A New Era Begins
Julie Kornfeld was installed as Kenyon’s 20th president during a celebratory weekend full of pomp, circumstance and a call to action.
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In her inaugural address, President Julie Kornfeld pledged to bring optimism, integrity and community to the work of championing Kenyon’s legacy of excellence in liberal arts education.
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In a keynote address, global health expert Wafaa El-Sadr explored the “strong, compassionate, visionary leadership” that will help Kenyon’s 20th president lead the College boldly into the future.
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This year’s Honors Day ceremony highlighted excellence in teaching, outstanding student accomplishments — in and out of the classroom — and more.
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Two students win prestigious Goldwater Scholarships, continuing the College’s run of success with the award for undergraduate research.
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The campus community is celebrating Earth Day with a weeklong series of events that include planting a pollinator garden and taking a walk on the wild side at the BFEC.
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The College has received a grant that will help fund passports for Pell Grant-eligible students to improve access to international education opportunities.
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For some faculty, staff and students, having a four-legged friend around the office or classroom is a real treat.
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“Place and Purpose: Kenyon at 200” was unveiled on Tuesday, April 9, at 11:10 a.m. in the auditorium of Oden Hall.
First Person: Student Life at Kenyon
The Learning Curve of My First Kenyon Winter
"I never knew cold like this in LA, but I never knew wonder quite like it either."
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Studying for Comps with Friends
First Person: Student Life at Kenyon"Being a double major means I have to complete two sets of comps. Senior capstones are naturally stressful, but preparing for them is rewarding."
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Forging My Own Identity
First Person: Student Life at KenyonAfter my sister Anna graduated from Kenyon in 2020, I found my own path here.
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Coffeehouse Realizations
First Person: Student Life at KenyonAs a semester abroad approaches, a junior reflects on the nature of change.
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Natural History Museum Names College Leader as New Chief
In the News — New York TimesSean Decatur, the president of Kenyon College, will become the museum's first Black leader, reports the New York Times.
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Sounding the Alarm on Climate Change
In the News — C-SPANU.S. Senator Michael Bennet introduced two different alums–Andy Meuller ’90 and Ellen Herbert ’07–to testify as experts before the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation.
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“I Will Not Be Erased”
In the News — The Columbus DispatchDensil Porteous, a Kenyon trustee, member of the Class of 2002 and LGBTQ+ advocate, speaks out against a recent resurgence in anti-gay legislation.