These Building Projects Are Going to Make a Big Difference in Terms of How Our Students Live on Campus.”

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FEATURES 4 4 Finding the Future President Carey’s vision for the future of Transylvania begins with asking questions

9 #TRANSYBUILDS Campus transformations reshape learning and living for students and faculty

14 Brand New The college finds its core and refreshes its 9 14 brand for a new generation

DEPARTMENTS 12 17 19

17 Research at Transy President Taking Wing Seamus Carey Professor Rebecca Fox’s research takes new flight Vice President of Marketing & Communications Michele Gaither Sparks 19 In Photographs Vice President for Advancement Kirk Purdom The Inauguration of President Seamus Carey Director of Alumni Relations Third & Broadway is Natasa Mongiardo ’96 published by Transylvania University. Located in the heart of downtown Campus News Alumni Notes Associate Director Lexington, Ky., Transylvania 22 26 of Marketing & Communications University is ranked in Julie Martinez the top 15 percent of the nation’s four-year colleges by The Princeton Review Graphic Designers for its community-driven, Adam Brown personalized approach to a liberal arts education Barbara Grinnell through its 38 majors and 37 minors. Founded Writers in 1780, it is the 16th oldest institution of higher John Friedlein learning in the country, with Robin Hicks nearly 1,100 students. Find Tyler Young Third & Broadway and other Transylvania University resources online at Photographers transy.edu or email us Shaun Ring for more information at CJ Cruz [email protected].

2 THIRD & B R OADWAY FALL | WINTER 2015 A MESSAGE PRESIDENT FROM THE PRESIDENT the FROM FROM Welcome to the first edition of Third & Broadway. the technological and collaborative needs of contem- This beautiful magazine is yet another sign of the porary pedagogy. We are immensely grateful to the continuing renewal evident at Transylvania since my generosity of the alumni and friends of the university arrival in 2014, and I am very excited to celebrate its who have made these changes possible. launch. In addition to bricks and mortar, we have also Third & Broadway will cover campus news and directly addressed the culture on campus through class notes as well as in-depth articles about the initiatives like Project One, which strives to deepen interests and accomplishments of our students, our culture of respect to make our campus a welcom- faculty and staff. We plan to produce two issues a ing home for all students. We are actively facilitating year to help keep you informed. more interaction between our students and the We recently completed a community-wide cele- local community, understanding that those engage- bration of Transylvania University on the occasion ments result in personal growth that complements of my installation. I am grateful for your generous the academic experience. And in less than one year, words and support. We have a lot to celebrate and we have put more than 200 students in mentoring even more to anticipate. My optimism is fueled— relationships with alumni through our 100 Doors every day—by the intelligence and the ambitions mentoring program to prepare them to successfully of our students. It is reinforced by the devotion of navigate the course of their professional lives. our faculty and staff and their ability to mentor our As always, there is still much to do. With the students and help them become contemplative, help of our new vice president for academic affairs engaged members of our community. I am inspired and dean of the university, Laura Bryan, we want by the commitment of everyone on campus to our to ensure that our curriculum is innovative and mission of providing a rigorous liberal arts education challenging, but we also want to be sure it prepares to all of our students. And, finally, I am delighted our students to succeed in today’s global world. We that I made the decision, with my family, to come to also know that it’s imperative that we attract more Transylvania and do my very best to lead this institu- students to our campus, which will in turn enrich the tion to an ever brighter future. experience of everyone at Transylvania. We hope you In just a matter of months we have succeeded in will help us with that effort, by sharing your stories completing a beautiful new residence hall for our about Transylvania, or perhaps even sharing this students, and we have two more under construction. magazine with a high school student or a family on Our alumni have reimagined Haupt Plaza the cusp of making an important decision about a into the more inviting Alumni Plaza, college education. which is now regularly used as an outdoor We hope this edition of Third & Broadway will classroom and a meeting and study area inspire you to become more engaged with this for students. We are finalizing the plans historic institution, which continues to make us all to renovate the Haupt Humanities proud. Building to ensure that we are meeting

the magazine of TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY 3 THIRD & B R OADWAY FALL | WINTER 2015 FUTURE Who are we? the

Why do we exist? FINDING

COMMITTED TO THE LIBERAL ARTS During his inaugural year at Transylvania, while tending to the univer- he liberal arts are all about sity’s immediate needs, President Seamus asking questions. At Transylvania, Carey has been asking those big questions. the results are transformative. (He is a philosopher, after all.) And he For those of us well acquainted with has been listening to those who know the what goes on at Third and Broadway, we institution well, gaining a genuine sense know that the liberal arts and sciences of who Transylvania is and how it has offer the complete package—something evolved over the past 235 years. “He’s for the mind and imagination, something become a Transylvanian,” says Martha for the soul and body and, for society, a Billips ’78, associate dean for academic future of informed citizens who possess a affairs. He has drilled down to its core as a vigorous sense of social responsibility. means of informing the institution’s vision We have witnessed the way a for the future. Transylvania education unlocks mysteries Why should questions of identity be so and generates new ones; how it liberates important? In his installation speech to our thinking, opens us to myriad perspec- the community, Dr. Carey talked about tives and wires our beings for a lifetime of the plumb bob, a carpentry tool of yore curiosity. It allows us, as no other course that guides the proper installation of a of study can, to develop a true sense of door (a craft he learned from his father, a self and vocation, and to prepare to tackle carpenter). It serves as a vertical reference whatever challenges our ever-changing line. world demands. That’s why we choose to Identity serves as a similar reference be part of Transylvania. We believe in the for an institution. Alter it and you alter value of this education and the commu- your core. By asking the fundamental nity it serves. questions of who we are and why we So, it makes perfect sense the same exist, Dr. Carey is creating a plumb bob to model that transforms individuals should guide the choices we make as an evolving be applied to our beloved institution: institution—to stay true to who we are as asking the big questions—Who are we? we seek to be relevant in a changing world. Why do we exist?—and drawing answers “I believe the question of identity is from multiple perspectives as we deter- the most important question colleges mine our path. and universities need to address to avoid losing their way,” he told attendees of

