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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College students interested in civic engagement opportunities can apply for a new internship provided through a partnership between the college and Tri-State Development. The 12-week internship program will begin in the fall of 2023. The internships are structured to help participants learn more about the process and outcome of economic and…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will commemorate the graduation of the Class of 2023 at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 13, in Charles Field House. The college’s 167th commencement will feature Ron Leftwich, Class of 1964, as the graduation speaker. He will be retiring as chairman of the Board of Trustees after 14 years of leadership…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College marketing efforts have earned top honors in multiple categories from two higher education marketing competitions: Collegiate Advertising Awards and Educational Advertising Awards. C-SC submitted entries to Collegiate Advertising Awards and was awarded the gold award in the recruitment category for their “Junior Fidget Mailer” and a silver award in the…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will be the host of an annual Easter egg hunt at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 1. The “Hop on the Hill” event will take place at Ellison Poulton Stadium. Hop on the Hill is open to children up to age 10 with categories for 3 and under, ages 4-6 and…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — The natural sciences department of Culver-Stockton College will have a storm spotter class at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21 in the Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center inside Merillat Chapel. The storm spotter class will feature Kevin Deitsch, warning coordinator from the National Weather Service in St. Louis, presenting the course…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s annual scholarship donor event, “24 Hours of Giving,” begins at noon on Thursday, March 16, and continues until noon on Friday, March 17. The 24-hour giving campaign, done primarily on social media, aims to raise $170,000 for the Student Scholarship Fund, which includes a $50,000 match from an anonymous donor.…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College criminal justice students are honoring fallen heroes for the sixth consecutive year with their Fallen Officer Project, culminating with a memorial walk on Saturday, April 1 in the Mabee Center Gymnasium from 9-11 a.m. Participants can walk while paying tribute to law enforcement officers and firefighters killed in the line…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Douglas B. Palmer, president of Culver-Stockton College, has accepted the position of president of Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan. He will conclude his tenure at C-SC on June 30 and begin his new role in July. Palmer, C-SC’s 27th president, joined the institution in 2020 after having served as Provost at Walsh…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. —Culver-Stockton College is inviting outstanding young leaders entering grades 9-12 to participate in the Fabiola Leadership Academy set for June 12-16 at the campus. The leadership program offers immersive training with a strong focus on ethical decision-making, teamwork and community-based learning. Inspired by the Moorman Pillars of Leadership and based on the Social…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — The Art Department at Culver-Stockton College will present the multimedia installation work of Danielle Yakle in the Mabee Gallery on Thursday, March 2. An opening reception is at 6 p.m., with an artist talk at 6:30 p.m. The gallery will feature a multi-faceted artist’s unique and diverse art installation. Yakle, a professor…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently announced 68 high school seniors have been honored in this year’s Pillars For Excellence Program scholarship competition. Of the 68 participants, four incoming freshmen have been awarded a full-tuition scholarship to the college through the program, which rewards academic excellence and demonstrated abilities to flourish in the curriculum at…
Read Full Article Ashley Conrad talks to Chris Koetters about JWCC’s upcoming Truck Driver Training Open House as well as his Wild Quincy podcast. She also chats with Jill Miller from Culver-Stockton about The Bandana Project, which is bringing awareness to college suicides.
