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Arcadia University News
June 10, 2021
Arcadia University Earns GOLD Recognition for UKnightedTuesday Achievement
Arcadia University is proud to announce that the Division of University Advancement has again earned recognition from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), this time as one of only two schools to receive a prestigious Gold Circle of Excellence Award. Arcadia received its gold...
November 2, 2020
Donors of Arcadia’s Jones Poundstone Society Gather to Celebrate! The Joy of Giving
Loyalty, gratitude, responsibility, scholarship. These are just a few of the words our Jones Poundstone Society (JPS) donors shared when asked to provide one word that describes their reason for giving during Arcadia’s second annual leadership donor recognition event, Celebrate! The Joy of Giving...
May 7, 2020
In Memoriam: Walter E. Blankley
Walter E. Blankley, a beloved member of the Arcadia University community and husband of Life Trustee Rosemary Deniken Blankley ’57, ’06H , passed away on April 27. Together for 67 years, Walter and Rosemary established an extraordinary legacy at Arcadia, defined by a lifetime commitment to higher...
April 27, 2020
Community Supports Students in Need Through Arcadia Food Pantry
As the Arcadia University community quickly adapted to the changing educational landscape during coronavirus, departments and offices didn’t forget their dedication to students in need. Throughout the academic year, Knights for Nutrition food pantry serves undergraduate and graduate students who...
March 26, 2020
Scholars, Donors Celebrate Endowed Scholarship Support at Arcadia
Aliyah Pulley ’23 , an aspiring teacher, captivated the crowd on Thursday, March 5, when she shared her personal story of adversity, perseverance, triumph, and gratitude with scholarship supporters, fellow students, and University leadership during Arcadia’s Celebration of Scholarship event, held...
January 17, 2020
Arcadia and the Korman Family Dedicate the Laura Minerva Korman Mirror Room
Grey Towers Castle has long stood as a symbol of Arcadia University, its students, and its alumni. Now, the Mirror Room, one of the Castle’s shining examples of elegance, will bear the name of one of the University’s most dedicated alumnae. On Jan. 16, more than 125 members of the Arcadia community...
December 6, 2019
Arcadians Around the World UKnight for Students on #UKnightedTuesday
Joining the international celebration of philanthropy, on Tuesday, Dec. 3, the Arcadia community participated in its fifth annual day of giving, #UKnightedTuesday. Gifts from nearly 500 donors brought in a record-setting $129,077, surpassing the dollar goal by over $79,000 and more than tripling...
March 12, 2019
'Philadelphia Inquirer' Tells Story of Dr. Ellington Beavers
On March 4, The Philadelphia Inquirer published an article on Dr. Ellington Beavers , his research in Boyer Hall's laboratories, and his historic gift to Arcadia University. The story has been picked up by the Associated Press and appeared in outlets around the country, including U.S. News &...
October 18, 2018
Community UKNIGHTs 4 Arcadia During Inauguration Week
For four days during Inauguration Week, Arcadians around the world “UKNIGHTED” on campus and online for the fourth annual UKNIGHT 4 Arcadia campaign. Helping to surpass the goal of 1,022 donors, a record-setting 1,042 Arcadia alumni, students, faculty, staff, Trustees, parents, family members,...
November 30, 2017
Arcadians UKNIGHT for Third Annual Day of Giving
On Nov. 28, 903 members of the Arcadia University community around the world “uknighted” for the third annual Day of Giving event. With the UKNIGHT 1 Day campaign focused on community participation, not dollars, this year’s goal of 700 donors was far surpassed in the 24-hour period. Collectively,...
December 6, 2016
Arcadia Community UKNIGHTS for Second Annual Day of Giving
On Nov. 29, Arcadians around the world joined together to be counted and to show their support for the University they love so dearly. The second annual UKNIGHT 1 Day of Giving , a campaign supporting graduate and undergraduate programs, scholarships, and study abroad, smashed its goal of 700...
November 22, 2016
UKNIGHT with Arcadians Around the World on Tuesday, Nov. 29
Beginning at midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 29, Arcadians around the world will unite for our second annual UKNIGHT 1 Day campaign. This is a 24-hour global challenge encouraging Arcadians everywhere to come together and show our Arcadia pride. On the 29th, keep watch for emails on how to participate...
November 16, 2016
UKNIGHT 1 Day is Back!
Beginning at midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 29, Arcadians around the globe will unite once again for our second annual UKNIGHT 1 Day campaign. This all-community event coincides with the national #GivingTuesday. Ours is a participation campaign, and so we are measuring Arcadia Pride not by dollars, but...
December 3, 2015
Campus UKNIGHTS for Inaugural Day of Giving
On Dec. 1, nearly 700 Knights around the world joined together in support of Arcadia. The inaugural UKNIGHT 1 Day of Giving, a campaign supporting graduate and undergraduate programs, scholarships, and study abroad, exceeded its goals, with 695 donors contributing $48,920 in a 24-hour period. Part...
November 30, 2015
On Dec. 1, UKNIGHT and Be Counted
On Tuesday, Dec. 1, Arcadia is asking all University community members to UKNIGHT and be counted. The University’s inaugural UKNIGHT 1 Day of Giving Campaign , which coincides with the international GivingTuesday, asks all members of the campus community, from trustees, faculty, and staff to alumni...
November 30, 2011
Arcadia Chronicles: Commons Nearly Complete Thanks to Alumni, Reunion Giving
With construction nearly complete, the Arcadia community is anxiously awaiting the opening of the new Commons student center on Jan. 23, 2012. After more than a year of construction, the 62,000-square-foot building connects to the existing Kuch Athletic and Recreation Center and brings much-needed...
November 11, 2011
Student Speaker Sought for 'Commons: Meeting Place of Peoples, Marketplace of Ideas'
On Monday, Jan. 23, Arcadia University will celebrate the opening of the Commons, and one student will be chosen by his or her peers to speak on their behalf at the dedication ceremony, which, as Ed Sullivan would have said, will be "a really big shew." "This is truly a historic event for Arcadia,...
November 1, 2011
Alumni Homecoming, Knight Out and Alumni Leadership Summit
By Georgene Pilling ’04M, Director of Alumni Relations Alumni Homecoming Alumni returned to campus on Saturday, Oct. 15, to celebrate a festive and beautiful homecoming, enjoy the student carnival along the Walk of Pride, join families at the afternoon picnic, and cheer on the soccer, field hockey...
October 11, 2011
Video: 'Students Are Having a Blast' on Haber Green
"This is the best day of my presidency," said a barefoot Carl (Tobey) Oxholm III, President of Arcadia University. Megaphone in hand, he declared the green space in the middle of campus open on Oct. 7 after more than a year of construction. "And we have a new name for this turf, and we're not going...
October 7, 2011
Hundreds of Barefoot Students Flood onto Haber Green
An estimated 600 shoeless feet were the first to rush onto the sparkling new grass as President Carl (Tobey) Oxholm III —barefoot and brandishing a bullhorn—led the countdown for students lined up with scissors to cut the ribbon and lead the flood onto Haber Green to celebrate the opening of the...
September 23, 2011
North American Clean Energy Notes Arcadia's Use of Geothermal Systems
North American Clean Energy recently released an article, “Exploring the Advantages of PEXa-based Geothermal Systems,” which mentions Arcadia University as being on the forefront of implementing this alternative to traditional geothermal piping systems. It’s true that many installers are more...