the magazine of TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY 5 the annual Transylvania Seminar for are they seeing the value of the liberal arts world? It starts by identifying our liberal arts colleges. In a time when for their transformative capacities? strengths and engaging with the world. many colleges are rushing to modify “What I want to be a distinctive part of “The way a place works best has to their curricula and programs for the sake a Transylvania education and identity is grow out of what it’s good at,” Dr. Carey of generating immediate revenue, Dr. that we provide the rigorous academic explains. He had only to talk with Carey cautions against quick fixes that experience that not only gives students students to discover Transylvania’s over- may pull an institution arching strengths. It away from its mission wasn’t just the students’ and, ultimately, have a “significant intellectual, negative effect on the moral and emotional college’s long-term Our new administration development,” but resources. their reply to a simple His measured brings new vision, new question. approach and commit- “What is your favorite ment to the core may energies and the opportunity class?” he asked them. seem at once conser- The group of juniors vative and radical. As to revisit our mission.” and seniors gave a long a true champion of the –Paul Jones pause, then told him liberal arts, President Professor of Religion they had several favor- Carey is not content ite classes and teachers. with recent shifts in the media that make the skills and competencies they need to At that moment, he says, “I knew I was the case for liberal arts grads being better compete in the workforce but also helps at the right school.” Their reply proved equipped for the 21st-century workforce. them to find a deeper sense of who they to him “that our commitment to student For Dr. Carey, the focus should be on are. It isn’t just jobs we’re going to be plac- learning, which is the reason we exist, is student transformation. ing them in, but it’s going to be vocations also our greatest strength.” “It’s not enough to say the liberal arts are that they’ll find.” The next step, then, is to build on those seen as valuable for our graduates to fit strengths, “to refine and cultivate them into these established structures; it’s that so that we are,” he says, “addressing the our students have to create new ways of BUILDING ON OUR STRENGTHS world in which our students are going to envisioning society, envisioning them- So, how does a pioneering university exist. We as an institution, as faculty, have selves fitting in or not fitting in and find- remain true to itself, relevant to the pres- to think about how we engage the world. ing new structures. It’s true, more people ent and reaching toward the future so our How are our students going to make their are seeing the value of the liberal arts, but students will thrive in this ever-changing way in the world as wise people?”

6 THIRD & B R OADWAY FALL | WINTER 2015 RESPONSIVE TO THE WORLD As Paul Jones, our veteran professor of religion, observes: “Living in the world means interacting with the world… [Our] institution has to acknowledge its respon-

sibility to be relevant. And, as the world FUTURE changes, we have to adapt in a way that The liberal arts have the is appropriate without diminishing our mission. Our new administration brings the potential to have new vision, new energies and the oppor- such a profound and tunity to revisit our mission.” Dr. Carey is intent on action and powerful effect on people. FINDING innovation that grow out of Transylvania’s Besides my family—and core to prepare students to thrive and to imbue them with a mission larger than faith—there’s nothing to themselves. me that I would rather Early initiatives encourage a deeper engagement with the world, helping devote my life to than to students to see beyond themselves and to uncovering the power of make the most of the opportunities that come from living in a creative, urban envi- this education.” ronment that is Lexington, Ky. –Seamus Carey Programs and classes are incorpo- President rating real-life experience and components that involve outside stakeholders. Community service programs are moving from one-time experiences to sustained interaction. Project One is working to cultivate inclusiveness, understanding and a culture of respect. And President Carey’s flagship mentoring program, 100 Doors to Success, is connecting students to alumni and friends of the university to prepare them for the professional lives that await them. What better way to help students tran- sition from college to the workplace and translate their liberal arts education into a career? The new Digital Liberal Arts Program in Computer Science provides students with more experience in real-world technology projects, management skills and opportunities to cross over traditional discipline boundaries. “We see these changes as an evolution of the kinds of learning we have always stressed,” says Kenny Moorman, program director and professor of computer science. “As the world focuses on more interdisciplinary solutions to our problems, this kind of education will become more and more important.”

the magazine of TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY 7 Developments in the curriculum are need to keep that at the core to thrive and university’s culture and curriculum. “I part of a long tradition. As someone who at the same time embrace innovations know that what we teach has to matter to was in Transylvania’s first women’s studies that grow out of that.” the future,” he says. class in the 1970s, Dr. Billips understands For example, President Carey believes how evolving curriculum keeps an insti- we must take seriously the whole notion tution imperative and relevant. She sees KEEPING THE LIBERAL ARTS UP TO DATE of technology—that it goes to the deeper these changes as promising: “There’s a lot Dr. Carey understands the power of part of the liberal arts. He asks, “Can we of exciting momentum that’s grounded the liberal arts to bring meaning to our fully understand who we are as human in a deep understanding and genuine changing world, and he recognizes the beings in this society and not understand commitment to what it is that we do. We reciprocal need to reflect them in the our relationship to technology?” He emphasizes, “It’s not just how do we use technology, it’s what does this mean? What does it mean when cars drive themselves? Where does that place human beings? If we’re not thinking about that, then we’re not keeping the liberal arts up FAMILY AND PHILOSOPHY to date. The liberal arts are not informing the real issues that we need to be wise Inspired by his love of family and much insight to offer,” he explains. about or have some insight about.” philosophy, President Carey has “I could make sense of the text for In Dr. Carey’s vision for Transylvania, found creative ways for one area these students by using parenting “That’s something I think we can get better of knowledge to inform the other. examples because we had that in He and his wife of 23 common.” at. That didn’t exist in Transylvania’s years, Noreen Carey, It inspired him past—it didn’t exist in anybody’s past the have three children: not only to use way it does now. It’s accelerating at such Caitriona, a sopho- the parent-child an exponential pace that the schools that more at Hobart and relationship as get that right are going to have a huge William Smith a familiar point Colleges; Anna, of reference advantage—because the students who a senior at Sayre for students to understand their relationship to technol- School; and James, understand ethi- ogy will have a huge advantage.” a freshman also at cal theories, but Sayre. to write books on Just parenting, includ- OUR TRUE CALLING before the ing “The Whole birth of his Child: Restoring Leading this university is nothing less son, Dr. Carey Wonder to the than a mission for Dr. Carey. He’s seen the found himself Art of Parenting” transformative power of the liberal arts in in the midst of a (2003), “The his own life as a first-generation college busy family life and Faithful Parent: preparing a night Discovering student. class on Aristotle’s the Spirit of “The liberal arts,” he declares, “have the “Ethics” for many Purposeful potential to have such a profound and nontraditional students— Parenting” powerful effect on people. Besides my fulltime workers, parents (2007) and family—and faith—there’s nothing to me and even grandparents. “Growing Up with Your Thinking about both areas of Children: 7 Turning Points in that I would rather devote my life to than his life, Dr. Carey began to see a the Lives of Parents” (2010). to uncovering the power of this education.” helpful but largely unexplored rela- Philosophy has deeply informed With President Carey at the helm, tionship between the philosophers President Carey’s life and his rela- we’re asking the big questions, listening he knew so well and parenting. tionship with his family. “I wanted to and thinking deeply, bridging disciplines “I realized that, although the share that by translating what some philosophers that I had been reading of the classic philosophers would and perspectives, partnering with the spent very little time talking about have to say about parenting and community and connecting the classics family life or parenting, they had so family life.” with the cutting edge into a flourishing of the liberal arts. We’re challenging hungry minds to think, find their vocation and work for the good of the world. That’s Transylvania.

