����ɬ is pleased to announce an expanded partnership with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), opening new pathways for Houghton graduates to pursue advanced degrees in four LECOM graduate programs: Master of Science in Health Services Administration (MHSA), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science in Biomedical Ethics (MSBE), and LECOM’s newly launched Doctorate in Healthcare Administration (DHA).

Through this enhanced agreement with LECOM’s School of Health Services Administration, Houghton students who complete their undergraduate degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA and meet the required admissions criteria will be eligible for enrollment in any of these healthcare programs. In addition, accepted students will receive a 15% tuition discount toward their LECOM graduate studies.

Dr. Jamie Potter, Interim Dean of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, says, “Healthcare is one of the most human-centered professions there is, and Houghton firmly believes that how we love and care for people matters as much as what we know. This agreement with LECOM allows our graduates to carry that conviction directly into graduate programs in biomedical ethics, healthcare administration, and public health — fields that desperately need leaders shaped by faith and purpose.”

This new agreement builds upon the existing affiliation between the two institutions, which previously offered early acceptance for up to five Houghton students annually into LECOM’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Pharmacy, and School of Dental Medicine. Under this program, qualifying students begin their undergraduate education at Houghton already holding provisional acceptance to LECOM for medical, dental, or pharmacy school.

Together, these agreements represent a significant expansion of career opportunities for Houghton students pursuing healthcare-related fields—particularly those interested in leadership, ethics, and administrative roles – and reflect Houghton’s ongoing commitment to preparing graduates who are ready to serve with both excellence and purpose

Houghton, NY — ����ɬ students earned second place at this year’s AHA! Allegany County Startup Collegiate Competition, highlighting the university’s growing strength in entrepreneurship and applied learning.

The team behind Ignite Discovery Center, Katie Berghorn, Corban Gibson, and Elijah Fox, was awarded a $2,500 prize for their business concept focused on creating a hands-on creative and educational space for children in Allegany County. Their idea emphasizes community engagement through interactive exhibits, events, and learning experiences designed for families.

“Our students came up with some very innovative ideas this year,” said Mark Borchert, Dean of Management and Creative Arts. “They learned about entrepreneurship, teamwork, creative product development, marketing, finance, and oral communication skills. We were very proud of their work.”

����ɬ was one of three institutions represented in the competition, alongside Alfred University and Alfred State College. The annual event, hosted in partnership with IncubatorWorks and sponsored in part by the Hoselton Foundation, brings together student teams from across the region to pitch business ideas to a panel of judges and compete for top honors.

In addition to the second-place team, Houghton students also participated with ventures such as Dorm Sweep and Bliss Planners.

The Ignite Discovery Center team was supported by faculty mentor Elissa Tyrrell, adjunct professor of business administration at ����ɬ, and industry mentor Jennifer Byrnes of the Monroe County Library System, who provided professional guidance throughout the development of the concept.

The AHA! competition aims to cultivate entrepreneurial thinking among college students while encouraging solutions that address local needs and contribute to regional economic development.

����ɬ has established a new engineering master’s pathway agreement with Syracuse University, creating expanded opportunities for students pursuing advanced studies in engineering.

Through this bachelor’s‑to‑master’s pathway, Houghton students majoring in Applied Physics who meet Syracuse’s admission criteria can secure early admission to master’s programs in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, and Engineering Management.��Rather than navigating the uncertainty of applying to multiple graduate schools and waiting to learn whether their undergraduate coursework will be accepted, students enter a pre-cleared admissions pathway — saving time, reducing application costs, and eliminating the guesswork.

Moreover, students who have not decided on a specific engineering degree can receive their Bachelor’s in Applied Physics and gain invaluable preparation, coursework, and research experience to better decide on the career path that fits their interests without falling behind in their educational training.

Dr Mark Yuly, Professor of Physics at ����ɬ, says:

Students who maintain a minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA are eligible for this streamlined process, which includes simplified application requirements and guaranteed admission for those who meet designated benchmarks. Qualified students can complete their master’s degree in as little as three to four semesters, creating a pathway to facilitate their transition into professional engineering roles.

