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April 16th, 2021
George Fox University will unveil esports intercollegiate and intramural programs in 2021
Institution cites improving campus experience and expanding undergraduate offerings as reasons for addition NEWBERG, Ore. – One of the fastest growing sports in the world isn’t played on a field, a pitch or on a court. It is played on a computer, is called “esports,” and will be added to George Fox University’s undergraduate program […]
Read MoreApril 1st, 2021
George Fox University announces plans to launch occupational therapy program in 2024
The new master’s degree offering is the latest in a line of newly introduced programs that address the growing demand for healthcare professionals NEWBERG, Ore. – In response to the growing demand for healthcare professionals both regionally and nationally, George Fox University has announced plans to launch an occupational therapy graduate program in the fall […]
Read MoreDecember 10th, 2020
George Fox University freezes tuition for 2021-22
The university’s tuition remains the lowest in its regional peer group NEWBERG, Oregon — For the first time in more than 40 years, George Fox University will not raise traditional undergraduate tuition. Annual tuition (12 to 18 credits per semester) for the 2021-22 academic year will remain $37,840, the lowest in the Northwest Conference, which […]
Read MoreOctober 29th, 2020
National accrediting body grants accreditation-provisional status to George Fox University’s Master of Medical Science – Physician Assistant Program
Newly created healthcare program – one of only three of its kind in the state of Oregon – set to launch in January of 2021 NEWBERG, Ore. – The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistant has granted Accreditation-Provisional status to the George Fox University Master of Medical Science – Physician Assistant Program. Accreditation-Provisional […]
Read MoreSeptember 18th, 2020
Former U.S. ambassador, author and longtime professor David Rawson dies
The scholar in residence at George Fox University, an ambassador to Rwanda leading up to the 1994 genocide, was 79 NEWBERG, Ore. – David Rawson, a former U.S. ambassador to the republics of Rwanda and Mali, a longtime professor and author, and, for the past two years, a scholar in residence at George Fox University, […]
Read MoreSeptember 15th, 2020
George Fox University again earns ‘Best National Universities’ recognition from ‘U.S. News & World Report’
The Newberg, Oregon, institution improves 19 places from its ranking a year ago while also earning recognition for its teaching and engineering programs NEWBERG, Ore. – For a 33rd year – and the second straight in the “Best National Universities” category – George Fox University earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 “Best Colleges” […]
Read MoreJune 19th, 2020
Prospective students invited to virtual visit sessions at George Fox University
Institution hosts three 80-minute sessions in conjunction with Oregon Private College Week July 27-31 NEWBERG, Ore. – Prospective students interested in learning more about a George Fox University education are invited to a series of virtual visit sessions in conjunction with Oregon Private College Week Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31. George Fox is […]
Read MoreJune 2nd, 2020
George Fox University launches remote learning option in fall 2020
George Fox Digital will allow freshman students to begin their collegiate experience online before transitioning to on-campus instruction in year two NEWBERG, Ore. – Incoming college freshmen – and sophomores wishing to complete general education credits – now have the option of enrolling in a remote education experience that offers a flexible learning schedule, the […]
Read MoreMay 26th, 2020
Dr. MaryKate Morse selected as dean of Portland Seminary
Author and longtime professor at the George Fox University-affiliated seminary assumes new role July 1 NEWBERG, Ore. – Dr. MaryKate Morse, a lead mentor in Portland Seminary’s leadership and spiritual formation doctor of ministry track and a professor at the institution for more than 30 years, will assume the role of dean of the seminary, […]
Read MoreMay 21st, 2020
George Fox University recognizes four faculty members as teachers, researchers of the year
Professors Todd Curtis, Jillian Sokso, Jennie Harrop and Debby Thomas honored by institution for their work during the 2019-20 academic year NEWBERG, Ore. – George Fox University honored four of its own this spring with the presentation of teaching and research awards for the 2019-20 academic year. At the undergraduate level, Todd Curtis and Jillian […]
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