FEB2012

Duo Spiritoso performs at Huntingdon

Internationally acclaimed classical guitarists Duo Spiritoso will perform at Huntingdon College Thursday, February 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the Smith Musical Building Recital Hall as part of the College's Faculty Recital Series.  The concert is free and open to the public.

FEB0712

Huntingdon remembers Dr. Tony Carlisle

The Huntingdon College community remembers the life of Dr. Anthony Jack (Tony) Carlisle, Huntingdon Class of 1976, who died February 7 after a long battle with cancer.  A memorial service is planned for Saturday, February 25, at 2:30 p.m. in Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall, on the Huntingdon campus.

JAN2612

Huntingdon Degree Completion Program announces fall 2011 Dean's List

To be named to the Dean's List, an ADCP student must have completed all course work for the semester, including at least three courses for which letter grades were issued, with an overall semester grade point average of 3.8 or higher.

JAN2612

Huntingdon College announces fall 2011 traditional day student Dean's List honorees

The Dean's List of High Honors recognizes those who have achieved semester grade point averages of 3.8 to 4.00. The Dean's List of Honors recognizes those who have achieved semester averages of 3.6 to 3.79.

JAN2512

McCardell to speak for Huntingdon's Stallworth Lecture

Distinguished historian, vice-chancellor and president of The University of the South (Sewanee, Tennessee) Dr. John M. McCardell Jr. will present the 2012 Stallworth Lecture at Huntingdon College, Thursday, March 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the College's Flowers Hall, Ligon Chapel.  In observance of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Dr. McCardell will speak on the topic, "The Idea of a Southern Nation: 150 Years Later."

JAN1212

Four acclaimed musicians unite for Huntingdon concert

Four acclaimed musicians in piano, violin, cello and clarinet will unite to perform for the Elizabeth Belcher Cheek Concert Series at Huntingdon College Sunday, January 22, at 3:00 p.m. in the College's Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall.

JAN1112

McCoy to speak for Huntingdon King Convocation

Huntingdon College will remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation, Tuesday, January 17, at 7:00 p.m. in Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall (the time represents a time change from previously published information).  The featured speaker for the convocation is Bishop James E. McCoy of the Alabama-Florida Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church.

JAN0512

Huntingdon begins 2012 spring semester

Huntingdon College will open the spring 2012 semester on campus this weekend, with new and returning residential students arriving Sunday, January 8, and classes beginning Monday, January 9, at 8:00 a.m.

NOV2911

Huntingdon lecture focuses on Jewish symbols in Christmas art

Rabbi Michael Cook, the Sol and Arlene Bronstein Professor of Judeo-Christian Studies at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, Cincinnati, will discuss "The Jewish Bible in Famous Christmas Art: Why It's There and What It Means," Thursday, December 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall at Huntingdon College.

NOV2511

Serebryany performs for Huntingdon piano concert

Huntingdon College assistant professor of music Dr. Vadim Serebryany will perform for the final fall-term concert in the Elizabeth Belcher Cheek Concert Series, Tuesday, November 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the College's Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall. 

NOV1411

Guitarist Adam Larison performs at Huntingdon

The Huntingdon College Department of Music will offer a Guest Faculty Recital by guitarist Adam Larison, Thursday, November 17, at 7:30 p.m., in the Smith Music Building Recital Hall at Huntingdon College.  Works will include Granada, Cataluna, and Sevilla by Isaac Albeniz, and pieces by the composers Francisco Tarrega, Miguel Llobet, Roland Dyens, and Eduardo Angulo.  The performance is free and open to the public.

OCT2811

Huntingdon hosts Making Strides walk

Huntingdon College will host the 2011 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk Saturday, October 29.  Registration begins at 7:00 a.m.; the walk begins at 8:00 a.m.  The event, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, is a celebration of survivorship, an occasion to express hope, and a shared goal to end a disease that threatens the lives and health of so many people annually. 

OCT1811

Six former Hawks inducted into Huntingdon Athletic Hall of Fame

Six impressive former Huntingdon Hawks intercollegiate and intramural student-athletes were inducted into the Huntingdon College Athletic Hall of Fame during a special ceremony held Saturday morning, October 8.  The event was part of  Homecoming and Family Weekend, October 7– 8.