Jill Jordan, Interim Provost at ����ɬ, shared, “This agreement affirms that Houghton students receive an excellent education and are fully prepared for graduate-level work when they leave Houghton. Physics students interested in engineering now have multiple graduate pathways at Syracuse University, all supported by a simplified admissions process that rewards their hard work and academic success.”

This partnership also reflects Houghton’s ongoing commitment to its students. By connecting strong academic preparation with achievable pathways to advanced degrees and purpose-filled careers, Houghton continues to prepare graduates who are ready to fulfill God’s calling for their lives.

����ɬ proudly recognizes our students who earned academic distinction during the Fall 2025 semester. These scholar-servants demonstrated academic excellence for the glory of God, qualifying for the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Dean’s Honors List.

Jill Jordan, Interim Provost of ����ɬ, congratulated the students.

Working with highly curious, motivated students is the best part about being part of the Houghton community. Honoring God in academic pursuits now is preparing these students to go out into the world as well-equipped scholar-servants, ready to join other Houghton alumni in living out our founder’s vision for “fixing up the world.” Congratulations to the recipients of these academic honors for their achievements!

Congratulations to all Fall 2025 academic honorees.

HOUGHTON, NY — September 18, 2025— ����ɬ begins its 2025-2026 academic year with a celebration of its third consecutive year of overall enrollment growth and an extraordinary first-year retention rate. The University’s first-year retention rate rose to 90%, markedly higher than the . University leaders credit Houghton’s retention to the holistic approach that the campus community provides in supporting students not just academically, but also spiritually and emotionally.

“This is more than a statistic. First, more and more students are choosing well. Students and families know who we are and what a Houghton experience can provide. At Houghton, they know they will get an intentionally Christian, academically rigorous and engaging university experience. But also, the numbers are a reflection of a campus culture centered on student success and excellence,” said President Wayne D. Lewis, Jr. “Our comprehensive support system supports students and enables them to thrive.”

Integrating academic, wellness, athletics, and student life into a unified approach, Houghton aims to provide every student on campus with a sense of belonging as they grow within its Christ-centered community. The goal is not to just retain students, but to help them flourish. Growth was particularly evident in the Biology Pre-Health, Business Administration, and Education areas.

Houghton, NY—����ɬ is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sharon Johnson to the Horne-Blanchard Chair of Music.

The Horne-Blanchard Chair of Music was established in 2014 by Dr. David and Mrs. Allene (Horne ’57) Blanchard to recognize and celebrate a faculty member’s talents in music and teaching. Mrs. Blanchard graduated from Houghton College with a Bachelor of Music in applied piano and then went on to teach music at Marion College (now Indiana Wesleyan University). Dr. Blanchard is the retired President of Space Missions Systems Division of Lockheed Martin and a former member of Houghton’s Board of Trustees (1988-2003). They created the fund out of gratitude for the foundational worldview Allene developed during her time at Houghton and out of a desire to help make a Houghton experience affordable for others.

Dr. Sharon Johnson joined the Houghton faculty in 2004, and today serves as Professor of Piano and Coordinator of Collaborative Piano. Dr. Johnson has been instrumental in developing the collaborative performance program for Houghton’s graduate students. Dr. Johnson is an active performer both as a collaborative artist and as a member of the piano duo Music By Two. She is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, a recording artist, and a researcher with interest in American women composers and art songs. Dr. Johnson and her duo piano partner Nancy Davis are currently preparing Music By Two’s debut album American Landscapes, which includes two premier recordings of pieces by American composers.

“Over the past 21 years at ����ɬ, Dr. Johnson has contributed richly to the University’s music program, particularly through her work in collaborative piano, both as an educator and a performer,” stated Dr. David Clem ’05 MM ’07, Dean of the Greatbatch School of Music at ����ɬ. “Her innovative pedagogy and passionate commitment to excellence have greatly enriched the educational experiences of our students and fostered artistic growth.��We are grateful for the generosity of the Blanchards and are delighted to have Dr. Johnson stepping into this chair.”