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — The Office of Counseling Wellness at Culver-Stockton College, together with the psychology department, will launch the Green Bandana Project at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20 in Meaders Lounge. The event will help educate students about the nationwide mental health awareness and suicide prevention movement. Culver-Stockton students can become advocates and leaders for…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College received a $10,000 gift from United State Bank on Dec. 22 to benefit the Johnson-Turner IDEA Center. C-SC Provost Lauren Schellenberger accepted the gift on behalf of the college. It was presented to her by USB senior vice president Carolyn Schaller and mortgage loan officer Kayla Merrell. As a major…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will celebrate the Christmas season with its second “Holiday on the Hill” event on Thursday, Dec. 8, in the Mabee Center gymnasium. The holiday-themed two-hour event will begin at 5:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy cookie decorating, photos with Santa, games facilitated by C-SC students, books read by future educators, crafts…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — The Culver-Stockton College Office of Financial Aid will be the host of two FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) filing nights to assist students and families financially preparing to attend college during the 2023-24 academic year. The filing nights are Nov. 30 and Jan. 18 from 4-7 p.m., each taking place…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently received a grant from MFA Oil, headquartered in Columbia. Company representatives presented C-SC advancement professionals with $1,000 and a certificate of recognition this fall. Culver-Stockton also recently was presented with a check from United State Bank in Canton. C-SC is a participating school of the “School Spirit Program.” When USB…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College is honoring outstanding alumni at the annual Alumni Honors Banquet on Friday, Oct. 21, as a part of the college’s homecoming celebration. These annual awards recognize distinguished alumni and friends of the college who have made laudable contributions to their various fields, bringing recognition to Culver-Stockton. Five people will be…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — U.S. News and World Report released its list of “2023 Best Colleges and Universities,” and Culver-Stockton College earned three rankings among Midwest colleges. C-SC ranked No. 9 for social mobility in Midwest colleges, an increase of eight spots over last year’s ranking and 28 spots from the 2021 ranking. “We are humbled…
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Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — More than 350 Culver-Stockton College students, along with Wildcat Welcome Leaders, will deploy into the Canton community on Saturday for the 13th Everyone Doing More annual service event. The event will begin at 9:15 a.m. in the Alexander Campbell Auditorium, where all incoming first-year students will learn the mission of service at…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently named Timothy Williams as the assistant dean of student life. Williams began his responsibilities on July 1, 2022, as a central member of the student life team with primary strategic direction for the areas of residence life and student conduct. Williams has experience managing policy, student affairs programming and…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Belle Cowden recently was appointed as dean of graduate and professional studies at Culver-Stockton College. Cowden began her role on June 27. She previously served as the executive director for online learning at the University of Southern Indiana. Cowden has extensive experience in distance education, online learning, instructional design and promoting new…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Adam Duesterhaus has been appointed to the position of vice president for advancement at Culver-Stockton College, effective July 18. Duesterhaus, a 2006 graduate of Culver-Stockton, comes to “the Hill” from United Way of Adams County, where he was the director of development and communications. With a background rich in fundraising, plus his…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently named 100 students to the honor roll, recognizing their academic achievement at the college during the spring 2022 semester. Requirements of the Honor Roll are: A student was enrolled in and completed at least 12 semester hours. A student earned a grade point average between 3.2 and 3.49 Courses…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recognized 128 students for academic merit during the 2022 spring semester with the distinction of President’s List, the highest honor of excellence within the college. Requirements of the President’s List are: A student was enrolled in and completed at least 12 semester hours and earned a GPA of 4.0 or…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will add a new major to its list of undergraduate offerings this fall, which will prepare students for a career in technology. The Higher Learning Commission recently approved C-SC’s request for the bachelor of science degree in computer and data science, and the program is accepting applications now. “We are…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — A building dedication for the Johnson-Turner IDEA Center at Culver-Stockton College is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11 in the plaza by the IDEA Center. The Johnson-Turner IDEA Center was named to honor of two alumni who also serve as members of the C-SC Board of Trustees — Scott Johnson, Class…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will hold the Class of 2022 commencement ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 14 in the Charles Field House. John Wood Community College president Michael Elbe will deliver the commencement address. “We are thrilled to welcome President Elbe to “the Hill” to encourage our students,” C-SC President Douglas B. Palmer…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will host its