8 THIRD & B R OADWAY FALL | WINTER 2015 #TRANSYBUILDS

“These building projects are going to make a big difference in terms of how our students live on campus.”

—President Seamus Carey

In his book “Transylvania: Tutor to the A NEW VISION FOR RESIDENTIAL LIVING “One of the goals I have for the campus West,” John D. Wright describes the years The most visible projects are taking community is that students interact from 1954-70 as “ones of phenomenal place in Back Circle, where Dalton-Voigt outside of the classroom by extending growth for a college that for much of its Residence Hall opened to students in fall what starts in the classroom so that the history had remained relatively stagnant 2015, and Clay and Davis halls were torn academic intellectual experience doesn’t in size and physical plant.” Now, nearly down to make room for two residence stop when they leave their classes,” Dr. half a century later, #TransyBuilds is halls scheduled to welcome new residents Carey said. “And providing the appropri- updating the campus to attract and serve during the 2016-17 academic year. ate spaces is really important for that to the next generation of students. Dalton-Voigt has 72 rooms with the happen.” “The overarching vision I have is to en- capacity for 144 residents, both male and The residence hall is named for alumni hance the intellectual sense of community female. Each of the four floors is centered Steve Dalton ’83 and Elizabeth Ann Voigt on campus,” President Seamus Carey said. around a common area that is set up for ’44. One of the remaining residence That vision is being accomplished by both group study and social gatherings. halls will be named for trustee James the construction of new residential spaces Students have the space to interact with E. “Ted” Bassett III, who contributed and much-needed enhancement of exist- each other outside their rooms, allowing the lead gift. ing academic areas, with an emphasis on for the residence hall to become its own collaborative living and learning. learning environment.

the magazine of TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY 9 DONOR SPOTLIGHT : PETE ’64 AND MARILYN CARPENTER

Alvin R. “Pete” Carpenter ’64 has built Those memories led Carpenter to make a career on moving. a $2 million gift to help renovate Haupt He’s held almost every job in the railroad Humanities and ensure that others have those business since college, from switchman to same opportunities. trainmaster to superintendent of the docks, He credits Transylvania with teaching him all the way up to president and CEO of CSX empathy, which in turn instilled a desire to give Transportation and vice chairman of CSX to the institution he’s so fond of. Corporation. He moved to 17 different cities “Asking why I give back is almost like during his tenure, and his trains moved over asking, ‘Why do we take care of our chil- 150 million tons of coal, 35 percent of all dren?’” he said. “It’s just one of those things finished steel product in America and, at one that is absolutely crucial to round us out as point, one out of every three automobiles human beings. It should be a natural reaction.” sold. Carpenter and his wife, Marilyn, live in “It was an exciting time,” Carpenter said. “It Jacksonville, Fla., where they are active was a period of America’s dominance in heavy in that community, as well. They’re faithful industry, and I loved the people and sensed I supporters of The Salvation Army, Community might do very well in the railroad business.” Foundation in Jacksonville and the But even as a man who has done so much Jacksonville Symphony. moving, he continues to find himself drawn But even from afar, they follow back to North Broadway whenever he makes Transylvania’s progress closely, especially his way to Lexington. He likes to walk through under the new leadership of President Carey. the neighborhood and gaze at Transylvania “I sense in the new president a tremendous landmarks, particularly Haupt Humanities. flexibility—a very curious person, welcoming “I always had wonderful memories of the to new ideas,” he said. “This is a school that place,” he said. “The professors I had there has been through a lot, and it will require enabled me to be a much more curious some adjustments, but everything is on person than I would ever have been other- track for the future at Transy, and I have high wise. It was nurturing, and I learned to hopes.” disagree in a respectful manner, which was To hear more about Pete Carpenter, visit really helpful to me.” transy.edu/transybuilds

ENCASED IN EXCELLENCE classes. And two large common areas for Situated on busy North Broadway students and faculty will be available for behind the flower T, Haupt Humanities group research and projects, and to offer is the one building that every single a place for students to process together ATransylvania student will have at least what they’ve learned in the classroom one class in during their college career. without having to leave the building. Haupt was completed in 1960 and has The renovation is designed to bridge remained essentially unchanged since. the gap between the two sides of campus But a $2 million gift from Alvin that are separated by North Broadway. R. “Pete” Carpenter ’64 and his wife, The more students have the opportunity Marilyn, became the lead gift of what will to gather on both sides, the more unified become a full renovation of this academic the campus feels. building. The renovation of Haupt includes converting traditional lecture-style REFRESHES AROUND CAMPUS classrooms into large academic spaces In addition to major building projects, that encourage hands-on, experiential several refreshes of existing buildings learning. Hallways will incorporate are underway. The library received more seating so students can meet with new carpet, paint and furniture in its each other or their professors between continued reinvention as a collaborative

10 THIRD & B R OADWAY FALL | WINTER 2015 Lobby of the new Dalton-Voigt Hall DONOR SPOTLIGHT : TED BASSETT

As former president and general manager Kentucky State Police and received the of Keeneland, James E. “Ted” Bassett is in Congressional Medal of Honor Society a unique position to understand what it takes Distinguished Citizen Award in 2001. Other for an institution to evolve with the times while recognitions include the Distinguished remaining true to its past. Philanthropist, Eclipse Award of Merit, Lord That’s one of the reasons Bassett, a Derby, Department of Navy Superior Public member of the Transylvania Board of Trustees Service and Marine Corps Semper Fidelis since 1970, made the lead gift to a yet-unfin- awards. #TRANSYBUILDS ished residence hall that will open to students He is passionate about his native during the 2016-17 academic year. Lexington, which is why he chose to spend “One of the attractions of investing in a majority of his long and decorated career Transylvania is that it’s beginning to expand here. He and his wife, Lucy, have strived for and improve the living facilities to meet the nearly 60 years to be responsible citizens of growing needs of a new student population,” the community. he said. “But as we improve and modernize Bassett is known as much for his astound- the facilities, it hasn’t changed the character ing vision as he is for his down-to-earth of the campus.” nature, which makes him a perfect partner for A graduate of Yale University and veteran Transylvania. of the U.S. Marine Corps, Bassett became “Transylvania’s standards of excellence and president of Keeneland in 1969 and oversaw what it’s done over the course of 200 years of one of the greatest periods of growth in its being a model educational opportunity is so history, especially in its prodigious horse appealing,” he said. “Transylvania has a very auctions. As president of the Breeders’ Cup, bright future, not only based on the success of he was instrumental in building the race into a its past, but on the ingenuity that Dr. Carey is marquee international event. bringing to the campus. “Being associated with Keeneland is a “It’s a compelling reason to support unique experience,” he said. “It’s a wonderful Transylvania financially and provide for future mix of different people and different chal- student generations the opportunity to have a lenges that sort of mesh together—there is Transylvania experience.” never a dull period.” To hear more about Ted Bassett, visit He was also former director of the transy.edu/transybuilds

