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RICHMOND, Ind. Earlham College raised $1.3 million from 2,949 donors at its seventh annual Earlham Day, shattering the previous record of the day-of-giving event, according to a release.
“I am truly blown away by not only the generosity of our worldwide community, but also the deep commitment demonstrated by our alumni and friends at a time of great uncertainty in our world,” Earlham President Anne Houtman said. “This year’s Earlham Day has strengthened our capacity to support future generations of students who will go on to become the kind of change-makers the world so desperately needs.”
The record-setting event was fueled by the generosity of a group of alumni and other benefactors who matched every donor’s gift, of all amounts, by $200, despite the event being held virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Earlham College plans to bring back in-person living for students for fall 2021 semester
The school will also hold an outdoor commencement ceremony for class of 2021, with limited number of guests
FROM NEWS REPORTS
RICHMOND, Ind. Earlham College plans to bring students back to campus for in-person living and learning for the fall 2021 semester.
Earlham successfully resumed in-person classes and intercollegiate athletics this spring, and will continue observing guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as local and state rules to ensure safety for students and employees as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, according to a release.
“We have been successful in keeping our doors open for students this year because of our care for one another and demonstrating our commitment to reducing the spread of COVID-19 by testing regularly, social distancing, wearing masks and avoiding large gatherings,” Earlham President Anne Houtman said in the release.
Earlham reaches Ivy Tech transfer agreement
News Highlights: Earlham reaches Ivy Tech transfer agreement
By The Associated Press
RICHMOND – Earlham College has reached an agreement allowing Ivy Tech Community College graduates to transfer full two-year credits from six eligible courses to the Eastern School in Indiana.
The new agreement marks the first partnership of its kind in the history of the Richmond-based liberal arts school, the (Richmond) Palladium item reported.
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The six associate degrees now available at Earlham for transfers are biology, chemistry, computer science, business administration, psychology and human services. The two colleges plan to expand the program if it is successful.