News Releases

President Tracy Elected Chair of APCU

Dr. Saundra J. Tracy, president of Alma College, was elected chair of the Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities (APCU) for 2006-2007 in March at the association's annual meeting.

Tom Williamson, president of Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pa., is the new vice chair/chair-elect of the APCU. APCU's immediate past chair Tom Mann, president of Davis and Elkins College in Elkins, W.Va., will serve as treasurer in the coming year.

APCU is an independent, not for profit, organization of 61 colleges and universities affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). The association exists to promote these institutions and to advocate the mission of higher education in the Reformed tradition, to strengthen the relationship of member colleges with the PCUSA and to be a resource to member college presidents and their staff.

APCU works under a covenant agreement with the General Assembly Council of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

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The Smith Arena, the new addition to the Hogan Center, serves as the primary venue for commencement, convocations, major speakers, concerts, athletics and other major events.

 

Graduate Profile

Mary Kay Ecken
Graduation: 1995
Major: Exercise and Health Science, Psychology

Mary Kay Ecken gained a wide variety of skills by double majoring in exercise and health science and psychology.

“The combination of science, fitness and psychology prepared me for physical therapy school,” the 1995 graduate says. “As much as I need my medical and fitness knowledge, I use psychology to motivate patients every day!”