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Hendrix receives Kresge grant
Hendrix College has received a $750,000 grant from the Kresge Foundation of Troy, Mich., to support the funding and ongoing operations of the college’s new Student Life and Technology Center (SLTC), currently under construction at Hendrix.
Hendrix's $100 million goal
Hendrix College is increasing its current capital campaign goal to $100 million, providing the resources necessary to construct a high-tech $20 million Student Life and Technology Center and fully endow the college’s Odyssey program, along with 12 new Odyssey professorships.
$1 million gift honors memory of former Hendrix nurse
Gordon and Sudie A. Worsham of Dallas, Texas, have made a $1 million gift to help fund construction of the Student Life and Technology Center at Hendrix.
Campaign giving tops $87 million
Mabee Challenge met, $1.5 million gift received
$50,000 grant pledged to Annual Fund
Hendrix alumni Dr. Rex and Johnnie Amonette of Memphis, Tenn., have pledged a $50,000 challenge grant to the college’s Annual Fund. The grant will match all new or increased gifts up to $50,000 to the Annual Fund before May 31.
More than $1 million in Odyssey Grants Awarded
Hendrix College has collectively awarded more than $1 million in Odyssey Grants to students and faculty for experiential learning projects since the program began, surpassing that milestone with more than $139,000 awarded this week to Hendrix students and faculty.
Jennings named Odyssey Professor
James Jennings, a professor of Education and History at Hendrix College and chair of the college’s Education Department, has received the college’s Cynthia Cook Sandefur Odyssey Professorship, becoming one of eight Hendrix professors to obtain the distinguished honor.
Rwandan student makes quantum leap at Hendrix
Physics major undertakes challenging summer Odyssey.
Habitat Restoration
The dangerous task of saving New Zealand's birds.
Going Green
Sophomores volunteer at Irish organic farm.
Running Wild in London
Cross country athlete investigates history of sport.
It's Scientifically Proven:
2nd annual "Ridin' Dirty with Science" camp a success.
Voices from the Past
German major uses Odyssey funding to explore linguistics on an isolated island.
Inaugural Odyssey Professors
Hendrix College professors have been selected as inaugural recipients of Hendrix Odyssey Professorship positions beginning in the 2008-09 academic year.
Odyssey grants awarded
Hendrix College awarded grants for 55 engaged-learning experiences to its students and faculty Thursday, totaling more than $197,000 through the college’s Odyssey Program.
Launching the Living Room
Hendrix College launched construction of its new $22.8 million Student Life and Technology Center during a special event Tuesday afternoon adjacent to the new building’s construction site.
Odyssey medals awarded
Hendrix College’s five newest Odyssey Medalists took time to thank former professors, classmates, family members and others from the Conway community during their acceptance remarks at the college Thursday, an event not without its share of memorable laughs and emotional tributes.
Odyssey Medalists
The Hendrix College Board of Trustees has approved the awarding Odyssey Medals to five alumni whose life achievements exemplify the Hendrix Odyssey program.
$1.5 Million Grant
Hendrix College has been awarded a $1.5 million challenge grant from the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation of Tulsa, Okla., to help fund the college’s new $22.8 million Student Life and Technology Center.
Campaign Accomplishments
A list of the many accomplishments of the Campaign to date.
WAC Officially Opens
Former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley offially opened Hendrix College's new $23 million, 100,000-square-foot Wellness and Athletics Center by encouraging its users to develop the facility as a place of personal and community growth.
The Hendrix Experience
Katie Rice writes about opportunities available through Your Hendrix Odyssey.
Cheers, Praises and Smiles
Hendrix College senior Allison Wolf wanted to do something extraordinary with her summer internship at Pediatrics Plus in Conway, an organization dedictated to recognizing and encouraging the special needs of children in its community.
Hendrix Student Steps Into Teacher's Role
To Nathan Thomas, the opportunity to go into Forrest City to help educate struggling students was not one to be missed.
Hendrix Study: Intensive Studies Improve Benchmark Scores
Intensive remediation can significantly affect the educational aptitude of struggling elementary students in rural Arkansas, a Hendrix College study has discovered.
Hendrix Students Teach Kids About Science
The Hendrix Odyssey program has inspired Hendrix students to learn through their personal experiences. Some of those students are taking it a step further this summer. They are helping the children of Faulkner County learn about science, the fun way.
Hendrix Choir Students Featured in Carnegie Hall Performance
Twenty nine Hendrix College students recently received the opportunity to sing in one of the world's grandest concert venues.
Shivley Named Outstanding Philanthropist of 2007
Hendrix donor Lucile Esmon Shivley has been selected as Outstanding Philanthropist of 2007 for her exceptional service to the people of Arkansas. She was nominated for the Outstanding Philanthropist award by Hendrix College and Dr. Rock Jones, executive vice president.
Music Teacher Leaves Farm Assets to Hendrix
Hendrix College has received a $738,000 gift from a charitable trust established by the late Sarah Moore Robinson of Jonesboro, Ark., a 1943 graduate and former professor of music at Hendrix.
Hendrix Employees Support The College
More than 60 percent of the Hendrix College faculty, staff and retired faculty participated in the college’s annual fund and capital campaign solicitation this year. Since the campaign began, contributions from 248 donors have totaled $660,970.
Priddy Challenge Gift Funds $10 Million in New Scholarships
Access and affordability to college for students from middle income families received a big boost at Hendrix College, thanks to the completion of a campaign to raise more than $10 million for new scholarships and financial aid.
$3 Million Murphy Grant Received by Hendrix
The Arkansas-based Murphy Foundation has contributed a $3 million grant to Hendrix College's Odyssey Professorship Program, one of the largest gifts in the college's 131-year history.
Monumental Grant Funds Hendrix Odyssey Student Program
The Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation has awarded Hendrix College a $2.3 million grant, a challenge gift to endow the Walker Odyssey Scholars Program that provides Hendrix students with significant and life-building engaged learning experiences.
Grove Demolished
Demolition of Hendrix College's 45-year-old Grove Gymnasium began Wednesday, just days after the College opened it's new $23 million Wellness and Athletics Center. Hendrix plans to build a state-of-the-art Student and Technology Center on the site where Grove presently sits.
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