ALLIANCE, Ohio — The University of Mount Union’s Athletic Training Education Program recently joined 60 other schools in the Iota Tau Alpha honorary as the Beta Phi Chapter.

ALLIANCE, Ohio — Dr. Santosh Saha, professor of history at the University of Mount Union, had the opportunity to attend a Social Sciences Conference held in Barcelona, Spain in June.

ALLIANCE, Ohio — As Dr. James Thoma prepares to watch the televised 2012 Summer Olympics in London, he will see the events from a different perspective than most.

The University of Mount Union has named Bill Schindel its new head wrestling coach.

On Friday, May 4, President Richard and Sandra Giese hosted a senior picnic at their home for the University’s Class of 2012. This yearly tradition provides graduating seniors with one last opportunity to get together with classmates and faculty members prior to Commencement.

ALLIANCE, Ohio — Nearly 470 students participated in the University of Mount Union’s 166^th Commencement Ceremony held Saturday, May 5 in the Peterson Field House of the McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex.

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 — 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 — 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.