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Nellie Becker

August 27, 2018

Life After Witt

Titanic Survivor

Nellie Becker, class of 1896, lived a life that was far from mundane. From the halls of Wittenberg University, she went on to travel the world, came face to face with countless deadly diseases and was one of the few survivors of the RMS Titanic.

Women's Basketball Team

August 23, 2018

Traveling Abroad

For 10 days, the Wittenberg women's basketball team spent time in Australia, competing against other teams, bonding, exploring history, traveling new paths, and serving others.

Carola Thorson

August 21, 2018

Guiding Strategic Enrollment Efforts

Wittenberg University President Michael L. Frandsen has announced that Carola Thorson, executive director of admission and scholarships at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, will serve as the institution’s new vice president of enrollment management. Thorson is expected to begin her new role on Sept. 24.

Emma Byrd ’19

August 17, 2018

Marketing 101

Like many, I came to college unsure about “what I want to be when I grow up.” It was daunting trying to decide what I wanted to do, while figuring out who I wanted to be. I came in as an education major, and after my first semester, I knew it was not for me, but what was?

Opening Convocation

August 16, 2018

Baptism by Fire

The 2018-2019 Wittenberg Series will begin with the annual Opening Convocation, the traditional kick-off of the new academic year, at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, in historic Weaver Chapel. Shakeer Abdullah ’99, vice president of student affairs, Clayton State University, Morrow, Georgia, will deliver the keynote address

Witt Series

August 14, 2018

2018-19 Witt Series Events

The 2018-2019 academic year will usher in the 36th season of the Wittenberg Series, which offers the campus, Springfield community, and greater region a diverse selection of guest lecturers and world-renowned performers.