Brescia University is proud to welcome author William Kamkwamba to campus to speak on Thursday, October 19th at 7 pm. The event, to be held in Taylor Lecture Hall, is free and open to the public. Kamkwamba is the co-author of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope, how he…
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PTO Policy Considerations for Small Business Owners
Ninety percent of employers offer some version of paid time off (PTO) to full-time employees, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports. Although offering PTO plans to employees is not required by law, these benefits can drastically improve the quality of company life. Because small businesses have no shortage of options when it comes to structuring…
Brescia Selected as 2016-2017 Champions of Character Five-Star Institution
Brescia University has once again been selected by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Champions of Character Committee and the National Office as a 2016-2017 Champions of Character Five-Star Institution. Brescia University has received these honor, which highlights the pursuit of character-driven athletics, a total of six times with the most recent being 2016.…
Brescia to Celebrate Grand Opening of the Moore Center
Brescia University will celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated Moore Center on September 8, 2017. The day will kick off with a Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting and a dedication by Bishop William Medley at 11:30 am. Guests will then be invited to partake in lunch in O’Bryan’s Dining Hall. Tours…
Addiction Treatment: The 5 Stages of Change
Approximately 21.5 million American teens and adults have a substance use disorder, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Professionals such as counselors and social workers can help these individuals by understanding the nature of the recovery process and how they can professionally contribute to recovery. Divided into five stages of change,…
Homecoming Date for 2017 Announced, Distinguished Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees Revealed
Brescia University will welcome back alumni and friends to campus for the 2017 Alumni Homecoming, “Live Like a Bearcat,” October 26th – 29th. The event will feature a host of activities for students, alumni, faculty and staff, as they celebrate the rich tradition and return of treasured alumni. As a part of that celebration, Brescia…
Interesting Psychological Phenomena: The Pratfall Effect
Is spilling coffee on yourself ever beneficial? What about stubbing your toe? Falling down in public? According to social psychology, clumsy mistakes like these can give individuals an advantage more often than you might think. It’s called the Pratfall Effect and remains a highly intriguing theory in the field of social science. What Is the…
Brescia 2017 Spring Academic Dean’s List
The following students from Brescia University were named to the Spring 2017 Dean’s List for completing 12 credit hours with a 3.5 GPA. Kentucky Bardstown: Daniel Steele, Sophomore, Accounting; Beaver Dam: Andrea Flores, Senior, Social Work; Rylan Smith, Junior, Political Science; Katrina Vincent, Senior, Psychology; Beverly: Meredith Asher, Junior, Social Work; Bowling Green: Leah Armstrong,…
Brescia University Receives $1 Million Gift to Establish the Charles Albert Reid School of Business
Brescia University has received a $1 Million gift from the family of the late Charles Albert Reid, founder of Independence Bank, to name the Brescia University School of Business in his memory. The Charles Albert Reid School of Business will be located in Brescia University’s new academic center for professional studies to be constructed on…
Brescia Class of 2017 Graduates
Brescia University awarded degrees at the RiverPark Center on May 6, 2017. The following students received degrees as indicated: Associate of Arts (A.A.) Associate of Science (A.S.) Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Master of Science in Management (M.S.M) Master of Science in…
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