����ɬ’s student investment group provides students with practical, hands-on experience in finance, managing a simulated portfolio of $100,000, with the ambitious goal of outperforming the S&P 500 each year.

Comprising five to 10 business students selected through a competitive application process, the group relaunched in the spring semester and meets weekly to analyze stock selections, discuss recent and review the performance of their investment portfolio. Decisions regarding buy and sell actions are made collectively, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

This fall, the student investment group will partner with TradingView, a leading platform known for its user-friendly interface and comprehensive toolset. This partnership will equip students with advanced technical analysis capabilities, enhancing their investment strategies.

“A company and tool like TradingView is going to be vital to the student investment group to make educated predictions and decisions with accurate tools for technical analysis and charting data,” said Jared Pemberton, visiting assistant professor of finance. “TradingView provides highly customizable charts with various time frames, indicators and drawing tools that will help further the investment group’s skillset with investing.”

The group is already seeing positive results, having outperformed the S&P 500 returns year-to-date in their short time together. The current plan is to manage the simulated portfolio for several years before presenting their performance to the finance committee, with the aim of eventually managing a portion of the university’s endowed funds, a practice that was in place prior to 2020.

����ɬ announced today that its accreditation has been reaffirmed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). This significant achievement concludes a comprehensive process that began with institutional self-study in 2022 and culminated in a site visit in April.

“For more than 140 years, ����ɬ has provided students with a high-quality learning experience grounded in our Christian faith,” said Wayne D. Lewis, Jr., President of ����ɬ. “The recent action by the Middle States Commission affirms Houghton’s enduring commitment to excellence and is a testament to Houghton’s exceptional faculty and staff, and the grace of God.”

����ɬ proudly recognizes 366 students who earned academic distinction during the spring 2025 semester. These scholar-servants demonstrated academic excellence for the glory of God, qualifying for the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Dean’s Honors List.

Wayne D. Lewis, Jr., President of ����ɬ, congratulated the students.

With this acknowledgement we celebrate your hard work and commitment to academic excellence. Excellence is never accidental. It is intentional and painstaking. I congratulate you on this achievement and I salute you for your commitment, your discipline, and your pursuit of excellence for God’s glory.

More Than 140 Years of Scholar-Servants

“����ɬ has offered a rigorous, Christ-centered education in the liberal arts and sciences for over 140 years, as we’ve lived out our mission of training scholar-servants to lead and labor with excellence in their chosen professions and communities. The students on the Dean’s and President’s lists have truly excelled in their studies and I congratulate each of these scholars on this remarkable achievement,” said David Davies ’01, provost and dean of the faculty.

Congratulations to all Spring 2025 academic honorees.

����ɬ has introduced five specialized MBA concentrations to launch in fall 2025 that address critical leadership shortages in high-demand fields, combining cutting-edge technical skills with Christian ethical frameworks. These new specializations build on Houghton’s recent efforts to make the program more affordable for working professionals and recent graduates.

“Today’s businesses need leaders who can navigate complex technologies like AI and cybersecurity while maintaining strong ethical foundations,” said Dr. Alex Wright, director of the MBA program and assistant professor of management and business administration. “As part of the online MBA program at Houghton, these concentrations will allow students to develop into leaders who can implement AI governance responsibly, practice financial stewardship with integrity, and bring the technical competency and moral compass needed to lead effectively in high-stakes environments.”

The new concentrations include Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Finance, Cybersecurity and Healthcare Administration, and are designed to equip graduate students with specialized expertise needed to fill the with a deep understanding of both technology and business strategy. Each concentration emphasizes hands-on, real-world project-based learning, allowing MBA students to apply their knowledge while balancing work and study in a fully online format. To deliver this specialized curriculum, Houghton has partnered with Rize Education, bringing leading scholars and industry practitioners to augment the expertise of Houghton faculty with cutting-edge insights directly from the field.

