A 'New Ivy'
Kenyon is described as one of the 25 "New Ivies" in The 2007 Kaplan/Newsweek How to Get into College Guide. The article counts Kenyon among a list of "world-class schools" featuring "great academics and first-rate faculties," appealing to students looking beyond Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. More...

Off the Hill, On the Job
When school starts, one of the first questions reunited friends will ask is "What did you do this summer?" For Kenyon students, whether their focus is bioengineering research, literacy initiatives, or social justice, they've been working to build a better world--and gaining valuable experience at the same time. More...

Top College
A special section on higher education in the July 30 New York Times listed Kenyon as one of twenty "off the beaten path" colleges, excellent institutions that might not automatically appear on high school seniors' lists. More...

Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The Kenyon Athletic Association will host its Hall of Fame induction ceremony and dinner on Saturday, October 7. This year's inductees are Cathie Herrick '90 (field hockey/lacrosse), Julia Kipka '89 (tennis), Kathryn Lane '92 (tennis), Mark Speer '88 (track and field/ basketball), Kristie Stacy '92 (women's swimming), and Stasha Wyskiel '89 (soccer/track and field). Other honorees include Mr. and Mrs. Pelino J. Ferzoco P '04 for their contributions to Kenyon athletics. If you would like to attend the dinner and induction ceremony, please contact Patty Bower at bowerp@kenyon.edu by September 15.

Collegian Reunion
Did printer's ink flow through your veins during your years at Kenyon? Then you won't want to miss the Collegian's reunion and 150th anniversary celebration on October 6-7. Invitations will be mailed the week of August 21. If you do not receive an invitation, please contact Patty Bower at bowerp@kenyon.edu.

Learning in the Company of Friends
The schedule for fall semester 2006 Learning in the Company of Friends programs is:
September 19: Atlanta
October 10: NYC
October 24: Chicago
November 8: Washington, D.C.
November 28: Boston
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Support Kenyon: Every Gift Makes a Difference for Kenyon
We would like to extend sincere thanks to all who have already donated to the Kenyon Fund and the Kenyon Parents Fund. Your participation makes a difference. Please visit http://gift.kenyon.edu to make a gift to the 2006-07 Kenyon Fund or Kenyon Parents Fund.

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