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January is Stalking Awareness Month – You Are Not Alone
Did you know that 43% of college students have experienced activity that meets the legal definition of stalking but do not recognize their situation as a case of stalking? You…
“My goal is to improve lifestyles and diet.”
Dennis E. Bueso plans to make a difference with a career as a registered dietitian. His goal is to optimize healthy lifestyles and diets, so after an exhaustive search, he…
AUTHORS OF UNION – JAN ‘23
Welcome to Authors of Union, highlighting our many published authors who are transforming lives and communities. Children of the Decree: A Journalist’s Battle to Save Romanian Orphans and Herself By Maria…
Ukrainian student uses Union studies to promote awareness for peace
Yuliya Filippovska understands the destruction of war better than most. The Ph.D. student in Interdisciplinary Studies with a major in Humanities & Culture was forced to flee her home country…
Alumnus donates “The Art of Photographing Dance” collection to Library of Congress
Dr. David A. Fullard, a 1998 Ph.D. graduate of Union Institute & University, has donated his photographic collection “The Art of Photographing Dance” to the Library of Congress. Dr. Fullard…
Ms. Angenita (Angie) Brown named Chief of Staff
Union Institute & University has named Ms. Angenita (Angie) Brown as Chief of Staff for the President’s Office. Ms. Brown will continue in her role as Special Assistant to the…
May your Thanksgiving bring good health, joy, and abundance.
Dear Union Institute & University community, Thanksgiving offers the opportunity to express gratitude to our students, alumni, staff, faculty, and community for another…
Education advocate wins City Council seat
Alumna Dr. Kim Barber was just elected to the Monterey, California City Council. The 2018 Union graduate of the Ph.D. program with a major in Public Policy and Social Change,…
Leveraging Art to Build Community at the Mitra Gallery
Bright brush strokes on a canvas. Figurines carved from stone. A page from the Qur’an with gold ink calligraphy. Architectural limestone features from a temple. How can artifacts like these…
A Veterans Day message…
“Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Union Institute & University salutes all the brave men and women…
African American Military History: The Lessor Known Contributors
Veteran and alumnus Dr. Hubert C. Jackson, Jr. presents “African American Military History: The Lessor Known Contributors.” Dr. Jackson shares the significant role African Americans played in the United…
Her Air Force career, plus education and discipline, makes this woman a role model
Crystal Tyson Bridges joined the United States Air Force 21 years ago. She also earned two degrees from Union, a Bachelor of Science in Business Management in 2016 and a…
The United States Army and Union advanced my career
Scheherazade Abdul-Latif joined the United States Army to advance her education. She also found a career. “I was born in New York City. My parents worked hard to send me…
New scholarship established in honor of beloved alumna who lived a life of meaning and service
The Dr. Deri Joy Ronis Scholarship in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution has been established at Union Institute & University to support the work of emerging doctoral scholar-practitioners who are…