learning space, and several residence design of a building is not done frivo- halls were repainted and recarpeted. lously,” President Carey said. “There is The evolution of campus has made very thoughtful consideration as to why this an exciting time for Transylvania a new design reflects who we are at this community members from the past, pres- point in time—paying homage to our past ent and future, as the institution looks to but also recognizing that we have to be showcase its spirit in its physical space. an institution that moves forward in this “The extent to which we change the world.”

Renovated library entrance

the magazine of TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY 11 Generations Unite to Create Alumni Plaza Transylvania alumni are a diverse group of people, but they have one defining characteristic in common—a fondness for their school and the time they spent there. Now they have Alumni Plaza, a place of honor in the center of campus with many of their names engraved in bricks and in beautiful black granite. It’s only fitting that the plaza was created through a grassroots effort by a group of alumni from several different eras who united to build this special area. In the space formerly occupied by wired for sound, so it can also be used for Haupt Plaza, Alumni Plaza has quickly performances and lectures. become a preferred meeting place for During Alumni Plaza’s dedication classes, meetings, studying and enjoying a ceremony in October, alumni from several meal, transforming a popular crossroads different decades walked around the area, into the “front porch” of the campus. finding their bricks and the bricks of their Unlike many previous building projects friends, showing them to family members that have been funded primarily by a lead and recounting stories. gift, Alumni Plaza was a cumulative effort “I think everybody has embraced it as a led by Dave Johnson ’92, Ed Binzel ’76, spot that’s dedicated to alumni and honors

Greg Turcotte ’09 and Haley Trogdlen the college at the same time,” Johnson #TRANSYBUILDS McCauley ’07, as well as the Transylvania said. “It’s become a feel-good project that Alumni Board and Young Alumni everybody has rallied behind.” Council. The campaign was especially embraced Alumni Board members began consid- by young alumni, who found it to be a way ering ways to improve the space and they could make their marks on a building honor alumni at the same time. Johnson, project without making a large gift. then president of TAB, worked with the “It’s really accessible for young Office of Alumni and Development and alumni—we were all really excited by it,” the newly formed Young Alumni Council McCauley said. “People sometimes think to create a fundraising campaign that saw they have to give lots of money, but this alumni buying bricks engraved with their was a doable amount, and you got some- 1 names and placed in the ground to form thing in return.” the initials “TU.” Transylvania alumni are part of a tight- “We wanted something in the center knit community that lasts long after grad- of campus that we could all be proud of,” uation, and Alumni Plaza stands now as Binzel said. “It has become a place where a testament to their commitment to their our pioneer spirit lives. It really is the alma mater. Binzel hopes the area can heartbeat of the campus.” become a source of inspiration for current The former Haupt Plaza, which was and prospective students, as well. almost entirely concrete, was replaced “What we hope is that you’re not just by trees and greenery, with lights hung sharing in Transy’s proud past, but you for evening use. Teak wood, bistro-style want to be part of its exciting future,” he tables and chairs were added, and a large said. “Even if you’re a student, you can table in the center of the plaza has been look and say, ‘In a couple years, I’m going used by several classes already as an to have my brick here. I want to be part 2 outdoor meeting space. The whole area is of this.’”

1. Siblings Fran Taylor ’75 and Charlie Taylor ’65 pose by the granite paver honoring the Taylor family. Their father, Charles Sr., was a member of the Class of 1939, and sister Ann Taylor Irwin graduated in 1965.

2. Dedication ceremony guests listen to Dave Johnson ’92, member of the Board of Regents and former president of the Transylvania Alumni Board, talk about how the Alumni Plaza project came to be.

3. Sitting on the bench purchased in honor of Gary Anderson (from left): Lucy Sims Williams ’74, Gary and Martha Anderson and John Williams ’74.

the magazine of TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY 13 Authenticity is key to Transylvania’s brand refresh

hen Transylvania embarked on a brand refresh this past year, the university wanted to do more than just dress up with a new logo and slick slogans. The school wanted to discover its core, its institutional DNA—show the world its authentic self. “A brand is a promise,” said Michele Gaither Sparks, vice president for marketing and communications. “Everything you do has to live up to that promise.” Stamats, a leader in higher education marketing, helped the university hone in on its identity through surveys of prospective students and their parents, alumni, faculty and staff—asking them questions such as: How does Transylvania excel? What needs work? Through these surveys, Stamats compiled a set of key characteristics about Transylvania. These brand pillars are: ideal location, collaborative culture, dynamic learning opportunities and lifetime connections. The attributes are engrained in the school’s liberal arts culture and programs such as the 100 Doors to Success mentoring initiative, which pairs first-year students with alumni—and exempli- fies each of the pillars. Being in a vibrant city with more than 300,000 residents is a key BRAND PROMISE factor in defining Transylvania, because Transylvania is a challenging, relationship-rich liberal arts college where it sets the school apart from almost all faculty engage and encourage community-driven students to achieve the other top 100 liberal arts colleges. By being in Lexington, students enjoy plen- personal fulfillment and professional success. tiful internship opportunities along with restaurants, entertainment venues, coffee shops, cultural experiences and other urban perks.

