University to found new school

By: Rich Meyers ~Staff Writer~ A new opportunity for students interested in pursuing a degree in the fine arts will be coming to Xavier through a new School of Arts and Innovation that will be created on campus. “The School of Arts and Innovation will be housed within the College of Arts and Sciences,” Xavier’s Provost and Chief Financial Officer Scott Chadwick said. “This new school will include the departments of Art, Digital Video and Film and Music and Theatre. The school will also house the Innovation Engineering (IE) minor once the curricular approval process has been completed.” The creation … Continue reading University to found new school

Xavier to offer a new Masters program in Urban Sustainability

By: Rich Meyer ~Staff Writer~ Students with interest in sustainability will be able to continue their education with a new opportunity coming to Xavier University next year. The university is developing a new Master of Arts in Urban Sustainability and Resilience. The degree intends to educate students about issues surrounding urban sustainability. It is the first in a series of programs concerning sustainability that the university has begun introducing recently. John Fairfield, Kathleen Smythe, Nancy Bertaux, and Becky Luce, all Xavier faculty members, along with students with interest in the field of sustainability have been discussing the best design for … Continue reading Xavier to offer a new Masters program in Urban Sustainability