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- Dr. Marcus DeanBy Abigail Bates (’26) Dr. Marcus Dean is a professor of Global Studies, and the Director of Off-Campus Studies at Houghton University. Before coming to… Read more: Dr. Marcus Dean
- Rene StempertBy Anna Catherman (’24) On July 4, 2024, Rene Stempert will celebrate her 30th year on the job. “My first day on the job was… Read more: Rene Stempert
- Rachel WellsBy Anna Catherman (’24) Senior Rachel Wells took Transitions this Fall 2023 semester. Wells came to Houghton from New York City, where she’d attended The… Read more: Rachel Wells
- Feature: Andrew WaltonBy Anna Catherman (’24) Dr. Andrew Walton has been in school for 21 years. During his undergraduate years at Houghton College, he took a gap… Read more: Feature: Andrew Walton
- Impacts of AI on the Job MarketBy Christian Welker (’24) “I am interviewing you, ChatGPT … about the effects of Artificial Intelligence on education and the future job market.” “Certainly!” ChatGPT… Read more: Impacts of AI on the Job Market
- Feature: Jesse SharpeBy Anna Catherman (’24) Dr. Jesse Sharpe has had a fruitful year of teaching, researching, and speaking. Over the past few months, he spoke at… Read more: Feature: Jesse Sharpe
- Feature: Carolyn MillerBy Anna Catherman (’24) When Carolyn Paine left the Houghton to go to Vietnam in 1961, she “didn’t cry until she was on the plane.”… Read more: Feature: Carolyn Miller
- Feature: Mercy Seat and KoinoniaBy Rebecca Dailey (’25) Both Mercy Seat and Koinonia (Koin) are just two of several ways students can participate in worship on Houghton University’s campus,… Read more: Feature: Mercy Seat and Koinonia
- Feature: Dean JordanBy Jiana Martin (’26) Dean Michael Jordan has been Houghton’s full-time Dean of the Chapel for 12 years. Additionally, he works half-time as a professor… Read more: Feature: Dean Jordan
- Willard J. Houghton LibraryBy Rebecca Dailey (’25) The Willard J. Houghton Library comprises about 200,000 physical books and an online database with roughly 50,000 journals and 600,000 ebooks.… Read more: Willard J. Houghton Library
- Feature: Patrick HagerBy Abigail Bates (’26) Patrick Hager is in his 10th year of being the Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach at Houghton University.… Read more: Feature: Patrick Hager
- Inside the Board of TrusteesBy Rebecca Dailey (’25) The Houghton University Board of Trustees is a group of volunteers, mostly composed of alumni, who form the chief policy-making government… Read more: Inside the Board of Trustees
- Social Division: Athletes and NARPsBy Sophia Vernon (’26) “[Athletes] are a clique because they all know each other,” stated Abigail Franz (’25), adding that “sometimes it feels like because… Read more: Social Division: Athletes and NARPs
- Board of Trustees MeetingBy Cody Johnson (’24) The Houghton University Board of Trustees met on Oct. 23 to Oct.24 under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Joey Jennings, Chair… Read more: Board of Trustees Meeting
- Freshmen Diversity on CampusBy Rebecca Dailey The 2023-2024 school year brings in 272 Freshmen, the largest freshman class since 2016. Thereasa Villnave (‘27) says, “It’s been really good… Read more: Freshmen Diversity on Campus
- Inside the LanternBy Isabella Bratton Houghton’s student-run literary magazine, The Lantern, is distributing their first issue of the 2023 Fall semester this week – Sept. 25 to… Read more: Inside the Lantern
- Feature: Amanda CoxBy Jax Johnson The Director of Houghton’s Lyric Theatre, Professor Amanda Cox, who recently directed Houghton’s production of “Into the woods” has recently participated in… Read more: Feature: Amanda Cox
- Inside the STARBy the STAR Editors Have you ever wondered what goes into publishing each issue of the Houghton STAR? As you may know, each issue is… Read more: Inside the STAR
- Feature: STARbot 9000 (STAR April Fools 2023)by STARbot 9000 Due to several non-financial reasons, The Administration of Houghton University is introducing a new plan to replace the Houghton STAR’s Editing and… Read more: Feature: STARbot 9000 (STAR April Fools 2023)
- Feature: Linda KnappBy Anna Catherman The Ortlip Gallery is one of the highlights of Houghton University’s campus. For years, the gallery was managed by the art department.… Read more: Feature: Linda Knapp
- Feature: Student CouncilBy Christian Welker On Wednesday, Feb. 22, The Student Council will hold Elections for the 2023 Fall semester. After replacing the Student Government Association in… Read more: Feature: Student Council
- Feature: Life Together GroupsBy Anna Cathermann Bible studies, book studies, and basketball are just a few of the opportunities that exist for spiritual life outside the Chapel doors.… Read more: Feature: Life Together Groups
- Feature: Honors SeminarsBy Marith Anderson With the availability of Honors seminars at Houghton University, faculty and students alike are provided with the opportunity to dive deep into… Read more: Feature: Honors Seminars
- The Becoming of President LewisBy Joshua Carpenter As the President of Houghton University, Dr. Wayne D. Lewis is a busy man. His responsibilities as president frequently take him off… Read more: The Becoming of President Lewis