Another benefit—one that will be NEW LOGOS BRAND NEW appearing more prominently in marketing materials—is the fact Transylvania has in its own backyard a major research institution, the University of Kentucky. So while Transylvania’s campus is an inti- mate, personal community, students can take UK courses that count toward their degrees, and their professors often partner with UK faculty on research projects. Supported by specific advantages such as these, the school was able to build a brand promise: “Transylvania is a challenging, relationship-rich liberal COLORS arts college where faculty engage and encourage community-driven students to TRANSY CRIMSON achieve personal fulfillment and profes- Crimson is Transylvania’s most iconic color, having been almost completely unchanged sional success.” And the school now has throughout the history of the institution. eight words that sum up its brand char- Crimson signifies strength and progress acter: open, clever, purposeful, genuine, and catches the eye, especially amid other curious, compassionate, well-rounded and schools’ colors. supportive. Prospective students and their parents COTTAGE GRAY will hear admissions counselors put this Cottage Gray is an accent color that can be used alongside Transy Crimson without language to use, and alumni will see it clashing or overpowering. It was inspired in correspondences. “We’re going to be by Graham Cottage, which serves as clearer about who we are,” Sparks said. Transylvania’s alumni house. When used spar- The brand refresh also includes visual ingly, this gray can make crimson really shine. components such as new photography, videos and a logo that retains the tradition OLD MORRISON STONE of the Old Morrison columns while giving Like Cottage Gray, Old Morrison Stone is a subtle accent color that doesn’t compete with a new vitality that celebrates the school’s Transy Crimson. It includes a bit more yellow, unique perspective and active role in the though, which can bring a sense of energy world. and fun to a piece, especially when used with Sparks said it was time to renew the script fonts. look of the school’s marketing materials— create a new feel for a new generation. The most noticeable change will be a complete website overhaul. “Our website is our primary marketing tool,” Sparks said. BRAND CHARACTER Not only will it look different, but it will also incorporate what Stamats found Open Genuine Well-Rounded prospective students look for when Clever Curious Supportive researching an institution. Purposeful Compassionate

the magazine of TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY 15 In the competition to reach 17-year- Sheilley said she has gotten a great Sheilley said. “We don’t want to be olds, a university needs to stand out by response from recruits and student separated, because we are very adamant being clear and authentic—in a way that’s athletes about the new Nike apparel that we want our players to be students creative and appealing. The new website sporting the new logotype. “I think every- first and then athletes.” This reflects the plays a key role in Transylvania stepping body wants to belong to something that’s prioritization of academics by the NCAA up its game to boost enrollment. a strong brand—there’s a lot of unity in Division III. Another major part of the school’s t h a t .” Another change is in the works for brand refresh is happening in a depart- She also expects the refresh to help Transylvania athletics. While the univer- ment that thrives sity’s teams and players on competition and will still be called the stepping up its game. Pioneers, the school Transylvania’s athletics plans to come up with teams have a new look In the competition to reach 17-year- a new mascot with and sense of unity. the help of alumni— Before the refresh, olds, a university needs to stand out by through social media, teams represented for instance—starting themselves in a being clear and authentic—in a way that’s around the first of the variety of ways, from year. “Transylvania” to just creative and appealing. From the mascot to “T.” Now they each golf balls to the new share the “Transy” word website, Transylvania’s mark. brand refresh will rever- Brian Lane ’90, the men’s basketball with recruiting. “It’s already been really berate widely. and golf coach, said he wasn’t aware of well received by current players, and if “I think it will help us articulate to how many different logos the school was they like it, then I guarantee our recruits different audiences some of the strengths using—they appeared on everything from will,” she said. that may have been less well known in hats to golf balls—until the switch to the As with the university as a whole, the past,” President Seamus Carey said. new one. these changes are about more than just “Sometimes language gets so familiar that “I think it’s a very consistent, big-time appearance—the sports brand recharge it doesn’t mean much after a while. So I look,” he said. “It really elevates who we will include the broader emphasis on think refreshing the way we talk about are and what we do here.” academic excellence. “It makes sense for what we do will help us reach different Vice President of Athletics Holly us to be tied into the university brand,” audiences.”

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16 THIRD & B R OADWAY FALL | WINTER 2015 “Why are individuals different are individuals “Why inhow they Westneat ’11attended Transy), andagrantthey If you live in Lexington, you may have you Lexington, If in live Prof. Fox able to take herresearch on been has process. noticed a chameleon-haired professor professor chameleon-haired a noticed fascinated by some of the ecological questions and questions of the bysome ecological fascinated might ask about people,” about might ask Dr. Fox explains. grant pays Thealso herstudentsassist in farm. to received fromthereceived National Foundation, Science birds guide her to the University of California, Davis, Davis, birds herto the guide University ofCalifornia, take careoftheir What kids? istheir sen- leading gaggles of bird-watching students gaggles leading house sparrows from the indoor lab sparrowsfromthe intohouse indoor the natural of Kentucky’s Dave Westneat Michael son (whose to stay for aPh.D.decided continuing biology. inmolecular herloveof She let on house sparrows istheon house you samequestion household with backyard birdwatchers and pet parrots, birdwatchers parrots, household backyard with andpet or level the of student involvement the in Butaround. you may not aware of be the animal behavior and behavioral ecology, she became animal behaviorandbehavioralecology, shebecame and amaster’s Taking inavian sciences. in classes environment at MaineChance Farm, UK’s research Through a withcollaboration animals. the University gathering alarge boxes. from 100-200nest data set sitivity to changessitivity inthe environment? she finished her undergraduate degree uncertain about uncertain about herundergraduateshe finished degree smile. Afirst-generation upina grew grad who college scope of her on house research sparrows “I like birds,” Fox a Professor with Becky admits Dr. Fox in isinterested personality inindividual “One ofthe things we’re inourresearch asking taking

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RESEARCH at TRANSY “We understand quite a bit about hand-on experience, working closely personality in humans. But the ques- with faculty. Our seniors who are going tion of how personality evolved is not into grad school hit the ground running: entirely clear. That’s what I’m interested they know how to search the literature in. What’s going on physiologically that for a paper; they have discussed primary makes individuals so different, and what literature papers in class; they’ve designed are the consequences? their own experiments; they’re comfort- able interacting with faculty; and they can talk about things in a very sophisticated way.” Fox proudly recounts some of the names and projects of Transy “Why are individuals different? students who, like the sparrows they once helped to observe, That’s the fundamental question. measure and record, are taking ” wing. Nur Ali ’15 just started her master’s degree in public health at UK. Sarah Gardner ’15 is studying behavioral genomics Dr. Fox loves sharing the hands-on in mice at Oklahoma State University, research with her students and encour- Stillwater. Casey Coomes ’15 is at Tulane aging them to get involved in the for a Ph.D. in songbird communica- conversation. In her five years teaching tion. Courtney Marshall ’15 is a 2016 at Transylvania, she has delighted in the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in support of faculty research and the inte- Malaysia. When she returns, she plans gration of research into classes. to pursue a master’s in public health or “At Transylvania, it’s not just hearing a Ph.D. in epidemiology and then work about science, it’s doing it yourself,” she as an infectious disease prevention field explains. “That’s been one of my great- epidemiologist. est joys as a teacher. When I think back “My whole lab class is off to do some- to my own biology education, I really thing really cool. I’m so excited for all of wish I’d done it this way—small classes, them.”