“Our faculty are continuously evaluating and updating our programs to ensure we’re preparing students for the realities of today’s marketplace,” said Dr. David Davies, provost. “This collaboration seamlessly blends market intelligence and innovation with Houghton’s enduring commitment to Christ-centered graduate-level education.”

Houghton’s MBA program is offered fully online and can be completed in as few as 12 months. Tuition was also recently reduced by 30%, making a Houghton MBA more affordable for students. With start dates in the fall, spring and summer, students can begin taking courses according to their schedule. The combination of academic excellence, servant leadership and practical application has resonated with current students.

“I am really enjoying this MBA program,” said Sara Moore Gruver ’04, ’26 (MBA). “I have a master’s degree in education from another university, and the quality of education at Houghton is (as always) above and beyond other graduate programs and classes I have done. I loved my undergrad years at Houghton, and it is a delight to return for this degree.”

This proven track record of excellence continues to attract new students seeking career advancement in business through a Christian perspective. Prospective students can apply now for the fall semester. For more information, please contact �ѵ�������dzܲ���ٴDz�.������

Rebekah Yates, Ph.D., professor of mathematics at Houghton, received a prestigious grant to spend the first week of June with her fellow research collaborators at the Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics at Brown University, continuing her groundbreaking work on numerical ranges over finite fields.

����ɬ hosted its Second Annual ����ɬ Research Day on Tuesday, April 29, featuring oral and poster presentations that highlighted the innovative research conducted by undergraduate students working alongside faculty mentors.

Students presented their research on subjects such as “Preserving a Faith in Humanity” and “A Low-Cost Solution for Accessible Audio Transcription and Language Translation.” In addition to the oral presentations, poster presentations were held in the Van Dyk Lounge, Campus Center, alongside the Math & Science Colloquium. Students explored topics like “Ink and Identity: How Major and Gender Influence Writing Utensil Preferences” and “Effects of Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) on Differentiated Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell (dVSMC) Wound Recovery.”

The presenting students represented diverse academic disciplines, with several having previously shared their research at off-campus conferences, reflecting the quality and breadth of undergraduate research at Houghton.

Three ����ɬ students joined 4,500 students and faculty members from across the country to present their research at the National Conference on ����ɬ Research (NCUR) in Pittsburgh, PA in April.

• Risa Palmer ’27 presented her poster titled “Effects of Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) on Differentiated Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell (dVSMC) Wound Recovery.”
• Keiryn Sandahl ’27 shared her paper, “Preserving a Faith in Humanity.”
• Riley Van Heukelum ’27 discussed his research on “Reception of Video Games over the Past Forty Years.”

“These three students were nominated from across campus and worked diligently to present their research to a wide audience clearly, concisely, and compelling,” said Laurie Dashnau, Ph.D., professor of English and director of the Writing Center, who accompanied the students to the conference. “Our students attended all kinds of oral and poster presentations, too, including research-informed ones in dance and music and about social advocacy. It was a wonderful time of sharing, learning, and developing professional skills.”

Each student conducted their research under the guidance of esteemed Houghton faculty members, including associate professor of Biology Ransom Poythress, Ph.D., professor of History Chris Esh, Ph.D., professor of Philosophy Benjamin Lipscomb, Ph.D., professor of English Susan Bruxvoort-Lipscomb, Ph.D. and assistant professor of Physics Katrina Koehler, Ph.D..

This spring, twenty-one psychology students presented their research at the annual meeting of the 2025 Western New York ����ɬ Psychology Conference, hosted by the University of Buffalo. As part of an experimental methods course at ����ɬ, students replicated and extended published work and presented their collaborative findings at a poster session.

Houghton students’ research spanned various areas, including empathy, awe, humility, cognition, and emotion regulation. One Houghton student, Rachel Bedell ’27, was selected to present her honors research “Deepfake AI and the Uncanny Valley”. Her study explored the psychological effects of deepfake technology, specifically how human-like AI-generated faces can make viewers uncomfortable which is a phenomenon known as the “uncanny valley.” This topic is increasingly relevant in discussions about AI ethics, media literacy, and digital identity. Bedell shared, “I really enjoyed conducting my research this semester. I was able to create my own Deepfake stimuli for my project, which was a really interesting process to learn about,” she continued, “I always enjoy the process of setting up and sending our surveys, but this semester was particularly fun because I was able to control the entire process.”

