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St. Andrews University Shines at NCICU Ethics Bowl

Laurinburg, NC – St. Andrews University proudly participated in the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) Ethics Bowl, held at the State House in Raleigh on February 7-8. The event brought together students from across the state to engage in thought-provoking debates on this year’s theme, Ethics in Health and Wellness. The St. Andrews Ethics Bowl Team included Israel Cleveland (1st year), Kaydon Harriott (1st year), Avarie McPhillips (Junior), Olivia Plybon (Sophomore), and Noah Sorrells (Senior). The team was led by Dr. Tim Verhey, Department Chair for Liberal &

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NC State’s New Equine Scholars Program: A Gateway for St. Andrews Students to a Veterinary Career

October 24, 2024 | St. Andrews University is proud to announce its partnership with NC State’s College of Veterinary Medicine in the launch of the Equine Scholars Program this fall. This innovative program is designed to provide qualified undergraduate students with a passion for horse health a direct pathway into NC State’s prestigious Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program. North Carolina’s equine industry is thriving, contributing an impressive $2.9 billion to the state’s economy last year. However, the demand for equine veterinary services is outpacing the supply of qualified practitioners,

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Cypress Creek Renewables Supports Recycling, Sustainability Initiatives at St. Andrew’s University

Durham, NC, May 17th, 2024 – Cypress Creek Renewables (Cypress Creek) is pleased to announce its support of the relaunch of St. Andrew’s University (St. Andrew’s) recycling program, and funding for scholarships and STEAM programs, through a $15,000 contribution.  The recycling program will be led by St. Andrew’s Student Government Association who will organize an educational campaign, purchase drop cans around campus, and set up a pick-up schedule on campus in coordination with the City of Laurinburg. Cypress Creek representative Mike Storch, Associate Project Developer, recently met with St. Andrew’s

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Upcoming Basketball Camps at St. Andrews

Get ready for an exciting summer of basketball at St. Andrews! The St. Andrews Knights are thrilled to announce their upcoming basketball camps, designed to help young athletes develop their skills and showcase their talent. Whether you’re a budding player or an experienced athlete looking to take your game to the next level, these camps offer something for everyone. Regular Camp Ages: 7-18Dates: June 17-19, 2024Time: 9 AM – 3 PM The Regular Camp is perfect for players of all skill levels. Over three days, participants will receive top-notch instruction

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Introducing the St. Andrews Campus President

St. Andrews University, a branch of Webber International University, today announced that Dr. Tarun Malik has been appointed Campus President effective March 1st, 2023.  Dr. Malik holds a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, a Master of Science in Hospitality Administration, and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership.  His dissertation, College Success: First Year Seminar’s Effectiveness in Freshmen Academic and Social Integration, and Impact on Academic Achievement and Retention in a Southern Institution, addresses some of the same questions St. Andrews has been studying in recent years.  In a multi-decade

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portrait of Dr. Ash Walker

American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) Elects Ash Walker, DHSc., MA, ACSM-RCEP, FAACVPR 2022-2023 President

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release October 11, 2022 American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) Elects Ash Walker, DHSc., MA, ACSM-RCEP, FAACVPR 2022-2023 President Chicago, Ill.—The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) is pleased to announce its newly elected president of the Board of Directors, Ash Walker, DHSc., MA, ACSM-CEP, FAACVPR. Dr. Walker assumed the role from immediate past-president Amy Knight, PhD, ABPP at the 37th AACVPR Annual Meeting, on Friday, September 23 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Board of Directors is the governing body for

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Professor Candace Langston

Exercise Physiologist Career

This is third and final article in the series (see the St. Andrews University website for articles 1 and 2) of articles exploring careers for sports performance, health, and fitness majors within the exercise.  The exercise industry continues to thrive and opportunities to help people improve their health will continue to manifest in a range of diverse careers.  One career possibility is working as an Exercise Physiologist. Where do these positions exist?  Fitness facilities employ exercise physiologists to design exercise prescriptions from populations ranging from athletes to older adults.  These

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