Study abroad opportunity – Dominican Republic

Students are invited to participate in a course featuring a study abroad to the Dominican Republic during the week of spring break.  This 3 credit hour course provides students with an opportunity to place content-specific or major-specific topics in a global context.

Incoming freshman shows resilience after two tragedies

Tristen Sharp

On October 14, 2015 while crossing the street in her hometown of Mount Vernon, Illinois, Tristen Sharp was hit by a car. She was immediately taken to Cardinal Glennon Hospital in St. Louis where she remained sedated for the better part of two weeks, breathing only through a ventilator. Eventually Sharp became strong enough to

Honors in Mérida

People behind Yucatan sign

For many college students, traveling to Mexico conjures images of all-inclusive resorts, long days spent on a beach, and possibly some hazy Spring Break memories.