- Feature: A Little Lyric TheaterBy Christian Welker Prior to the recent production of Little Women, the cast and crew of Houghton University’s Lyric Theater were busy making last-minute preparations for… Read more: Feature: A Little Lyric Theater
- FEATURE: Hispanic Heritage ClubBy Victoria Hock One of the many clubs that Houghton offers is the Hispanic Heritage Club, which provides members of the Hispanic Community and the… Read more: FEATURE: Hispanic Heritage Club
- New Addition to the Center for Student SuccessBy Marith Anderson The Center for Student Success (CSS) is introducing a Wellness Room this semester that provides students with a safe place to take… Read more: New Addition to the Center for Student Success
- Angels in the ArchitectureBy Rachel Huchthausen The Wind Ensemble presented another exciting concert last Saturday. The program, with the addition of and arrangement of Prayer for Ukraine in… Read more: Angels in the Architecture
- Conspiracy: Peanut Butter ExposeBy Demetri Court How many varieties of peanut butter does Metz offer? It’s a simple question, I know, but please bear with me, dear reader.… Read more: Conspiracy: Peanut Butter Expose
- Feature: Houghton College BuffaloBy Jannatul Noshin Higher education begins with a college that is both financially accessible to all and is a leader in its community, which Houghton… Read more: Feature: Houghton College Buffalo
- FEATURE: The Writing CenterBy Jacqueline Johnson One of Houghton’s wonderful academic resources is the Writing Center. Located in the Center for Student Success in the Chamberlain Center, the… Read more: FEATURE: The Writing Center
- FEATURE: Student CouncilThe Student Council is a vital and fundamental part of the student body at Houghton College. They are a collection of students that represent the… Read more: FEATURE: Student Council
- FEATURE: Ortlip Gallery Features Husband-and-Wife Artist DuoBy Rylee Archambault (’23) The Ortlip Art Gallery at Houghton is now presenting ‘Side by Side’, a series by Amanda Parry Oglesbee and Brian Oglesbee,… Read more: FEATURE: Ortlip Gallery Features Husband-and-Wife Artist Duo
- To Choose a PresidentBy Burton Brewster (’23) The search for a new president has been underway since mid-November, but we are still some ways away from knowing who… Read more: To Choose a President
- How Teaching Remotely Complicates the Teaching ProcessArticle by Victoria Hock (’23) As we all know, many changes have been brought to Houghton’s campus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, not… Read more: How Teaching Remotely Complicates the Teaching Process
- The Boulder Rolls Back into Production in 2020The Boulder is back. A lot of students and newer professors may find themselves asking, What’s the Boulder? The Boulder is Houghton’s yearbook, which came… Read more: The Boulder Rolls Back into Production in 2020
- Learning and Achieving: The Legacy of Deborah BirxIrmgard Howard, a chemistry professor at Houghton College for nearly five decades, vividly remembers the unique experience of teaching a young Deborah Birx, M.D., in… Read more: Learning and Achieving: The Legacy of Deborah Birx
- BEST Talks: Guest Professional Dinners Undergo RebrandingGuest Professional Dinners, those dinners in the south end of the dining hall that non-business majors are perennially confused about, are now BEST Talks. The… Read more: BEST Talks: Guest Professional Dinners Undergo Rebranding
- Meilaender Delivers Faculty LectureOn Thursday, October 25th, Dr. Peter Meilaender delivered his faculty lecture entitled “Why You Should Learn a Foreign Language: Confessions of a Homebody Traveller.” Faculty… Read more: Meilaender Delivers Faculty Lecture
- Houghton Welcomes New Music Industry ProfessorFor those who missed his introduction in chapel the first week of the semester, Dr. Jetro Silva is Houghton’s new Professor of Music Industry and… Read more: Houghton Welcomes New Music Industry Professor
- Drs. Giannini Join Philosophy DepartmentTwo new professors, Heidi and John Giannini, and their toddler daughter Gloria, joined Houghton’s philosophy department this semester. Prof. Heidi Giannini graduated from Houghton in… Read more: Drs. Giannini Join Philosophy Department
- Learning in Sierra LeoneThe Kalanthuba Chiefdom is a newly de-amalgamated chiefdom in the Northern Province of the West African nation of Sierra Leone. Through professor Ronald Oakerson, Houghton… Read more: Learning in Sierra Leone
- Houghton Students in TanzaniaWhat does it mean to “use your heartbeats well”? This was the question posed to a group of Houghton Students as they sat under a… Read more: Houghton Students in Tanzania
- The British are Coming (Back)It’s an afternoon in late January and a Houghton student is standing in the John Ritblat Gallery in the British Library in London, England. The… Read more: The British are Coming (Back)
- Student Leader Profile: Hello, Emma!“Houghton has been a home for me and a place where I have grown and changed,” stated Emma Steele ’18 as she reflected on the… Read more: Student Leader Profile: Hello, Emma!
