Douglas B. Palmer, Ph.D. will become the 11th president of Siena Heights University effective July 1, 2023. The Board of Trustees announced the appointment on Friday, March 3 in support of Palmer. “It is with great enthusiasm we share the news that Dr. Doug Palmer has accepted the position of President of Siena Heights University”…
It’s time to start planning for commencement 2023! SHU will hold one commencement ceremony this year on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the Fieldhouse on the main campus in Adrian, MI. This ceremony will recognize degree candidates from all Siena Heights locations. Graduates must register before April 16 in order to reserve…
Theatre Siena is set to perform ‘Children of Eden’ on March 30–April 1, 2023, at the Siena Heights University’s Haller Stage in the Performing Arts Center (PAC). Each show begins at 7:30 p.m. From the same composer and lyricist that wrote ‘Pippin,’ ‘Wicked,’ and ‘Godspell’ comes a musical journey about parents, children, and change that…
On Saturday, April 1, 2023, the Siena Student Nursing Association (SSNA) will host their second-annual “Run for a Veteran” 5K on the Siena Heights University Campus. SSNA has partnered with the Lenawee County Veteran’s Coalition for this event, having wanted to choose a local organization to sponsor and raise awareness for. A large portion of…
On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, the Siena Heights University (SHU) Division of Nursing is hosting a virtual information session for nurses interested in attending SHU’s online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program. Nursing Division personnel will be available to answer specific student questions about course formats and content, why completing a MSN is beneficial,…
Siena Heights University has been awarded a $1 million grant for upgrading STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) equipment and STEM student scholarships as part of the federal Community Projects Funding program that was approved by the 117th Congress. SHU submitted its proposal with letters of support from the City of Adrian Mayor’s office, the Greater Lenawee Chamber…
Siena Heights University (SHU) has recently had a new location approved by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for the “Rising Education Program” (REP). REP is an extension of the federal Second Chance Pell Program and a partnership between the Michigan Department of Corrections and Jackson College. Since February of 2022, Siena Heights has offered a…
Theatre Siena is set to present ‘Twelfth Night: Or, What You Will’ on February 9, 10, and 11, 2023. The play will take place at Haller Stage in the Siena Heights University Performing Arts Center. The shows begin at 7:30 p.m. The play centers on Viola, who is shipwrecked on Illyria. To gain employment, she…
On February 8, 2023, Siena Heights University (SHU) is set to host a Mental Health Fair at the University Center. The event is scheduled for 11a.m. – 1p.m., and 5p.m. – 7p.m. Various offices on campus have come together to help sponsor this event, including Student Engagement, the Counseling Center, the Office of Diversity, Equity,…
Labor shortages are a massive concern in the healthcare industry. Top employers are clamoring for skilled medical professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for those with big ambitions for clinical or administrative careers, but there’s an important caveat: employers won’t settle for just any candidate. They want to feel confident that prospective employees are competent…