MAY1613

Huntingdon's highest academic achievers inducted into Alpha Beta

Huntingdon's highest academic achievers inducted into Alpha Beta 2013-05-16 Montgomery, Ala. —Huntingdon College honored juniors and seniors who had attained the highest level of scholarship with membership in the College honor society Alpha Beta this spring.  

MAY0913

Students included in 2013 Who's Who

The 2013 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities includes the names of 36 members of the Huntingdon College Class of 2013 who have been selected as national outstanding campus leaders.  Read More

MAY0913

Huntingdon student-leaders inducted into leadership honorary

The Huntingdon College chapter of the leadership honor society Omicron Delta Kappa inducted 11 new members during a special ceremony held last month.  Read More

APR1713

Scholarship and Service Honored at Awards Convocation

Academic and student life programs at Huntingdon College presented awards for scholarship and service during the annual Honors and Awards Convocation held April 15.   Read More

APR1113

Three Huntingdon concerts wrap up the academic year

Huntingdon's music program will present a choral concert Monday, April 15; a classical piano concert Tuesday, April 16; and an outdoor Pops concert Thursday, April 18.  All events are free and open to the public. Read More

APR0813

Nancy Huddleston Packer to read from her works for Huntingdon's Jimmy Loeb Literary Series

Stanford University Professor of English Emerita Nancy Huddleston Packer will read from her new collection of stories for Huntingdon College's Jimmy Loeb Literary Series, Monday, April 8, at 7:00 p.m. in the College's new Leo J. Drum Jr. Theater, Cloverdale Campus. Read More

APR0313

Nola's Stooges Brass Band to open for Grace Potter at Huntingdon College CloverJam

The New Orleans-based Stooges Brass Band is one of two groups who will open for rock sensation Grace Potter during Huntingdon College's annual CloverJam, Saturday, April 6.  Music will begin at 7:00 p.m. in Roland Arena.  Read More

APR0313

Kevin Manderville performs guitar recital at Huntingdon

The Huntingdon College Faculty Recital Series will present Huntingdon adjunct music professor Kevin Manderville in a classical guitar recital Tuesday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the College's Smith Music Building Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. Read More

MAR1513

Mike Turk named Huntingdon director of athletics

Huntingdon Head Football Coach Mike Turk has added 'athletic director' to his title. Read More

MAR1513

Huntingdon hosts Science Olympiad state finals

Young scientists and mathematicians from across the state will converge at Huntingdon College Saturday, March 16, for the Alabama Science Olympiad Division B (middle/junior high) and Division C (high school) state finals.  Huntingdon College faculty, staff, and student volunteers from the community will run 23 events for 14 teams in Division B and 22 events for 13 teams in Division C as the teams vie for the coveted first place trophies and subsequent advancement to national competition in the coming weeks.  Read More

MAR1213

Huntingdon concert features Dennis Herrick and friends

The Huntingdon College Elizabeth Belcher Cheek Concert Series will present Huntingdon professor of music Dr. Dennis Herrick and colleagues from Alabama State University's music faculty in the annual brass offering, "Trumpet et al," Tuesday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the College's Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall. Read More

MAR1113

Huntingdon receives national recognition for community service for third consecutive year

For the third consecutive year, Huntingdon College has been selected to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service.  The awards program cited more than 9,300 reported service hours in a wide range of programs and activities undertaken by Huntingdon students, faculty and staff during the 2011–2012 academic year. Read More

MAR1113

Huntingdon Drama Club presents Months on End

Huntingdon Drama Club presents "Months on End" 2013-03-11 Montgomery, Ala.—The new Huntingdon College Drama Club will present its first public performance with the play, "Months on End," Thursday and Friday, March 14–15, in the College's Smith Music Building Recital Hall.  Thursday evening's dres

MAR0413

Voice of Justice stands for freedom from slavery

The Huntingdon College student organization Voice of Justice will hold a Stand for Freedom fundraising event March 6–7 to raise funds for and awareness about the estimated 27 million victims of human trafficking and modern-day slavery in the world today.   Read More

FEB2813

Huntingdon College Democrats offer Forum on Second Amendment and Violence

The Huntingdon College student political organization College Democrats will host a Forum on the Second Amendment and Violence, Thursday, February 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the College's Smith Music Building Recital Hall.   Read More

FEB2513

Lady Hawks basketball heads to NCAA tournament for the first time

The Lady Hawks basketball team, which had clinched the Great South Athletic Conference regular season championship prior to this weekend's tournament, earned the GSAC Tournament championship for the first time in program history February 24. The win also sends the team to the NCAA Division III play-offs for the first time in the program's 15-year history.  Read more at http://www.huntingdonhawks.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20130224k4xzxx Read More

FEB2313

Lady Hawks lacrosse's first game in history becomes the program's first win

The Lady Hawks lacrosse team took the field for its first intercollegiate game in program history Saturday, February 23, and came away with a 20-11 victory over the University of Dallas.  Read more at http://www.huntingdonhawks.com/sports/wlax/2012-13/releases/2013022490atqb. Read More

FEB2213

Office of Admission offers final Host Day of 2012–2013

The Huntingdon College Office of Admission will offer its final Host Day event of the 2012–2013 academic year Saturday, March 2.  Prospective students and families are invited to attend this free event.  Read More

FEB2113

Victoria Luchner crowned Miss Huntingdon 2013

A new Miss Huntingdon was crowned Saturday, February 16, at the conclusion of the annual scholarship pageant at Huntingdon College.  Nine women competed for the title.  At the conclusion of the pageant, Victoria Luchner of Enterprise, Alabama, was crowned Miss Huntingdon by her predecessor, Miss Huntingdon 2012 Ansley Stewart of Lake Placid, Florida.   Read More

FEB2013

Huntingdon hosts open house for new theater

The stage is set, the curtains are hung, and the name has been placed above the front doors as Huntingdon College prepares for an Open House for the new Leo J. Drum Jr. Theater, Sunday, February 24, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Read More

FEB1513

Huntingdon CloverJam features Grace Potter

The classic-rock-mixed-with-blues sound of Grace Potter will headline Huntingdon College's annual CloverJam community concert, Saturday, April 6, beginning with an opening act at 8:00 p.m. in the College's Roland Student Center, Roland Arena. Read More

FEB1413

Nine Huntingdon women compete for crown and Miss Huntingdon title

The annual Huntingdon College Miss Huntingdon Scholarship Pageant will be held Saturday, February 16, at 7:00 p.m. in the College's new Leo J. Drum Jr. Theater inside the Cloverdale Administrative Building, Cloverdale Campus.  Seating is first-come, first-served; admission is free. Read More

FEB1213

Students inducted into teacher education honor society

Kappa Delta Epsilon is an honorary professional education fraternity dedicated to promoting the cause of education by fostering a spirit of fellowship, high standards of scholastic attainment, and professional ideals among its members.  Read More

JAN3113

Students appointed to lead Huntingdon student activities

Ten Huntingdon College students have been selected to serve as student-leaders in the College's Campus Activities Board (CAB), an arm of the Office of Student Life.  The appointed  students will coordinate and manage assigned events for the calendar year 2013.  Read More

JAN3113

Huntingdon Degree Completion Program announces fall 2012 Dean's List

To be named to the Dean's List, an ADCP student must have completed all course work for the semester, including at least three courses for which letter grades were issued, with an overall semester grade point average of 3.8 or higher. Read More

JAN2313

Robert Gibson to perform guitar recital at Huntingdon

The Huntingdon College music program will offer a special guest recital performance by classical guitarist Dr. Robert Gibson, Thursday, January 31, at 7:30 p.m. in Smith Music Building's Delchamps Recital Hall.  The concert is free and open to the public and will feature works by Augustin Barrios, F. Moreno Torroba, Joaquin Rodrigo, and Mauro Giuliani. Read More

JAN1113

Schreyer returns to lead Huntingdon golf program

Atlanta native David Schreyer, Huntingdon Class of 1989, was introduced as the College's new director of golf this morning. The four-time All-American selection, member of three of Huntingdon's NAIA national championship teams, and 1988 individual intercollegiate champion spent 17 years in professional golf and five years as a golf instructor before returning to his Huntingdon home this month. Read More

JAN1113

Huntingdon offers seminar for prospective teachers

The Huntingdon College Teacher Education program and Huntingdon's student chapter of the Association of School Curriculum and Development will host Yes! You Can Teach!, a seminar for high school students who plan to become educators and for current educators who want to encourage students to enter the teaching profession, Tuesday, January 15, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on the College campus.  Read More

DEC1412

Huntingdon offices close for holiday break

Huntingdon College will be closed in observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays from Wednesday, December 19, 2012, through Tuesday, January 1, 2013, and will reopen Wednesday, January 2.  Read more for a list of contacts during the holidays and for the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic women's basketball tournament schedule and information. Read More

NOV1612

Public invited to Huntingdon Christmas Celebration

Huntingdon College invites the public to share in the joy of Christmas at the annual Community Christmas Celebration, Thursday, November 29, beginning in front of Flowers Hall.  The event includes the Arrival of St. Nicholas at 6:30 p.m., followed by caroling and the lighting of the trees. Shortly thereafter the crowd moves inside to Ligon Chapel for the traditional Service of Lessons and Carols at 7:00 p.m. Read More

NOV1212

Huntingdon Department of Music offers two events this week

The College's Elizabeth Belcher Cheek Concert Series will feature pianist Vadim Serebryany, assistant professor of music at Huntingdon, in an all-Beethoven program at 7:30 p.m. in Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall,Tuesday, November 13.  Organist and adjunct music instructor James Conely will perform a "Feasts of Fall" concert with the COR Trumpet Trio Thursday, November 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall, as part of the Harald Rohlig Organ Recital Series. Both events are free and open to the public. Read More

NOV0212

Huntingdon joins in hurricane relief efforts

Individuals and organizations at Huntingdon College will join together Thursday, November 8, to provide relief kits—the Cleaning Bucket and the School Kit—through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) to be donated to those in the Northeastern United States who have been affected by Hurricane Sandy. See Hurricane Sandy Relief on the College Web site. Read More

OCT0912

Marching Band Invitational brings 870 high school musicians to campus

Hundreds of high school instrumental musicians and their band directors will converge on the Huntingdon College campus Saturday, October 13, when the Huntingdon Department of Music and Huntingdon Bands host the College's annual Marching Band Invitational at W. James Samford Jr. Stadium.   Read More

