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New Math and Science Majors
The Asbury University Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (formerly the Department of Mathematics) will launch the Computer Science major in the fall of 2024. By studying Computer Science, students could learn coding and programming for jobs of the future at technology companies, corporations, universities, government agencies and the military.
Also launching next fall, the Engineering Mathematics major offers four concentrations: Bioengineering, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering and Materials & Energy Science Engineering. With this major, students can prepare for graduate school and rewarding careers in biotechnology, government, manufacturing, aerospace and more.
Chemistry Students Present Research at Science Conference
Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dr. Will Shafer, Rebekah Bogle ’24, and Katherine Stanley ’24 attended the Tri-State Catalysis Society’s meeting where Stanley and Bogle presented their research posters. “In science, questions are just as important as answers,” Shafer said. “Rebekah and Katherine ask solid questions, and they are ready to move into Ph.D. programs.” Bogle conducted summer research using NASA samples at Argonne National Lab and Oakridge National Lab.
Asbury to Partner with University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
Asbury University is pleased to announce an agreement with the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) to guarantee its students up to five seats per year in the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program. UKCOP was ranked as the No. 6 pharmacy school in the nation by “U.S. News & World Report” in 2020. Effective fall 2023, the 3+4 program offers a pathway for students to finish their Bachelor of Arts in Biology – Pre-Pharmacy at Asbury and their Doctor of Pharmacy degree at UKCOP in seven years. “This is an example of the important ways that Asbury University continues to prepare individuals to engage in service to the professions, society, individuals and their cultures while advancing the work of Christ to the nations,” said Asbury University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Sherry Wilson ’77 Powers.
New Testament Scholars Publish Books
Assistant Professor of New Testament Dr. Joy Vaughan released a new book entitled, “Phenomenal Phenomena: Biblical and Multicultural Accounts of Spirits and Exorcism.” Published by Baylor University Press, the book surveys the intersection of Western and global perspectives to compare modern and ancient accounts of spirit phenomena. Listen to an episode from the This Is Asbury podcast with Dr. Vaughan.
Also, Professor of Bible and Theology Dr. Kevin Anderson recently published “Hebrews and the General Epistles,” a new book in the “Reading and Interpreting the Bible Series” (The Foundry Publishing).
English Professor Publishes Novel for Young People
Professor of English Dr. Devin Brown recently published his second novel for young people. “Not Exactly Love” is available from Amazon where was been named the No. 1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Christian Relationship. Listen to an episode from the This Is Asbury podcast to hear a conversation with Dr. Brown.
Asbury Media Students Win Three Student Production Awards
This fall, The National Association of Television and Sciences (NATAS) announced the 2023 Ohio Valley Student Production Award winners, with Asbury University students within the Media, Journalism, and Digital Storytelling department winning three awards. “Don’t Forget Us” won an award for the Non-fiction – Short or Long Form category. Travis Price ’23 was also an Asbury award recipient, winning the Arts/Entertainment/Cultural Affairs Lifestyle or Music Video Award for his music video “Elevator Earthquake.” He also secured the Directing/ Writing award for his film, “Toast,” in which Gavin Reed ’23 won an award for his photography work.
Asbury students also won three Kentucky Broadcasters Association (KBA) Impact Awards: Best Public Affairs, Best Newscast, and Best Sports Coverage. This year marks first wins for Asbury in these specific categories. The Best Public Affairs award went to Asbury’s Gracie Turner ’23, Madeline Heineman ’24, and Lucy Bryson ’23 for their feature-length documentary, “Don’t Forget Us.” Heineman secured the Best Newscast for her coverage of the Outpouring in February. Communication and Bible- Theology major Chloe Stivers ’25 received the award for Best Sports Coverage for “Soccer Is for the People.”
Historian Publishes New Book about Christianity in China
Assistant Professor of History Dr. Alex Mayfield published a book that explores the development of Pentecostalism in Hong Kong between 1907 and 1942. Focusing primarily on Pentecostal missionaries and the Chinese leaders who worked alongside them, Mayfield analyzes how changes within
the social structures and ideological frameworks of global Pentecostalism dramatically impacted the movement within the colony. Listen to his podcast episode about “The Kaleidoscopic City: Hong Kong, Mission, and the Evolution of Global Pentecostalism.”