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George Fox ranks No. 22 in the country and among top five Christian universities in study abroad participation.National Leader
U.S. News & World Report ranks George Fox among top 25 in nation in study abroad participation.

George Fox adds civil engineering to Christian college education offeringsCivil Engineering
Addition of civil engineering to engineering major reflects university's commitment to service-oriented professions.

The Doctor of Business Administraiton degree, offered in a Christian college environment, is designed for business educators.Doctor of Business Administration
University's School of Business launches new degree that will prepare business educators to be effective university teachers.

George Fox, a Christian college, honored the life of Alexander Spycher on Sept. 3.Remembering Alexander
University mourns the loss of transfer student Alexander Spycher, who died shortly after the start of the fall semester.

Kristen Shielee is playing pro basketball in Europe after leading Bruins to a national championship in the spring.Off to Europe
Former George Fox basketball star Kristen Shielee, who led the Bruins to a national title last spring, will play professionally in Spain.

Alum Ken Carter plans to open an academy this fall.Coach Carter's Dream
Four years after the release of the film Coach Carter, alumnus Ken Carter is directing his passion for education into an academy for boys.

Alum Todd Hunter chosen as missionary bishop in Anglican Church.Alum Named Bishop
Todd Hunter, an adjunct professor at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, named missionary bishop in Anglican Church.

Mark Terry was named the state's top art educator among higher education institutions.Art Educator of Year
Art professor Mark Terry honored as Oregon Higher Education Art Educator of the Year by state art association.

Two George Fox athletes were honored by the conference for their academic and athletic performance.Top Scholar Athletes
Basketball's Kristen Shielee and track's Ryan Forbes are named to the All-Northwest Conference Scholar-Athletes First Team.

Sociology professor Melanie Hulbert earned recognition from national publication.Honored Author
Sociology professor Melanie Hulbert receives award for her contribution to a global human resources association publication.

A former George Fox professor's book gets national exposure in magazine.National Exposure
A memoir written by a former George Fox professor makes USA Weekend magazine's summer reading list.

Matt Wyckoff is named an All-American for George Fox, a Christian university.Baseball's All-American
George Fox left fielder Matt Wyckoff is named to the NCAA Division III All-America First Team after a record-breaking season.

Quentin Nordyke's dedication to George Fox, a Christian university, earned him top volunteer honors.Top Volunteer
Quentin Nordyke, creator of directional and informational signs on campus, is honored as the university's Volunteer of the Year.

George Fox University athletes earned All-America honors at the NCAA Division III National Championships.Track All-Americans
Bruin athletes earn All-America honors at NCAA Division III Track and Field National Championships in Ohio.

Karina Ramirez is among those studying at a Christian university through the Act Six programA Family First
Act Six student Karina Ramirez will break new ground for her family when she arrives on campus this fall.

Celebration Continues
Oregon’s governor honors the national champion women’s basketball team at the state capitol.

The May Serve program gives George Fox students a chance to share Christ's love in a practical way.May Serve 2009
The university sends 19 to South Africa to assist a ministry that reaches out to youth near Cape Town.

Spring Break Service
George Fox students devote their week of vacation to serving the Makah Nation in Neah Bay, Wash.

Keisha Gordon, National NCAA Division III Basketball ChampionNational Champs!
Bruins (32-0) complete perfect season with NCAA Div. III title and ranked No. 1 in the nation by USA Today/ESPN/WBCA poll.

Gabriel Hada now studies at a Christian university after enduring persecution in his homelandLove Thy Enemy
Even in the face of violent persecution, seminary student Gabriel Hada always knew he could count on one thing – God’s promise of hope.

Social workers are taking the training they received from a Christian university and serving all over the world.Bringing Hope
Motivated by a compassion for others and a desire to serve, social work graduates travel internationally to help the hurting.

Scott Rueck named national coach of year at NCAA Division III levelNation's Top Coach
Scott Rueck named the NCAA Division III National Coach of the Year after guiding Bruins to 32-0 record and program's first championship.

The truth about the separation of church and stateOn Founding Fathers
Mark David Hall, Herbert Hoover distinguished professor of political science, explains how a thorough review of all the founding fathers’ church-state opinions overturns common assumptions.

Best in Boise
A group of MBA students at the university's Boise Center claim top honors in investment research contest.

George Fox MBA graduate promoted to eco-banking managerBusiness Leader
George Fox MBA graduate Dan Weldon promoted to lead Umpqua Bank's new eco-banking division.

Spring Servants
More than 60 students spent their spring break serving others in five locales across the country.

Byron Stripling, Oregon Symphony visit George Fox, a Christian collegeOregon Symphony Visits
Guest artist Byron Stripling delights a capacity crowd at the symphony's annual visit to Bauman Auditorium.

Televised Research
Biology professor Don Powers' research on hummingbird flight is featured on OPB's "Oregon Field Guide."

Dealing With Depression
Psychology professor Mark McMinn offers insight on depression in the March 2009 issue of Christianity Today.

Share the Love
In the university's Feb. 23 chapel, Dan Kimball, author of best-seller "They Like Jesus But Not The Church," encouraged students to improve perceptions of Christians by broadening their social networks.

New Counseling Center
Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology opens behavioral health clinic to residents of Yamhill County.

George Fox School of Management adds Full-Time MBAFull-Time MBA
Registration now open for new MBA program that launches in fall 2009 through the university's School of Business.

George Fox attracts many of the region's top scholars to its Christian university setting.Hot Destination
Portland's best high school students make George Fox, Oregon's highest-ranked Christian college, a top-five college choice.

International Perspective
Serbian student Amalija Laslo talks with Voice of America about studying international relations and peace studies at a Christian University.

Mobile Computing
University's IT department launches center that focuses on developing applications for mobile devices, with an emphasis on Apple's iPod Touch and iPhone.

Nationally Recognized
Nursing program granted full accreditation by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Aiding an Embattled Land
Grad Allyn Dhynes, World Vision communications and advocacy manager for Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza, speaks out on the Mideast conflict.

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