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May 21, 2026

Jeannine Saady ’26, HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ Professional Advancement’s 2026 outstanding senior, shares how confronting her inner critic unlocked a path to purpose and proved that we are all capable of more than we believe.

Do It Anyway: Jeannine Saady ’26’s Commencement Address
Antionette Marbray

April 23, 2026

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ Appoints Vice President of External Relations and General Counsel

Antionette Marbray joins HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ with deep expertise in legal strategy and external affairs.

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ Appoints Vice President of External Relations and General Counsel
Collage featuring a woman in academic regalia at a HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ commencement, interacting with students, and volunteering.

April 18, 2026

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ Celebrates New Era with Service, Scholarship, and Connection

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ commemorates the inauguration of the College’s 16th president, Brooke Barnett, with a series of events that bring our core values to life.

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ Celebrates New Era with Service, Scholarship, and Connection

April 18, 2026

A New Chapter Begins: President Brooke Barnett’s Inaugural Address

In her inaugural address, President Brooke Barnett reflects on the relationships, liberal arts foundation, and shared sense of purpose that define HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ while outlining a future shaped by listening, collaboration, and student-centered leadership.

A New Chapter Begins: President Brooke Barnett’s Inaugural Address

The Flexibility to Finish

Learn more about our convenient class times, hybrid format, and part-time and full-time tracks. Then see how we’re making it easier than ever to finish your bachelor’s degree and advance your career at the No. 1 regional university in the South.

A photo grid depicting activities on Acts of Kindness Day at HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ.

February 11, 2026

8 Ways to Celebrate Thaddeus & Polly Seymour Acts of Kindness Day

From donating food to helping build a home, find out how you can celebrate the legacy of HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ 12th president, Thaddeus Seymour, and his wife, Polly, and spread kindness on February 17.

8 Ways to Celebrate Thaddeus & Polly Seymour Acts of Kindness Day
Gaileon Thompson

December 19, 2025

What I’ve Learned: Gaileon Thompson ’01 ’03MBA

How Gaileon Thompson ’01 ’03MBA built a leadership career in finance—starting with a second chance at HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ.

What I’ve Learned: Gaileon Thompson ’01 ’03MBA
HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ students clearing out Lake Virginia

December 03, 2025

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ Recognized Among the Greenest Colleges in the Nation

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ earns a spot in The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges 2026 for its campus-wide commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainable learning, and innovative green initiatives.

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ Recognized Among the Greenest Colleges in the Nation
HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ Commencement 2025

September 23, 2025

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ Ranked No. 1 Private Regional University in the South

U.S. News & World Report has ranked HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ as the top private institution and No. 2 overall among the regional universities in the South for 2026.

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ Ranked No. 1 Private Regional University in the South
HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ commencement ceremony

August 28, 2025

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ Recognized Among Nation’s Best Colleges for Quality and Affordability

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ has once again been named one of the nation’s best colleges in an analysis of dozens of quality and affordability measures from more than 2,400 four-year institutions.

HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ Recognized Among Nation’s Best Colleges for Quality and Affordability
Brooke Barnett

July 15, 2025

The Dynamo

Brooke Barnett brings a mindset of possibility, passion, and purpose—and a knack for meaningful, necessary questions—to the role of leading HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ as the College’s 16th president.

The Dynamo
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From virtual and on-campus information sessions to one-on-one meetings with an admission counselor, HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ offers an array of ways to learn about our flexible and affordable Professional Advancement degree programs, seamless transfer experience, guaranteed admission policy, and more.

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