921-2014), whose centenary was honored this spring.

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Join Us for a Summer Open House

Hear from our student ambassadors, learn why we're nationally ranked in study abroad, and tour our Glenside campus on June 26 or August 14.

Arcadia #1 for Study Abroad Participation

The Institute of International Education ranked Arcadia #1 in the nation for study abroad participation.

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COVID-19: University Updates and Information

Upload Your Vaccine Record for Fall 2021 Semester by July 15

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You're #ArcadiaBound—and We're Excited

Congratulations on your (great) decision to join the Arcadia University community! Learn how to officially become a Knight.

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Arcadia Again Exceeds Philanthropic Targets

With support, Arcadia University exceeded its philanthropic targets for a second year—doubling its achievement since fiscal year 2019. University Advancement also earned its second Gold award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

Surpassing the Target

With support from the entire community, Arcadia University exceeded its philanthropic targets for a second year—doubling its achievement since fiscal year 2019.

Gold for UKnighted Tuesday

The Division of University Advancement received Gold recognition in the category of Fundraising Flash Campaigns for UKnightedTuesday from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

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Gold for Jones Poundstone Society

Earlier this year, the Division of University Advancement earned Gold and Bronze from CASE relating to the Jones Poundstone Society.

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Student Life at Arcadia

Our award-winning student blog, Because Arcadia, will help you prepare for and enhance your time at Arcadia.

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The Road Behind, the Path Ahead

“As a senior, observing those four years in the rear view mirror, I can’t help but laugh to myself: I was full of expectations, but I had no idea what to expect.” - Anthony Devantier ’21

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The Road Behind, the Path Ahead

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Grow Yourself by Knowing Yourself

“Arcadia allows space to really unpack who you are and everything you want to be a part of in the future.” - Jasmin Ramirez ’21

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Grow Yourself by Knowing Yourself

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An Odd and Incomplete Goodbye

“[This is] what I wanted college to be about: learning more about the world and my place within it.” - Garrett Davies ’21

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An Odd and Incomplete Goodbye

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Finding Home: “Go Where the Love Is” Part II

“I don’t know what the future holds, but I know that no matter what, Arcadia has my back. Part of this place will always be with me.” - Rikki Rosenthal ’21

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Finding Home: “Go Where the Love Is” Part II

Congratulations

Class of 2021

Class of 2021 Celebrations Shared Peak of Return to Glenside

After more than a year of mainly virtual learning and events, the Arcadia University Class of 2021 celebrated on campus together in socially distanced, in-person Commencement Ceremonies on Thursday, May 20 and Friday, May 21.

Online Commencement Ceremonies

See the full commencement ceremonies, read stories from the class, and watch congratulations messages from faculty and staff.

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After Arcadia: Class of 2021

Members of the Class of 2021 have exciting plans lined up for after graduation. Learn more about their goals, inspirations, and achievements.

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National Rankings

Named Among the Best

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Ranked Best in the Northeast

The Princeton Review has named Arcadia among the "Best in the Northeast" for six consecutive years.

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Ranked #1 for Study Abroad Participation

The Institute of International Education ranked Arcadia #1 in the nation for study abroad participation.

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Arcadia University Nationally Ranked for Study Abroad, Regionally in Northeast

Arcadia University ranked nationally in the annual ‘U.S. News & World Report’ for study abroad and placing highly in the regional Northeast, value, innovation, and social mobility categories.

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Campus & Community Highlights

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Ellison ’21 Focuses on Mental Health in Black Communities for Internship, Thesis

The topic of mental health in Black communities isn't new to Jared Ellison '21, but through his internship at Eclipse Lit, this spring was the first time he was able to publish on it.

Ellison ’21 Focuses on Mental Health in Black Communities for Internship, Thesis

Arcadia University student Hannah McGinnis holding the tote she made

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Honors Course Sends Art Supplies to Ghana

Tote bags packed by Honors students in the Color of Poverty course arrived at the School for the Deaf in Ghana, continuing a relationship that began 10 years ago with a service trip.

Honors Course Sends Art Supplies to Ghana

Arcadia University graduate Lashanna Bryant

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Q&A with the Class of 2021

What do members of the Class of 2021 have planned for after Commencement? What do they wish they knew as first-year students? Find out in the Class of 2021 Q&A.

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