Transy students help with the large-data collecting project, but they also create and work on their own related projects. Over the summer, Gabby Martin and Heather Hamilton researched pair compati- bility: working with temperature sensors and monitoring females to see how good a job they do incubating their eggs, relating that to how well the pair gets along, watching the pair interact at the nest box and recording their behavior. Chris Saldaña and Devin Rowe explored whether how fearful a bird is determines where a nest happens. They looked at birds that nest in isolated areas and those that choose to nest near human structures, and how they respond to unfamiliar things. Becky Fox is surrounded by her “So much is going on in the student researchers. From left to world beyond human activity.” right, they are Devin Rowe, Heather —Devin Rowe Hamilton, Chris Saldaña and Gabby Martin.

18 THIRD & B R OADWAY FALL | WINTER 2015 The INAUGURATION of IN PHOTOGRAPHS SEAMUS CAREY as the 26th President of Transylvania University

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20 THIRD & B R OADWAY FALL | WINTER 2015 1. A bluegrass trio entertains Transylvania faculty, staff and students at the All-Campus Picnic in Alumni Plaza.

2. President Seamus Carey, right, chats with students during the All-Campus Picnic.

3. The All-Campus Picnic kicked off the four-day Celebration of Transylvania, which culminated with the installation of President Carey. 11 IN PHOTOGRAPHS 4. President Carey, center, talks with regent Julie Goodman as they wait for the Eileen Ivers concert to begin in Haggin Auditorium.

5. Celtic fiddler Eileen Ivers and her band performed a raucous show to the Haggin Auditorium crowd.

6. Eileen Ivers, a childhood friend of President Carey’s, is an award-winning fiddler, earning her the moniker “the Jimi Hendrix of the violin.” 10 12

7. Kentucky Lt. Gov. Crit Luallen speaks at the inauguration dinner at the Carrick House near campus.

8. The historic Carrick House hosted students, faculty, staff, alumni, trustees and dignitaries to celebrate President Carey the night before his inauguration.

9. Transylvania President Emeritus Charles L. Shearer talks with guests at the inauguration dinner.

10. Michael McCarthy, a retired Vassar College philosophy professor and Dr. Carey’s mentor, hugs the president during the installation ceremony in Haggin Auditorium.

11. Vice President and Dean of the College Laura Bryan leads the presidential installation ceremony in Haggin Auditorium.

12. Associate Director of Admissions Johnnie Johnson speaks on behalf of the Transylvania staff during the installation ceremony. 13

13. Seamus Carey dons his presidential regalia before the installation Find more photographs, watch video and listen to speeches from the ceremony. inauguration of Seamus Carey at TRANSY.EDU/INAUGURATION

the magazine of TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY 21 COMMENCEMENT 2015 Homaira Akbari, right, an award- winning thought leader in the security, Internet of Things, mobile and software sectors, delivered the commencement address. She is founder and CEO of the advisory firm, AKnowledge Partners. Roszalyn Mack Akins ’76, left, received an honorary degree. She founded the Black Males Working Academy and is dean of students at Carter G. Woodson Academy, the first all-male college preparatory school in Lexington.

Four grads earn Fulbright grants to teach in Asia Three graduating seniors and one alumna traveled to Asia this fall to teach English through grants from the highly competitive Fulbright English Teaching Assistant program. Thomas Amburn (left) from Fisherville, Ky., traveled to Thailand; Courtney Marshall from Louisville went to Malaysia; Rachel Smith from Mayfield, Ky., headed to South Korea; and 2013 graduate Leslie Bartley, from Bardstown, Ky., went to India.

The May 23 commencement marked the start of a new journey for graduating students, who are well-prepared to join the workforce or continue their education at graduate or professional schools. The class of 2015 received their bachelor’s degrees during the ceremony in front of historic Old Morrison.

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Enrollment numbers swell Transylvania welcomed a large, diverse and academically talented class of incoming students to campus in August. The university increased its number of first- year students by 19 percent over last year. The 327 new students bring the school’s total enrollment up to 1,065. The Class of 2019 also adds to diversity at Transylvania, furthering a main goal of its Strategic Enrollment Plan.

Transylvania among nation’s Neuroscience program Education program maintains top four-year colleges graduates first class dual accreditation The Princeton Transylvania graduated the first group Transylvania’s education program Review once again of majors from its new neuroscience successfully completed rigorous reviews listed Transylvania program this past May. this year to maintain dual accreditation among the top These students are poised to further from state and national organizations. The 15 percent of the their education in graduate or professional university undergoes evaluations every nation’s four-year school or join the workforce after taking seven years to maintain its status with the colleges. an interdisciplinary approach to a range of Council for the Accreditation of Educator “We selected these colleges primarily scientific and philosophical issues—from Preparation and the Kentucky Education based on our high opinion of their acade- artificial intelligence to how the brain Professional Standards Board. mics,” according to the Princeton Review, functions and makes us who we are. which includes Transylvania in its book, Professor Tiffany Wheeler Transylvania hosts national spearheaded the education “The Best 380 Colleges–2016 Edition.” program’s accreditation process. Transylvania also earned a spot among liberal arts seminar the nation’s top liberal arts colleges in a The university in July continued its U.S. News & World Report list released in national conversation about liberal September. arts colleges through a seminar called Transylvania ranked among the coun- Twenty-First Century Liberal Education: try’s best 100 liberal arts schools for a A Contested Concept. variety of reasons, including its excellent The Transylvania Seminar included 22 faculty, acceptance rate, alumni giving, faculty participants from schools as far financial resources and high school away as Middlebury College in Vermont counselor ratings. and Wesleyan Nebraska University.

