President's Newsletter
September 2023
Dear Juniata Community,
What a spectacular Mountain Day we had! Blue skies, calm water, and mild temperatures, with students, faculty, and staff enjoying an afternoon together are what makes for a memorable day.
September at Juniata College is a celebration of our community. We come together for beloved traditions like Lobsterfest, Mountain Day, and Storming of the Arch. This year, we also shared in moments like the football team’s first win of the season at Knox Stadium on Sept. 16. Additionally, our women’s volleyball remains the #1 team in the country after defeating numerous highly ranked teams through their first few weeks of competition.
Another September milestone is the arrival of rankings season. In the latest U.S. News & World Report Top Colleges ranking, Juniata rose to the 82nd spot among National Liberal Arts Colleges, earning notable recognition as 16th in the category of social mobility. Additionally, The Princeton Review’s rankings named Juniata one of the best colleges in the nation, sixth for most accessible professors, and number 25 for great financial aid. The Washington Monthly magazine rankings placed the College at 38th for liberal arts colleges in their 2023 publication. These rankings testify to Juniata’s outstanding dedication to fostering student success.
As our nationally-ranked Mock Trial team prepares for its sixth season and a slate of top-notch invitational tournaments, Juniata will host a scrimmage against Bucknell University on Sunday, Oct. 1, at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Neff Lecture Hall, von Liebig Center for Science, and C116 in Brumbaugh Academic Center. If you've ever wondered about Mock Trial, this is a chance to see our "Legal Eagles" in action!
Sharing our Juniata College community stories and successes is an important way to encourage prospective students to consider visiting or applying. Spreading the word can make a significant impact through the Juniata Community Scholarship.
Warm regards,
President James A. Troha
This Month at Juniata
Juniata College Rises in National Rankings
In the 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report rankings of best liberal arts colleges in the U.S., Juniata rose in the ranks to 82 overall. The College also is ranked 16 in the category of social mobility. Advancing social mobility by enrolling and graduating students facing financial barriers is one of the metrics considered by U.S. News & World Report that is a hallmark of Juniata.
Panel Discussion Held to Observe Constitution Day
The Office of the Provost and Student Government at Juniata College hosted a panel discussion, “Affirmative (Re)Action: Discussing the Implications of the Harvard Admissions Case,” in observance of Constitution Day on Sept. 18. Provost Lauren Bowen provided framing remarks to open the discussion with panelists Dave Andrews ’74, general counsel and Juniata College Mock Trial coach; Jack Barlow, Charles A. Dana Professor of Politics; Derek A. James, dean of equity, diversity, and inclusion; and Jason Moran, vice president for enrollment; and moderator Paul Leech ’24.
Mock Trial Team Kicks Off Sixth Season
The “Legal Eagles,” Juniata College’s nationally-ranked Mock Trial Team will open its sixth season ranked 38th in the country among the 700 teams competing in the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) competition. The team has been invited to compete at prestigious tournaments across the country throughout the fall.
September Open House Scheduled
We are excited to share our beautiful campus with prospective students this fall! From 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, visit Juniata, tour our beautiful campus, connect with current students to learn about campus life and our unique traditions, and explore the distinct benefits of a Juniata education.
Mountain Day
Sept. 19, 2023
Fourth Annual Juniata Together Virtual 5K
October 20-22, 2023
Join in the Juniata Together Virtual 5K during Homecoming & Family Weekend on campus or in spirit wherever you happen to be! Choose your own route and run, jog, walk, bike, hike, swim, or move however you like for 3.1 miles to complete the virtual race in the name of Juniata!
A portion of your registration fee directly supports current Juniata students, making this event not only fun but also impactful. Register by Monday, Oct. 2, to receive your race T-shirt.
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