Grad Student Housing Now Available
Six graduate students are now living in Bridgewater College on-campus housing for the first time since the College launched new graduate programs in 2017. A College-owned cottage has been refurbished into three single and two double rooms for the students. The fully furnished house includes a living room, two kitchens, a large back yard and […]
IRS Academy Challenges Students to Solve a Financial Crime
The set up: a mom-and-pop ice cream shop has been put up for sale for far more than the business appears to be worth. The cast of characters: a disgruntled ex-employee, an evasive accountant and a pair of sketchy small business owners. The mission: determine if some form of financial crime has been committed and, […]
BC Professor Sets Up Shop in Art Gallery
Art can be found in many places on Bridgewater College’s campus, but its hub is arguably the Beverly Perdue Art Gallery in the John Kenny Forrer Learning Commons. There, rotating exhibitions showcase works produced by visiting artists and members of the BC community, including students and faculty. Yet this summer, from June 6 through Aug. […]
Alumna Uses Law to Serve her Community
When Abigail Cromer ’17 was growing up in Churchville, Va., the conversations around the dinner table often ranged from current events to topics relating to law enforcement. Her mother is a public-school teacher, her father a police investigator. Cromer knew that she wanted to pursue a career in a service field, but neither of those […]
BC Launches Public Phase of $35 Million Campaign
BRIDGEWATER, Va. – Bridgewater College has launched the public phase of a $35 million fundraising campaign. According to BC President Dr. David Bushman, the College has already reached more than 85 percent of that fundraising goal through the contributions of more than 800 donors. “We are thrilled to have this level of support from our donors, […]
Bridgewater College Chorale to Perform at Carnegie Hall on June 9
Bridgewater College’s Chorale will sing at Carnegie Hall in New York City at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 9. The Chorale will join choirs from around the world in performing music by Grammy-winning composer Christopher Tin. The concert is presented by Distinguished Concerts International New York and will feature Tin as a conductor. Works by […]
Bridgewater College Art Professor to Display Works During Residency June 6 – Aug. 15
Eric Kniss, an associate professor of art at Bridgewater College, will create an exhibit of installation art during a residency in the College’s Beverly Perdue Art Gallery from Thursday, June 6, through Thursday, Aug. 15. Kniss will treat the gallery space as an art studio, using sifted kaolin – a very fine clay powder – […]
Bridgewater College Announces Spring 2024 Dean’s List
The Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester at Bridgewater College has been announced by Associate Provost Dr. Jamie J. Frueh. Approximately 560 students were named to the list. Students on the Dean’s List have attained a 3.4 or better grade point average of a possible 4.0. The following students have been named to the […]
Bridgewater College Celebrates Class of 2024 During Commencement Ceremony on May 4
BRIDGEWATER, Va. — Bridgewater College recognized 282 undergraduate and 35 master’s students receiving degrees on Saturday, May 4, during the College’s 144th Commencement ceremony. The degrees were conferred by Dr. David W. Bushman, president of Bridgewater College. After Grand Marshal Dr. Amanda Campbell, professor of health and human sciences, called the ceremony to order, seniors […]
BC Commencement About Students, Memories
By Ashlyn Campbell, Daily News-Record “College often marks some of the greatest days of students’ lives, said Bridgewater College student and recipient of the 2024 Bridgewater College Founder’s Day Award Aidan Keller, referring to his favorite Zach Bryan song.” […]
