Xavier Journal of Undergraduate Research seeks student research in all academic fields

By: Max Creager ~Staff Writer~ The Xavier Journal of Undergraduate Research (XJUR) is requesting student research submissions from any academic field in 2016. For the past 4 years, the journal has provided an outlet for students who are looking to publish their research both in print and online. The journal started out as a journal of undergraduate research exclusively in the arts and sciences but later expanded to become a journal of undergraduate research in general. Individuals in the business school, professional sciences and innovation are now able publish research in the journal as well. This is a big step … Continue reading Xavier Journal of Undergraduate Research seeks student research in all academic fields

Chadwick launches innovation blog

By: Taylor Fulkerson ~Managing Editor~ Provost and Chief Academic Officer Scott A. Chadwick has taken to the web. Joining millenials around the globe, he has launched his own blog. Titled “Systems of Innovation,” his new online presence will “share (his) thinking about innovation in higher education, with a systems focus and engage a community of others interested in this mindset and practice,” according to the blog’s description. Chadwick already blogs for faculty and staff to share good news and information, but the new blog will be different. “I wanted to have another blog to focus on the innovation initiatives at … Continue reading Chadwick launches innovation blog

Xavier creates new innovation courses

By: Lauren Young It has become more apparent in the 21st century that our typical approaches to certain situations have had to be modified due to the constant transformations our society undergoes. This doesn’t only include advancements in technology, but also in the way that we learn and form solutions. In response to the changes of the world around us, Xavier is excited to introduce a new course titled Create: Innovation Engineering 1. Xavier is partnering with the Innovation Engineering Institute in order to offer this course. It will be the first of four Innovation Engineering classes designed to help … Continue reading Xavier creates new innovation courses