Huntingdon College News

MAY 17, 2024

HUNTINGDON OFFERS NEW MAJOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY

Beginning this Fall, Huntingdon students can declare a major in Environmental Biology. “The Environmental Biology major is a great fit for Huntingdon students," according to Dr. Sarah Sours, Huntingdon's Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean for Faculty. "Our Environmental Studies minor has been very successful, and we’ve had at least ten recent alumni move directly into careers in fish and wildlife service, natural resource management, and other forms of environmental work. This major emphasizes experiential learning in what promises to be an in-demand field: students have opportunities to complete internships with state and professional agencies, perform independent research, and participate in sustainability initiatives as part of their coursework."

'HER'STORIC MOMENT

Yesterday, the Huntingdon softball team hosted for the first time in College history a women's postseason NCAA national tournament game at Lucinda Samford Cannon Field. The Hawks came up short in the opening round game against Transylvania but have an opportunity to battle back today against Berry College. First pitch is slated for 1:30 p.m. weather permitting. Come out and celebrate our Lady Hawks in their best season in school history.

HAWKS GOLF IN THE HUNT FOR A NATIONAL TITLE

The men of Huntingdon golf are in Nevada competing in the NCAA Division III national championship. Brett Viator '26 enters the final round today tied for the lead after a sizzling 64 on Thursday. The Hawks were one of 18 teams out of 43 to make the cut in order to compete in the third and fourth round, and sit in sixth place with today's round to go. Good luck, Brett, Jack Burr '26, Cole Humphrey '27, Stephen Baker '26, and Tyler Bjorgum '25 as you represent Huntingdon today. We're proud of you!

DR. STEPHEN SOURS ELECTED TO PROMINENT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH POST

Dr. Stephen Sours, Huntingdon Professor of Religion and Chairman of the Department of Religion and History, was recently elected to serve on the United Methodist Church Committee on Faith and Order. According to the Council of Bishops, The United Methodist Committee on Faith and Order was established in 2008 as “a visible expression of the commitment of The United Methodist Church to carry on informed theological reflection for the current time in dynamic continuity with the historic Christian faith, our common heritage as Christians grounded in the apostolic witness, and our distinctive Wesleyan heritage.”

RORY RECOGNIZED

In an obvious choice, Huntingdon's Rory Gilroy '27 was named the Collegiate Conference of the South Track and Field Rookie of the Year. Read more about his spectacular freshman year here.

THE PRELUDE SEEKS SUBMISSIONS

Anthony Leigh, Senior Vice President and Dean of Students

aleigh@hawks.huntingdon.edu|334.833.4528|Jackson Home 104

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