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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…
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…
Alumnus presents his research of Native-American Lumbee People
At Union Institute & University’s July 2015 Ph.D. residency, alumnus Dr. Eric Hannel (Ph.D. 2014) presented his research regarding the Native-American Lumbee people. Social justice presentations, like this, are one…
Recent MA Grad Builds Upon his Expertise in Hula
Alumnus Pele Kaio graduated from Union Institute & University in March 2015, earning a Master of Arts with a major in History & Culture. During his M.A. program, Kaio followed…
Advance your Career with a Master’s in Organizational Leadership
Union Institute & University’s Master of Science in Organizational Leadership is an online, 12-month degree program that prepares mid-level managers to advance in their careers. “The Master’s in Organizational Leadership…
Constitution Day is September 17
We the people of Union Institute & University will be celebrating Constitution Day next week! September 17, 2015 will mark the 228th anniversary of our nation’s founding document. It was…
Unexpected path leads Marine Corps Vet to Union
United States Marine Corps Veteran Mitchell Rivas refers to his association with Union Institute & University as the “perfect storm.” The extraordinary circumstances that brought the 33-year-old veteran to Union…
Alumni in the News 05/19/2015
Congratulations to Union Institute & University’s alumni in the news. Thousands of Union alumni have generously transformed lives and bettered communities across the country. Alumna Sandra Lee (BA 2007, MA…
New England Academic Center Celebrates Graduation
Twelve Students Earn Bachelor’s degrees from Union Institute & University Brattleboro – Union Institute & University’s New England Academic Center graduated 12 students with Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees…
Spotlight on Alumnus Dr. Ricardo Y. Smith
What are the most critical issues facing post-prison African-American men in Hamilton and Butler counties? Employment Housing Registering to vote Alumnus Dr. Ricardo Y. Smith (Ph.D. 2014) gives voice…
Union Alum to deliver Wittenberg Commencement Keynote
Union Institute & University Board of Trustees Member, alumnus (Ph.D. 2013) and American Hospital Association Regional Executive Kim Byas, will present the keynote address during Wittenberg University’s 170th Commencement Exercises…