- An Issue of Discipleship“How do we have grace with one another in the midst of working toward creating—in the words of Dr. King—that beloved community where people respect… Read more: An Issue of Discipleship
- Reflections from RetireesThis spring, Houghton College will bid farewell to a number of retiring professors. These retirees include Carlton Fisher of the philosophy department, art professor Gary… Read more: Reflections from Retirees
- Student Leader Profile: Hello, Andrew!Throughout his past four years at Houghton, Andrew Hutton ’18 has learned what it means to be a student leader. Every year, he has learned… Read more: Student Leader Profile: Hello, Andrew!
- Kinesthesia: Designed to EngageProfessor Ryann Cooley’s solo show, Kinesthesia Room (2), opens at the Olean Center Gallery on Friday, April 20 at 6:00 p.m. Kinesthesia Room (2), designed… Read more: Kinesthesia: Designed to Engage
- An Invitation to MarvelOn Saturday, April 14, the Ortlip Gallery will open an annual tradition and its final show of the semester: the 2018 Senior Exhibition. At the… Read more: An Invitation to Marvel
- Student Research: Back To RootsYesterday, a group of English and writing students embarked on a trip to Butler University’s Undergraduate Research Conference. The group will spend Friday at the… Read more: Student Research: Back To Roots
- April Fools: Houghton STAR Moves to SocialNext fall, in a move to attract a more diverse student readership, the Houghton Star will discontinue its print issue and move its News, Features,… Read more: April Fools: Houghton STAR Moves to Social
- The Brilliance of “Bone Memory”Houghton alum and abstract painter Stefan Zoller displayed his exhibit “Bone Memory” from January 12 to February 3 this year in Sla307 Art Space, NYC.… Read more: The Brilliance of “Bone Memory”
- Student Leader Profile: Hello, Eliza!Eliza Burdick-Risser ’18 showed no signs of hesitation in getting involved on campus when she transferred to Houghton during her sophomore year. As a senior… Read more: Student Leader Profile: Hello, Eliza!
- Do You Have A Minute?“Hi, I’m a student at Houghton College. I’m calling on behalf of our Student Scholarship Fund. Do you have a couple minutes?” For five weeks… Read more: Do You Have A Minute?
- Open to London’s WonderThis semester, twenty-two first-year Houghton students are living and studying in London as part of the Honors in London program. The students’ routine follows weekly… Read more: Open to London’s Wonder
- Bridging the Gap with KindnessIn 1999, Susan Heiss, former overseer of what is now CASA (Center for Academic Success and Advising) and Dan Moore, former head of the Audio… Read more: Bridging the Gap with Kindness
- A Look into the Lecture SeriesThe parents of former Houghton College president Daniel Chamberlain funded the Chamberlain Lecture Series. According to official language from the Office of Spiritual Life, the… Read more: A Look into the Lecture Series
- Student Leader Profile: Hello, Jess!When Jessica Robinson ’18 first came to Houghton, she was mainly interested in pursuing an Art Education degree. Over the next four years, Robinson “accumulated… Read more: Student Leader Profile: Hello, Jess!
