Senior Susanna polley receives prestigious Nolle Scholarship and Alpha Chi Chapter named star chapter

May 16 - Susanna Polley, a senior biology and piano performance major at Shorter University, is one of 10 students nationwide selected to receive the Alfred H. Nolle National Scholarship from Alpha Chi. Read more

NCCAA Names Shorter, Rome-Floyd County as Host of Football, Track Championships

May 14, 2013 - National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Executive Director Dan Wood announced today that Shorter University has been selected as the host institution for the organization’s football and outdoor track & field championship events. Read more

Shorter's Junior Diane Turner Recognized as 'Outstanding Performer' at GMTA Auditions

May 8 - Diane Turner, a junior piano performance and pedagogy major at Shorter University, was named “Outstanding Performer/Convention Recitalist” in the piano competition at the 2013 Georgia Music Teachers’ Association Auditions. Read more

Shorter University's Jessica White to Present Senior Art Show April 15-19

April 12 - Jessica White, a senior at Shorter University, will present her senior research exhibition titled “Vanitas” from April 15 to 19. Hosted by Shorter’s Visual Arts Department, the exhibit will be in Shorter’s Arnold Art Gallery and is open to the public at no charge weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read more

Shorter University's Bonnie Winstead to Present Senior Art Show April 8-12

April 5 - Bonnie Winstead, a senior at Shorter University, will present her senior research exhibition titled “The Soul of Me” from April 8 to 12. Hosted by Shorter’s Visual Arts Department, the exhibit will be in Shorter’s Arnold Art Gallery. Read more

Shorter University Men's Soccer Gives Back

April 2 - On Saturday, March 23, Men’s Soccer took time out of its busy spring schedule to give back to the community that gives so much to Shorter. The team volunteered with Action Ministries-Rome by helping with their food pantry program. Read more

Shorter University's School of Fine & Performing Arts to present choral concert saturday

April 2 - Shorter University’s School of Fine and Performing Arts will present its spring choral concert, An Evening of Song and Dance, on Saturday, April 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Brookes Chapel. Read more

Shorter University to Honor Distinguished Alumni Award Winners

March 27 - Shorter University plans to honor three alumni, Dr. Jamison “Jamie” Roberts, Carol Williams Kirby, and Paul Bowley, with its 2012 Distinguished Alumni Awardshe awards will be presented during the annual meeting of the Shorter Alumni Association, scheduled for Saturday, April 6. Read more

hawks use OT to win NCCAA National Championship

March 16 - The Hawks (21-11) emerged from the tournament's No. 5 seed to claim the title and capture that elusive national championship that Shorter came so close to winning just a season ago. Read more

Shorter University Announce Fall Dean's List for College of Adult and Professional Programs

March 15 - Shorter University has announced its Fall 2012 Dean’s List honorees among students in the College of Adult and Professional Programs (CAPP). Read more

Hawks secure national title game birth, beat FPU 104-95

March 15 - Shorter (20-11), now in possession of a third straight 20-win season, will take on the winner of the Cedarville-Oklahoma Baptist matchup in Saturday's national final at 2 pm ET. Read more

Shorter University students to participate in stand for freedom and 'day after' events

March 14 - Shorter University students are taking part in a 27-hour event called Stand for Freedom from 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, until 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 15. Read more

Shorter University student publications Argo, Periscope Receive Honors

March 14 - Two publications produced by Shorter University students have earned awards in recent state and national competitions. Read more

Shorter University to Host Guest Recital and Master Class by Renowned Mezzo-Soprano Katherine Ciesinski

March 12 - The Guest Artist Series at Shorter University will feature mezzo-soprano Katherine Ciesinski in recital at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 18, in Shorter’s Brookes Chapel. The recital is open to the public at no charge. Read more

Criminal Justice Degrees at Shorter University Now Offered Online

February 25 - Shorter University is now offering the Associate of Science with a concentration in Criminal Justice and Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degrees in a 100 percent online format. Read more

Sophomore Merrilee LaVilla crowned Miss Shorter University

February 22 - Merrilee LaVilla, a sophomore communication arts major at Shorter University, was crowned Miss Shorter University on Feb. 21. LaVilla, a native of Acworth, Ga., was selected for this honor by a panel of three judges. She received a $2,000 scholarship and earned a chance to compete in the Miss Georgia Scholarship Pageant later this year. Read more

Shorter Senior Wins Aria Division at Rome Symphony Orchestra's Concerto competition

February 22 - Michael Loredo, a senior church music major at Shorter University, won first place in the aria division of the Rome Symphony Orchestra’s third annual concerto competition. Read more

Shorter University to present 'The Secret Garden' March 1-2 at rome City Auditorium

February 21 - An enchanting classic of children’s literature will come to life on the Rome City Auditorium stage March 1 and 2 as the Shorter University Opera and Shorter University Theatre present The Secret Garden. Read more

Women's Track races to NCCAA National Championship

February 17 - After years of close calls, the Shorter University women’s track and field program finally has its national championship. And the Lady Hawks’ national championship moment couldn’t have come in more dramatic fashion. Read more

Joint news Release: Darlington, Shorter Announce Agreement for Thornwood Property

February 15 - Darlington School has announced plans to move grades PK-4 to the main campus at the end of the current school year and sell its property on Shorter Avenue to Shorter University. The trustees of both institutions approved the agreement this afternoon. Read more

Emily Messer Named Vice President for Enrollment Management

February 14 - Emily Messer has been named Vice President for Enrollment Management at Shorter University. She will serve as the senior administrator in the Enrollment Management division and as a member of the President’s Council. Read more

Shorter University announces dean's list for Fall 2012

February 6 - Shorter University has announced its Fall 2012 Dean’s List honorees. To achieve this honor, students must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average for the term. Read more

Shorter University's Arnold Art Gallery hosting Exhibit and Lecture by Delores Surry-Smith

February 5 - The Arnold Art Gallery at Shorter University is hosting an exhibit of artwork by Delores Surry-Smith through Feb. 28. Surry-Smith will also present an artist’s lecture at 11 a.m. on Feb. 28 in the gallery. The exhibit and the lecture are open to the public at no charge. Read more

Shorter leads way in Gulf South Conference Academic Honor Roll

January 23 - The Shorter Hawks and Lady Hawks placed 73 of the 515 members on the Gulf South Conference Fall 2012 Academic Honor Roll, the highest number by any school within the conference. Read more

Shorter University Student Affairs Division Announces Staff Changes

January 16 - The Division of Student Affairs at Shorter University has announced two recent staff changes. Emily Messer has been promoted to Assistant Dean of Student Affairs from her position as Director of Student Life, and Wes Moran has joined the division as Career Development Coordinator. Read more

January 10 - The Arnold Art Gallery at Shorter University will host an exhibit of paintings by Bryce Lafferty from Jan. 14 to Jan. 31. In addition, Lafferty will present an artist’s lecture at 11 a.m. on Jan. 31 in the gallery. The exhibit and lecture are open to the public at no charge. Read more

Shorter University to present Winter Opera

January 10 - The Shorter Opera Theatre will present its Winter Opera on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 11 and 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the Callaway Theatre on Shorter University’s Rome campus. Read more

January 3 - Shorter University senior linebacker Demery Hawkins has been named as a member of the 2012 All-NCCAA Football Team. Hawkins, a 6-1, 260-pounder out of Lyons, Ga., adds another honor to his career as a member of the Shorter football team, following up on his 2011 recognition as NAIA All-American. Read more