Union Blog Month: November 2015
I returned to college at 61
For many years I told myself that not having a college degree didn’t hold me back. When I left Sarah Lawrence, due to financial issues, I quickly moved up…
Ph.D. Alumna receives 2015 Naomi Berber Memorial Award
Twyla Cummings, (Ph.D. 1992) has been recognized with the 2015 Naomi Berber Memorial Award for her exceptional record of accomplishments, contributions toward the development of the graphic communications industry, and…
New Grad Receives Dunakin Award at Sacramento Commencement
Mark Dunakin was a beloved officer for the Oakland Police Department in California. A police sergeant and an 18-year veteran of the force, he served in criminal investigations and homicide,…
Spotlight: Organizational Leadership Grad Leila Perez
To learn more about the Master’s in Organizational Leadership program, we asked recent graduate Leila Perez (M.S. 2015) about her experience. What are some things that you learned in this…
From the President’s Desk: Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving This Thanksgiving I hope each of you will take the time to enjoy your family and friends and be thankful for the times you have enjoyed with…
Five Union Professors Earn SOCHE Excellence Awards
The teaching excellence of five Union Institute & University professors was recognized with the “Faculty Excellence Award” by the Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) at its annual awards…
Union Mourns the Passing of Dr. Maravene Loeschke
Union Institute & University mourns with many the passing of notable alumnna Maravene Loeschke (Ph.D. 1975). Dr. Loeschke, president emerita of Towson University, died June 25, 2015 of complications from…
Veteran and Student Kylie Higgins Shares her Story
Veteran Kylie Higgins is on a mission to help veterans overcome addiction through counseling. “Veterans paved the way for me and now I am paying it forward. I am dedicated…