����ɬ names Michele Vanasse, Ph.D. as the Inaugural Ellen F. Donley Dean of Education and Behavioral Science, a position funded by a $3 million endowment gift from an anonymous donor.

����ɬ today announced the appointment of Michele Vanasse, Ph.D. as the inaugural Ellen F. Donley Dean of Education and Behavioral Science, strengthening its commitment to preparing values-centered, effective educators committed to serving students and families. The appointment aligns with Houghton’s mission of equipping scholar-servants who will make meaningful contributions in education and behavioral science contexts. As New York’s leading evangelical Christian university, Houghton is strategically positioned to prepare highly effective, ethical educators for schools and school districts across New York State and the Northeast. Vanasse brings extensive expertise in community-centered learning and responsive teaching strategies.

$3 Million Gift Enhances Educational Leadership

Vanasse’s appointment concludes a national search that launched with the announcement of an anonymous $3 million gift to create an endowed chair that will be known as the Ellen F. Donley Dean of Education and Behavioral Science. The deanship celebrates the life and legacy of Ellen F. Donley, a Houghton alumna from the Class of 1938, and her lifelong commitment to love, faith and education. Her example serves as a testament to the impact educators can make both at Houghton and in the many schools where they touch lives.

����ɬ celebrated the Class of 2025 at Saturday’s commencement ceremony.��

The newest Houghton alumni gathered one final time as students for a sunlit before embarking on their journey as fearless scholar-servants, equipped to transform the world for God’s glory. Already, 68% have secured their next steps, including launching their careers or continuing their education in graduate programs.*

“Today we send forth another class of Houghton graduates; scholar-servants who are well-prepared to be fearless and faithful ambassadors for Christ in the various fields and places God has called them to,” remarked President Wayne D. Lewis, Jr. “For many generations, Houghton graduates have had transformative impact in the Church, in their professions, and in the communities they serve. Houghton’s Class of 2025 will be no different. I am extraordinarily proud of them.”

The ����ɬ chapter of Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology, recently marked a historic milestone by welcoming its 200th member since the chapter’s founding in 2003. The induction of nine exceptional students brings the total membership to 201, coinciding with Psi Chi International’s celebration of

New Inductees

• Aurora Bartlett (Gowanda, New York)
• Rachel Bedell (Waynesboro, Pennsylvania)
• Tasha Bernard (Potsdam, New York)
• Phebe Grant (Kennebunk, Maine)
• Limat Haile (Hawassa, Ethiopia)
• Abigail Lyon (Churchville, New York)
• Aivery Shuck (Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania)
• Kareena Ulfig (Elkhart, Indiana)
• Jesse Volz (Bainbridge, New York)

Awards and Recognitions

The new members were inducted during a banquet and ceremony on April 24, 2025, at ����ɬ. Licensed social worker and counselor Charles Howard delivered the keynote address. The event also honored Dr. Paul Young for his many years of dedicated service as both professor and Psi Chi advisor at ����ɬ.

Megan Sensenig received the “Outstanding Senior Psychology Student Award,” while Morgan Applegate and Aidan Fish both received Letters of Commendation from the Psychology Faculty for their excellence in academics, leadership and personal growth.

The following members of Psi Chi will graduate on May 10, 2025: Evan Kurtz, Aidan Fish, Megan Sensenig, and Phebe Grant.

About Psi Chi

Psi Chi is the world’s largest student psychological organization, with more than 900,000 members around the globe. The organization seeks to recognize and promote excellence in the science and application of psychology. ����ɬ students who have declared a major or minor in psychology are invited to join Psi Chi when they have completed 36 total college credit hours with a cumulative GPA in the top 35 percent of their class and completed at least nine hours of psychology courses with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Psi Chi is a member of the  and is an affiliate of the and the 

Student Research Paves the Way for Cleaner Reaction

����ɬs at ����ɬ develop an eco-friendly method for chemical oxidation reactions, with potential industrial impact.

