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Horticulturist Susan Tripp has a gift for listening intentionally, caring actively and living authentically, traits she shares with students as she empowers them to grow into the truest versions of themselves.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ is undergoing a variety of construction projects this summer, from a new child care facility opening this fall to beginning work on the HealthEU Center, expected to open in fall 2026.

From behind-the-scenes excellence to cross-campus collaboration, this year’s honorees for Staff Appreciation Day reflect the spirit of commitment and care that defines the Â鶹ÊÓƵ experience.

What do you do with the gift of an oak sapling when you can’t bring it back to your home nation after graduation? You plant it in a campus grove that celebrates your achievement.

Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers this weekly message to help students stay informed and prepare for the week ahead.

The annual winter tradition brought the Â鶹ÊÓƵ community together with more than 50,000 luminaries lighting campus, showing how the power of light can inspire and unite.

The first day of classes on Tuesday, Aug. 27, offered a chance to celebrate the opening of Â鶹ÊÓƵ's newest building, and to mark the occasion by adding items to a 10-year time capsule.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ is undertaking a range of construction projects this summer that will enhance the student experience and upgrade academic spaces.

The staff members were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the university at a May 31 awards program during the annual staff day celebration.

The eight annual International Tree Planting took place on South Campus on Thursday, May 23, and allowed international students to plant their oak saplings.