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ALLIANCE, Ohio — Three recent Mount Union grads will begin a new adventure this summer as they travel to South America to participate in a cross-cultural experience.

ALLIANCE, Ohio — The University of Mount Union held its 167^th Baccalaureate service on Saturday, May 11 in the Peterson Field House of the McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex. The service preceded the University’s Commencement ceremony.

ALLIANCE, Ohio — Nearly 500 students participated in the University of Mount Union’s 167^th Commencement Ceremony held Saturday, May 11 in the Peterson Field House of the McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex.

ALLIANCE, Ohio — The Rev. Dr. Ivory Lyons, professor of philosophy and religious studies, and his wife Barbara Lyons, director of Inspirational Voices of Praise and secretary for academic affairs, will play unique roles in the University of Mount Union’s Baccalaureate service on Saturday.

ALLIANCE, Ohio — As 2013 graduates prepare to say goodbye to the University of Mount Union this weekend, senior class president Josh Sleutz and his grandmother will lead them in one last song: the alma mater.

ALLIANCE, Ohio — In a cooperative effort between Safe Kids Stark County, Alliance Chamber of Commerce, the City of Alliance, the University of Mount Union and the Stark County Health Department, a free interactive safety fair is planned for 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 16 at the University of Mount Union (Bracy Hall).

University of Mount Union's Larry Kehres has decided to step down as head football coach, but remain the director of athletics, while Vince Kehres has been named head football coach effective immediately.

ALLIANCE, Ohio — The University of Mount Union will hold its 167th Baccalaureate service at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 11 in the Peterson Field House of the McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex. This program will precede the University’s Commencement ceremony to be held at 1:30 p.m.

ALLIANCE, Ohio — The University of Mount Union will hold its 167^th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11 in the Peterson Field House of the McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex.

On March 26, the Athletic Training Education program at the University of Mount Union held its annual “Athletic Training Olympics” to help bring an end to National Athletic Training Month. This year’s theme was “Every Body Needs an Athletic Trainer” to help promote that athletic trainers, as health care professionals, treat more than just athletes. Athletic trainers can now be found in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, the military and at numerous corporations.

ALLIANCE, Ohio—University of Mount Union physician assistant studies major Alysse Boyd of Cleveland, OH recently won second place in the PAEA/JAAPA Student Writing Competition.

ALLIANCE, Ohio – On Sunday, April 28, the University of Mount Union’s Student Diversity Council, in collaboration with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, hosted the annual Diversity Awards Dinner. The awards dinner included a diversity update and a presentation from Rich Jackson. In addition, they recognized outstanding members of their respective organizations who excel in supporting the diversity efforts at the University of Mount Union as well as the presentation of the Diversity and Inclusion Award.

ALLIANCE, Ohio – The University of Mount Union will host the fifth annual “Trash to Treasure” sale on Tuesday, May 7 and Wednesday, May 8.

Four former Mount Union football players in wide receivers Jasper Collins (Geneva, N.Y./Geneva) with the Miami Dolphins, Chris Denton (Plantation, Fla./South Plantation) with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,  linebacker Charles Dieuseul (Winter Haven, Fla./Lake Region) with the NY Giants and Nick Driskill (Wabash, Ind./Southwood) with the Indianapolis Colts agreed to NFL free agent deals.

ALLIANCE, Ohio — University of Mount Union students presented scholarly research at the University’s sixth annual Student Celebration Honoring Our Latest Academic Research (SCHOLAR) Day on Tuesday, April 23 on Mount Union’s campus.

ALLIANCE, Ohio — The University of Mount Union has named Alliance resident Dr. Robert Ekey, assistant professor and chair of the Department of Physics, as the 2013 Great Teacher. The award was presented on Tuesday, April 23 at Mount Union’s annual Senior Recognition and Honors Convocation.