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ALLIANCE, Ohio — University of Mount Union senior Alyssa King has been named a 2012 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact.

ALLIANCE, Ohio — For the second year in a row, the University of Mount Union has been included in “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green College: 2012 Edition.”

ALLIANCE, Ohio — “The Effects of Caffeine on Memory and Attention” was one of many topics discussed during the University of Mount Union’s fifth annual SCHOLAR Day, held Tuesday, April 17.

ALLIANCE, Ohio — “Infanticide in China: The Repercussions of a Gender-Bias Generation” was the topic discussed by senior psychology and Japanese major Brittany Rivers during the University of Mount Union’s annual SCHOLAR Day held Tuesday, April 17.

Kaitlin Petrilli and Marcus Williams were named Outstanding Senior Woman and Man during the University of Mount Union’s annual Senior Recognition and Honors Convocation held Tuesday, April 17.

ALLIANCE, Ohio — Students in all areas of study presented their research during the University of Mount Union’s annual SCHOLAR Day event held Tuesday, April 17.

ALLIANCE, Ohio — The University of Mount Union has named Alliance resident Dr. Scott Mason ‘89, professor of chemistry and director of the pre-health program, as the 2012 Great Teacher. The award was presented on Tuesday, April 17 at Mount Union’s annual Senior Recognition and Honors Convocation.

ALLIANCE, Ohio — E. Dominic Capers, a 1972 graduate of the University of Mount Union and defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers, will give the University’s 166^th Commencement address at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 on the south lawn of Chapman Hall.

ALLIANCE, Ohio — University of Mount Union students raised $54,864 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and celebrated their philanthropic achievements at an Up ‘til Dawn finale event held March 31.

ALLIANCE, Ohio — David Kuhlke, associate professor of economics, accounting and business administration and chapter advisor for Alpha Delta Pi and Alpha Tau Omega at the University of Mount Union, was named Advisor of the Year and Outstanding Faculty Member during the 2012 Greek Awards held Sunday, April 1.

ALLIANCE, Ohio — The Carl D. Orwick Fraternal Values Award was presented to Martha “Nickie” (Nicholson ’45) Orwick and Andi Kelley during the University of Mount Union’s annual Greek Awards on Sunday, April 1.

ALLIANCE, Ohio — More than 150 women representing decades of sisterhood came together recently to celebrate the University of Mount Union’s Alpha Xi Delta sorority’s 110^th anniversary.

DAYTON — The University of Mount Union’s Investment Team placed first in an investment portfolio competition held March 28-31 at the Redefining Investment Strategy Education (RISE) Forum at the University of Dayton.

ALLIANCE, Ohio — For the second year in a row, the Arbor Day Foundation recognized the University of Mount Union as a 2011 Tree Campus USA University in honor of its commitment to effective community forestry management.

ALLIANCE, Ohio — The Alliance Symphony Orchestra (ASO) and the University of Mount Union will present a Solo con Tutti concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 15 in the Alliance High School auditorium.