OCT0912

Huntingdon hosts Presidential Public Policy Forum

Huntingdon College will host a Presidential Public Policy Forum Monday, October 15, 7:30–8:30 p.m. in the College's Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall. John Anzalone, a founder of and partner in the polling, research, and strategy firm Anzalone Liszt Research, will represent President Barack Obama.  Alabama State Senator Cam Ward will represent Governor Mitt Romney.  Read More

OCT0112

King crowned Queen of nine-member Homecoming Court

Huntingdon College senior Taylor Louise King of Greensboro, Alabama, was crowned queen of the College's nine-member Homecoming Court during the Homecoming football game Saturday, September 29.  The members of the 2012 Homecoming Court were Mary Elizabeth Gasson, senior, Clanton, Alabama; Brianna McClure, senior, Montgomery, Alabama; Michelle Gonzalez, junior, Niceville, Florida; Bailey Scott, junior, Newnan, Georgia; Mary Kathryn Dismuke, sophomore, Montgomery, Alabama; Jeani Layson, sophomore, Opelika, Alabama; Georgianna Hunt,  freshman, Wetumpka, Alabama; and Carlee Nobles, freshman, Prattville, Alabama. Read More

SEP2712

Huntingdon observes 40th anniversary of Title IX

In observance of the 40th anniversary of Title IX, Huntingdon College will host a series of seminars for women student-athletes culminating in a public keynote session, "Title IX: A Work in Progress," Friday, September 28, at 2:00 p.m. in Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall, featuring Huntingdon Class of 1987 alumna and Auburn-Montgomery professor Michele Olson. The keynote session is free and open to all. Read More

SEP2312

Huntingdon Host Day planned for prospective students and families

The Huntingdon College Office of Admission will offer its first Host Day event of the 2012–2013 academic yearSaturday, September 29.  Prospective students and families are invited to attend this free event. During Host Days, prospective students and families may tour the campus, meet with Huntingdon faculty, staff, coaches, and students, and learn more about the admission and financial aid processes at Huntingdon College. Read More

SEP1012

Students selected to lead worship

The Huntingdon College Office of Campus Ministries has announced the names of the student-musicians selected to lead Chapel, Emerge, and House Church worship for the 2012–2013 academic year.   Read More

SEP1012

Huntingdon men and women go greek

More than 75 students pledged as members of Huntingdon College chapters of national fraternities and sororities during Rush and greek recruitment activities at the beginning of the fall semester 2012.   Read More

AUG2812

Huntingdon signs partnership with Carver High School

At a news conference held earlier today, Huntingdon College President J. Cameron West and Gary Hall, principal of G.W. Carver High School, Montgomery, signed a partnership agreement for Huntingdon's new teams in track and field to use the Carver High School track facilities, and for Carver students to be mentored by Huntingdon students.  Read More

AUG2412

Two Huntingdon scholarships honor alumna Pearl Norton Jackson '39

The Pearl Norton Jackson Endowed Scholarship and the Pearl Norton Jackson Gift Scholarship will be awarded to students of high achievement who are majoring in mathematics. Read More

AUG2112

Huntingdon Presidential Convocation opens the academic year

Huntingdon College will celebrate the opening of the 2012–2013 academic year with the annual Presidential Convocation, Wednesday, August 22, 11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in the College's Ligon Chapel, inside Flowers Hall. As is customary, Huntingdon President J. Cameron West will be the featured speaker for the event, which is free and open to all.  Read More

JUL0912

John Massey Heritage Society inducts new members

During a special celebration for Huntingdon benefactors held earlier this summer, the College honored Frank and Tricia Grier of Montgomery, the late Dorothy Hoag Bell of Montgomery, the late Robert Doyle Pullum of Lafayette, Louisiana, and the late Charles W. and Adaline Hooper of Selma as members of the John Massey Heritage Society. Read More

JUL0912

Huntingdon honors trustee Howard Adams with Sullivan Award

Huntingdon College President J. Cameron West honored Trustee Howard Adams with the Mary Mildred Sullivan Award during a special celebration for benefactors held earlier this summer. Read More

JUN2112

Teacher Education Department inducts honor society members

The Huntingdon College Department of Teacher Education inducted new members into the College’s chapter of Kappa Delta Epsilon, the international education honor society, earlier this spring. Read More

JUN2112

Omicron Delta Kappa inducts new members

The Huntingdon College Circle of the international leadership honorary Omicron Delta Kappa inducted twelve new members this spring. Read More

JUN2012

Students recognized for scholarship, spirit, service

Huntingdon College has announced the names of graduating seniors who were honored with membership in the College honor society Sigma Sigma Sigma this spring.Tri Sigma was established in 1925 by the Huntingdon president, academic dean, and faculty for the purpose of encouraging a well-balanced college life.Annual inductees, all of whom are graduating seniors, are selected by faculty and administrators on the basis of scholarship, spirit and service.  Read More

JUN2012

Orientation Leaders welcome members of the Class of 2016

Huntingdon College Orientation Leaders welcomed nearly 170 members of the Class of 2016 and their families to campus during the first Summer Orientation session for the entering class, held last week.Orientation Leaders, an arm of the Office of Student Life, are upper-level students who serve as mentors for new students and help them feel comfortable and acclimated in their new college home. Read More

JUN1812

Huntingdon remembers Trustee Emerita Dorothy Sellars

The Huntingdon College community was saddened today to learn of the death of Class of 1948 alumna and Trustee Emerita Dorothy Rainer Sellars of Opp, Alabama. A memorial service is planned for later this summer.
 

MAY2512

Huntingdon Hosts named for 2012–2013 academic year

The Huntingdon College Office of Admission has named 30 students to serve as Huntingdon Hosts for the 2012–2013 academic year. Huntingdon Hosts greet prospective students and families, give campus tours, and correspond with future Huntingdon students. Read More

MAY2412

Students named to Gamma Sigma Alpha honor society

Huntingdon College's Office of Greek Life inducted more than two dozen students into the national Greek honor society Gamma Sigma Alpha during the spring semester. Read More

MAY2412

Huntingdon women selected as Gamma Chis

The Huntingdon College Office of Greek Life has announced the names of students chosen to serve as Gamma Chis during the upcoming fall sorority recruitment process. Read More

MAY1012

Huntingdon joins USA South Athletic Conference

President J. Cameron West announced today that Huntingdon will join the NCAA-Division III USA South Athletic Conference beginning in the fall of 2013.  Huntingdon and Covenant College (Ga.) were approved as members at a meeting of the USA South presidents yesterday.

APR1912

Huntingdon receives national recognition for community service for second consecutive year

Huntingdon College has been selected to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service for the second consecutive year.  The awards program cited work done by students, faculty and staff during the 2010–2011 academic year with Common Ground Ministries, the Family Sunshine Center, FocusFirst, SaveFirst, the Adapted Sport Day program, Special Olympics, the Montgomery Humane Society, Operation Christmas Child, Montgomery Food Bank, MANE, Martin Luther King Great Day of Service, and tutoring in elementary schools, among a wide range of service performed last year, contributing to more than 8,000 reported community service hours.

APR1512

Scholarship and Service Honored at Awards Convocation

Academic and student life programs at Huntingdon College presented awards for scholarship and service during the annual Honors and Awards Convocation held April 13.

APR1412

Serebryany performs for Huntingdon's Cheek Concert Series

Huntingdon College assistant professor of music Dr. Vadim Serebryany will perform for the final concert in the Elizabeth Belcher Cheek Concert Series for the 2011–2012 academic year Tuesday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the College's Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall.  The concert is free and open to the public.

APR1312

Huntingdon choirs perform love songs for spring concert

The Huntingdon College Concert Choir  and Huntingdon Harmony, the College jazz choir, will perform a variety of love songs in "It's All About Love," their Spring Choral Concert, Sunday, April 15, at 3:00 p.m. in the College's Ligon Chapel, inside Flowers Hall.  The concert is free and the public is invited to attend.

MAR3012

Huntingdon hosts Symphonic Honor Band

More than 70 high school students representing 30 Alabama high schools will be on the Huntingdon College campus Friday and Saturday, March 30–31, as Huntingdon's Department of Music hosts a Symphonic Honor Band. Read More

MAR2912

Parachute headlines Huntingdon's CloverJam 2012

CloverJam, an annual spring community music event at Huntingdon College since 2005, will feature the contemporary rock band Parachute with special guest Benjy Davis, Friday, April 13, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Read More

MAR2812

Kevin Manderville performs at Huntingdon

Huntingdon College adjunct music instructor Kevin Manderville will present a classical guitar recital Tuesday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Smith Music Building, Delchamps Recital Hall, at Huntingdon College. The concert, part of the Huntingdon Department of Music's Faculty Recital Series, is free and open to the public. Read More

MAR1512

Huntingdon installs new SGA officers

More than 45% of Huntingdon College students let their voices be heard in elections for  2012–13 Huntingdon College Student Government Association executive cabinet, senate, and class officers earlier this month. Executive cabinet members from 2011–12 and newly elected officers were honored in a banquet March 13.

MAR1312

Huntingdon's Herrick and ASU music faculty perform in concert

Huntingdon College Department of Music professor Dennis Herrick will team with musicians from Alabama State University's Department of Music for Huntingdon's Elizabeth Belcher Cheek Concert Series, "Trumpet, et al," Thursday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall, on the Huntingdon campus. ASU faculty musicians will include Carly Johnson, Bryan Reeves, Doug Bristol, Brenda Luchsinger, and Martin Comacho, as well as tuba player Scott Robertson.

MAR0912

Students admitted to Physical Education Teacher Education program

The Huntingdon College Department of Sport Science and Physical Education has announced the list of students who have been admitted to the College's Physical Education Teacher Education (PHETE) program.  Prior to admission, the students successfully completed the Alabama State Department of Education requirements and the Huntingdon College teacher education requirements.

MAR0912

Huntingdon student government leaders elected

A record 45% of Huntingdon College full-time day students let their voices be heard in the election of the student-leaders who will carry their respective classes and the Student Government Association (SGA) forward into the 2012–13 academic year.  The winners take office during a special ceremony to be held later this spring. 

MAR0712

Huntingdon hosts Special Olympics tournament

Huntingdon College will host eight teams participating in the State of Alabama Special Olympics Basketball Tournament Friday, March 9, beginning at 9:00 a.m., with games taking place in Roland Arena, Roland Student Center (main campus), and  in the Wilson Gymnasium, Wilson Community and Athletic Center (Cloverdale Campus).

