Transylvania University is a happening place, with plenty to see and do. The links below archive aspects of campus life that we've spotlighted on our home page. Check back regularly to find the latest updates.
"Rough Magic," transplants Shakespearean characters to New York, May 17-20.
Harry Stephenson ’46, former coach and administrator with 63-year legacy, dies.
New student-designed rain garden signage to be unveiled at May 16 garden party.
Incoming class is the most academically talented and diverse in Transylvania history.
Senior Kelsey McComas to bike across country, build affordable housing this summer.
Men’s golf captures sixth consecutive Heartland Conference Championship.
Transylvania celebrates National Bike Month with Bike to Work Day, other events.
Transylvania’s juried student exhibition runs May 4-18 in Morlan Gallery.
Transylvania inducts seven into the Pioneer Hall of Fame, bringing total to 102.
Poet Bianca Spriggs ’03 will deliver this year’s commencement address on May 26.
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We look forward to welcoming alums back to campus for Alumni Weekend, April 27-29.
See 1,000 dolls April 4 at Kentucky Theatre; project by Community Engagement class.
Senior exhibition, "Ten," open for Lexington Gallery Hop April 20, 5-8 p.m.
At Transylvania, we do things in a slightly different vein.
Transylvania honors 46 first-year students for academic excellence.
Transylvania wins AIKCU’s "Battle of the Bumpers" for fourth year running.
Parliamentary Procedure: Two students spend winter term as interns to MPs in London.
Leading constitutional law scholar to give free public talk April 26, at 6:30 p.m.
Transylvania speech and debate team wins numerous awards at state championship.
Students spent part of winter break volunteering in the Dominican Republic.
Founder of the Breakthrough Institute will give free, public Kenan lecture, Wed., Mar. 7.
Games tonight have been delayed by two hours. Tip times are 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
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Flamenco Louisville performance on Feb. 29 also features discussion and tapas.
"enigmatic remembrances" runs through March 23 in the Morlan Gallery.
Evening of reading and music with novelist C.E. Morgan, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m.
Eugenie Scott, National Center for Science Education, speaks on evolution Feb. 15.
Three Transylvania students selected for Yale summer bioethics program.
Accounting students offer tax assistance to those with incomes of $50,000 or less.
"Spinning into Butter," explores racism and political correctness; Feb. 16-19 and 23-25.
Celtic music concert has been rescheduled for April 5; make new reservations.
Local farmers visit campus Feb. 17 for CSA fair; free and open to the public.
Ana Reyes ’96 named to The National Law Journal’s inaugural Minority 40 Under 40 list.
Prominent Kentucky poet Maurice Manning joins Transylvania faculty.
Spend "An Evening at the Cabaret: Outer Space" in Carrick Theater Jan. 27-28.
Bob Zellner, civil rights activist and author, to give free public talk Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m.
"Preserved" explores personal relationships through memory capsules Jan. 17-27.
The Morlan Gallery’s "The Millennials" explores the works of artists ages 18 to 29.
Nationally-known women’s rights advocate Sarah Weddington to speak on Jan. 17.
Episode 1: Meet Transylvania University and Big State College.
Joe Rogers presents "The Dream Alive Program" Jan. 12; free and open to the public.
Matt Jones ’00: Turning UK coverage upside down in ’ridiculous manner’.
The Transylvania Choir gives their final winter tour concert Jan. 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Renowned opera singer is Kenan visiting artist for 2011-12 academic year.
Transylvania students, faculty, and staff send warm wishes for a happy holiday season.
Website, presidential inauguration project, and publications receive awards.
Junior Eryn Hornberger plans a meal of local foods for a Lexington elementary school.
The music program gives "A Gift of Holiday Music" on Friday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Transylvania plans to develop properties along Fourth Street into athletic fields.
Transylvania beats Centre 74-62 in televised men’s basketball game.
Transylvania senior Lee Richardson is a Rhodes Scholarship Finalist.
"Beyond Boundaries: New Work by Nana Lampton" in Morlan Gallery Nov. 10-Dec. 6.
Transylvania will add equestrian as its 23rd varsity sport, beginning in 2012-13.
John Harwood and Pres. Williams discuss Henry Clay’s Speaker of the House election.
History professor Melissa McEuen will be a featured speaker at the Kentucky Book Fair.
