On Wednesday, April 9, Doane University held its 10th annual Robert L. Polk Lecture on Race & Social Justice with guest lecturer Dr. Thema Bryant in the Heckman Auditorium. The lecture series is named after Rev. Dr. Polk, who was the first Black graduate from Doane in 1952. As part of his legacy at Doane,
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On April 10, Student Congress (STUCO) held the long-awaited Stop Day. There was a series of activities scheduled for students throughout the day. Events kicked off bright and early with STUCO members waking up students with air horns and speakers with loud music at 7 a.m., letting everyone know it was Stop Day. All meals
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Updated on 4/29/2025 On April 11, Doane hosted its annual Relay for Life event from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Fieldhouse. Relay for Life is a nationwide charity walk where communities come together to raise funds and show support in the fight against cancer. The event began with performances from POYD, a local
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The Residence Hall Association (RHA) Executive Board is being established for the upcoming year. This program will replace the traditional hall councils, and applications for executive board positions will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on April 19. Before COVID, Doane had an active Residence Hall Association. However, during the pandemic, managing hall councils became simpler.
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For over four decades, Carol Mack has been a pillar of the Doane University community. An alumna of the Class of 1982 and a beloved faculty member, Mack’s legacy has been defined by her dedication to education, her infectious positivity, and her unwavering commitment to her students. But in late 2023, her life took an
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President Donald Trump’s White House has promised sweeping changes to multiple agencies and departments, ranging from the National Park Service, USAID and the Department of Transportation. One of President Trump’s largest proposed changes, however, is to the Department of Education (DOE), appointing Linda McMahon to head the department. President Trump has promised to shut down
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Graduation is often a time of excitement about one’s future and career goals, but some graduates might need some direction and guidance in their lives after graduation. Doane University’s new, full-time, day-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is perfect for recent or upcoming graduates and can help prepare graduates for the evolving world of
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On March 30, during a conversation on Air Force One, President Trump stated that he is “not joking” about the possibility of a third term. “I have had more people ask me to have a third term, which in a way is a fourth term because the other election, the 2020 election, was totally rigged,”
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NOTE: This story is a joke created to celebrate April Fools’ Day. All individuals mentioned in the story have given their consent to participate. According to local Crete Police, Thomas the Tiger, Doane’s beloved and fierce mascot, has been reported missing. Thomas the Tiger was last seen by Senior Isaac Ebke on Sunday, March 30,
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Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the technology of the future and is poised to change not only higher education but also the job market. Due to the emerging technology, several programs are evaluating how they will change with the times. But for the English Department at Doane, they’re poised to embrace AI. Professor and Chair
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