When Dhani Slaughter ’26 stood before a room of peers and professionals at the 2025 Western New York ACS ����ɬ Research Symposium, she wasn’t just presenting a chemistry experiment—she was sharing a solution that could help reshape how the chemical industry approaches sustainability. Her work is a standout example of how ����ɬ empowers students to take ownership of meaningful research and step confidently into professional scientific conversations. As part of her chemistry major, Slaughter worked alongside fellow student Noelle Linenfelser ’26 and professor of Chemistry, Karen Torraca, Ph.D., to develop a greener approach to chemical oxidation reactions. This widespread chemical reaction is used in pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and flavors, and is used to build complex molecules in organic chemistry. Many traditional methods use large amounts of heavy-metal oxidants that are carcinogenic, corrosive, and hazardous to dispose of. Additionally, older reactions require high temperatures and strong acids or bases. Not only does this require an immense amount of energy, but there is also a higher risk of exposure to harmful chemicals during the reaction.

Slaughter and Linenfelser began their lab work under Torraca with a solvent that somewhat worked but created a film that was difficult to remove and produced only half of what the reaction was supposed to yield. Slaughter commented, “We really wanted to use water for our solvent because it is the most green and accessible.” However, continuously attempting to use water created roadblocks for the team. Slaughter explained that it became extremely frustrating to try again and again with a solvent that was not yielding better results. However, she expressed that their breakthrough came through a “happy accident” of using acetone as a cleaning solution. Once Slaughter discovered that acetone was an effective solvent, she and Linenfelser saw immediate results. Acetone was easier to remove, required less energy, used smaller amounts of the metal catalyst, and produced fewer harmful by-products.

The use of acetone as a solvent in chemical oxidation reactions, if adopted by companies, institutions, and labs, could have a major impact on making chemistry more environmentally friendly. Slaughter and Linenfelser went on to present their findings at the 2025 Western New York ACS ����ɬ Research Symposium on April 5 at Canisius University. The symposium poses a unique opportunity for students to engage with professionals and peers to build their network. “Dhani Slaughter did a wonderful job communicating her research with other students and faculty from universities in Western, NY,” said Torraca. “It was a wonderful opportunity for her to connect with the larger chemistry community outside of Houghton.”

This project and its presentation at the WNY ACS ����ɬ Research Symposium were influential for Slaughter. “Normally in a class lab you try your best to understand the experiment, but you don’t have all the information,” she stated, “with this project, I knew what I was doing and could explain it to people when they asked what I was working on.” Through this research at Houghton, Slaughter honed her skills, gained invaluable hands-on experience in a field she is passionate about, and made a significant impact in the fight against climate change.

Peter Meilaender, Ph.D., dean of Religion, Humanities, and Global Studies and professor of Political Science, spoke with Martha Manikas-Foster about “soft power” while in London, where he is leading Houghton’s London Honors cohort this semester. During the interview, Meilaender explored how the United States has used its relief programs around the world to meet both political and humanitarian goals.

����ɬ Class of 2025 Art Majors will display their Thesis Art Projects in the Ortlip Gallery. Graduating ����ɬ Art Majors Aubrey Armes, Kaitlyn Avery, Sydney Gartley, Phebe Grant, Elyse Howard, Amelia Grace Morrow, Katie Naprawa, Graeme Roberts, Caleb See, and Elizabeth Sutay will exhibit artworks from their Senior Thesis Projects in the Ortlip Gallery from April 11-May 10, 2025. The Ortlip is located in the Center for the Arts on HU Campus: 1 Willard Ave. Houghton, NY. Gallery Hours are 9AM-6PM Monday-Saturday. There is no admission fee and the gallery is open to the public.

An opening reception will be held Friday, April 11, 6-7:30PM. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free, and open to the public.