OCT1811

Jessica Dickson crowned Homecoming Queen

Huntingdon College senior Jessica Dickson, a cell biology major from McCalla, Alabama, was crowned the 2011 Homecoming Queen during the court presentation at half-time of the Homecoming football game Saturday, October 8.

OCT0511

Huntingdon Ellison Lecture presents poet Richard Tillinghast

The renowned poet Richard Tillinghast will be the featured speaker for Huntingdon College's 2011 Rhoda Coleman Ellison Writers Festival public lecture, Thursday, October 20, at 7:00 p.m. in the College's Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall.  The lecture is free and open to the public. The event will be followed by a book-signing with books for sale on site by Capitol Book and News.
 

OCT0411

Huntingdon singers present fall concert

 The Huntingdon College Concert Choir and vocal ensembles will present their first full concert of the season Sunday, October 9, at 2:00 p.m. in Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall. The concert is free and open to the public and caps a weekend of activities planned for Homecoming and Family Weekend.

OCT0311

Huntingdon remembers former registrar and alumna Jean Rodgers '49

The Huntingdon College community was saddened today to learn of the death of alumna and long-time registrar Jean Rodgers, Class of 1949.  Rodgers passed away Sunday evening, October 2, after an extended illness.

SEP2711

Huntingdon band hosts Marching Invitational

Marching band music will resound throughout the Cloverdale community Saturday, October 1, as 15 high school bands from around the state converge on the Huntingdon College campus for the Huntingdon Marching Invitational at W. James Samford Jr. Stadium.

SEP2111

Historian Wayne Flynt inaugurates Public Affairs Forum

Noted Alabama historian Wayne Flynt was the featured presenter for the first event in the newly established Huntingdon College Public Affairs Forum, Tuesday, September 20.

SEP2111

Herrick, Serebryany perform in concert

Department of Music faculty members Dennis Herrick and Vadim Serebryany will perform in concert for Huntingdon's Elizabeth Belcher Cheek Concert Series, Thursday, September 22, at 7:30 p.m. in Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall. Music will include pieces composed by Mahler, DeFalla, Bach, and Albinoni.  The concert is free and open to the public.

SEP1311

US News ranks Huntingdon in top tier of regional colleges

U.S. News and World Report ranks Huntingdon College in the top tier of regional colleges in its latest edition of the annual college ranking guide, which will be released to newstands September 20 and is available online today. Huntingdon is ranked #21 among the 73 first-tier colleges in the South.  There are 119 colleges in the overall South region list.

SEP0911

Wayne Flynt kicks off a long list of cultural events at Huntingdon this fall

Respected historian Wayne Flynt will headline the new Huntingdon College Public Affairs Forum, Tuesday, September 20, the first event in a long list of Huntingdon cultural and community events this semester.

SEP0911

Students selected to lead worship services

The Huntingdon College Campus Ministry program has announced the names of 21 Huntingdon students who have been selected to lead weekly worship services as members of the Campus Ministry Worship Team.

SEP0911

Scott Owenby selected to receive UPS Scholarship

Huntingdon College senior Scott Owenby has been selected by the Alabama Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (AAICU) 
to receive a $2400 UPS Scholarship. Owenby is the son of Charles and Joy Owenby of Eclectic, Alabama, and a 2008 Elmore County High School graduate.  He is a senior majoring in athletic training at Huntingdon and a member of the athletic training honor society, Iota Tau. 

AUG2411

Five students admitted to Athletic Training Education Program

Five Huntingdon College students have been admitted to the College’s Athletic Training Education Program beginning this fall semester.  The students, all sophomores who were admitted into the pre-professional ATEP under conditional status upon initial enrollment at the College, underwent a formal admission process following completion of 24 credit hours. 

AUG1911

It's Big Red Weekend!

Big Red Weekend begins today as we welcome new students to Huntingdon for a full set of orientation events, followed by a community service day tomorrow.  Here is the schedule of events.

AUG1911

Huntingdon students participate in Great Day of Service

In keeping with the Huntingdon College motto, "Enter to Grow in Wisdom; Go Forth to Apply Wisdom in Service," Huntingdon College freshmen and new transfer students will participate in community service projects across Montgomery Saturday morning, August 20.  About 250 students are expected to participate at 11 sites from approximately 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.

