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Chaplain Emily Miller emphasizes the importance of belonging
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BRIDGEWATER, Va. – College Chaplain Emily Miller first came to Bridgewater College as a student in 2001. As with many Bridgewater students, her focus was not solely on academics. “I came to Bridgewater and I had no idea what I wanted to do,” Miller said. “I played softball for three years and my mind was...
Bridgewater College prepares for PEN America Endowed Lecture
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Bridgewater College emphasizes both truth and harmony on its seal, values that can sometimes be hard to reconcile. However, an upcoming Endowed Lecture will highlight the importance of free speech while also trying to maintain civil discourse.
Bridgewater College introduces new dining hall system for fall 2026
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Bridgewater College has made many changes this school year, from new red banners across campus to new faculty members. Among these changes is a new provider in the KCC dining hall. Students have seen the addition of a smoothie bar, cooking classes, and a special section for those with food allergies.
Morgan’s Message club promotes mental health awareness at Bridgewater College
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Many students on campus are familiar with Morgan’s Message dedication games, where student-athletes wear specially made tee shirts to show their support for the Morgan’s Message Foundation. However, students may not know that Morgan’s Message is also a club that meets on campus on Sunday nights once a month.
Bridgewater women’s soccer defeats Southern Virginia Knights in quick-momentum game
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BRIDGEWATER, Va. – On Wednesday, Sept. 16, the Bridgewater College women’s soccer team beat the Southern Virginia Knights at home in a 1–0 high-turnover game, giving Bridgewater their fourth win of the season. The win brought the Eagles’ standings to 4–1 overall and dropped the Knights’ record to 1–5, according to Bridgewater’s post-match records. The...
Flory fellows rolls out new requirements for honors students
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BRIDGEWATER, Va. – On Aug. 24, Christopher James, director of the Flory Honors program, sent a Canvas announcement to honors students outlining three new program requirements including two hours of community service, attendance at one ASPIRE session and attendance at one Endowed Lecture. “I’ve heard colleagues talk about a decrease in participation from stud
Bridgewater alumna returns to campus for poetry reading
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BRIDGEWATER, Va.- On Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 7-8 p.m., Bridgewater alumna Nicole Yurcaba ‘10 read excerpts from her poetry and short stories to members of the Bridgewater community. According to atticusreview.org, Yurcaba is a Ukrainian-American poet and essayist. Yurcaba has had her work published in many online print journals, such as The Atlanta Review, T
Bridgewater women’s volleyball sweeps Penn State Harrisburg in season home opener
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On Sept. 19, the Bridgewater Eagles women’s volleyball team took the court as they played Penn State Harrisburg during their season home opener.
Bridgewater College hosts art exhibit that highlights process over product
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BRIDGEWATER, Va. – An exhibit in the Beverley Perdue Art Gallery from Aug. 28 – Sept. 30 showcases the work of Eric Kniss, associate professor of art at Bridgewater College, documenting his experience of art through an artist’s eye. “Drawing is part of my practice, this particular set of drawings has been developing for the...
Midweek Mindfulness hosts community picnic to boost mental health
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BRIDGEWATER, Va. – On Wednesday, Sept. 2, around 125 faculty and students gathered for a community picnic hosted by Midweek Mindfulness, an organization led by Katie Seymour, Wellness Education Director, targeted toward encouraging students to care for their mental health in more connected ways. Seymour said she launched Midweek Mindfulness with Bridgewater’
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