On campus for just nine weeks, Drew
President MaryAnn Baenninger is already fully immersed in addressing the
university's most pressing issues. Watch the video <iframe width="909" height="542" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/f4fcvv9Z9-k" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
This does not come as a surprise. Read more Looking at factors such as academic excellence, alumni giving, faculty strength and graduation rates, Drew was ranked today among the top 100 liberal arts colleges in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. It is also the only New Jersey institution of higher learning to appear in the top 100 liberal arts colleges for 2015. The national publication reviewed 1,800 schools before releasing its 2015 Best Colleges rankings, which will appear in its annual print guide later this month. In its description of Drew, the magazine highlighted the university’s proximity to New York City and its unique New York semesters, which include the Wall Street Semester and the Semester on the United Nations. Drew currently offers four New York semester programs: Contemporary Art, United Nations, Wall Street and beginning this spring, Communications and Media. “With our strengths in international education, civic engagement, our New York semesters, and universally strong liberal arts and sciences programs, Drew deserves to be considered among the best in higher education in the United States,” says Drew President MaryAnn Baenninger. “Drew offers students a rigorous liberal arts education, one that is shaped by unique learning experiences in the larger world and that prepares them not only for a specific career, but for any challenge. U.S. News & World Report is the latest publication to feature Drew in its rankings. Drew also was recently featured in Princeton Review: The Best 379 Colleges, 2015 Edition; Washington Monthly’s “Best Liberal Arts Colleges” and “Best Bang for the Buck” lists (coming in at 78 and 54, respectively); and Fiske Guide to Colleges 2015. Students at Drew were among those who weighed in for the Princeton Review, which recognized Drew in two additional listings, the 225 Best Northeastern Schools and the Guide to 332 Green Colleges. According to Princeton Review, the popularity of Drew’s theatre arts program ranks seventh highest in the nation. Drew is the only N.J. institution ranked in U.S. News and World Report’s Top 100 liberal arts colleges in the nation.
From the rafters of Craig Chapel and the backstops of the ball fields to the halls of Hilltop House and the wings of the science building, every corner of campus is buzzing with newness, the happy product of a busy summer at Drew. Here, a rundown of what’s new around the Forest. A Warm Drewish Welcome Drew President MaryAnn Baenninger moved into Hilltop House with her husband, Ron, in July. Dr. Baenninger jumped into her work straight away, welcoming new arrivals to campus and hitting the road to meet alumni around the country. Theological School Dean Javier Viera also arrived in July. Dean Viera was previously the executive minister at Christ Church in Manhattan and holds advanced degrees from Duke and Yale. He’ll be installed as the Theo School’s 15th dean October 16th, on the heels of the Tipple-Vosburgh Lecture and Theo School Alumni Reunion. The gates swung wide for new faculty members. The college faculty is joined by Emily Hill (computer science), Lisa Jordan (environmental science and sustainability), and Sharri Cecile Byron (economics). We also welcome Assistant Professor of Irish History Caoimhín De Barra in the Caspersen School and Assistant Professor Gerald Liu in the Theological School. Arts and the Common Good artist-in-residence Valerie Hegarty has an innovative art studio is inside the Dorothy Young Center, and will be creating a new body of art and meeting with students. The first group of INTO Drew University at New York students arrived on campus from places as diverse as the Netherlands, China, and Kyrgyzstan. More than 75 new students joined the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies along with Gail Hilliard-Nelson, director of the MAT program, and Corinn McBride, director of graduate admissions. The new staff in the Department of Athletics include Matt Brisotti C’13, head men’s and women’s tennis coach; Andrew Kohler, assistant basketball coach; Norm Hewitt, Ryan Gibbons, and Matt Kaplon C’14, assistant baseball coaches; Danielle Waleko and Christa Romano, assistant field hockey coaches; and Cynthia Garrett, director of women’s soccer operations. What’s New with Drew We’ve enjoyed major progress on the large-scale renovations to the Hall of Sciences, including a revamped psychology wing, a chemistry research lab, two renovated environmental science teaching labs, and additional group project space. Our new international relations major combines politics, economics, language study, and research, and allows students to spend a semester as interns at the United Nations. The Semester in Communications and Media in New York City is launching this coming spring semester for juniors and seniors. Students will do on-site visits to public relations and advertising firms, take part in externships, and learn more about all aspects of communication. The new Vivian A. Bull Academic Commons on the first floor of the Rose Library puts research and study areas, computer assistance, the student writing center, and INTO classrooms in one convenient location. Upgrades to our athletic facilities progressed over the summer: two of the courts at the tennis complex were resurfaced, and improved backstops are coming to both the baseball and softball fields.
August 29, 2014: The first day of the rest
of their lives. First-year students arrived on campus, greeted by current
students and their brand-new president. View the photo album on Facebook
President
MaryAnn Baenninger hits the road this year to meet alumni and talk about
what One And All: The Campaign for Drew means for the extended Drew
family--and you're invited. Dates in D.C., Philadelphia, and Boston are
set, with spring reception dates to be announced shortly. RSVP today.
In the Spotlight
On
October 6, Broadway Stars Will Light Up Drew's Concert Hall in a Tribute to
Legendary Composer Jimmy Van Heusen
When Van Heusen
died in 1990, he left a portfolio of American standards, including hit
songs he wrote for Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby. The Concert Hall at DoYo
will come alive with Van Heusen's music when three Broadway luminaries hit
the Drew stage with a medley of his beloved songs. Swinging on a Star: The Music of
Jimmy Van Heusen is presented thanks to the generosity of the
Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation and features Sierra Boggess, Norm
Lewis, and Rob Fisher. Purchase tickets
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