May 29, 2007
"Beauty Contest" Warps College Rankings
USA Today notes in a May 29 editorial that Earlham’s Doug Bennett is among a group of college presidents stepping forward to take a collective stand against the US News & World Report rankings. Earlier, a letter from The Education Conservancy helped unite the presidents.
May 25, 2007
An All-American Performance by Walker Yane
Passing half the field, Walker Yane placed eighth in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the NCAA Division III Men’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 25. The recent graduate is Earlham’s first NCAA Division III All-American in men’s track and field.
May 23, 2007
Enjoying a Career in Professional Sports
Mike Kitchel ‘01 has many responsibilities as director of public and media relations for Panther Racing. His duties include serving as a member of Vitor Meira’s pit crew in the Indy Racing League.
May 11, 2007
Endowment to Fund Adjunct Faculty
At a gathering honoring Earlham’s retiring Academic Dean on May 8, the College announced the creation of the Len Clark Endowment for Public Speaking.
May 08, 2007
Fulbright Scholars Heading for Europe
Katy Brim, Meredith Hanson and Ellie Falk continue the College’s impressive history of producing graduates who receive prestigious awards. They are recipients of Fulbright Scholarships for the 2007-2008 academic year.
May 07, 2007
"An Issue of Professional Integrity"
Doug Bennett and 11 colleagues are sending a letter to hundreds of liberal arts college presidents and asking them not to participate in the U.S. News and World Report rankings survey. The Earlham president’s view is noted in the May 7 edition of Inside Higher Ed.
May 04, 2007
Bohall Takes Two Events at NCAC Championships
Senior Sara Bohall led Earlham with first-place finishes in the women’s 100- and 400-meter hurdles at the North Coast Athletic Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 4.
Yane Earns Major Honor at Conference Meet
Walker Yane is the North Coast Athletic Conference’s Middle Distance/Distance Runner of the Year in men’s track and field. The senior captured first place in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the NCAC Outdoor Championships on May 4.