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Introducing the St. Andrews Campus President

March 1, 2023

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

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

October 12, 2022

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

OTA Candidacy Release

April 22, 2022

LAURINBURG, NC April 20, 2022– The St. Andrews Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant (BSOTA) program has been granted Candidacy Status from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)! St. Andrews University, a branch of Webber International University, introduced the intended addition of the OTA Program in its program offerings in 2020. Rachelle Lydell, Director and Assistant Professor for the BSOTA Program and Melissa Gibson, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and Assistant Professor, have worked tirelessly for programmatic accreditation by designing coursework to

Fall 2021 Opening Convocation and Altered Class Schedule

August 26, 2021

OPENING CONVOCATION will be held on Tuesday, August 31 at 11:00 on Scotsman’s Field. Please see the altered class schedule below. Everyone is encouraged to wear BLUE as we celebrate the beginning of the academic year together. Altered Class Schedule for Tuesday, August 31, 2021 To Accommodate Campus-Wide Opening Convocation Regular Class Meeting Times August 31 Class Meeting Times 8:00 – 9:15 8:00 – 8:45 9:30 – 10:45 8:55 – 9:40 11:00 – 12:15 9:50 – 10:35 Opening Convocation and Lunch 11:00 – 1:00 12:30 – 1:45 1:15 –

St. Andrews Alumna Provides Comfort K9’s in Surfside, Florida

July 26, 2021

St. Andrews Alumna Provides Comfort K9’s in Surfside, Florida Surfside, FL – Heather Jenkins Brazzell, a St. Andrews Alumna class of ‘93, serves as director for the southeast region of HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response, an organization that offers trained and certified dog and handler teams to provide emotional comfort and support to people affected by crises and disasters. HOPE AARC’s mission is to provide comfort and encouragement through animal-assisted support to individuals affected by crises and disasters. The organization has been serving people affected by disasters and traumatic events,

St. Andrews Reports Laurinburg Area Campaign Success

June 4, 2021

St. Andrews Reports Laurinburg Area Campaign Success Despite the national pandemic, the annual St. Andrews Laurinburg Area Campaign (LAC) and annual appeal has achieved success few thought possible. With an unofficial goal of $500,000, a similar amount raised in 2019-20, the 2020-21 campaign has raised $512,999. Allen Johnson, Class of ‘92, Executive Director for Scotia Village, lead this year’s campaign, that included not only the Laurinburg/Scotland community but many other individuals and business who have maintained a close connection to the university and community over the years. The LAC

Critter of the Week: Installment 3

April 16, 2021

Dear all, Below is Critter of the Week, installment 3. Take care, Tracy Dedicated to the thousands of non-human neighbors who share our campus with us. Brought to you by Science at St. Andrews. Could you imagine, in an average 79-year human lifespan, if you had only 2 years of childhood, followed by 75 years of sleeping (95% of your life), followed by 2 years of adulthood? No? This week’s critter of the week does that kind of thing, but all in one year—It is a tiny fly that

Critter of the Week – Installment 2

April 9, 2021

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Saturday Spotlight – Reverend Cynthia Purvis

April 8, 2021

Rev. Cynthia Purvis – Holy week “Holy Week is a wonderful end to the season of Lent. The rhythm of Holy Week is a beautiful opportunity for us to remember Jesus’ life and reorient our focus to Jesus. Throughout Holy Week, you can see Jesus being obedient to God’s will. It’s a good example for us to follow as we embrace our resurrected Lord on Easter morning and shout, “He is risen!”. That is what St. Andrews University Chaplain, Reverend Cynthia Purvis had to say about this magnificent time of the

Critter of the Week- Installment 1

April 6, 2021

Dear all, The following is part of a new series designed to share with all of you some of the cool critters on our campus. Each email will feature a photo of one-two critters found on St. Andrew campus, with a little bit of background text about what they are and what they do. Brought to you by Science at St. Andrews. Take care, Tracy S. Feldman Did you know we have tigers on campus? Well, maybe not tigers exactly–these tigers are actually beetles less than 1 inch long. They

Campus Update: St. Andrews University will permanently cease operations on May 5th.

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Introducing the St. Andrews Campus President

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

OTA Candidacy Release

Fall 2021 Opening Convocation and Altered Class Schedule

St. Andrews Alumna Provides Comfort K9’s in Surfside, Florida

St. Andrews Reports Laurinburg Area Campaign Success

Critter of the Week: Installment 3

Critter of the Week – Installment 2

Saturday Spotlight – Reverend Cynthia Purvis

Critter of the Week- Installment 1

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