annual Alumni Honors Banquet on Friday, as part of a special Spring Honors Weekend. The institution will confer its top alumni recognition, the Distinguished Alumni Award, on three alumni during Friday’s reception. This year’s recipients are: Gina (Hagen) Driscoll (Class of 1983) of East Peoria, Ill., a…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Criminal justice students at Culver-Stockton College are honoring fallen heroes for the fifth consecutive year with the Fallen Officer Project, culminating in a memorial walk held on April 9. Senior lecturer Seth McBride created the “In the Line of Duty” course in 2017 to provide students with historical, emotional and interpersonal skills…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver Stockton College and Alpha Tau Omega fraternity members will be the hosts of “Wildcat WIllie’s Hop on the Hill” at 10 a.m. Saturday. The Easter egg hunt will take place on the campus of Culver-Stockton. It is a free event that welcomes community members and families to participate. The Easter egg…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — The Division of Applied Liberal Arts and Sciences at Culver-Stockton College has developed a partnership in its master of athletic training program with William Woods University in Fulton, Mo. The field of athletic training requires a master’s degree for certification. The partnership between C-SC and William Woods, which begins in the fall,…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College has named Leslie Payne as its new Vice President for Economic and Workforce Development and she will also be serving as the executive director of the newly formed Tri-State Development Authority. Retired Quincy Media Chairman Tom Oakley gave the college $1 million earlier this year to bring the Tri-State Development…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver–Stockton College’s 166th commencement exercise for the class of 2022 will take place at 9:30 a.m. May 14 in Charles Field House. Degrees of undergraduate and graduate students will be conferred within one ceremony. The event will be led by the college’s 27th president, Douglas B. Palmer. An all-faiths baccalaureate ceremony will…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s Jay Hoffman has been named a National Athletic Trainers’ Association Athletic Trainer Service Award recipient. The NATA Athletic Trainer Service Award acknowledges NATA members for their contributions to their profession as volunteers. Hoffman has volunteered at the local and state levels and has been involved in professional associations, community organizations,…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Online registration now is open for Culver-Stockton College’s inaugural collaborative conference at the Great River Research Center in Canton. The river conference, themed “Changing Currents,” will take place April 7-9. It aims to facilitate communication that fosters innovative and collaborative solutions to the various challenges facing the river and the communities it…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Sunday Music Series opens its new year at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Church, 16th and Hampshire, with its “Carol Mathieson and Friends: Colleagues in Concert” recital. Mixing non-traditional music with Sunday Music’s usual blend of classics and favorites, this year’s concert showcases the artistry of faculty colleagues and…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College announced Wednesday the establishment of the Tri-State Development Summit at the school with the support of a $1 million gift from Thomas A. Oakley, president and CEO of Quincy Media from 1969 to 2008. “We are proud to partner with Tom Oakley, who has been involved in tri-state economic development…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — The Great River Research Center (GRRC) at Culver-Stockton College has announced its inaugural collaborative conference for April 7-9, 2022, at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri. The conference aims to facilitate communication that fosters innovative and collaborative solutions to the various challenges facing the river and the communities it impacts. An official call…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College is launching a Master of Arts in Counseling degree program designed to develop the knowledge and skills needed to become a professional advocate in the field of mental and behavioral health counseling and child advocacy networks. The program, beginning in the fall of 2022, features specialty tracks in clinical mental…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — The Mabee Art Gallery at Culver-Stockton College was the site of the annual senior art and design capstone show on Dec. 4. The show is on display through Dec. 17 featuring the work of six graphic design students and three K-12 art education students. Seniors showcasing graphic design work are Brandon Collins,…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College welcomes audiences to campus for its annual Christmas Concert on at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Alexander Campbell Auditorium of the Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center. Performances will include the Collegiate, Concert, and Chamber Choirs, under the direction of Scott Allison, assistant professor of music, with Dylan Marney, associate…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently received a $1 million donation to enhance scholarship availability for first-generation students. The donation from a long-time donor, who asked not to be identified, earmarked this gift for an existing endowed scholarship. Scholarship support is vital for Culver-Stockton students. Forty-one percent of the C-SC population meets the threshold for…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College unveiled the newest educational building on campus on Monday as the Johnson-Turner IDEA Center. The IDEA Center, an acronym for Innovation, Design and Experiential Activities, was named to honor Scott Johnson, Class of 1971, and H.B. Turner, Class of 1979, members of the college’s Board of Trustees who have provided…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently received the donation of a model 2080 Meade 8-foot Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope from emeritus faculty member Fred Helsabeck. This telescope is the latest addition of equipment that will be utilized to educate C-SC students in the field of astronomy. Robert Sadler, professor of physical sciences, will be the primary instructor…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Rev. Delesslyn Kennebrew, regional minister for ministry innovation in the greater Kansas City region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), met with student leaders representing various student organizations on Nov. 9. She also delivered a keynote address in the evening to the C-SC community. The address, “Who is My Neighbor? Design…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s political science department will be the host of a Veterans Day tribute inside the Merillat Chapel of the Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Thursday. Local veterans who will be recognized for their service are: C-SC President Doug Palmer (SPC USA, 82nd Airborne Division) Jerry Prather (SGT USA, 199th Light…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — The Culver-Stockton College Department of Theatre’s production of “12 Angry Jurors” continues tonight and concludes Sunday. The premise of the play focuses on a 19-year old man who has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father. What appears to be an open-and-shut case quickly gains speed as one of…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College alumnus Tim Fischer, Class of 1989, was named the Konneker Leader in Residence for the 2021 academic year. He dedicated three days of providing value, instruction and leadership to the C-SC campus community. The Wilfred and Ann Lee Konneker Leadership in Residence program was established at Culver-Stockton College in 2015…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s wind ensemble will perform its fall concert at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Alexander Campbell Auditorium of the Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center. The concert titled, “War and Peace,” represents powerful and dramatic musical arrangements such as Barber’s “Commando March,” as well as emotionally moving peaceful works featuring Holsinger’s…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Max Blaschke of Maple Plain, Minn., and Grace Preston of Taylor Ridge, Ill., were named the homecoming king and queen during the one-day homecoming celebration at Culver-Stockton College on Sept. 25. Homecoming coronation took place during halftime of the football game. The winners in each category were voted on and selected by…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — The National Society for Experiential Education has named Dell Ann Janney, dean of graduate and professional studies and professor of accounting at Culver-Stockton College, the 2021 NSEE Outstanding Leader in Experiential Education: Higher Education award. Janney received the award last week at the 50th annual NSEE Conference in Orlando, Fla. The award recognizes…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College hopes to assist local students in obtaining a college degree with its Pell Promise program, to be piloted in the fall of 2022. It will provide qualifying full-time, undergraduate Pell Grant eligible students working toward their first four-year degree a tuition-free education by providing aid equal to full tuition costs…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — U.S. News and World Report recently released its list of “2022 Best Colleges and Universities,” and Culver-Stockton College again earned three rankings among Midwest colleges, elevating its position from last year in all categories. U.S. News and World Report has been providing since 1983 nearly 50 different types of numerical rankings of…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — The most unsettling part of attempting to play collegiate sports during the coronavirus pandemic had to be the daily unknowns. Pat Atwell knows that all too well. With the Heart of America Athletic Conference choosing to proceed with fall sports as planned in 2020, the Culver-Stockton College athletic director tried to keep…
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Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — The Culver-Stockton College football team was picked to finish second in the North Division in this year’s Heart of America Athletic Conference football coaches’ preseason poll, which the league released Friday afternoon. Grand View was picked to win the North, and Baker was picked to win the South. The Wildcats received one…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. – Rod Radcliffe is the new softball coach at Culver-Stockton College. He replaces Anjay Clark, who stepped down in May. Radcliffe served previously as an assistant coach at Rutgers University of the Big Ten from 2018-20. He also spent four seasons as an assistant at the University of Toledo of the Mid-American Conference. During…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently announced the creation of a program designed for people whose education was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. College Restart will pay half of the tuition for transfer students who paused their degree, as well as 2020 high school graduates who took a gap year due to the pandemic. This…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Devin Walker is the next men’s volleyball coach at Culver-Stockton College. He replaces Caren Kemner, who resigned in May. Walker was the head women’s volleyball coach last year at Stephens College in Columbia, Mo. He led the Stars to their highest finish in conference play in program history. Four players were named…
Read Full Article KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Lori Thomas, commissioner for the Heart of America Athletic Conference, recently announced the league’s return-to-play intentions for the 2021-22 academic year. Culver-Stockton College in Canton is one of 14 member schools the conference, which will return to a full schedule in the upcoming year. The fall 2021 slate will kick off…
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