FEB2912

Nine women compete for Miss Huntingdon title

A new Miss Huntingdon will be crowned Friday, March 2, at the conclusion of the annual scholarship pageant to begin at 7:00 p.m. in Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall, Huntingdon College.  Nine college women are vying for the coveted position. 

FEB2412

Marcus DeLoach to perform with Vadim Serebryany at Huntingdon

Baritone Marcus DeLoach will perform, with Vadim Serebryany on piano, for the Elizabeth Belcher Cheek Concert Series at Huntingdon College Tuesday, February 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the College's Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall.  DeLoach's career has included performances as lead vocalist with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and appearances with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, and is closely associated with the creation and performance of new American operas, including his own children's opera, Mooch the Messy, completed in 2008.  The concert is free and open to the public.

FEB0712

Huntingdon remembers Dr. Tony Carlisle

The Huntingdon College community remembers the life of Dr. Anthony Jack (Tony) Carlisle, Huntingdon Class of 1976, who died February 7 after a long battle with cancer.  A memorial service is planned for Saturday, February 25, at 2:30 p.m. in Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall, on the Huntingdon campus. 

JAN2612

Huntingdon Degree Completion Program announces fall 2011 Dean's List

To be named to the Dean's List, an ADCP student must have completed all course work for the semester, including at least three courses for which letter grades were issued, with an overall semester grade point average of 3.8 or higher.

JAN2612

Huntingdon College announces fall 2011 traditional day student Dean's List honorees

The Dean's List of High Honors recognizes those who have achieved semester grade point averages of 3.8 to 4.00. The Dean's List of Honors recognizes those who have achieved semester averages of 3.6 to 3.79.

JAN2512

McCardell to speak for Huntingdon's Stallworth Lecture

Distinguished historian, vice-chancellor and president of The University of the South (Sewanee, Tennessee) Dr. John M. McCardell Jr. will present the 2012 Stallworth Lecture at Huntingdon College, Thursday, March 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the College's Flowers Hall, Ligon Chapel.  In observance of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Dr. McCardell will speak on the topic, "The Idea of a Southern Nation: 150 Years Later."

JAN1112

McCoy to speak for Huntingdon King Convocation

Huntingdon College will remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation, Tuesday, January 17, at 7:00 p.m. in Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall (the time represents a time change from previously published information).  The featured speaker for the convocation is Bishop James E. McCoy of the Alabama-Florida Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church.

NOV2911

Huntingdon lecture focuses on Jewish symbols in Christmas art

Rabbi Michael Cook, the Sol and Arlene Bronstein Professor of Judeo-Christian Studies at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, Cincinnati, will discuss "The Jewish Bible in Famous Christmas Art: Why It's There and What It Means," Thursday, December 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall at Huntingdon College.

NOV2511

Serebryany performs for Huntingdon piano concert

Huntingdon College assistant professor of music Dr. Vadim Serebryany will perform for the final fall-term concert in the Elizabeth Belcher Cheek Concert Series, Tuesday, November 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the College's Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall. 

OCT2811

Huntingdon hosts Making Strides walk

Huntingdon College will host the 2011 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk Saturday, October 29.  Registration begins at 7:00 a.m.; the walk begins at 8:00 a.m.  The event, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, is a celebration of survivorship, an occasion to express hope, and a shared goal to end a disease that threatens the lives and health of so many people annually. 

OCT1811

Six former Hawks inducted into Huntingdon Athletic Hall of Fame

Six impressive former Huntingdon Hawks intercollegiate and intramural student-athletes were inducted into the Huntingdon College Athletic Hall of Fame during a special ceremony held Saturday morning, October 8.  The event was part of  Homecoming and Family Weekend, October 7– 8.

OCT1811

Jessica Dickson crowned Homecoming Queen

Huntingdon College senior Jessica Dickson, a cell biology major from McCalla, Alabama, was crowned the 2011 Homecoming Queen during the court presentation at half-time of the Homecoming football game Saturday, October 8.

OCT0511

Huntingdon Ellison Lecture presents poet Richard Tillinghast

The renowned poet Richard Tillinghast will be the featured speaker for Huntingdon College's 2011 Rhoda Coleman Ellison Writers Festival public lecture, Thursday, October 20, at 7:00 p.m. in the College's Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall.  The lecture is free and open to the public. The event will be followed by a book-signing with books for sale on site by Capitol Book and News.
 

OCT0411

Huntingdon singers present fall concert

 The Huntingdon College Concert Choir and vocal ensembles will present their first full concert of the season Sunday, October 9, at 2:00 p.m. in Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall. The concert is free and open to the public and caps a weekend of activities planned for Homecoming and Family Weekend.

OCT0311

Huntingdon remembers former registrar and alumna Jean Rodgers '49

The Huntingdon College community was saddened today to learn of the death of alumna and long-time registrar Jean Rodgers, Class of 1949.  Rodgers passed away Sunday evening, October 2, after an extended illness.

SEP1311

US News ranks Huntingdon in top tier of regional colleges

U.S. News and World Report ranks Huntingdon College in the top tier of regional colleges in its latest edition of the annual college ranking guide, which will be released to newstands September 20 and is available online today. Huntingdon is ranked #21 among the 73 first-tier colleges in the South.  There are 119 colleges in the overall South region list.

SEP0911

Wayne Flynt kicks off a long list of cultural events at Huntingdon this fall

Respected historian Wayne Flynt will headline the new Huntingdon College Public Affairs Forum, Tuesday, September 20, the first event in a long list of Huntingdon cultural and community events this semester.

SEP0911

Students selected to lead worship services

The Huntingdon College Campus Ministry program has announced the names of 21 Huntingdon students who have been selected to lead weekly worship services as members of the Campus Ministry Worship Team.

SEP0911

Scott Owenby selected to receive UPS Scholarship

Huntingdon College senior Scott Owenby has been selected by the Alabama Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (AAICU) 
to receive a $2400 UPS Scholarship. Owenby is the son of Charles and Joy Owenby of Eclectic, Alabama, and a 2008 Elmore County High School graduate.  He is a senior majoring in athletic training at Huntingdon and a member of the athletic training honor society, Iota Tau. 

AUG1911

It's Big Red Weekend!

Big Red Weekend begins today as we welcome new students to Huntingdon for a full set of orientation events, followed by a community service day tomorrow.  Here is the schedule of events.

AUG1911

Huntingdon students participate in Great Day of Service

In keeping with the Huntingdon College motto, "Enter to Grow in Wisdom; Go Forth to Apply Wisdom in Service," Huntingdon College freshmen and new transfer students will participate in community service projects across Montgomery Saturday morning, August 20.  About 250 students are expected to participate at 11 sites from approximately 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.

AUG1711

Huntingdon Tomorrow Update from President West

Huntingdon has received a commitment of $1 million to fund the Huntingdon Theater project in Phase One of the Huntingdon Tomorrow campaign.  [A special communication from President West.]

AUG0911

Microburst storm hits Huntingdon campus

 A microburst storm uprooted and split trees, downed limbs, knocked over fences, and caused a power outage on the Huntingdon College campus yesterday afternoon.

AUG0911

Huntingdon remembers trustee Tom Radney

The Huntingdon College community is celebrating the life of long-time College friend and trustee Tom Radney of Alexander City.  Mr. Radney died Sunday night at his home following an extended illness.  He was 79.

JUL2211

Students Named to Order of Omega Honorary

Huntingdon College Greek Life honored eligible members of the College's national fraternities and sororities with inclusion in the national Greek leadership honorary Order of Omega earlier this spring.

JUL0811

Huntingdon Tomorrow construction in progress

Constuction on the first-year projects of Huntingdon College's Huntingdon Tomorrow Capital Campaign is underway.  The sound of bulldozers and the sight of mountains of red clay, gravel, and sand are testaments to progress being made.  See a pictorial review of the Huntingdon Tomorrow construction as of July 8, 2011.

JUN2311

Neighbors gather to learn about Huntingdon Tomorrow

Huntingdon College neighbors gathered in the College's Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall, this evening to learn more about plans for the $16.5 million growth campaign known as Huntingdon Tomorrow.  Huntingdon President J. Cameron West, trustees Alice Reynolds and Ken Upchurch, and senior vice president for planning and administration Jay Dorman presented the components of the plan and answered questions posed by audience members. 

JUN2111

Huntingdon meets the first members of the Class of 2015

About 150 members of the Huntingdon College Class of 2015 were on campus last week for the first of three Summer Orientation sessions.  Comprising a few less than half of the expected class and representing 13 states and nearly every major offered at the College, the students took part in an island-themed two days of sessions about college life, academics, and student life, peppered with opportunities to get to know their new peers.

JUN1311

Huntingdon remembers alumna Kathryn Tucker Windham

Members of the Huntingdon College community were saddened to learn of the death of alumna and nationally known storyteller Kathryn Tucker Windham, Class of 1939.  Windham died yesterday at her home at the age of 93.

MAY2511

Huntingdon receives national recognition for community service

Huntingdon College has received notification of admission to the 2010 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).  The honor recognizes the College's engagement of students, faculty, and staff in meaningful service that achieves measurable results in the community.

MAY2411

Rudolph to lead Huntingdon Teacher Education Program

Huntingdon College President J. Cameron West has announced that Dr. Celia Smith Rudolph, Huntingdon College Class of 1980, will return to her alma mater to serve as chair of the Department of Teacher Education and assistant professor of teacher education.  Her appointment begins August 1. 

MAY1911

Huntingdon trustees launch Huntingdon Tomorrow Campaign

Huntingdon College President J. Cameron West announced today that the Huntingdon Board of Trustees voted unanimously last week to launch the Huntingdon Tomorrow Campaign, a seven-year set of initiatives that is projected to grow the College's full-time day student population to 1000 students.  The $16.5 million campaign begins immediately.

MAY0211

Huntingdon prepares for graduation events

Nearly 200 Huntingdon College graduating seniors will participate in weekend commencement activities on the Huntingdon campus Friday and Saturday, May 6–7.  Events are free and open to the public.

APR2511

Psi Chi Inducts Six New Members

Huntingdon's chapter of the national psychology honor society Psi Chi recognized its newest members during the College's Honors and Awards Day Convocation last week. Junior and senior students who are majoring or minoring in psychology and who have achieved a B average in at least nine hours of psychology course work are eligible for membership.

