In recognition of the legacy of the late Charles Eldred Field, founder of Field Packing Company, currently known as Specialty Foods Group, LLC, and the generosity of his family, as well as their respective philanthropic foundations, specifically the Marilyn and William Young Charitable Foundation, the new academic building at Brescia University will be named “The…
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Students Named to the 2017 Fall Academic Dean’s List
The following students from Brescia University were named to the Fall 2017 Dean’s List for completing at least 12 credit hours with a 3.5– 4.0 GPA. Kentucky Auburn: Devin Roche, Freshman, Social Work; Bardstown: Toni Keeling, Freshman, English: Emphasis in Professional Writing, Pre-Law Studies; Daniel Steele, Sophomore, Accounting; Beaver Dam: Desirae Renfrow, Senior, Elementary Education;…
Business Psychology: Golem Effect vs. Pygmalion Effect
“High achievement always takes place in the framework of high expectations.” —Charles Kettering, American inventor Can managers’ expectations of their employees influence work outcomes? Absolutely. Dubbed the “Golem” and “Pygmalion” effects, these complementary psychological phenomena describe what happens when superiors communicate their feelings about their subordinates’ abilities to achieve. Familiarization with these effects is beneficial…
Brescia Freezes Undergraduate BUonline Tuition Cost Until 2022
Brescia University has announced that the cost of undergraduate tuition for BUonline and online course fees will be frozen for the next 4 years. The current tuition rate of $425 per credit hour and online course fee of $50 per credit hour will be in effect until Spring 2022. BUonline is the alternative learning environment developed…
Brescia Freezes Undergraduate BUonline Tuition Cost Until 2022
Brescia University has announced that the cost of undergraduate tuition for BUonline and online course fees will be frozen for the next 4 years. The current tuition rate of $425 per credit hour and online course fees of $50 will be in effect until Spring 2022. BUonline is the alternative learning environment developed for distance…
Play Therapy: Speaking the Language of Children
“Play energizes and enlivens us. It eases our burdens. It renews our natural sense of optimism and opens us up to new possibilities.” —Stuart Brown, MD, Contemporary American psychiatrist Play is an essential part of the human experience. It creates joy, fosters imagination and encourages learning, among a host of other benefits. Play therapy harnesses…
2017-2018 Spirit of Angela Award Nominations
During Founder’s Week there is a tradition of recognizing one male and one female student who possesses in remarkable ways the spirit of Saint Angela Merici. Angela Merici was a leader in great and small ways and touched the lives of many. She is responsible for founding the Ursuline Sisters whom she named after Saint…
Brescia Named to Washington Monthly College Guide Rankings
Brescia University has been named to multiple rankings by Washington Monthly in their 2017 College Guide, an annual publication. Brescia University was recognized on the “Best Bang for the Buck Southern Colleges” list, and, alongside Berea College, was the only college from Kentucky recognized in the top 25 of the list. Brescia University was also…
Family Social Work in Today’s American Household
Divorced parents. Grandparents raising grandchildren. Two-income families and same-sex couples. These are just a few scenarios that define today’s changing domestic landscape. According to the article “Family Diversity is the New Normal for America’s Children,” the number of children living in “traditional” households has decreased dramatically since the 1960s. As familial structures become increasingly diverse,…
Brescia to Honor Outstanding Alumni During Homecoming
Brescia University will honor four Distinguished Alumni, as well as, four new Athletic Hall of Fame members during the 2017 Alumni Homecoming. “Live Like a Bearcat,” October 26th – 29th at their respective banquets. The Distinguished Alumni Banquet will take place on Friday at 6:00 pm at The Moore Center, with the Hall of Fame…
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