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Dec 1, 2020
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When the Rev. Kathleen Hughes Kilbourne ’79 arrived at Pfeiffer to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Christian education, she knew very few women who worked professionally in that field.
In Margaret Susan Carmichael, a professor of Christian education at Pfeiffer from 1961 to 1993, she found the perfect role model.
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May 26, 2020
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When Samantha Hanlon ’19 calls herself “a massive, insane advocate for mission work,” she’s probably not exaggerating.
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Apr 29, 2020
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The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic are creating some daunting challenges for Stanly County Christian Ministry (SCCM). These include increases in food insecurity caused by lost or reduced incomes as well as shortages of volunteers brought on by stay-at-home orders.
Fortunately, Pfeiffer University has been able to help the ministry weather this storm in three ways:
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Jun 26, 2019
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Pfeiffer University’s Alyssa Queen takes her religious studies abroad
It can be a bit difficult to connect with Pfeiffer University alumna Alyssa Queen.
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Apr 6, 2018
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Pfeiffer continues to reach out to create meaningful experiential learning opportunities for students.
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Mar 27, 2018
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Registration is open for Pfeiffer University’s two-week summer Youth Theological Institute (YeTI) for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in exploring new ways to become effective servant leaders in their communities and throughout the world.
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Jun 2, 2017
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Pfeiffer University mourns the death on June 1, 2017, of Ruby Maxine Barnes Mason. Mrs. Mason began her career with Pfeiffer in 1959 as administrative assistant to the vice president of business affairs, and later for the development office. In 1966, she moved to the Office of Financial Aid, retiring in 1995 as its director.
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Jun 1, 2017
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Pfeiffer University announces that Reverend Maegan Daigle Habich will join its staff on July 1 as university chaplain and director of church relations. In this new position, Reverend Habich will direct the implementation of a traditional campus ministry and chaplaincy, and work closely with the Francis Center for Servant Leadership to coordinate faith-based and secular service programming.
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Pfeiffer University remembers Rev. Bill Faggart ’60, emeritus professor of sociology and social work
May 19, 2017
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Pfeiffer University mourns the death on May 18, 2017, of Rev. William H. Faggart ’60, emeritus professor of sociology and social work, Pfeiffer College, 1964-94. Rev. Faggart arrived at Pfeiffer to serve as visiting lecturer of sociology, a position he held for one year before being appointed assistant professor of sociology.
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May 11, 2017
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On May 10, Pfeiffer University-Charlotte took a significant step toward transitioning from its longtime home on Park Road to new space across the street at 1515 Montford Park with a ceremony defined by United Methodist Church (UMC) protocol as “Order of Leave-Taking.”