APR2111

Tri-Beta Honorary Inducts New Members

During the Huntingdon College Honors and Awards Day Convocation last week the Huntingdon Department of Biology honored 15 students who were inducted into the national biological fraternity Beta Beta Beta this spring, as well as 11 other students who were inducted last year as juniors. Huntingdon's Beta Nu chapter of Tri-Beta honorary fraternity was installed in May 1946.

APR2111

Religion Honorary Theta Alpha Kappa Announces Inductees

The Department of Religion at Huntingdon College inducted 13 students into the College's chapter of Theta Alpha Kappa honor society this spring.  Theta Alpha Kappa, founded in 1976 at Manhattan College, is the only national honor society serving the needs of those involved in the study of religion and/or theology at both the baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate levels of higher education.

APR2011

Huntingdon Students Named to Who's Who

The 2011 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities will include the names of 44 students from Huntingdon College who have been selected as national outstanding campus leaders.  Campus nominating committees and editors of the annual directory said they included the names of these students based on academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities, and potential for continued success.

APR1411

Huntingdon Remembers Dean Willard D. Top

Huntingdon learned today of the death of Dean Willard D. Top, who served as Dean of the College and professor of education at Huntingdon from 1971 until his retirement in 1995.  Top Stage on The Green was named in his honor in 1994.

APR1411

Huntingdon Faculty Member Selected for Doctoral Fellowship

Mandy McMichael, visiting assistant professor of religion at Huntingdon College, has been awarded the prestigious Louisville Institute Dissertation Fellowship for the 2011–2012 academic year.  The award is intended to support the final year of dissertation writing. 

APR1311

Huntingdon Travel Experiences Develop a World Vision

 More than 100 Huntingdon College students and faculty who are preparing for their last two weeks of classes and finals are also planning what they will pack for at least ten days of travel abroad in May. Three separate travel-study experiences to Costa Rica; Rome and Florence, Italy; and Greece and Turkey will depart soon after graduation. 

APR1211

Huntingdon Forms Collegiate Exchange Club

Huntingdon College students have formed the only Collegiate Exchange Club at a college or university in the country.  The club was officially installed and members inducted in a ceremony held on campus last week.

APR1111

Huntingdon Student Selected for National Fellowship

Huntingdon College senior Rebekah Redden has been selected to attend the John Jay Institute and to serve as a John Jay Fellow for the coming year.  The Montgomery native and history and religion double-major will begin her studies in the fall.

APR0811

Serebryany Performs for Final Huntingdon Concert of the Spring

Huntingdon College assistant professor of music Dr. Vadim Serebryany will perform for the final concert in the Elizabeth Belcher Cheek Concert Series for the 2010–2011 academic year Tuesday, April 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the College's Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall.  He will be joined by special guests Liana Gourdjia and Laura Usiskin, the Violin and Cello Fellows, respectively, of the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra. 

APR0711

Huntingdon Music Department Offers Summer Piano Camp

The Huntingdon College Department of Music and the Huntingdon Academy of Music will offer the Junior Piano Camp, Opus 8, June 20–24, 8:00 a.m. to noon daily, for youth ages 8–12 who have had at least one year of piano instruction.  The camp will provide students an opportunity to further their musical abilities and to increase their knowledge of music. 

APR0611

Huntingdon Students Selected for Omicron Delta Kappa Honorary

Fifteen Huntingdon College students have been elected to the College's chapter of the national leadership honor society Omicron Delta Kappa.  ODK recognizes and encourages achievement in scholarship, athletics, campus or community service, social and religious activities, campus government, journalism, speech, mass media, and creative and performing arts.   

APR0511

Huntingdon Hosts Named for 2011–12

The Huntingdon College Office of Admission has announced the names of the students who have been selected to serve as Huntingdon Hosts for the 2011–2012 academic year.  Huntingdon Hosts greet and provide tours and information to prospective students, their families, and other visitors during campus visits. 

APR0111

It's Founders Day Weekend!

View the schedule for Founders Day Weekend, Friday-Saturday, April 1–2.

MAR3111

Robinson to Preach for Huntingdon Baccalaureate

The Reverend Dr. Ron Robinson will deliver the sermon for the Huntingdon College Baccalaureate service, Friday, May 6, at 5:00 p.m. in the College's Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall.  Baccalaureate is an annual worship service held on the eve of Commencement Exercises, which will take place Saturday, May 7, on the Green at the center of the Huntingdon campus.

MAR3011

Scholar Presents Treasured Manuscript, Lecture at Huntingdon

Dr. Oliver Larry Yarbrough, Tillinghast Professor of Religion at Middlebury College (Vermont) and Fulbright Research Scholar, will present a replica of the Codex Sinaiticus to Huntingdon College's Houghton Library as well as a lecture about the gift, "How a King, An Emperor, and a Pharaoh Helped Make the Bible as We Know It," Wednesday, April 6, at 4:00 p.m. in Houghton Library Atrium. 

MAR1711

Huntingdon Observes Spring Break

Huntingdon College will observe Spring Break during the week of March 21–25. No classes will be in session and most offices will be closed.  The Office of Admission will be open and can be reached at (334) 833-4497; the Office of College and Alumni Relations will be open and can be reached at (334) 833-4563.

MAR1011

Huntingdon Hosts Science Olympiad State Finals

Young scientists and mathematicians from across the state will converge at Huntingdon College Saturday, March 12, for the Alabama Science Olympiad Division B (middle/junior high) and Division C (high school) state finals. 

MAR0811

Huntingdon Hosts Special Olympics Tournament

Huntingdon College will host eight teams participating in the State of Alabama Special Olympics Basketball Tournament Friday, March 11, beginning at 9:00 a.m., with four games taking place in Roland Arena, Roland Student Center (main campus), and four taking place in the Wilson Gymnasium, Wilson Community and Athletic Center (Cloverdale Campus).

MAR0711

Jessica Dickson Crowned Miss Huntingdon

The 2011–2012 Miss Huntingdon was crowned Saturday evening, March 5, in Ligon Chapel at the conclusion of the annual pageant.  Jessica Dickson '12, a cell biology major from McCalla, Alabama, took home the title.  First Runner-up honors went to Mary Ryan Nielsen '13, a communication studies major from Evergreen, Alabama. Second Runner-up and Miss Congeniality titles were awarded to Tiffany Dean '12, a biochemistry major from Dothan, Alabama.

MAR0411

Weather Cancels Weekend Outdoor Events

Huntingdon outdoor events scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, March 5 and 6, have been canceled because of the threat of inclement weather in the region. Canceled events include the home baseball and softball doubleheaders against Rust College; men’s and women’s tennis matches in the Sewanee Invitational in Sewanee, Tenn.; home junior varsity softball double-header against Rust on Sunday, Mar. 6; and the Huntingdon Jazz Band Concert, which has been moved the Spring Showcase of Bands, March 11.

MAR0411

Huntingdon Installs New SGA Officers

The new members of the Huntingdon College Student Government Association executive cabinet, along with their counterparts in each Class Council, were inducted into office during the College's annual SGA Banquet Tuesday, March 1.

MAR0311

Nine Women Compete for Miss Huntingdon Title

The title of Miss Huntingdon will be transferred Saturday night, March 5, as Miss Huntingdon 2011–12 is crowned at the conclusion of the pageant to begin at 7:00 p.m. in Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall, Huntingdon College.  Nine college women are vying for the coveted position.  The winner will be crowned by the current Miss Huntingdon, Mary Gasson, a sophomore music major from Clanton, Alabama.

MAR0211

Huntingdon Sport Science Department Sponsors the Iron Roll

Infused with the enthusiasm of March Madness, Huntingdon College will host the first Iron Roll, pitting the University of Alabama men's wheelchair basketball team against the Auburn University men's adaptive basketball team Saturday, April 2, at 10:00 a.m. in the Catherine Dixon Roland Arena inside Roland Student Center on the Huntingdon campus.  Tickets are $5 at the door and benefit the Montgomery Center for Independent Living.

MAR0111

Jazz Trio Performs Hymns for Huntingdon Concert Series

Favorite hymns like "The Old Rugged Cross" and "His Eye is on the Sparrow" are seldom  performed by chamber music trios—and even less often by contemporary jazz artists.  But next week those familiar tunes will be enjoyed in a new way when the contemporary jazz trio made up of Huntingdon College alumnus Pedro Luis Mayor, on piano, and friends Matthew DeVine, drums, and Rob Alley, trumpet, perform classic hymns for Huntingdon's Elizabeth Belcher Cheek Concert Series, Tuesday, March 8, at 7:00 p.m. in the College's Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall. 

MAR0111

Huntingdon Communication Students, Faculty Chair Panels at Conference

Dr. John Saunders, chair of the Huntingdon College Department of Communication Studies, and four Huntingdon communication studies students and recent graduates will serve as presenters and/or panel chairs at the 2011 Southern States Communication Association Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas, later this month.

FEB2211

Sewanee President Emeritus Samuel Williamson Will Speak for Huntingdon Traditional Day Commencement

Dr. Samuel R. Williamson will deliver the Commencement Address during the Huntingdon College traditional day Commencement Exercises to be held Saturday, May 7, at 9:00 a.m. on the Green at the center of the Huntingdon campus.  In case of rain, the ceremony will move inside Catherine Dixon Roland Arena in the Roland Student Center.  Approximately 145 students are expected to graduate as members of the traditional day program Class of 2011.

FEB1811

Huntingdon Musicians Perform in Two President's Day Weekend Concerts

Huntingdon College Department of Music faculty members Dr. Vadim Serebryany, piano, and Dr. James Conely, organ, will perform in separate concerts this President's Day weekend.  Dr. Conely's concert has been moved to Monday, February 21, at 7:00 p.m., which represents a change from the original date and time posted.

FEB1711

Huntingdon Political Science Faculty and Students Present Papers

Three Huntingdon College political science students will present papers at an upcoming state conference, and Dr. Jeremy R.T. Lewis, professor and chair of the Department of Political Science, has been accepted to present at both state and international conferences.

FEB1611

Huntingdon Hosts St. Patrick's Day 7K Race

Huntingdon College will host a 7K race, the St. Patty's Day Lucky 7K, Saturday, March 12, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on the Cloverdale Campus, 1125 East Fairview Avenue.  Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. Saturday, March 5.  The race, sponsored by the College's cross country teams, replaces the Huntingdon Running Club's Founders Day Run, which had been scheduled for February 19 but has been canceled.

