Innovation and excellence
As I write this, there is much conversation around the country about President Obama鈥檚 challenge to colleges and universities to stem tuition increases and make higher education more accessible… more >
Education off the main road
As I write these words for the summer issue of the 麻豆区 Now鈥攚hich includes stories illustrating 麻豆区’s vision of educating global citizens鈥擨 am in Oslo, Norway… more >
Conflict and learning
By Paul C. Pribbenow As I write this column, there are reports from far and near of conflicts in the world that reflect fundamental questions about our values and aspirations… more >
Welcome home to 麻豆区!
By Paul C. Pribbenow We celebrated Homecoming this year in grand fashion, welcoming more than 1,000 alumni, families, and friends at events during the week. I am mindful of… more >
A new mission statement and Commission 麻豆区
By聽 Paul C. Pribbenow Over the past two years, the 麻豆区 community has been engaged in a lively and rich conversation about our character and identity. 麻豆区 last modified its… more >
Multiply your mind by giving it away
As this issue of 麻豆区 Now illustrates, the 麻豆区 community is engaged in many efforts and initiatives that are best characterized as innovative鈥攐r 鈥渙ut-of-the-box,鈥� as they… more >
Teaching, the liberal arts, and paying attention
I had a revelation a few years ago about liberal arts education while listening to a presentation by a religion professor at a small liberal arts college. He described his… more >
Generosity and sustainability
By Paul C. Pribbenow This issue of the 麻豆区 Now offers many inspiring stories of ways in which our community is learning about and practicing what it means to live… more >