The Senior Art Exhibition represents the culmination of 4 years of hard work and creative research. The artists in this show work in a wide range of media, including Oil and Watercolor Paint, Ceramics, Digital Art, Photography, Drawing, Video Installation, & Sculpture.

Carrie Magin, D.M.A., associate professor of music composition & theory, is celebrating a prestigious recognition as her composition “How To See An Angel” has been featured on an album nominated for a 2025 GRAMMY® Award.

The piece, written for soprano, bassoon, and piano, was composed for soprano Fotina Naumenko of Shenandoah Conservatory. It appears on the album “Bespoke Songs,” which .

“It has been an incredible honor to be a part of this album that has received a 2025 GRAMMY® Nomination,” said Dr. Magin. “I’m grateful to the faculty development committee at Houghton for supporting my travel to Shenandoah University to workshop and rehearse this composition!”

Magin joins an elite group of composers whose works have been recognized by the Recording Academy. This nomination showcases the caliber of expertise that students experience daily at ����ɬ’s Greatbatch School of Music, as they learn directly from faculty who are not only educators but also nationally recognized creative artists in their field.

This year’s Houghton Choir tour concert is titled Let Us Rejoice and Be Glad!, a program celebrating God’s good gifts of prayer, eternity, redemption, and rest. Listeners will experience a range of styles and languages from historical composers such as Purcell and Stanford, as well as contemporary composers such as Moses Hogan and J. Aaron McDermid. Join us as The Houghton Choir guides the audience through a rich experience of celebration, reflection, and worship.

Concert Schedule

����ɬ proudly recognizes 375 students who earned academic distinction during the fall 2024 semester. These scholar-servants demonstrated academic excellence for the glory of God, qualifying for the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Dean’s Honors List.

Wayne D. Lewis, Jr., President of ����ɬ, congratulated the students.

Your commitment to scholarly excellence reflects not just intellectual capability, but also steadfast determination and Christ-centered character. You have been blessed with tremendous gifts, and you have stewarded those gifts faithfully. On behalf of the entire Houghton community, I congratulate you on this significant achievement and pray that you will continue to use your God-given talents to be fearless ambassadors for Christ in whatever calling He has prepared for you.

More Than 140 Years of Scholar-Servants

“Honoring student success is one of the most enjoyable parts of my role at Houghton,” said David Davies ’01, provost and dean of the faculty. “For over 140 years, Houghton has trained scholar-servants to be a Christ-like presence and to lead and labor with excellence in their chosen professions and communities. I congratulate each of these students on this remarkable achievement and look forward to seeing how God will continue to bless and use them in their studies and careers.”

Congratulations to all Fall 2024 academic honorees.

����ɬ’s business students are once again providing free income tax preparation services to qualifying residents of Allegany County. This initiative is part of the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which aims to assist individuals with low to moderate incomes in preparing their federal and applicable New York State tax returns.

Eligible participants generally have a return income of less than $67,000. The student volunteers, who must pass IRS online tests to become certified, will prepare and file returns electronically, significantly reducing the wait time for refunds. They are also equipped to help clients access special credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit, for those who qualify.

This year, ����ɬ students will be preparing tax returns in person on Monday evenings from February 3 through April 7, with the exception of March 3. Sessions will take place in Room 303 on the third floor of the ����ɬ Library. Clients can schedule appointments at either 5:30 PM or 7:30 PM and will work directly with the students to prepare their returns.

To ensure that your return fits the scope of the program and to schedule appointments, please contact Professor Elianna McHenry at elianna.mchenry@houghton.edu or 585-567-9447.

����ɬ is expanding pathways to the classroom with a new fully online Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Adolescent Education program. Designed for career-changers and recent graduates with a bachelor’s degree in a variety of K-12 subject areas, this flexible program enables professionals to earn New York State teaching certification while continuing their professional work. As schools today face unprecedented challenges and teacher shortages, the M.A.T. degree strengthens Houghton’s commitment to preparing Christian educators and is further supported by a recent transformative $3 million gift to establish the Ellen F. Donley Dean of Education and Behavioral Science.

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