FEB1011

Students Named to Huntingdon Activities Board

The Huntingdon College Office of Student Life has selected students to serve as members of the College's Campus Activities Board for the 2011 calendar year.  The Huntingdon Campus Activities Board (CAB) is a student-led organization that is committed to enhancing the Huntingdon College student experience by unifying the student body with quality entertainment and creative programming.

FEB1011

Huntingdon Students Elect 2011-2012 Student Government Officers

The Huntingdon College Office of Student Life has released the results of the Student Government Association elections held on campus earlier this week.  The Huntingdon Student Government Association is organized in three branches: executive (SGA officers), legislative (Student Senate), and judicial (Judicial Board—appointed positions).  The sophomore, junior, and senior classes elect their own officers to a Class Council.

FEB0811

Huntingdon's Stallworth Lecture Brings Andrew Bacevich to Montgomery

Internationally recognized diplomatic and military historian Dr. Andrew J. Bacevich will deliver the 2010–2011 Stallworth Lecture at Huntingdon College, Tuesday, March 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the College's Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall.  Funded by an endowment intended to bring a person of note to Montgomery annually to speak on the responsibilities of citizenship, this lecture is free and open to the public and will be followed by a book-signing and reception in the Office of the President.

FEB0711

Huntingdon Offers Spring Host Day

The Huntingdon College Office of Admission will offer its final Host Day event of the 2010–2011 academic year Saturday, March 5.  Prospective students and families are invited to attend this free event.  Huntingdon Host Days begin at 8:00 a.m. in the College’s historic main building, Flowers Hall.

JAN3111

Students Named Huntingdon Orientation Leaders

The Huntingdon College Office of Student Life has selected 22 students to serve as Orientation Leaders for the 2011 calendar year.  Orientation leaders volunteer their time to serve as mentors for incoming students during New Student Orientation sessions.  Leading small groups of incoming students, Orientation Leaders help students to become familiar with the campus and comfortable in their new college home.

JAN1911

Huntingdon Music Department Presents Two Recitals

The Huntingdon College Department of Music will present faculty recitals January 22 and 24, each at 7:00 p.m.  Cellist Dan Totan, former Cello Fellow with the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra, will present a recital Saturday, January 22, at 7:00 p.m. in Huntingdon's Flowers Hall, Ligon Chapel.  Baritone Michael Koon, an assistant professor of voice at Auburn University, will present a recital Monday, January 24, at 7:00 p.m. in Huntingdon's Smith Music Building, Delchamps Recital Hall.

JAN1411

Shuford Speaks for Huntingdon's Martin Luther King Convocation

Huntingdon College will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation Tuesday, January 18, at 7:00 p.m. in the College's Flowers Hall, Ligon Chapel.  The featured speaker is The Reverend Claude A. Shuford, a member of the Huntingdon Class of 1983 and a Huntingdon trustee, who will speak about his experiences as a Huntingdon student in the early 1980s under the topic, "Brotherhood and Sisterhood." 

JAN1011

Normal Operations

Huntingdon College will resume normal operations with classes in session and offices open Tuesday, January 11. 

JAN0911

Huntingdon College Classes Canceled and Offices Closed January 10

Because of the Ice Storm Warning issued for the Montgomery area for Sunday and Monday, January 9 and 10, Huntingdon College classes have been canceled and offices will be closed Monday, January 10.  Residence halls are open and meals will begin with dinner Sunday evening.  Decisions about the schedule for Tuesday, January 11, will be communicated publicly and to faculty, staff, and students Monday.

JAN0711

Huntingdon College Announces December Traditional Day Graduates

The Huntingdon College Registrar's Office has announced the names of those who completed their undergraduate degree requirements through the College's traditional day program with the close of the fall 2010 semester.  These students will collect their diplomas with fellow members of the Class of 2011 during Commencement Exercises, May 7, 2011. 

JAN0611

Huntingdon Degree Completion Program Announces Fall 2010 Dean's List

At the end of each semester, the Huntingdon College Registrar's Office issues a list of students enrolled in the College's Adult Degree Completion Program (ADCP) who have achieved academic distinction in their course work during the semester and have earned inclusion on the Dean's List.  To be named to the Dean's List, an ADCP student must have completed all course work for the semester, including at least three courses for which letter grades were issued, with an overall semester grade point average of 3.8 or higher.

JAN0611

Huntingdon College Announces Fall 2010 Traditional Day Student Dean's Lists

At the end of each semester, the Huntingdon College Registrar's Office issues two lists of full-time day students who have achieved academic distinction.  The Dean's List of High Honors recognizes those who have achieved semester grade point averages of 3.8 to 4.00. The Dean's List of Honors recognizes those who have achieved semester averages of 3.6 to 3.79.

JAN0311

Serebryany Performs in Concert with Trio at Huntingdon

Three acclaimed musicians in piano, violin, and cello will reunite to perform in the ensemble "Trio +"  for the Elizabeth Belcher Cheek Concert Series at Huntingdon College Monday, January 17, at 7:00 p.m. in the College's Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall.  The concert, endowed by Mr. Ben F. Cheek III and his family in memory of his first wife, a Huntingdon alumna, is free and open to the public.

DEC2110

Huntingdon Grads Place Second in Sing-Off

Huntingdon College music graduates John Martin, Class of 2009, and Mark McLemore, Class of 2010, two members of the a cappella singing group, Street Corner Symphony, made it to the final round of the popular NBC music show, "The Sing-Off," taking second place in Monday night's season finale.

DEC1010

Huntingdon Partners with Foundation to Restore the American Chestnut Tree

Huntingdon Partners with Foundation to Restore the American Chestnut Tree 2010-12-10 Photo:  L-R foreground:  Mac Phillippi , president of the Alabama State Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation; Phillip Young , friend and former Huntingdon College trustee; and George Gibbs , friend of the Colleg

DEC0810

Huntingdon Joins Effort to Preserve American Chestnut Tree

At a ceremony to be held Friday, December 10, at 10:00 a.m. in front of the James W. Wilson Center, the first of 25 American chestnut trees will be planted on the Huntingdon College campus.  The trees, planted as a tribute to Huntingdon benefactor George Gibbs, are donated by the American Chestnut Foundation. 

NOV1810

Serebryany Performs for Huntingdon Concert Series

 Huntingdon College music professor Vadim Serebryany will perform a concert featuring Beethoven's monumental "Diabelli" variations Sunday, December 5, at  3:00 p.m. in Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall at Huntingdon College.

NOV1010

Huntingdon Offers Annual Christmas Celebration

 Huntingdon College invites the public to share in Christmas cheer at the annual Community Christmas Celebration Thursday, December 2, on the Huntingdon campus.

OCT2810

Noted Israeli Historian Speaks on Simon Wiesenthal in Montgomery

Leading Israeli historian, author and journalist Tom Segev will speak on his critically acclaimed book, Simon Wiesenthal: The Life and the Legends, as part of Temple Beth Or's Rothschild/Blachschleger Lecture Series, Wednesday, November 3, at 7:00 p.m. at the temple, 2246 Narrow Lane Road. Read More

OCT2010

Kevin Manderville Presents Guitar Recital at Huntingdon

Huntingdon College adjunct music professor Kevin Manderville will present a guitar recital Monday, October 25, at 7:00 p.m. in Smith Music Building, Delchamps Recital Hall.  The concert, part of the College's Faculty Recital Series, is free and open to the public and will include works by David Kellner, Fernando Sor, Phillip Houghton, Joaquin Turina, Leo Brouwer, Dilermando Reis, and Jose Luis Merlin.

OCT1810

Students, Families Invited to Huntingdon Host Day

The Huntingdon College Office of Admission will offer its second Host Day event of the 2010–2011 academic year Saturday, October 30.  Prospective students and families are invited to attend this free event.  Huntingdon Host Days begin at 8:00 a.m. in the College’s historic main building, Flowers Hall.

SEP3010

Huntingdon Students Join Greek Organizations

Forty-five Huntingdon College women and 23 men pledged membership to the College's six fraternal organizations governed by the Panhellenic Council or the Interfraternity Council earlier this month, according to director of Greek Life Katy Stembridge. Huntingdon's Panhellenic organizations are Alpha Omicron Pi, Chi Omega, and Phi Mu; and those governed by the Interfraternity Council are Kappa Sigma, Sigma Nu, and Sigma Phi Epsilon.

SEP3010

Huntingdon Opens On-campus Physical Therapy Clinic

A new health resource is available in the Huntingdon College Department of Sport Science and Physical Education: an on-campus physical therapy clinic has just opened. The clinic will serve Huntingdon student-athletes and any member of the Huntingdon or surrounding communities who has been referred by a physician. 

SEP2210

Irish Poet Joan McBreen Presents Huntingdon's Ellison Lecture

Irish poet Joan McBreen will present Huntingdon College's Rhoda Coleman Ellison Writers Festival lecture Thursday, September 23, at 7:00 p.m., in the College's Flowers Hall, Ligon Chapel.  The lecture, during which McBreen will read from her work, is free and open to the public.
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SEP2010

Huntingdon Presents Music and Cultural Events this Autumn Season

Huntingdon College will present a poetry reading, a public concert at Riverwalk Amphitheater, and four on-campus music performances during the autumn season. Four of the events are free and open to the public. Read More

SEP1010

Huntingdon Students Participate in Coastal Cleanup

Three Huntingdon College student groups will head to the Gulf Coast September 17-18 to participate in the 23rd Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup.  Members of Huntingdon's Commuter Student Organization (CSO) and the college's Student Affiliate Chapter of the American Chemical Society in the traditional day program will be joined by members of Huntingdon's Adult Degree Completion Program-Baldwin County site.

SEP0910

Huntingdon Presents Switchfoot in Concert at Riverwalk

Huntingdon College will present the American alternative rock band Switchfoot in concert with The Almost, Thursday, October 7, at 7:00 p.m. at Riverwalk Amphitheater, 355 Coosa Street, downtown Montgomery. 

SEP0310

Huntingdon Offers Ethics Symposium

Huntingdon College will offer an Ethics Symposium Thursday, September 16, at 7:00 p.m. in the College's Flowers Hall, Ligon Chapel. The featured speaker is Aaron Beam Jr., founder and former CFO of HealthSouth, who will speak on "HealthSouth and the Seven Signs of Ethical Collapse." 

