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Meet the Speaker: Clayton Spencer

Clayton Spencer became the eighth president of Bates College on July 1, 2012, and retired from the presidency in 2023. She came to Bates from Harvard University, where she spent...

Meet the Speaker: L. Gregory Jones

Known for his entrepreneurial leadership, Dr. Greg Jones became president of Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee on June 1, 2021. Prior to his appointment at Belmont, he...

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Greg Jones and Clayton Spencer with A Conversation on Purpose

As part of the Virtues & Vocations series Education for Flourishing: Conversations on Character & the Common Good, we are pleased to welcome Belmont University President Greg...

Patience and Purpose in the Pursuit of Personal Projects

“What are your personal strengths and weaknesses?” is a common question posed to students in applications for admittance to programs, internships, or leadership positions...

Podcast: The Psychology of Patience

What is the place of patience in a life worth living? Evidence from psychology suggests that it plays an important role in managing life’s stresses, contributing to a greater...

Can We Do Better than the Enneagram?

Article Summary from Christianity Today by Sarah Schnitker: Many psychologists have strong views on the Enneagram, ranging from the inquisitive and interested to the dismissive...

Podcast: Religion as a Context for Character Development with Sarah Schnitker

Dr. Sarah Schnitker is a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Baylor University, where she directs the Science of Virtues Lab. She previously researched as an associate...

Meet the Speaker: Sarah Schnitker

Dr. Sarah Schnitker studies virtue and character development in adolescents and emerging adults, with a focus on the role of spirituality and religion in virtue formation. She...

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A History of Weddings at Newman University Church

A Catholic wedding is a prayer of the Church community addressed to God and not simply a private celebration for family and friends. A celebration of a sacrament, it is a joyous,...

A Virtual Tour of Newman University Church

When​ John Henry Newman was invited to Dublin by the Irish bishops to set up the Catholic University of Ireland, he sought a large space to serve as a chapel and public lecture...