10 Mar HU Students and Faculty Rake in the Awards

Huntington University won 16 awards on February 25 from the American Advertising Federation of Fort Wayne. The competition recognizes advertising creative excellence from students and area advertising and media professionals. HU students and faculty took home one Best of Show award, six Gold recognitions, and eight Silver prizes.

“We are very pleased to be competing at such a very high level with full-time industry professionals in the area,” said Dr. Lance Clark, Associate Dean of the Arts.

The Best of Show award and two of the Gold awards came in the Non-Traditional Advertising category. Other awards came in such categories as Video Internet Commercial, Advertising Photography, Public Service Campaign, Video Gaming, Non-Profit Advertising, and Non-traditional Online AdvertisingIndiana. The university is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).

21 Jan HU Launches Masters of Business Administration Program

Huntington University is launching a new Master’s in Business Administration degree program, with support from Ambassador Enterprises of Fort Wayne, Ind. The first corporate cohort of students from Ambassador Enterprises will start their studies in January 2017. A full program launch for other interested students planned for August 2017.

The 36-credit hour program is designed to be completed in just two years and has both face-to-face and online components. Students will only be required to attend class one night each week, with the remaining coursework completed online.

The new program will feature an experience and project-based approach to education. All students will learn from advanced coursework, but they will also engage in practical, hands-on experience through Ambassador Enterprises, local companies, and Huntington University’s ventures—businesses Clear Insights, a corporate solutions enterprise, and Clear Distribution, a fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) company.

Graduate credits earned at other regionally accredited institutions may be transferable to Huntington University’s new MBA program. For to learn more and request additional information, go to www.huntington.edu/MBA.

05 Jan The Forester High School Film Festival

High school students are invited to submit their film creations to the Forester High School Film Festival. It’s part of The Forester Film Festival on May 6, 2017. This yearly event is sponsored by the Digital Media Arts department of Huntington University.

Huntington University uses the festival to connect with creative high schoolers who want feedback on their work from industry professionals and are looking into continuing their education in either film, animation, or broadcasting.

Entries must be created by a current high school student. The deadline is April 1, 2017.

There are three categories:

• A short film of 10 minutes or less.
• A documentary or broadcasting piece created as part of a school news team, if the submitter is the featured reporter, anchor, or producer.
• A stop motion or computer animation.

Winners will receive the “Forester Excellence Award” and are VIP’s to the Forester Film Festival black-tie screening event and reception. Winners also receive feedback on their work from professionals and may have their work screened at the reception.

Go here for more information.

03 Oct New Student Orientation Weekend at HU

Here’s a video showing scenes from New Student Orientation Weekend at Huntington University. Quite an exciting introduction.

23 Sep HU’s Largest Enrollment Ever at 1300

Huntington University’s fall enrollment is the largest ever, at 1300 students. That’s an increase of 27 students from 2015. The numbers include:

• 916 residential undergraduate students.
• 85 students enrolled in professional programs.
• 299 graduate students.
• 48 international students.
• 25 students in the new Haupert Institute for Agricultural Studies.
• 34 new students in the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program, for an overall total of 98 students.

09 Jun HU Nursing Program Granted 10-Year Accreditation

Nancy Richison (right), HU instructor of nursing, is teaching student Caitlin Brown how to start an IV.

The Huntington University nursing program received a 10-year accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). This builds on the initial five-year accreditation received in 2010. Since graduating its first class in 2011, the nursing program has conferred 91 Bachelor of Science degrees to nurses who now work around the world.

“Huntington University has one of the top nursing programs in the region and we believe this has been validated by CCNE accreditation,” said Dr. Diana Shenefield, assistant professor of nursing. “The nursing faculty and staff work hard to ensure this is a premier nursing program for our students and we graduate the best trained nurses possible.”

18 May Arthur Wilson Added to Senior Leadership Team

Wilson’s key responsibilities include community worship and teaching, spiritual development and growth for students and staff, pastoral care, and leading campus ministries and outreach opportunities. As a member of the senior leadership team, Wilson will also be involved in the University’s strategic and long-term planning.

“I am truly thankful for the opportunity God has given me to collaborate with staff and faculty in keeping Christ-at-center here at Huntington University,” said Wilson.

In 2004, Wilson graduated from Taylor University Fort Wayne with a degree in pastoral ministries. In 2012, he earned a Master of Arts degree in youth ministry leadership from Huntington University.

18 May July 11-15: Nursing Camp for High Schoolers

Interested in becoming a nurse? Are you a high school student entering your junior or senior year? Come to Huntington University July 11-15 for the Nursing Career Academy.

This week-long, college-like, nursing camp explores the field of nursing in a hands-on environment. Participants will have the opportunity to become CPR certified and learn basic first aid and nursing skills. They will also tour area hospitals and trauma centers and interact with a variety of nursing professionals. Campers will stay in the dorms with current and past HU nursing students. Here are photos from the 2015 camp.

The cost is $300. That covers all educational supplies, meals, housing, field trips, activities, and camp shirt.

The Huntington University website has complete information (what to wear, what to bring, etc.), plus a link for registering. Below are some photos from the 2015 camp.

18 May 2016 HU Commencement

On Saturday May 14th, Huntington University honored 247 graduates during its 118th Commencement ceremonies.

• 25 Master of Arts degrees.
• 6 Master of Education degrees.
• 61 Bachelor of Arts degrees.
• 4 Bachelor of Music degrees.
• 116 Bachelor of Science degrees.
• 18 Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees.
• 10 Bachelor of Social Work degrees.
• 7 Associate of Science degrees.

The Commencement speaker was Dr. Larry Mercer, vice chairman of the board at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas.

16 May 2016 HU Forester Night Awards

Krista Wood and Niles Berry, Foresters of the Year.

On May 3, awards were presented to various members of the Huntington University family during the annual Forester Night. Here are a few of the awards.

Foresters of the Year (voted on by the student body). Niles Berry, a senior social work major from Rochester, Ind., was named the Male Forester of the Year. Krista Wood, a senior nursing major from Waterville, Ohio, was named the Female Forester of the Year.

Paul and Jean Michelson Alpha Chi Outstanding Scholar Award. Alpha Chi members selected Bronwen Fetters, a senior English writing and literature major from Huntington, Indiana. She is the daughter of former Macau missionaries Luke and Audrey Fetters.

Professor of the Year. This honor went to Dr. Tim Smith, professor of non-western history, who joined the HU faculty in the fall of 2007. He previously taught history at the University of East Anglia in the United Kingdom. Smith is particularly interested in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Kashmir.

Twenty-two seniors also were honored by their respective departments with Outstanding Senior Awards, which are voted on by faculty. You can read about them here.