Stories
  • Vanguard University Celebrates 10 Years of Dr. Beals’s Presidency

    Vanguard University Celebrates 10 Years of Dr. Beals’s Presidency

    Since beginning his tenure as the university’s 10th president on August 1, 2013, Dr. Beals has worked with the board of trustees, faculty, staff, and supporters to lead Vanguard into its second century and position the university for continued growth and impact.  

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  • Love and Wisdom

    Love and Wisdom

    Vanguard’s School of Education strives to equip students to be teachers who bring love and wisdom to their classrooms.

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  • Faculty Spotlight: Stephanie D’Auria, PhD

    Faculty Spotlight: Stephanie D’Auria, PhD

    Stephanie D’Auria, PhD, is the chair of the Sociology Department and associate professor of sociology. In Dr. D'Auria's classes, she challenges her students to learn about society, how it works, and that they can be people who change and impact society.

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  • VU Alumni Advocate for Foster/Adoption

    VU Alumni Advocate for Foster/Adoption

    Adopting two foster children has changed the way that Robert Knutsen ’09 and Holly (Smith ’10) Knutsen think about their community. As members of the Vanguard University President’s Circle and Foundation Board, they are actively advocating for resources that remove financial barriers for students who would not otherwise be able to graduate from a university like Vanguard.

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  • Student Spotlight: Melissa Akullu ’24

    Student Spotlight: Melissa Akullu ’24

    Melissa Akullu ’24 concluded the 2023 basketball season as one of the nations’ most decorated players.

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