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Trusteeship, the magazine of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, focused on ���ϲ����� in its cover story titled "Toward Transformative Change: Finding a Path to Systemic Reform."

L'Tanya Richmond, a 1987 ���ϲ����� graduate and former director of ���ϲ�����'s Multicultural Center, was awarded the ���ϲ����� Medallion on Saturday, April 25, at the university's annual Phillips-Perry Black Excellence Awards ceremony .

Trustee Jay Hendrickson ’71 and his wife, Amy ’69, of Raleigh, N.C., are among the 12 recipients of the 2009 Southern Conference Distinguished Service Award. The SoCon award recognizes individuals from its member institutions who have contributed to all aspects of the university.

���ϲ����� Chaplain Richard McBride, who is retiring this spring after 25 years of service, was honored at a special Service of Celebration on April 19. At the service, President Leo M. Lambert conferred the title of Chaplain Emeritus on McBride, thanking him for his legacy of spiritual leadership.

It’s one of the greatest thrills a musician can experience. Stephen Futrell, an associate professor and chair in the Department of Music, has been invited to conduct a concert at New York’s Carnegie Hall next summer – and he wants to take ���ϲ����� students with him to participate in the performance.

Gortney, who is commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, spoke with reporters by phone on Sunday, April 12, following the dramatic rescue of Capt. Richard Phillips whose ship, the Maersk Alabama, was stormed last week by pirates 350 miles off Somalia.