Video: Transylvania Mania flash mob takes Rupp Arena fans by surprise.
Pioneers play tough in their first meeting with UK in 100 years.
Pumpkin Mania at Transylvania is on display through Halloween on Old Morrison’s steps.
Transylvania named a top 100 best college value by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance.
Transylvania Theater presents delightful comedy "Almost, Maine," Oct. 27-30, Nov. 3-5.
Richard Taylor, former state poet laureate, is among poets slated for Oct. 20 reading.
American Shakespeare Center to perform November 7-8.
Reserve tickets by noon Wed. to meet Coach Lane, Coach Cal, and the teams Oct. 30.
Parents: a fun-filled weekend awaits! Register now for Family Weekend Nov. 4-5.
Transylvania and UK renew a 100-year rivalry November 2 at Rupp Arena.
One down, 999 to go. Join us for Pumpkin Mania at Transylvania.
Sustainability is everyone’s responsibility. See what Transylvania is doing.
Interactive and generative art on display in the Morlan Gallery through Oct. 28.
Junior Paul Brown’s first solo exhibit "The Prayer Project" opens at LOT Gallery Sept. 30.
Historian William Wiecek to deliver first John Marshall Harlan lecture on Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Catch Transylvania’s Civil War symposium on KET September 19-24 and October 11-15.
Eduardo Nino-Moreno joins Transylvania as director of campus diversity and inclusion.
Canadian Brass to perform September 21 as part of the Smith Concert Series.
Author Harriet Washington will give opening convocation lecture on race and medicine.
From refugee to citizen: Lino Nakwa ’09 achieves goal of U.S. citizenship.
President R. Owen Williams’s induction address lets the class of 2015 in on a secret.
Digital festival September 16-17 will host artists from around the world.
First-year students get to know Lexington through service.
Meet the Admissions Ambassadors, campus hosts for visiting students and families.
Transylvania Admissions has a new home on Facebook.
First Engagements: students examine The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
The Chronicle of Higher Education names Transylvania a Great College to Work For.
New student orientation kicks off as we welcome the class of 2015 on August 30.
Transylvania is named one of the nation’s best 376 colleges by The Princeton Review.
Transylvania publications win awards from the Thoroughbred chapter of PRSA.
High school artists spend three weeks at governor’s school on Transylvania’s campus.
Celebrate America’s independence with Transylvania on Sunday, July 3 at 8 p.m.
See a slideshow from "A Tribute to Henry Clay" with Speakers of the House.
A father’s sacrifice is part of this young alum’s story.
We welcome the Governor’s School for the Arts to campus for the twelfth year running.
The American Heart Association names Transylvania a Gold Level Fit-Friendly Company.
Commencement on camera: students from the class of 2011 share their experiences.
Celebrating Bike to Work Day on campus and around the city.
Transylvania to host tribute to Henry Clay with four Speakers of the House, June 24.
Virginia Hamilton urges fellow graduates to maximize potential gained at Transylvania.
Speaker Aris Candris ’73 emphasizes the importance of a fulfilling, purposeful career.
View a short film highlighting the events of our 25th presidential inauguration.
A passion for music takes three students’ electronic compositions around the world.
R. Owen Williams inaugurated as the 25th president of Transylvania University.
Noted scholars present at symposium commemorating Civil War sesquicentennial.
Announcing lecture series on law and history, named for esteemed alumnus.
Transylvania graduates the largest class in its 231-year history.
It pays to be social. Transylvania University ranked for social media usage.
Most students learn about the ancient world in a classroom. Ours do it on location.
Anthropology professor gets grant to search for "lost city" in Honduras.
Noted historians to speak on The Civil War and Reconstruction in the Border States.
Women’s history: Transylvania’s basketball Pioneers
Transy invites high school sophomores and juniors to Spring Preview Day, March 26.
$1 Million Inauguration Challenge: Moving Transylvania Forward.
"Just a kiss before we melt away..."
Here you can feel free to take a bow and toot your own horn.
Our faculty are here to teach. Transylvania's environment allows them to do just that.
Chris Monsanto takes his trumpet with him to Princeton.
Why did Janelle Johnson leave Transylvania to ride a camel? Watch out, he spits.
Should doctors be able to write well? Justin Penticuff thinks so.
What does it take to impress Yale?
What does art history have to do with psychology? Everything.
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