AUG1210

Patterson Returns to Direct Sports Information at Huntingdon

Huntingdon College athletic director Buzz Phillips announced today that former Huntingdon Hawks linebacker Hodge Patterson IV will return to the College to serve as director of sports information, effective August 16. Read More

AUG0410

Huntingdon Selected as a “Best Southeastern” College

The Princeton Review has once again selected Huntingdon College as one of the best colleges in the Southeast. Huntingdon is one of 8 colleges and universities in Alabama and among 133 institutions in the 12 Southeastern states to garner the recognition in The Princeton Review's “Best in the Southeast” section of its Web site feature, “2011 Best Colleges: Region by Region.”

JUN3010

New Web Site Launched

Welcome to the new Huntingdon College Web site! If you come across any errors or would like to give us your comments or suggestions, please e-mail us. Thanks for your patience as we finish working out the kinks!

MAY1810

Huntingdon Degree Completion Program Announces Spring 2010 Dean’s List

At the end of each semester, the Huntingdon College Registrar’s Office issues a list of students enrolled in the College’s Adult Degree Completion Program (ADCP) who have achieved academic distinction in their course work during the semester and have earned inclusion on the Dean’s List. To be named to the Dean’s List, an ADCP student must have completed all course work for the semester, including at least three courses for which letter grades were issued, with an overall semester grade point average of 3.8 or higher.

MAY1810

Huntingdon College Announces Spring 2010 Dean’s List Honorees

At the end of each semester, the Huntingdon College Registrar’s Office issues two lists of full-time day students who have achieved academic distinction. The Dean’s List of High Honors recognizes those who have achieved semester grade point averages of 3.8 to 4.00. The Dean’s List of Honors recognizes those who have achieved semester averages of 3.6 to 3.79.

MAY0610

Huntingdon Students Recognized for Academic Achievement and Service

Academic and student life programs at Huntingdon College presented awards for scholarship and service during the annual Honors and Awards Convocation in April.

MAY0610

Huntingdon Students Inducted into Business Honorary

Huntingdon College’s chapter of Sigma Beta Delta, an international honor society for business, management, and administration, inducted three new members at a special ceremony held last month. The society recognizes and honors scholastic excellence in juniors and seniors who are majoring in business administration.

MAY0410

Students Selected for Huntingdon Student Government Leadership

Huntingdon College students have selected their executive officers to lead the Student Government Association (SGA) for the 2010–11 academic year. The officers were installed earlier this spring.

APR2210

Patrick Carnathan Receives Huntingdon’s 2010 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award

Huntingdon College honored senior Christian Education major Patrick Carnathan of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, with the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award during the College’s annual Awards Day Convocation earlier this month. Read More

APR2210

Huntingdon’s 2010 Mary Mildred Sullivan Award Honors College Chaplain

Huntingdon College honored chaplain and director of community service Brian Smith of Montgomery with the Mary Mildred Sullivan Award during the College’s annual Awards Day Convocation earlier this month. Read More

APR2010

Huntingdon Students Inducted into Alpha Beta and Tri-Sigma Honoraries

During the Huntingdon College Founders Day Convocation held earlier this month, exemplary junior and senior students were inducted into the College honoraries Alpha Beta and Sigma Sigma Sigma. Read More

APR1410

Mary Gasson Crowned Miss Huntingdon

Eight Huntingdon College women competed for the title of Miss Huntingdon at the annual competition held last week in Ligon Chapel. The finalists faced off in casual wear, evening wear, and talent portions of the pageant. Participating in the pageant were Trish Brown, of Montgomery; Kayla Davis, of Tallassee; Samantha Davis, of Prattville; Mary Gasson, of Clanton; Tiffany Lovvorn, of Scottsboro; Stephanie Maguire, of Montgomery and Phenix City; Allyn Powell, of Andalusia; and Ashley Rowe, of Wetumpka. Read More

APR1410

Huntingdon Prepares for Baccalaureate, Commencement Exercises

The members of the Class of 2010 at Huntingdon College are preparing for the end of their undergraduate years and the beginning of the rest of their lives, as the College prepares for the traditional Baccalaureate and Commencement Exercises to take place next month. Baccalaureate, a religious service for members of the Class of 2010 and their families, will be held Friday, May 7, at 5:00 p.m. in the College’s Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall. Two commencement ceremonies will be held Saturday, May 8, at Top Stage on the College Green: the first, for traditional day students, will begin at 9:00 a.m.; the second, for graduates in the College’s Adult Degree Completion Program, will begin at 6:00 p.m. In the case of inclement weather, the ceremonies will take place in the College’s Roland Arena, inside Catherine Dixon Roland Student Center. Read More

APR0710

Huntingdon Musicians Present Psalmfest

The Huntingdon College Department of Music will present “Psalmfest,” Thursday, April 15, at 7:00 p.m. in Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall. (Note that this is a change in time from previously released information.) The performance is free and open to the public.

APR0610

Van Cliburn Winner Performs for Huntingdon’s Cheek Piano Concert Series

Huntingdon College will present Evgeni Bozhanov, winner of the 13th International Van Cliburn piano competition, as the guest artist for the final concert in the Elizabeth Belcher Cheek Piano Concert Series for the 2010–11 academic year, Tuesday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the College’s Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

APR0110

Huntingdon Combines Founders Day Observance with Spring Celebration

Huntingdon College invites the public to join in the celebration of its 156th birthday as a College and of its 101st year in Montgomery during Founders Day Convocation, Friday, April 9, at 4:00 p.m. in Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall. For the first time, this observance is combined with the annual spring alumni reunion activities, renamed Spring Celebration. The convocation is free and open to all.

MAR3010

News Conference to Announce Huntingdon and First UMC Partnership to Develop Programs in Response to Community Needs

Huntingdon College and First United Methodist Church, Montgomery, will hold a news conference Thursday, April 1, at 10:30 a.m. on the front lawn of the Cloverdale Administrative Building (former Cloverdale School building) on the College’s Cloverdale Campus to announce plans to use the Cloverdale facility as a site for the development and delivery of programs that will enrich the lives of those in Read More

MAR1810

Students Selected as Huntingdon Resident Assistants

The Huntingdon College Office of Residence Life has announced the list of students selected to serve as Resident Assistants for the 2010–11 academic year.

MAR1810

Neeley Debuts History Book at Huntingdon Event

Huntingdon College will host Alabama historian Mary Ann Neeley for a discussion and readings from her latest book, “The Works of Matthew Blue: Montgomery’s First Historian,” Tuesday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Huntingdon College’s Smith Hall, Delchamps Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

MAR1110

Lonestar Headlines Huntingdon’s CloverJam 2010

Huntingdon College will host a series of talented bands, including the national country-western/crossover band Lonestar, for CloverJam 2010, Saturday, April 10, 6:00 p.m.–midnight on the Green on the College campus; a benefit concert for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Part of the College’s annual Founders Day Spring Celebration weekend, CloverJam will begin with student bands at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Jennifer Moody Band at 8:00 p.m. Lonestar will perform from 10:30 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $20 for the general public in advance or at the door and may be purchased through http://cloverjam.eventbrite.com/ or through a link on the Huntingdon Web site. Advance tickets are recommended due to space limitations. Special rates are available for full-time Huntingdon students, faculty, and staff, and for alumni attending Spring Celebration weekend; contact alumni@huntingdon.edu.

MAR1110

Huntingdon Hosts Science Olympiad State Finals

Could you design and build a bridge, an electric-powered vehicle, or a propeller-enabled aerodynamic device given a few materials and several teammates to help you? That’s what 14 teams of middle- and junior-high students will be doing on Saturday, March 13, when Huntingdon College hosts the Alabama Science Olympiad Class B (junior high/middle school) finals on campus. The Opening Ceremony for the event will be held in Huntingdon’s Catherine Dixon Roland Arena at Roland Student Center, 7:45 a.m. Closing ceremonies with award presentations will begin at 4:45 p.m. in the same location. The winning team will advance to national competition in the coming weeks.

MAR0510

Serebryany, Nishibun Perform at Huntingdon

Huntingdon College music professor Vadim Serebryany will perform together with College alumna Tiffany McGuire Nishibun to present “Music and Memory: Works by Beethoven and Schumann,” Sunday, March 14, at 3:00 p.m. in Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall at Huntingdon College. The concert, which is free and open to all, will feature Schumann’s Fantasy, op.17, and Frauenliebe und -leben (A Woman’s Love and Life), and Beethoven’s An die ferne Geliebte (To the Distant Beloved). The concert is part of the Elizabeth Belcher Cheek Concert Series, funded by Ben F. Cheek III and his family in memory of Huntingdon alumna Elizabeth Belcher Cheek.

FEB2310

Huntingdon Students Added to Fall Term Dean’s Lists

Huntingdon Students Added to Fall Term Dean’s Lists2010 02 23Montgomery, Ala.—After grade adjustments, the following students’ names have been added to the Dean’s List of Honors or the Dean’s List of High Honors at Huntingdon College for the fall semester

FEB1610

Michigan Organist to Perform at Huntingdon

Michigan Organist to Perform at Huntingdon2010 02 16Montgomery, Ala.—Huntingdon College alumna and Michigan organist Elaine Harper Grover will perform as part of the Harald Rohlig Organ Recital Series, Thursday, February 25, at 7 30 p.m. in Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall,

FEB1110

Huntingdon Postpones Yard Sale for Haiti Relief

Huntingdon Postpones Yard Sale for Haiti Relief2010 02 11Montgomery, Ala.—Huntingdon College will offer a Yard Sale for Haiti Relief, Saturday, February 20, 8 30–11 00 a.m. on the lawn in front of the Cloverdale Administrative Building on the College’s Cloverdale

FEB0410

Watson Presents 2010 Ellison Lecture at Huntingdon College

Watson Presents 2010 Ellison Lecture at Huntingdon College2010 02 04Montgomery, Ala.—Huntingdon College’s Rhoda Coleman Ellison Writers Festival Lecture will be presented by short story author and novelist Brad Watson, Thursday, February 18, at 7 00 p.m. in the College’s Ligon

FEB0410

Huntingdon Trustee James Loeb Remembered for his Benevolence

Huntingdon Trustee James Loeb Remembered for his Benevolence2010 02 04Montgomery, Ala.—Huntingdon College trustee James Loeb is remembered at Huntingdon College today as a man whose generosity and benevolence placed him “among the giants” in the history of Huntingdon trusteeship and

FEB0210

Huntingdon Musicians and Guest Artists Present “Trumpet, et al”

Huntingdon Musicians and Guest Artists Present “Trumpet, et al”2010 02 02Montgomery, Ala.—Huntingdon College’s Elizabeth Belcher Cheek Concert Series will present, “Trumpet, et al,” Sunday, February 7, at 3 00 p.m. in the College’s Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall. The concert, featuring

JAN2710

Huntingdon Offers One-Night Performance of Acclaimed Birmingham Play

Huntingdon Offers One Night Performance of Acclaimed Birmingham Play2010 01 27Montgomery, Ala.—Huntingdon College will offer a one night only performance of the acclaimed play, “Bully An Adventure with Teddy Roosevelt,” Tuesday, February 16, at 7 00 p.m. in the College’s

JAN1210

Huntingdon Commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. with Day of Service, Convocation

Huntingdon Commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. with Day of Service, Convocation 2010 01 12 Montgomery, Ala.—Huntingdon College will remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a Day of Service Monday, January 18, and with

JAN1110

Wiregrass Organist to Perform at Huntingdon

Wiregrass Organist to Perform at Huntingdon 2010 01 11 Montgomery, Ala.—Well known organist Eugene (Gene) Montgomery, dean of the Dothan Wiregrass Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, will perform as part of Huntingdon College’s Harald Rohlig Organ Recital

JAN0710

Huntingdon Offices Closing at 2:00 P.M.

