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Alumnus and retired police officer turned college professor offers perspective on nationwide protests

Dr. David Thomas, who earned his Ph.D. from Union in 1978 with a concentration in Forensic Psychology, is a retired police officer and current Justice Studies Professor at Florida Gulf…

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Alumna is named Elizabeth Dole Caregiver Fellow

Geri Lynn Maples, Ph.D. 2019, has been named an Elizabeth Dole Caregiver Fellow. Elizabeth Dole Fellows are the heart and soul of the “Caring for Military Families” program at the…

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Stay Connected: Union alumni respond to COVID-19 (Third Edition)

Welcome to the third edition of Stay Connected where we share how Union students and alumni are responding to the pandemic. Stay Connected during these challenging times by sharing information,…

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Pay it 1964ward – Union graduates are problem solvers

Union’s Pay it 1964WARD Campaign is underway to make a difference in the lives of our students. At UI&U, 100 percent of funds designated to scholarships go directly to the…

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Pay it 1964ward – Doctoral student working to educate underserved populations in lactation

The Changing the Faces of Education – Pay it 1964ward campaign is underway and is already making a difference in the lives of our students. At Union, 100 percent of…

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Union President Announces No Tuition Increases for New Academic Year – COVID-19 Emergency Grant Established by Alumni Association for Struggling Students

Union President, Dr. Karen Shuster Webb, has announced that there will be no tuition increases for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs for the 2020-2021 academic year beginning on July 1,…

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Union Institute & University President Karen Schuster Webb Named to ACE Board of Directors

Union Institute & University President Karen Schuster Webb has been named to the Board of Directors of the American Council on Education (ACE). ACE is the major coordinating body for…

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Mental Health Check-in – Free Webinar Wednesday, May 13

Union Institute & University is pleased to present a free webinar on COVID-19 and its impact on mental and physical health, Wednesday, May 13 at 8:00 p.m. EST/5:00 p.m. PST.…

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Stay Connected: Union alumni respond to COVID-19 (Second Edition)

Welcome to the second edition of Stay Connected where we share how Union students and alumni are responding to the pandemic. Criminal Justice Management Grad on the Frontlines of COVID-19…

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Faculty member supports students with donation to Alumni Association COVID-19 Emergency Fund

Dr. Chris Voparil, faculty in Union’s Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies, was among the first donors to give to the new emergency fund established by Union’s International Alumni Association Board to…

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Pay it 1964WARD – Dr. Gladys Hankins believes giving is a principle-driven act

Union’s Pay it 1964WARD campaign is underway to make a difference in the lives of our students. At UI&U, 100 percent of funds designated to scholarships goes directly to the…

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So, this is where we are

Dr. Jay Keehn, Union Institute & University’s Executive Director, Student Support Services, shares an essay reflecting what many of us are dealing with during these uncertain times, and some good…

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Stay Connected: Union alumni respond to Covid-19

In response to President’s Webb’s message to Stay Connected during the COVID-19 pandemic by sharing information, helpful tips, and encouragement, we are pleased to share how several Union alumni are…

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Student COVID-19 emergency fund established

Union Institute & University’s International Alumni Association Board (IAAB) has allocated funds to help students who are in need of emergency funds as a result of the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. Examples…

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Pay it 1964ward – My scholarship will help me plant seeds of hope to combat mental illness

The Changing the Faces of Education – Pay it 1964ward campaign is underway and is already making a difference in the lives of our students. At Union, 100 percent of…

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