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Tuesday, Nov. 10 HARLAN LECTURE with former Assistant Attorney General Ronald Weich “Same-Sex Marriage: How a political poison pill became a federal Constitutional right” 5 p.m. Haggin Auditorium Delta Sigs’ ticket giveaway Besides donating tickets to local chil- makes national news dren, the brothers also raised money for The brothers of Transylvania’s Delta Leukemia patients through the video. Wednesday, Nov. 11 Sigma Phi fraternity are in the national This all started back in September GUEST LECTURER: news again a year after their lip dub of a of 2014, not long after the Sigs posted Sen. Mitch McConnell Taylor Swift song went viral. the single-take video on YouTube. The “Happy Chandler, Earle The pop singer was so impressed with attention grew as a radio station in Clements and Thruston Morton: The rivalry that defined an era and the Sigs’ rendition of “Shake It Off” she Illinois posted the video to its website launched a career” gave each of the Sigs who appeared in and tweeted a link and TV stations 3 p.m. the video two tickets to her Oct. 20 show here in Lexington mentioned it on their Carrick Theater in Rupp Arena. Instead of using the newscasts. extra tickets to take dates, the fraternity As the video racked up millions members donated them to Big Brothers of views last fall, it was featured on Saturday, Nov. 14 Big Sisters of the Bluegrass. Good Morning America and in People FALL PREVIEW DAY This act of kindness was picked up by magazine. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. media outlets across the country—from It helped that Swift had tweeted her KITV in Honolulu to MTV News. The approval: “I’m personally inviting all of Friday, Dec. 11 Sigs even got to meet the singer after the these guys (and a date!) to a show on tour GIFT OF HOLIDAY CONCERT concert. next year, it’s on me. Nailed it, bros!” 7:30 p.m. Haggin Auditorium

Monday, Feb. 29 KENAN LECTURE with Jamaican poet and playwright Claudia Rankine 7:30 p.m. Haggin Auditorium

Saturday, May 28 COMMENCEMENT 10 a.m. Old Morrison Lawn

For more information, visit our online calendar of events at www.transy.edu/calendar relay events at the HCAC Outdoor SOCIAL Championship meet, setting four school records over the course of the season. MEDIA Senior golfer Ben Fister was named the Male Pioneer Athlete of the Year after HighlightsFOLLOW US posting a low round Three standouts inducted into of 69 at the HCAC FACEBOOK facebook.com/transylvaniauniversity Pioneer Hall of Fame Championship, help- CAMPUS NEWS Transylvania inducted three alumni ing the Pioneers win their ninth straight 8,280 Friends into the Pioneer Hall of Fame on Saturday, HCAC title. He was also named First One of our most popular Facebook posts Oct. 10, as part of the Celebration of Team All-HCAC and twice earned HCAC this year—a TV news clip about the Delta Transylvania. Player of the Week honors and was part Sigs’ famous lip dub. Tennis player Ethan A. Busald ’05 of the team that competed in the NCAA earned the title of HCAC Athlete of the Championship. Fister was named to the Decade after becoming the first in confer- NCAA Division III Ping All-Region Team ence history to earn four MVP awards. and a Division III Cleveland Golf/Srixon He went undefeated in HCAC singles and All-America Scholar. doubles matches, winning the title all four The Transylvania Team of the Year years. Sports Illustrated recognized Ethan Award was given to the Pioneer women’s in its “Faces in the Crowd” in 2005. basketball team. The team’s season Multi-sport athlete Carol Munson included a number of record-breaking Caudill ’98 played soccer, field hockey and performances and team accomplishments, softball, winning MVP in field hockey and including an undefeated 18-0 record in TWITTER earning spots on the KWIC Tournament HCAC play. Transy was the first team to @transy Teams in both softball and field hockey. ever go 18-0 in conference action, won the Tweet your love for Transylvania and John Mark Stuart ’95 was a record-set- regular season title and earned an at-large keep up with breaking news—this snow day post was among the most ting basketball player, ranking 12th bid to the NCAA tournament. Junior popular of the year. all-time in points scored with 1,577. He is Katelyn Smith was named HCAC MVP. first in career free throws made (468) and Soccer players Julia Ward and Riley steals in a season (69). Calhoon earned the Female and Male Rookie of the Year Awards, respectively. The volleyball team earned the Team Awards given at Community Service Award; the SAAC All-Sports Banquet Leadership Awards went to soccer player The Transylvania University athletics Nick Blackwell and volleyball player Sarah department celebrated its more than 350 INSTAGRAM Jonas; and the men’s tennis team earned @transylvaniauniversity student-athletes at the annual All-Sports the Team GPA Award. 1,434 followers and growing fast. Banquet on May 17. Sophomore Jordin Fender earned the Kentucky poetry and music Female Pioneer meet at Transylvania Athlete of the Year Transylvania hosted four of the most Award. A starting renowned Kentucky poets in September point guard for the at the premiere of “Where I Am Now,” a HCAC champion music and poetry collaboration between women’s basketball team and track and music professor Larry Barnes, Pulitzer- field star, Fender was named First Team Prize nominee Jeff Worley and Kentucky All-HCAC in both sports after averag- Poets Laureate Frank X Walker, Richard ing 11.4 points per game and 3.9 assists Taylor and George Ella Lyon. per game and winning the women’s 100m, 200m, 100m hurdles and 4x100m Alumni Awards Transylvania on April 25 recognized 10 alumni for their dedica- 2015 Alumni tion and service to their alma mater and larger communities. This year’s honorees included, clockwise from top left, Doug and Gayle Hutcherson ’69, recipients of the Morrison Medallion, and Colene Weekend Eldridge ’05, who received the Outstanding Young Alumni Award. 1. Alumni reconnect over lunch in Forrer Hall Distinguished Achievement Award recipients were: Renee Deaton Dining Center, from left, Tom Johnston ’65, Andy Fister ’90, David C. Hoffman ’90 and W. Michael Hoffman ’65. Stone Bales ’64, Kay Taylor Gevedon ’64, David Distinguished Service Award recipients were Melinda Gute Barfield Miller ’67 and Marianne Carter Humphries ’64. ’85, Rachelle Williams Dodson ’98, David P. “Bear” Marthey ’75 and Charles E. Newquist ’75. 2. Charles Haggard, professor emeritus of mathematics, speaks to a group of alumni who gathered for a special reception held in his honor and sponsored by former students.

3. The rain didn’t dampen the spirits of a couple hundred alumni who attended the “indoor groundbreaking” ceremony for Alumni Plaza on Saturday of Alumni Weekend. Pictured with President Seamus Carey are Ed Binzel ’76 (Transylvania Alumni Board coordinator for the Alumni Plaza project), Haley Trogdlen McCauley ’07 (president of the Young Alumni Council) and Charlie Newquist ’75 (2014-15 TAB president).