Huntingdon Offices Closing at 2 00 P.M. 2010 01 07 Students, Faculty, Staff, and Trustees, Because of the threat of inclement weather in our area, Huntingdon College offices will close at 2 00 p.m. today, Thursday, January 7. Employees

JAN0610

Huntingdon Degree Completion Program Announces Fall 2009 Dean’s List

Huntingdon Degree Completion Program Announces Fall 2009 Dean’s List 2010 01 06 At the end of each semester, the Huntingdon College Registrar’s Office issues a list of students enrolled in the College’s Adult Degree Completion Program (ADCP) who have

JAN0610

Huntingdon College Announces Fall 2009 Dean’s List Honorees

Huntingdon College Announces Fall 2009 Dean’s List Honorees 2010 01 06 Montgomery, Ala.—At the end of each semester, the Huntingdon College Registrar’s Office issues two lists of full time day students who have achieved academic distinction. The Dean’s List

NOV1109

Huntingdon Postpones Serebryany Piano Concert

Huntingdon Postpones Serebryany Piano Concert 2009 11 11 Montgomery, Ala.—Huntingdon College assistant professor of music Vadim Serebryany will offer a piano concert as part of the Elizabeth Belcher Cheek Piano Concert Series, Sunday, November 29, 3 00 p.m. in

NOV0909

Huntingdon Offers Annual Christmas Celebration

Huntingdon Offers Annual Christmas Celebration 2009 11 09 Montgomery, Ala.—Share some holiday cheer at Huntingdon College’s annual Community Christmas Celebration Thursday, December 3, on the Huntingdon campus. The celebration includes 6 30 p.m., the Arrival of Saint Nicholas, in

OCT0509

Rohlig Performance Begins Huntingdon Organ Recital Series

Internationally known organist and composer Harald Rohlig, professor emeritus of music at Huntingdon College, will perform in concert Tuesday, October 27, at 7:30 p.m. in Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall, at Huntingdon College. The concert, the first in a new Huntingdon organ recital series named in Rohlig’s honor, will feature works by Bruhns, Buxtehude, Bach, Mendelssohn, Reger, and Rohlig, and is free and open to the public. Rohlig will perform on Huntingdon’s Bellingrath Memorial Organ, which he designed.

SEP2809

Huntingdon Students Selected as College Ambassadors

Fifteen Huntingdon College students have been selected and are serving as Campus Ambassadors for the 2009–10 academic year. Ambassadors accompany the president and members of the Office of External Affairs staff for speaking engagements throughout the state.

SEP2809

Huntingdon Offers Host Day for Prospective Students and Families

The Huntingdon College Office of Admission will offer its second Host Day event of the 2009–10 academic year, Saturday, October 31. Prospective students and families are invited to attend this free event.

SEP1509

Huntingdon Offers Second Annual Band Competition

Fifteen high school marching bands from across Alabama will compete in the Second Annual Huntingdon First Marching Band Festival, Saturday, September 19, at Samford Stadium, Huntingdon College. The festival is designed with the smaller high school band in mind, and will judge participants in six categories: band, color guard/rifle, majorette, percussion, drum major, and dance line. Beginning at 10:45 a.m. and featuring performances in 20-minute intervals throughout the day, the competition is free and open to the public. An awards ceremony will take place at 5:40 p.m. on the field.

SEP0809

Noted Lincoln Scholar to Present Huntingdon Stallworth Lecture

On the bicentennial year observance of Abraham Lincoln’s birth and the centennial year anniversary of Huntingdon College’s move to Montgomery, Dr. Ronald C. White Jr. will present the College’s annual Stallworth Lecture, “Abraham Lincoln’s Sermon on the Mount: The Second Inaugural Address,” Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. in Huntingdon’s Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall. The event, which explores the motivations and thoughts of the man whom many believe was our country’s greatest president, is free and open to the public and will be followed by a book-signing reception in the Office of the President. Books will be sold by Capitol Book and News during the event.

SEP0409

Rethink Church Training Session Asks, “What if Church Were a Verb?”

 Huntingdon College’s Duffey Institute for Church Leadership and the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church will present the three-fold workshop, “Rethink Church,” at First United Methodist Church, Prattville, Saturday, October 3, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The workshop offers three ways to help congregations become more actively engaged with spiritual seekers in the community: Welcome. Connect. Identify. The cost for participation is $40 per congregation represented, plus $10 per participant to cover lunch and materials.

AUG2609

Huntingdon Invites Families to Host Day

The Huntingdon College Office of Admission will offer its first Host Day event of the 2009–10 academic year, Saturday, September 26. Prospective students and families are invited to attend this free event.

AUG2409

New Attendance Policy

New Attendance Policy 2009-08-24 Dear Students, I wish to bring to your attention a change in the attendance policy at Huntingdon College. The new policy reads as follows: Attending all classes at Huntingdon College is mandatory. Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes. Repeated unex

AUG2409

Huntingdon’s Presidential Convocation Rings in the Academic Year

Huntingdon College will celebrate the opening of the 2009–10 academic year with the annual Presidential Convocation, Wednesday, August 26, 11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in the College’s Ligon Chapel, inside Flowers Hall. As is customary, Huntingdon President J. Cameron West will be the featured speaker for the event, which is free and open to all.

AUG2409

Huntingdon’s Ligon Hall Reopens for Freshman Women

When Ligon Hall opened for the first time on the Huntingdon College campus in 1948, it housed 100 women in double rooms. Earlier this month, Ligon Hall reopened after being closed for five months as it was restored to fulfill its original capacity and purpose.

AUG1909

Huntingdon Welcomes New Faculty

Huntingdon College welcomed four new full-time faculty to campus this week. Joining the faculty this fall are Jennifer Canfield, Chad Eggleston, John Saunders, and Henry Walding.

AUG1809

New Students Begin Huntingdon Years with Big Red Weekend

Later this week, approximately 300 new full-time Huntingdon College students will begin their Huntingdon years with the traditional “Big Red Weekend,” an orientation program conducted prior to the beginning of fall semester classes.

JUN2509

Huntingdon Degree Completion Program Announces Spring 2009 Dean’s List

Huntingdon Degree Completion Program Announces Spring 2009 Dean’s List 2009-06-25 Montgomery, Ala. -At the end of each semester, the Huntingdon College Registrar's Office issues a list of students enrolled in the College's Adult Degree Completion Program (ADCP) who have achieved academic distinction in

JUN2509

Huntingdon College Announces Spring 2009 Dean’s List Honorees

At the end of each semester, the Huntingdon College Registrar's Office issues two lists of full-time day students who have achieved academic distinction.

MAY2909

Huntingdon Young Alumni Meet for “Hawks Unwind”

The new Huntingdon College Young Alumni Group, covering classes of the last 15 years, held its first gathering Thursday, May 29, at the Alley Bar in downtown Montgomery.

MAY1209

Huntingdon Degree Completion Program Students Graduate

Saturday, May 9, Class of 2009 graduates in the Huntingdon College Adult Degree Completion Program accepted their diplomas and marked a day of great accomplishment.

MAY1209

Huntingdon Class of 2009 Graduates

The 135 members of the Huntingdon College Class of 2009 in traditional day classes walked across Top Stage on the Huntingdon Green Saturday, May 9, collected their diplomas, and marched into their respective futures

MAY0809

Huntingdon Continues 100% Acceptance to Pharmacy Programs

Four Huntingdon College students and alumni have been notified of acceptance to Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) programs around the region, beginning in the fall.

APR2409

Students Win Teacher Education Awards at Huntingdon

Huntingdon College honored three students in the Department of Teacher Education during its annual Honors and Awards Convocation April 20.

APR2409

Huntingdon Marching Band Conducts First Honor Band

The Huntingdon First Scarlet and Grey Marching Band is conducting its first Scarlet and Grey Honor Band this weekend, under the batons of Harold Blankenship, director of bands, and Jesse Madden, assistant director of bands, at Huntingdon College. The festival is open to high school band students in grade levels 9, 10, 11, and 12.

APR2309

Huntingdon’s 2009 Mary Mildred Sullivan Award Honors Long-Time Trustee

Huntingdon College honored College Board of Trustees vice chairman John Albritton of Montgomery with the Mary Mildred Sullivan Award during its annual Awards Day Convocation April 20.

APR2309

Huntingdon Students Recognized for Academic Achievement and Service

Academic and student life programs at Huntingdon College presented awards for scholarship and service during the annual Honors and Awards Convocation, Monday, April 20.

APR2209

Huntingdon Graduation Ceremonies Planned for May 8–9

With the final day of spring term, 2009, classes approaching Friday, April 24, and final examinations scheduled for April 27 through May 1, Huntingdon College has announced plans for the celebrations and ceremonies that will surround those who are completing their degrees at the College as members of the Class of 2009.

APR1709

Huntingdon Summer Program Focuses on Building Student Leaders in Churches

Huntingdon College will host the third annual Student Leadership Institute (SLI), a program of the College’s Duffey Institute for Church Leadership, July 6–10, 2009. The program is open to one or two high school student leaders from a church youth group of any denomination.

