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NC State’s New Equine Scholars Program: A Gateway for St. Andrews Students to a Veterinary Career

October 24, 2024

October 24, 2024 | St. Andrews University is proud to announce its partnership with NC State’s College of Veterinary Medicine in the launch of the Equine Scholars Program this fall. This innovative program is designed to provide qualified undergraduate students with a passion for horse health a direct pathway into NC State’s prestigious Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program. North Carolina’s equine industry is thriving, contributing an impressive $2.9 billion to the state’s economy last year. However, the demand for equine veterinary services is outpacing the supply of qualified practitioners,

Cypress Creek Renewables Supports Recycling, Sustainability Initiatives at St. Andrew’s University

May 23, 2024

Durham, NC, May 17th, 2024 – Cypress Creek Renewables (Cypress Creek) is pleased to announce its support of the relaunch of St. Andrew’s University (St. Andrew’s) recycling program, and funding for scholarships and STEAM programs, through a $15,000 contribution. The recycling program will be led by St. Andrew’s Student Government Association who will organize an educational campaign, purchase drop cans around campus, and set up a pick-up schedule on campus in coordination with the City of Laurinburg. Cypress Creek representative Mike Storch, Associate Project Developer, recently met with St. Andrew’s

Upcoming Basketball Camps at St. Andrews

May 22, 2024

Get ready for an exciting summer of basketball at St. Andrews! The St. Andrews Knights are thrilled to announce their upcoming basketball camps, designed to help young athletes develop their skills and showcase their talent. Whether you’re a budding player or an experienced athlete looking to take your game to the next level, these camps offer something for everyone. Regular Camp Ages: 7-18Dates: June 17-19, 2024Time: 9 AM – 3 PM The Regular Camp is perfect for players of all skill levels. Over three days, participants will receive top-notch instruction

Happy National Tartan Day

April 5, 2024

Author: Bill Caudill, Director of the Scottish Heritage Center National Tartan Day, observed in the United States on April 6 every year, commemorates the day that the Declaration of Arbroath (or the Scottish Declaration of Independence) was signed in 1320. The reason it’s so important is that the American Declaration of Independence was actually modeled on the Declaration of Arbroath and a large proportion of the Founding Fathers were of Scottish descent (almost half of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and nine of the 13 governors of the

UKnighted for St. Andrews

March 15, 2024

We are launching a $5 million capital campaign and I am asking you to join us – UKnighted for St. Andrews!

If You Dream It, You Can Achieve It!

February 16, 2024

Dorothy Miller, PhD, MPH, MSN, RN, CNE Department Chair, Health Sciences Growing up, I knew I wanted to become a nurse. I imagined myself working in a hospital and taking care of people at the bedside. I could see myself wearing the starched white uniform and old-fashioned white starched nursing cap. However, I knew that for me, it would be a tough battle to become a nurse. I had several strikes against me accomplishing my dreams. Firstly, I did not personally know anyone who was a nurse. Having a role

Happy Robert Burns Day!

January 25, 2024

Author: Bill Caudill, Director of the Scottish Heritage Center Today, January 25 is the birthday of Scottish poet Robert Burns. There will be celebrations today worldwide honoring this great writer. Why is Robert Burns important? He was a voice of the common man in poetry and not only one of the pioneers of romanticism, but also an inspiration for liberal thinking as well as an early advocate of socialism. He wrote many poems, but his most well known is perhaps the best known song in the whole world….and sung on

Honors Seminar in Social Responsibility

December 12, 2023

Author: Dr. Justin Kuhn, Director of the General Honors Program and Assistant Professor of English The General Honors program at St. Andrews University is designed to enhance the liberal arts education of our most promising students. But what, exactly, is a liberal arts education? And what does it offer students in the twenty-first century? The phrase “liberal arts” comes from the Latin expression artes liberales, which translates to “the knowledge befitting a free people.” A liberal arts education, in other words, provides students with a set of values, intellectual frameworks,

Unlocking Mental Health Inclusion: The Benefits of AI in Promoting Emotional Well-being

November 28, 2023

At St. Andrews University, the majority of students that attend our university are college athletes which can add even more stress and damage to a student’s mental health. Our goal is to give students who are struggling with their mental health information on where to find free access points online to help them overcome the damage to mental health that comes with being a college athlete.

A Journey of Dedication and Passion: Miss Hernandez’s Impactful Teaching

November 15, 2023

by Prof. Susan Johnson In the realm of education, the impact a teacher can have on students goes far beyond the classroom walls. Susan Johnson In the realm of education, the impact a teacher can have on students goes far beyond the classroom walls. Miss Hernandez, a dedicated educator with a passion for teaching, has not only left a lasting impression on her former professor, Susan Buie Johnson, but continues to inspire and nurture young minds, including Susan’s own son, Buie. From Student to Teacher: A Journey of Dedication: Miss

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NC State’s New Equine Scholars Program: A Gateway for St. Andrews Students to a Veterinary Career

Cypress Creek Renewables Supports Recycling, Sustainability Initiatives at St. Andrew’s University

Upcoming Basketball Camps at St. Andrews

Happy National Tartan Day

UKnighted for St. Andrews

If You Dream It, You Can Achieve It!

Happy Robert Burns Day!

Honors Seminar in Social Responsibility

Unlocking Mental Health Inclusion: The Benefits of AI in Promoting Emotional Well-being

A Journey of Dedication and Passion: Miss Hernandez’s Impactful Teaching

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