AUG1711

Huntingdon Tomorrow Update from President West

Huntingdon has received a commitment of $1 million to fund the Huntingdon Theater project in Phase One of the Huntingdon Tomorrow campaign.  [A special communication from President West.]

AUG1211

Author Kevin Elko tells student-athletes to be a blessing

Author and motivational speaker Kevin Elko spoke to an audience of student-athletes, coaches, and mentors at Huntingdon College earlier today during a free community breakfast hosted by the College.  The event, which took place in the College's Cloverdale Auditorium, was co-sponsored by First United Methodist Church, Montgomery, UBS, Stifel Nicolaus, NATIXIS Global Associates, and the Montgomery YMCA.

AUG1011

First members of Class of 2015 arrive

Huntingdon College welcomed the first members of the Class of 2015 as Huntingdon Hawks football players arrived for fall pre-season practice today.  The team is expected to number 160 this year.  The student-athletes arrived just as crews completed the installation of Charles Lee Field's new Sportexe turf and the sod placed around the playing field.

AUG0911

Microburst storm hits Huntingdon campus

 A microburst storm uprooted and split trees, downed limbs, knocked over fences, and caused a power outage on the Huntingdon College campus yesterday afternoon.

AUG0911

Huntingdon remembers trustee Tom Radney

The Huntingdon College community is celebrating the life of long-time College friend and trustee Tom Radney of Alexander City.  Mr. Radney died Sunday night at his home following an extended illness.  He was 79.

JUL2911

Huntingdon chemistry students, faculty attend national conference

Five Huntingdon College students and two faculty members will attend the 242nd national American Chemical Society meeting in Denver, Colorado, August 29 through September 1.  While there, they will participate in a science volunteer outreach opportunity working with more than 100 K–12 students in hands-on science activities in celebration of the 2011 International Year of Chemistry. 

JUL2711

Author Kevin Elko speaks for free breakfast for area youth

Author, performance consultant, and motivational speaker Dr. Kevin Elko will be the featured speaker at a free motivational breakfast for area youth and coaches hosted by Huntingdon College Friday, August 12, at 7:00 a.m. in the Cloverdale Auditorium, Cloverdale Administrative Building, on the Cloverdale Campus.

JUL2511

Historian Wayne Flynt to inaugurate Huntingdon Public Affairs Forum

Noted Alabama historian Wayne Flynt will be the featured presenter for the first event in the newly established Huntingdon College Public Affairs Forum, Tuesday, September 20.  The Forum will include a full day of activities culminating in a free public lecture at 7:30 p.m. in the College's Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall on the topic,"The Lord is the Maker of Them All: Black, White, and Poor in America."

JUL2211

Students Named to Order of Omega Honorary

Huntingdon College Greek Life honored eligible members of the College's national fraternities and sororities with inclusion in the national Greek leadership honorary Order of Omega earlier this spring.

JUL0811

Huntingdon Tomorrow construction in progress

Constuction on the first-year projects of Huntingdon College's Huntingdon Tomorrow Capital Campaign is underway.  The sound of bulldozers and the sight of mountains of red clay, gravel, and sand are testaments to progress being made.  See a pictorial review of the Huntingdon Tomorrow construction as of July 8, 2011.

JUN2311

Neighbors gather to learn about Huntingdon Tomorrow

Huntingdon College neighbors gathered in the College's Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall, this evening to learn more about plans for the $16.5 million growth campaign known as Huntingdon Tomorrow.  Huntingdon President J. Cameron West, trustees Alice Reynolds and Ken Upchurch, and senior vice president for planning and administration Jay Dorman presented the components of the plan and answered questions posed by audience members. 

JUN2111

Huntingdon meets the first members of the Class of 2015

About 150 members of the Huntingdon College Class of 2015 were on campus last week for the first of three Summer Orientation sessions.  Comprising a few less than half of the expected class and representing 13 states and nearly every major offered at the College, the students took part in an island-themed two days of sessions about college life, academics, and student life, peppered with opportunities to get to know their new peers.

JUN1311

Huntingdon remembers alumna Kathryn Tucker Windham

Members of the Huntingdon College community were saddened to learn of the death of alumna and nationally known storyteller Kathryn Tucker Windham, Class of 1939.  Windham died yesterday at her home at the age of 93.