APR1409

Vann Vocal Institute at Huntingdon Develops Young Talent

The Montgomery Symphony Orchestra and Huntingdon College will host the first Vann Vocal Institute for young singers in grades 10 through college seniors, Friday and Saturday, April 17–18. The Institute is made possible by the generous bequest of Mr. Roy D. Vann and by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.

APR1409

Huntingdon Students Named to “Who’s Who”

The 2009 edition of "Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities" will include the names of 40 students from Huntingdon College who have been selected as national outstanding campus leaders.

APR0909

Students Named to Huntingdon Judicial Board

The Huntingdon College Office of Student Life has announced the names of the students who will serve on the College’s Judicial Board for the 2009–10 academic year.

APR0909

Huntingdon Theater Presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”

The Huntingdon College Department of Language and Literature will present the popular Tony Award-winning play “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” Friday, April 24, at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, April 25, at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., in Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall, on the Huntingdon campus.

APR0909

Huntingdon Selects Resident Assistants for 2009–10

The Huntingdon College Office of Residence Life has announced the names of the students who will serve as resident assistants for the 2009–10 academic year.

APR0909

Huntingdon Musicians Present Psalmfest

The Huntingdon College Department of Music will present “Psalmfest,” Thursday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. in Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall. The performance is free and open to the public.

APR0809

Yates Honored with Huntingdon Achievement Award

Yates Honored with Huntingdon Achievement Award2009 04 08L R The Rev. Dr. Ed Sells, Betty Sells,Lisa Sells Yates, Rick Yates, KathrynYates, and Connor Yates. Montgomery, Ala.—Lilburn, Georgia, resident Richard “Rick” Yates was honored by the Huntingdon College National Alumni Association

APR0809

Watkins Honored with Huntingdon Loyalty Award

Watkins Honored with Huntingdon Loyalty Award2009 04 08 Montgomery, Ala.—Auburn resident Shirley Parker Watkins was honored by the Huntingdon College National Alumni Association with the Alumni Loyalty Award during the Reunion Weekend Alumni Awards Banquet, Friday, April 3. Watkins was

APR0809

Powers “Caped” as Mr. Huntingdon

The annual Mr. Huntingdon Pageant at Huntingdon College pits up to ten selected finalists who are sophomore- or junior-level Huntingdon men in competition, judged for their casual wear, formal wear, interview, short answer, and talent. This year’s competition, held last week at the College, brought eight finalists together for a superhero-themed pageant, which concluded with the winner, Jon Powers of Lillian, Alabama, being crowned and donned with a superhero cape.

APR0809

Mungenast Honored with Huntingdon Achievement Award

Mungenast Honored with Huntingdon Achievement Award2009 04 08 Montgomery, Ala.—Brigadier General (retired) James M. “Jim” Mungenast of Knoxville, Tennessee, was honored by the Huntingdon College National Alumni Association with the Alumni Achievement Award during the Reunion Weekend Alumni Awards Banquet

APR0809

McMahon Honored with Huntingdon Loyalty Award

McMahon Honored with Huntingdon Loyalty Award2009 04 08 Montgomery, Ala.—Birmingham resident Betty Thurman McMahon was honored by the Huntingdon College National Alumni Association with the Alumni Loyalty Award during the Reunion Weekend Alumni Awards Banquet, Friday, April 3. McMahon was

APR0109

Jennifer Moody Band Opens for Sister Hazel at Huntingdon

Birmingham’s Jennifer Moody Band will be one of the opening bands for Sister Hazel at Huntingdon College’s CloverJam XL Reunion Weekend concert festival, Saturday, April 4, benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

MAR3009

Serebryany Offers Piano Concert at Huntingdon

Huntingdon College assistant professor of music Vadim Serebryany will offer a piano concert as part of the Elizabeth Belcher Cheek Piano Concert Series Thursday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m. in Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall.

MAR0609

Huntingdon Singer Honored at NATS Competition for Fourth Consecutive Year

Huntingdon College senior music major Alex Nishibun won his division at the National Association of Teachers of Singing Alabama state competition held at Samford University February 20. The win places Nishibun among the few students who have come away with four consecutive wins at the competition. Nishibun is a tenor from Vine Grove, Kentucky.

MAR0509

Poetry Out Loud State Finals held at Huntingdon College

The Alabama State Council on the Arts and the Alabama Alliance for Arts Education partnered to host the Alabama State Finals for Poetry Out Loud and the Alabama Original Poetry-Recitation Competition at Huntingdon College, Saturday, February 28.

MAR0309

Huntingdon Events Update

Huntingdon College will host several bands, including the internationally acclaimed Sister Hazel, for CloverJam XL, Saturday, April 4.

FEB2609

Huntingdon RLI Presents Youth Ministry Seminar

Huntingdon College’s Rural Leadership Initiative and the Department of Religion held a one-day seminar on “Reaching and Keeping Youth” last month for youth directors in the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church.

FEB2409

Huntingdon Presents Sister Hazel in Concert

Huntingdon College will host a series of talented bands, including internationally acclaimed Sister Hazel, for CloverJam XL, Saturday, April 4, 6:00 p.m.–midnight on the Green on the College campus. Part of the College’s annual Reunion Weekend celebration, CloverJam XL

FEB2009

Invitation to Nominate Persons for the Algernon Sydney Sullivan and Mary Mildred Sullivan Awards

 I am writing to invite nominations for the Algernon Sydney Sullivan and Mary Mildred Sullivan Awards. These are very prestigious awards that are given only by selected institutions throughout the country. The recipients of the awards will be acknowledged at Awards Day on Friday, April 17, and presented with a framed certificate and a medallion.

FEB1609

Huntingdon Students Inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa Honorary

Huntingdon College inducted qualifying junior- and senior-level students into the national leadership honorary Omicron Delta Kappa last month. Omicron Delta Kappa recognizes achievement in scholarship, athletics, campus involvement, community service, religious activities, campus government, student media, and the creative and performing arts.

FEB1309

Huntingdon Students Selected as Orientation Leaders

Huntingdon Students Selected as Orientation Leaders 2009-02-13 Montgomery, Ala. -The Huntingdon College Office of Student Life has selected 25 students to serve as Orientation Leaders for the incoming Class of 2013. Orientation leaders welcome incoming students and help them feel comfortable in their ne

FEB1209

Huntingdon Offers “Trio +” Concert

Three acclaimed musicians in piano, violin, and cello will reunite in “Trio +” (pronounced trio plus) for the Elizabeth Belcher Cheek Piano Concert Series at Huntingdon College on Sunday, February 22, at 2:30 p.m. in Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall.

FEB0909

Huntingdon Students Inducted into Alpha Beta and Tri-Sigma Honoraries

During the Huntingdon College Founders Day Convocation held Friday, February 6, exemplary junior and senior students were inducted into the College honoraries Alpha Beta and Sigma Sigma Sigma.

FEB0409

Huntingdon Events Update

Huntingdon College kicks off its 100th year in Montgomery with Founders Day this Friday, February 6, and a spring full of events follows. The following list includes previously published events, new events, and changes Read More

JAN2909

Huntingdon Gallery Presents Dockery Austin Exhibit

“Alabama Fish,” an exhibit of works by Montgomery artist Dockery Austin, is on display at the Huntingdon College Seay Twins Art Gallery on the Green through February 27. Gallery hours are weekdays 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Read More

JAN1609

Huntingdon Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation Explores Social Justice

Impact Alabama creator Steven Black will be the featured speaker for the Huntingdon College Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation, Wednesday, January 21, at 11:45 a.m. in Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall. Black will speak on the topic, “Social Justice for the Next Generation.” The convocation is free and open to the public. Read More

JAN1409

Huntingdon Degree Completion Program Announces Fall 2008 Dean’s List

Huntingdon Degree Completion Program Announces Fall 2008 Dean’s List 2010-07-07 Montgomery, Ala. —At the end of each semester, the Huntingdon College Registrar's Office issues a list of students enrolled in the College's Adult Degree Completion Program (ADCP) who have achieved academic distinction in their co Read More

JAN1409

Huntingdon College Announces Fall 2008 Dean’s List Honorees

At the end of each semester, the Huntingdon College Registrar's Office issues two lists of full-time day students who have achieved academic distinction. The Dean's List of High Honors recognizes those who have achieved semester averages of 3.8 to 4.00. The Dean's List of Honors recognizes those who have achieved semester averages of 3.6 to 3.79.

JAN0809

Quink to Perform at Huntingdon

Huntingdon College will host the internationally-known a cappella singing group Quink in concert Monday, January 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall. Read More

MAR1705

Huntingdon to Honor Mathison for Alumni Achievement During Homecoming, 2005

Huntingdon to Honor Mathison for Alumni Achievement During Homecoming, 20052005 03 17Montgomery, AL—Huntingdon College will honor the Reverend Dr. George Mathison, of Auburn, as one of three Alumni Achievement Award winners during Homecoming, 2005, April 15–17 on the Huntingdon College

MAR1705

Huntingdon to Honor Loyal Alumni at Homecoming 2005

Huntingdon to Honor Loyal Alumni at Homecoming 20052005 03 17Montgomery, Ala.—Huntingdon College will honor two alumni with Loyalty Awards during Homecoming 2005, April 15–17 on the Huntingdon College Campus. Award winners were nominated from all walks of the Huntingdon community

MAR1705

Huntingdon to Honor Lee for Alumni Achievement During Homecoming, 2005

Huntingdon to Honor Lee for Alumni Achievement During Homecoming, 20052005 03 17Montgomery, AL—Huntingdon College will recognize the United States Magistrate Judge Kristi Dubose Lee, of Daphne, as one of three Alumni Achievement Award winners during Homecoming, 2005, April 15–17 on

APR2704

Two Montgomery Residents Honored at Huntingdon Homecoming

Two Montgomery Residents Honored at Huntingdon Homecoming2004 04 27Montgomery, Ala.—Huntingdon College honored five alumni with Alumni Loyalty and Alumni Achievement Awards during its Sesquicentennial Homecoming celebration April 15–17. Alumni Loyalty awards were presented to John A. Mabry Sr., Class of

APR2704

Paul Allen ’67 Honored with Huntingdon College Alumni Achievement Award

Paul Allen ’67 Honored with Huntingdon College Alumni Achievement Award2004 04 27Montgomery, AL—Paul Allen, a 1967 Huntingdon College alumnus and Pulitzer Prize nominee, was recognized by the College’s National Alumni Association Board with the 2004 Alumni Achievement Award during Homecoming