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ALUMNI NEWS “Underground Not Underexposed: top librarians in the I Love My Librarian nomination for Meridian’s Best New Poets Bloodshot Records, Alt. Country, and contest sponsored by The New York 2012 anthology, and her poem “Nerves” the Chicago Live Music Scene.” Times and Carnegie Corporation of New was named a finalist for Yemassee’s 2012 J. Wesley Sublett ’99, Louisville, Ky., York. Jessica is the librarian for Westridge Pocataligo Poetry Prize. She is associate has been selected by Louisville Business Elementary School in Frankfort. poetry editor for WomenArts Quarterly, First for its Forty Under 40 award. Shannon Board Kisselbaugh ’03, a St. Louis-based art and literary journal Louisville, Ky., was awarded the Certified featuring work by women artists. Fund Raising Executive credential in Ryan C. Meyer ’08, Ponte Vedra, Fla., The 2000s September 2014. Shannon is director received his M.B.A. from Florida State Tara Nicholas Reck ’00, Louisville, Ky., of stewardship for the Community University in December. became the associate pastor of Anchorage Foundation of Louisville. Micah Smith Price ’08, Owensboro, Presbyterian Church in Louisville in J. Curtis McCubbin ’03, Louisville, Ky., Ky., has joined Owensboro Health March. has been selected by Louisville Business Pediatric Center as a pediatric nurse. Susan Richter Bilbro ’01, Nashville, First for its Forty Under 40 award. Elizabeth A. Sills ’08, Baton Rouge, Tenn., has joined the law firm of Bass, Latarika E. Young ’03, Lexington, La., received her Ph.D. in May after Berry & Sims PLC in Nashville and will Ky., received the National Academy successfully defending her dissertation advise clients on all aspects of employee Foundation’s 2015 Advisory Board in the Communication Studies program benefit plan design and administration. Champion Award in July. Young, a devel- at Louisiana State University. It’s titled John M. Davidson ’01, Denver, has opment firmware manager at Lexmark “Mark Twain, James Thurber, and David been named vice president of sales and International, chairs the Information Sedaris: American Literary Humorists.” operations at TriMountain Corp. Technology Academy’s advisory group at Marshall A. Jolly ’09, Independence, Nicole Bremer Nash ’01, Louisville, Bryan Station High School. Ky., has been named rector of Grace Ky., joined the Lyndon City Council in Crystal Mount Newton ’04 and Jerry Episcopal Church in Morganton, N.C. December. Lyndon is a Home Rule city in Coy ’75, both of Lexington, Ky., co-work- Hampton B. Bourne ’10, Winchester, the Louisville Metro area. This is her first ers at Bates Security in Lexington, won Tenn., has joined Nashville-based First time in an elected office. Best Advertising Campaign at Lexington Advantage Bank as a wealth advisor in Brandon M. Powers ’01, Bradenton, Home Builders Associations’ Salute to the Clarksville and Nashville. Fla., has joined Shinn & Company in Stars. Newton is marketing coordinator Jeffrey A. Hatfield ’11, Union, Ky., Bradenton as tax manager. and Coy is the residential sales manager. graduated from basic military training Kimberly L. Soper ’01, Lexington, Ky., a Jaime Dye Holder ’05, Clarksville, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lakeland, San realtor with the Cypress Property Group, Tenn., has been named assistant principal Antonio, Texas. The airman completed is proud to announce that her company at Kenwood Middle School in Clarksville. an intensive, eight-week program that has joined the Better Homes and Gardens Brad Turner ’05, Lexington, Ky., has included training in military, discipline Real Estate franchise network and will joined Waldman Schantz Plastic Surgery and studies, Air Force core values, phys- operate as Better Homes and Gardens Center as a plastic surgeon specializing in ical fitness and basic warfare principles Real Estate Cypress serving the Bluegrass cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. and skills. area. Amelia Martin Adams ’06, Lexington, Cody W. Alton ’12, Lexington, Ky., Alison Smith Wright ’01, Georgetown, Ky., received the 2014 Susan R. Anderson accepted a position with the Peace Corps Ky., a math teacher at Lafayette High Award from the Junior League of as an NGO advising volunteers in Kyrgyz School, was elected to the Kentucky Lexington in January for her interest, con- Republic. He left in April and will be Teachers’ Retirement System Board of tributions and promotion of the historic overseas for two years. Trustees by the KTRS members, her Bodley-Bullock House in Gratz Park. Emily E. Evans ’12, Lexington, Ky., is fellow teachers. She will serve for the next Brandon Ofem ’07, St. Charles, Mo., multicultural affairs coordinator at four years. has been named an assistant professor in Midway College. William “Billy” Bradford ’02, the College of Business Administration Donald H. Combs ’13, Lexington, Ky., Cincinnati, has been named principal of at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. received his M.B.A. from the University River Ridge Elementary School in Villa Ofem is one of only 133 African- of Kentucky in May and will be entering Hills, Ky. American men teaching management at law school at UK this fall. Stephanie Burdick-Shepherd ’02, U.S. business schools. Cameron Lindsey ’13, Crestwood, Appleton, Wis., is an assistant professor Wendalyn R. Prather ’07, Savannah, Ky., graduated with an M.A. in Cinema of education at Lawrence University. Ga., is a staff recruiter for Savannah Studies from NYU in December 2014. He Sara C. Veeneman ’02, Louisville, Ky., College of Art and Design. has started an improv troupe called Lex has been selected by Louisville Business Elizabeth A. Combs ’08, Lexington, Out Loud (LOL); other troupe members First for its Forty Under 40 award. Ky., received her J.D. from the University are Alex Cheser ’13, Chloe King ’13 and Jessica E. Holmes ’03, Lawrenceburg, of Kentucky in May. Stephannie Bostick ’16. Ky., has been named one of the nation’s 10 Emily Grise ’08, St. Louis, received a Emily M. Shepp ’13, Chicago, an

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BRUCE COTTON, Transylvania vice president for development from 1958-73 and a former Board of Trustees and Board of Regents member, died July 15, 2015, at Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore, Ky. He was 84 years old. Cotton went on from Transylvania to become director of public affairs at Long John Silver’s and saw it become the top quick-serve seafood restaurant in the country.

JOHN S. CARROLL, a member of the Transylvania Board of Trustees, died June 14, 2015, in Lexington, Ky. He was 73 years old. Carroll was a leader in journalism, serving as editor of the Los Angeles Times, Baltimore Sun and Lexington Herald- Leader and directing coverage that won numerous Pulitzer Prizes.

JOHN D. WRIGHT JR., professor emeritus, died July, 2, 2015, in Weathersfield, Vt. He was 94 years old. Wright taught history at Transylvania for 36 years. During his tenure, he researched and published “Transylvania: Tutor to the West,” a 445-page tome chronicling the history of the institution.

CHARLES M. HOLMES, professor emeritus and former acting vice president and dean of the college, died May 20, 2014, in Lexington, Ky. He was 90 years old. Holmes taught English at Transylvania from 1960-92, chairing the humanities division for much of that time.

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