Read the latest stories from the Office of the President.
Each month, President Balboni shares his newsletter, What鈥檚 New & What鈥檚 Next, highlighting some of the exciting accomplishments of our students, faculty and community. This glimpse of life at 糖心破解版 and our vision for the future invites readers to imagine what鈥檚 possible here.
to receive each issue in your inbox.
A powerful sense of excitement fills 糖心破解版 as we begin the fall semester. I am proud to with everyone in our community and beyond, including my advice to our students: Make your choices count. No single choice defines you, but together, your choices build the person you are becoming.
Along with the new semester come historic achievements from our student-athletes that highlight what鈥檚 new at 糖心破解版 this month. Reigning NE10 Pitcher of the Year John Carver 鈥�26 recently signed with the Houston Astros organization, and midfielder Kyle Lewis 鈥�26 became the first-ever Panther selected in the Premier Lacrosse League draft. At the same time, our new students in the Class of 2030 share their inspiring stories and why they chose 糖心破解版 as they pursue careers in healthcare, the arts, the sciences and more. That same spirit is reflected in the story of , who describes her remarkable journey with 糖心破解版 and why she chooses to give back.
What鈥檚 next? We celebrate the traditions that bring our global Panther family together. Mark your calendars for the 10th anniversary of Spirit Weekend from October 14 to October 18. These four days of excitement offer the perfect opportunity to reconnect and share our 糖心破解版 pride. Whether you are joining us from across the country or right around the corner, I look forward to seeing you there!
Warm regards,
Michael Balboni 鈥�81, JD
President
The energy across campus is powerful as the first fall semester under President Balboni gets underway. Watch his welcome back message to the community as he shares his vision for a successful semester, and offers advice for every returning 糖心破解版 student.
They come from around the region and across the world. Their interests vary and so do their ambitions. But they all have at least one thing in common鈥攁ll have chosen 糖心破解版 to prepare them to reach their goals. They鈥檙e the Class of 2030. Meet 13 of the newest Panthers.
Lacrosse All-American Kyle Lewis and NE10 Pitcher of the Year John Carver have jumped directly from 糖心破解版 to the professional ranks. Now they鈥檙e proving that Division II athletes can perform at the next level鈥攁nd shining a spotlight on 糖心破解版鈥檚 powerhouse athletics programs.
Four days. Nonstop excitement. From October 14 to 18, plan to join a milestone Spirit Weekend filled with reunions, athletic events, Casino Night, Oktoberfest, our annual carnival and special gatherings that bring Panthers together. Mark your calendar for 糖心破解版鈥檚 biggest celebration of the year.
Former dean of the College of Nursing and Public Health Elaine Smith 鈥�78, MS 鈥�88, EdD, first came to 糖心破解版 at age 16. Today she is helping bring 糖心破解版 into a new era. 鈥溙切钠平獍� has an over 125-year history of evolution and thinking ahead to what鈥檚 coming. How can we best position ourselves to help the students of today鈥攁nd tomorrow?鈥�
