For the past 18 months, Regis University has been preparing for "accreditation." Accreditation, according to Steve Jacobs, assistant provost for accreditation, proves that "your institution is of outstanding quality for all students and all learning models.
Dr. Devra Davis lost both of her parents to cancer. In 1973, only five of 100,000 men aged 55-59 developed multiple myeloma, a form of bone marrow cancer. By 1983, this number doubled, and included Davis's father. Davis, director of the Center on Environmental Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, reveals these statistics in the introduction of her new book, The Secret History of the War on Cancer (Basic Books, 2007) which has taken her over 20 years to research and write.
On April 1, 2008, Regis University will be implementing a new e-mail policy. The new policy requires all students, faculty, and staff to acquire and use a Regis e-mail account for all "university communication," which can include discussion with faculty about grades, transcript or schedule information, and financial information.
Looking for something to do after college? Or maybe something you can do on the weekends? Whatever you feel called to do, Volunteer Services has what you need. We will run a weekly update of long and short term volunteer opportunities in the Highlander.