- Old Tradition, New SelectionsLast month, the library reinstated an old tradition: asking faculty members to recommend a list of books, which are displayed in the library with annotated… Read more: Old Tradition, New Selections
- Celebrating Creative ExcellenceFrom March 10 to April 6, the Ortlip Art Gallery, located in the Center for Fine Arts, is hosting its 29th annual Juried Student Exhibition. … Read more: Celebrating Creative Excellence
- Student Leader Profile: Hello, Jeffrey!There’s more to Jeffrey Hansen ’18 than the fact that he’s never seen without his iconic name tag. In fact, when asked about the reasons… Read more: Student Leader Profile: Hello, Jeffrey!
- The Joys of Lifelong Learning“I want to see what the Houghton of 2018 is and be a part of it,” Diane Emmons said when asked why she was compelled… Read more: The Joys of Lifelong Learning
- Student Leader Profile: Hello, Jacqi!Since the start of her freshman year, Jacqi Lewis ’18 has been a natural student-leader on campus. From her job as a Visit Intern at… Read more: Student Leader Profile: Hello, Jacqi!
- Theater Review: A Mixed BagI walked into the recent production of Woyzeck not truly knowing what to expect. The play was experimental to begin with, and with an unfinished… Read more: Theater Review: A Mixed Bag
- Worship Event PlannedThis Monday, February 19, Houghton College will host a worship event called “Carry the Love.” The evening will feature a message, worship session, and prayer.… Read more: Worship Event Planned
- Admissions Bridges The GapThe first encounter many prospective students have with Houghton comes through the Admissions Office, whose employees are essential to the Houghton community. The office helps… Read more: Admissions Bridges The Gap
- SAMECITY Smashes BillboardSAMECITY, a band comprised of Houghton College alumni, was recently included in Billboard’s list of “Christian Rock Most Added.” The band got their start in… Read more: SAMECITY Smashes Billboard
- Student Leader Profile: Hello, Matt!When Matt Young ’18 graduated from high school in 2010, instead of immediately going onto higher education, he enlisted in the Army. For the following… Read more: Student Leader Profile: Hello, Matt!
- Being Present: A Semester AbroadOn February 1, a group of Houghton students boarded their plane for a semester-long adventure in Tanzania. This off campus opportunity offers “the unique opportunity… Read more: Being Present: A Semester Abroad
- Four Athletes Take the LeadOn January 26 and 27, representatives of Houghton’s athletic department attended the annual Empire 8 Summit at the Woodcliff Hotel and Spa in Fairport, NY.… Read more: Four Athletes Take the Lead
- Student Leader Profile: Hello, Garrett!What started out as a simple hobby for Garrett Bock ’18 has recently morphed into a full-blown passion and creative pursuit. As a Wellsville native,… Read more: Student Leader Profile: Hello, Garrett!
- Student Leader Profile: Hello, Emma!“Houghton has been a home for me and a place where I have grown and changed,” stated Emma Steele ’18 as she reflected on the… Read more: Student Leader Profile: Hello, Emma!
- Setting A High Bar: Gwen StokesEver since she arrived at Houghton two short years ago, Gwen Stokes has been turning heads on the track. On January 19, at the annual… Read more: Setting A High Bar: Gwen Stokes
- Student Leader Profile: Hello, Tess!From freshman class president to Assistant Resident Director (ARD) of the townhouses, Tess Taggart ’18 has remained a consistent embodiment of student leadership on campus.… Read more: Student Leader Profile: Hello, Tess!
- Movie Review: The Force MistakenWhile the new trilogy certainly offers much of the humor and charming cheesiness of the original Star Wars movies, it is clear that the new… Read more: Movie Review: The Force Mistaken
- In Memory: Dr. Warren WoolseyDr. Warren Woolsey, professor emeritus of the Department of Religion and Philosophy at Houghton College, passed away on Christmas Eve last year. He was 95… Read more: In Memory: Dr. Warren Woolsey
- Student Leader Profile: Hello, Emilia!Emilia Gildemeister ’18 has been trekking through her past four years at Houghton with a spirit of constant curiosity, ambition and adventure. As a biology… Read more: Student Leader Profile: Hello, Emilia!
- Walking Down Main StreetLocated on the idyllic Main Street of Wellsville, the Wellsville Community Arts Center is a fun little stop for anyone interested in local artisans, coffee,… Read more: Walking Down Main Street
- Houghton’s Finest: Faculty ShowOn Monday, January 8th, the Ortlip Gallery was opened for the Art and Visual Communication Faculty Exhibition. The gallery features work by current and former… Read more: Houghton’s Finest: Faculty Show
- Student Leader Profile: Hello Joe!“If I were to ask myself four years ago today: do you think you will ever be in chapel talking about the innermost parts of… Read more: Student Leader Profile: Hello Joe!
