Pfeiffer University News

NC State Board of Nursing grants full approval to Pfeiffer’s BSN program

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Published on Monday, May 20, 2013 ( 8:55 am )

The North Carolina State Board of Nursing (NCBON) has voted to grant full approval to Pfeiffer University’s bachelor of science in nursing program, finding the program to be in compliance with all NCBON standards and regulations.

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The Confucius Institute at Pfeiffer University is recognized for leading calligraphy immersion courses

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Published on Friday, May 17, 2013 ( 1:08 pm )

The Confucius Institute at Pfeiffer University has implemented two calligraphy immersion courses at two schools in the Charlotte area, Waddell Language Academy and Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy.

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Batter up: East Rowan’s Sydney Poole signs with Pfeiffer softball team

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Published on Friday, May 17, 2013 ( 12:23 pm )

Syndey Poole, a pitcher for East Rowan High School, recently signed with Pfeiffer University's softball team. Learn more about Sydney by reading an article featured in the Salisbury Post.

East Meets West through Works of Art

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Published on Thursday, May 16, 2013 ( 4:58 pm )

Weihong Yan, professor of Chinese language, literature and culture and executive director of the Confucius Institute at Pfeiffer and Sibylle Schwarz, honorary professor, were recently recognized on chinadaily.com, an eNewspaper.

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Pfeiffer Celebrates Spring 2013 Graduates

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Published on Saturday, May 11, 2013 ( 2:20 pm )

Pfeiffer University’s Class of 2013 Receives Their Diplomas, First-Ever Nursing Graduates Cross the Stage with Their Classmates

On May 12, Pfeiffer University celebrated spring commencement as 135 members of the class of 2013, among them the first students from Pfeiffer to earn bachelor of science in nursing degrees, officially completed their undergraduate studies.

Dr. Stephen Ray Mitchell, dean for medical education and professor of medicine and pediatrics at Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C., delivered the commencement address. Dr. Mitchell, who was a first-generation college student when he entered the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill 40 years ago, advised students to “find your passion, broaden your intellect and achieve your potential.”

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Pfeiffer University names Robert Reasso '73 vice president for athletics, athletic director and men’s soccer coach

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Published on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 ( 8:36 am )

Pfeiffer University announces that Robert (Bob) Reasso has been named vice president for athletics, athletic director and head coach for men’s soccer.

Mr. Reasso, a 1973 Pfeiffer graduate, former student-athlete and a member of the Pfeiffer Sports Hall of Fame, comes to Pfeiffer from Husson University, Bangor, Maine.  Previously, he coached men’s soccer at Rutgers University where he led the Scarlet Knights to 13 NCAA tournament appearances, three Final Four tournaments and, in 1990, was named National Coach of the Year.

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Top governor’s volunteer service awards presented to Warren ’66 and Fran Knapp ’80 (Hon.)

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Published on Friday, April 26, 2013 ( 3:48 pm )

Pfeiffer is proud to recognize Warren ’66 and Fran Knapp ’80 (Hon.)  of Asheboro, N.C., who have been awarded the 2013 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award and the Governor’s Medallion Award.

The Governor's Volunteer Service Award, first given in 1979, honors individuals, groups and businesses that make a significant contribution to their community through volunteer service. Any person, group, or business from the public, non-profit and private sector may be nominated.

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3-2 business program puts Pfeiffer student on the fast track to success

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Published on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 ( 11:50 am )

As a part of the 3-2 business program, Pfeiffer University student Vontenea Williams is gaining real-world experience that will help her to be successful when she graduates this December—with a bachelor’s and a master’s degree.

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Kappa Delta Pi Installs New Chapter at Pfeiffer University

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Published on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 ( 12:43 pm )

Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society for qualified education professionals, has installed a new chapter at Pfeiffer University, approved for charter. Installation took place on April 7. Among those initiated are faculty from Pfeiffer’s undergraduate and graduate programs as well as several Pfeiffer graduates.  

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Pfeiffer University students exhibit their art at 8th Annual Juried Art Exhibition at Falling Rivers Art Gallery

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Published on Friday, April 19, 2013 ( 9:38 am )

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On Tues., April 16, students from Pfeiffer University had the opportunity to display works of art created during their time at Pfeiffer at 8th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition held at Falling Rivers Art Gallery in Albemarle, N.C.  The show is open to all undergraduate students regardless of whether or not they are majoring in art.

Each year the art program invites an outside artist, art educator or curator to Pfeiffer’s Misenheimer campus to judge all entries to the exhibit and honor those worthy with an award. This year's juror was Ingrid Erickson, an artist from Salisbury who is heads education programming at the Waterworks Visual Arts Center in Salisbury.

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Pfeiffer University students bring home awards from state business competition

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Published on Thursday, April 18, 2013 ( 8:50 am )

Several Pfeiffer University students brought home awards during the 59th annual North Carolina Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference held in Charlotte, N.C., April 11-14.

Phi Beta Lambda is a national association of college and university students who are interested in careers in business. Its mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

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Dr. Stephen Ray Mitchell, dean for medical education, Georgetown University School of Medicine, to address graduates at Pfeiffer University’s spring Commencement

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Published on Friday, April 12, 2013 ( 1:32 pm )

Pfeiffer University announces that Stephen Ray Mitchell, M.D., M.A.C.P., F.A.A.P., F.A.C.R., dean for medical education and professor of medicine and pediatrics at Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C., will offer the commencement address at spring 2013 commencement exercises, Sat., May 11, 10:30 a.m., Merner Gym, Misenheimer campus.

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