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March 06, 2014With the Kenlee Ray Library and Archives Fellows program, Earlham’s library is once again leading the way. Each spring two students are selected for the fellowship program, which combines a 135-hour practicum, a one-credit tutorial, and upon completion, a $1,500 stipend less taxes.

February 28, 2014Earlham is one of three institutions nationwide selected by Intel to receive its newest microcontroller Galileo to develop disaster response and recovery technologies.

February 18, 2014Yim Rodriguez ’14 will represent Earlham College at the Munich Brain Course this spring as one of just 10 international students accepted on full scholarship. The weeklong course begins March 24 at Ludwig Maximilian University-Munich’s Institute of Anatomy. LMU’s Graduate School of Systemic Neurosciences is funding the scholarship, which is worth about $2,750.

February 14, 2014NerdWallet, a financial literacy website, has included Earlham College on its list of five “favorite” International Studies programs across the country. Highlighting the College’s unique student body that represents nearly 80 countries, NerdWallet says Earlhamites are distinguished by their knowledge of “what drives and motivates other cultures.”

February 12, 2014When sleeping bags and blankets adorned the music stands in the Hancock Room for a week in 1972, the Earlham group making and recording the now fabled Hoi’ Polloi album could not have predicted the events leading to the album’s recent reissue. The quality of both the music and its recording, however, wouldn’t allow the story to go untold.

February 07, 2014Earlham men's soccer goalie Sam Embry '14 is one of 15 Earlhamites named recently to the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Academic All-Conference fall-sport team, for having a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

February 04, 2014The next chapter of the live-action graphic novel the Intergalactic Nemesis will be performed at Earlham College’s Goddard Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The Intergalactic Nemesis Book 2: Robot Planet Rising is a deep-space rescue mission set in the 1930s that is suited for all ages.

February 03, 2014New York City native Elliot Kramer ’14 discovered Earlham College because of its earnest review in Loren Pope’s book, “Colleges That Change Lives.” To Kramer’s surprise, his life began to change before he even started his freshman year.

January 28, 2014The Earlham College Free Store works to reduce the amount of waste going to the landfill, and it gives items a second life.

January 24, 2014Earlham College’s commitment to working with local contractors amid a $60 million investment in its future has been recognized by the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce.

January 23, 2014Dog sledding adventurers returned from Minnesota's Boundary Waters Wilderness area with more confidence and a deeper appreciation of teamwork.

January 23, 2014Peace and Global Studies (PAGS) alums Pacey Foster ‘90 and Marc Lavine ’93, faculty in the Management Department at the University of Massachusetts Boston, have recently helped launch a new doctoral program in Organizations and Social Change.

January 21, 2014A collection of dumpster-bound 78 RPM records may be Nathan Salsburg’s ’00 ticket to international notoriety during the 56th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday.

January 17, 2014Earlham College was recognized by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County for its long-standing partnership and commitment to serving area youth.

January 17, 2014Volunteering at the Richmond Boys & Girls Clubs (BGC) were transformative experiences for Stacey Steele ’02 and Alicia (Kees) Painter ‘11. Painter came to Earlham thinking she wanted to teach, while Steele thought she would study English and journalism. Steele has worked full time at BGC since 2003 and is now Director of Education, and Painter began just after graduating and is Director of the Jeffers Unit.

January 06, 2014Earlham College’s off-campus semester study program in New Zealand offers students opportunities to explore eye-catching vistas while learning about environmental issues, cultural diversity, conservation and biogeography.

December 05, 2013Earlham College has been awarded a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to create new opportunities for high-impact student learning in partnership with 30 organizations across Indiana.

November 13, 2013President Emeritus Landrum Bolling says 'enjoying life, people' key to reaching 100th birthday

November 07, 2013During two private events this month on campus and in Washington, D.C., President Emeritus Landrum Bolling will be recognized for his lasting contributions to internationalizing the College and also for his work to achieve peace in the Middle East.

October 25, 2013Ana Mihajlovic ’14 created a multinational website to serve the handicapped population of her native Bosnia and Herzegovina that offers access to information about social services and free legal aid.

October 24, 2013As an intern at the Environmental Protection Agency’s headquarters in Washington D.C., Elsa Haag ’14 worked alongside experts whose job is to protect children’s health from environmental risks.

October 23, 2013Earlham College is sending a delegation to Asia in late October to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its Japan Study Program and to strengthen the campus’ connections to China.

October 18, 2013As more than 1,000 alumni and friends return to campus for Homecoming Weekend, Earlham College will celebrate the completion of two building projects that represent the early phases of a more than $60 million investment in the future of the institution.

October 18, 2013With a promising future already building off of a more than $60 million investment in facilities and a greater emphasis on student outcomes, Earlham College this week has launched a new comprehensive branding initiative to further support its strategic plan. The latest step forward features a “fully present” brand identity that reinforces the College’s four themes of distinction – intellectually challenging, globally engaged, socially concerned and future directed – and strongly articulates its purpose in higher education.

October 17, 2013Earlham College has once again been recognized as one of the country’s best values for a private liberal arts education. In its annual rankings released today, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance includes Earlham in the Top 100 of private colleges nationwide that provide high-quality academics at a reasonable cost.

September 18, 2013Earlham's peace pole is situated outside the Virginia Cottage and encourages onlookers to reflect on the importance of peace. Its message, "May Peace Prevail on Earth," is displayed in eight languages.

September 18, 2013The newly established Alumni Council Fund for Faculty Scholarship and Innovation will allow an Earlham group to continue defining experiential learning in Iceland.

September 10, 2013An Earlham chemistry team placed second in the American Chemistry Society's "Chemistry in Motion Challenge." The prize package included laps around world-renowned Speedway with a professional Indy 500 driver.

September 10, 2013Earlham College gained noted distinctions in the 2014 <em>U.S. News and World Report</em> rankings. Earlham was cited among top national liberal arts colleges for being a "Great School at a Great Price" and a "Best Undergraduate Teaching" school.

August 30, 2013Brilyn, Bristyl and Joseph "Tripp" Webb chose Earlham to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for future careers helping people. The triplets from Oxford, Ohio, cited academics, campus size, the equestrian center and athletics as key factors in their college selection.