- Compassion and CompetenceLast spring, a nursing position opened at the Houghton Student Health Center. That position has been fulfilled this semester by Heidi Huizenga. As a registered… Read more: Compassion and Competence
- December Grads // United In GratitudeAs the fall semester comes to a close, one of the more bittersweet events is arriving. December graduation is upon us, and this year Houghton… Read more: December Grads // United In Gratitude
- In it Together // Adolescent Ed MajorsFor Houghton students, Tyger Doell ’19, Olivia Richardson ’19, Nathaniel Dee ’19, and Genevieve Hartman ‘19, Genesee Valley Central School has provided a valuable environment… Read more: In it Together // Adolescent Ed Majors
- Just Like Us: Houghton Archives“That’s my favorite picture of Willard.” Laura Habacker stands outside the front door of her office, gesturing at the larger-than-life portrait of Willard Houghton that… Read more: Just Like Us: Houghton Archives
- Party Of 3: Introducing Drive-InMiddle school is usually a time that most of us like to forget about, but not for Lars Erik Ljungholm ‘20 because that was when… Read more: Party Of 3: Introducing Drive-In
- Caring Deeply, Loving AllFor most of us, our involvement in a local youth group came to an end when we started college. But for others in our community,… Read more: Caring Deeply, Loving All
- Vigilance of the EverydayLast academic year an anonymous note was slipped under a student’s door which said, “You don’t belong here, n*****.” This sparked a flurry of conversations… Read more: Vigilance of the Everyday
- To SAT, Or Not To SAT?One year ago, Houghton College’s Admissions Office decided to change their policy on standardized test results. The college now allows a student to decide whether… Read more: To SAT, Or Not To SAT?
- New Roles: Houghton AmbassadorsIn January 2018, Houghton will launch its new Student Ambassador Program. After receiving ample feedback from current students who had heard about Houghton through word-of-mouth,… Read more: New Roles: Houghton Ambassadors
- Prayer Vigil: God Who Loves UsOn Oct. 29, Houghton Wesleyan Church began hosting the annual, three-week prayer vigil that serves as a spiritual backbone for the local community. “The vigil… Read more: Prayer Vigil: God Who Loves Us
- Humor Shines in Thor: RagnarokIf you are a fan of Chris Hemsworth’s long, golden locks, then his newest movie might be a little bit of a disappointment for you.… Read more: Humor Shines in Thor: Ragnarok
- What’s In A (Mascot’s) Name?It all started on September 18th when the Houghton College Athletics page posted a challenge: to name the mascot, lovingly referred to as the “Highlander… Read more: What’s In A (Mascot’s) Name?
- Students Visit Major ConferenceOn Saturday, November 4, four Houghton students will present their personal research projects at the 18th Penn-York research conference. With the opportunity for a poster,… Read more: Students Visit Major Conference
- Making History: Highlander Field HockeyThe Houghton Highlander field hockey team is making history this weekend by qualifying for the Empire 8 tournament for the first time. Although they began… Read more: Making History: Highlander Field Hockey
- All for God: Faith On The FieldThe mission of the Houghton College Athletic Department is to “glorify God by educating and developing men and women leaders who compete with excellence, lead… Read more: All for God: Faith On The Field
- Catholic Students Embrace Heritage“We go because Jesus Christ is present,” explained Honus Wagner ‘20, who spends his Sunday evenings in the basement of the Wesley Chapel. A student’s… Read more: Catholic Students Embrace Heritage
- Carrying The Load: Psychology And RaceThe Houghton College Psychology Department recently welcomed Professor Anna Pettway, a distinguished scholar of social dynamics and a highly knowledgable advocate for racial equity. … Read more: Carrying The Load: Psychology And Race
- Equestrian Program ExpandsA recent, anonymous donation of $2.4 million to Houghton’s Equestrian Center will allow for the expansion of new facilities, and greatly impact the community. Both… Read more: Equestrian Program Expands
- Serving Locally, Loving GloballyGlobal Christian Fellowship (GCF) has big plans for this year, and they want everyone to be involved. A fixture on Houghton’s campus for over fifty… Read more: Serving Locally, Loving Globally