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Ursinus donor community fuels opportunities for students in FY26

Throughout the 2025-26 fiscal year, alumni, families, trustees, donors and partners committed more than $12.5 million and shared their time, expertise and connections to expand access, support student career outcomes, and enrich the Ursinus experience. It marks the second strongest fundraising year in the past decade, surpassed only by last year’s total. 

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Ursinus signs transfer agreement with Camden County College

The partnership expands opportunities for Camden County College students by offering a direct route to Ursinus College, including guaranteed admission for eligible students, merit-based scholarships, and access to the college’s APEX program.

Aubrey Paris '15 and Emily Black '15 in Philadelphia during a three-day National Treasure Weekend

Two Alumnae Turn Shared Love of “National Treasure” into Media Phenomenon

Aubrey Paris ’15—now director of the Parlee Center for Science and the Common Good— and Emily Black ’15 turned their shared love of “National Treasure” into the podcast “National Treasure Hunt” — and this week, The New York Times took notice. The pair, who met as roommates at Ursinus, have grown the project to 190+ episodes and last weekend hosted a three-day National Treasure Weekend in Philadelphia, where the franchise’s director announced a third movie is officially in the works. 

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Congratulations to the Class of 2026!


With words from Emmy Award-winning journalist and commencement speaker Tracy Davidson, the Class of 2026 walks as Ursinus students for the final time.
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Sycamore Stories

Writing His Next Act

From early morning script submissions to national playwriting honors, Domenick Scudera’s creative second act is taking center stage.

Playwright Domenick Scudera discusses his play with Giorgio Panetta, Scudera, Julian Abelskamp, Emma Denson.

From the Magazine

The Evolution of Teamwork

From axolotl research to Darwin lectures, Ellen and Robert Dawley’s complementary careers influenced thousands of students and defined what a shared academic life looks like.

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The Heart of HaMM

In Associate Professor Steve Kolwicz’s lab, six Ursinus seniors found more than hands-on research experience — they found mentorship, confidence, and a community that shaped their college journey.

Six Ursinus seniors - CJ Cunningham '26, Alexandria Chin '26, Max Matalavage '26, Josh Oduwole '26, Aiden Tobin '26, and Renee Washart '26,

The Back Story

As a pioneer in artificial disc replacement, Richard Guyer, M.D., ’71 has treated spine injuries for more than 40 years, not as a source of pain, but as a puzzle worth solving and a frontier worth exploring. Now in his mid-70s and still performing nearly 100 surgeries a year, he remains one of medicine’s most compelling examples of what happens when remarkable talent meets relentless curiosity.

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Events on the Ursinus campus and beyond.

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Ursinus in the news

The best time to eat dinner

Alyssa Tindall, Ph.D., RDN, assistant professor of health sciences, says in an Everyday Health article that eating dinner early is ideal for supporting sleep, managing weight, and lowering risk for disease.
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Self-expansion is the key to long-lasting love

In an article by New Scientist, Associate Professor of Psychology Brent Mattingly, Ph.D., discusses the key to long-lasting relationships.
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Ursinus wins statewide innovation challenge

Ursinus College students took home first place in the statewide 2025 Direct Effect Innovation Challenge, reported the Pottstown Mercury.
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Athletic News

  • Sept. 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

    Volleyball Takes on Stockton

  • Sept. 8, 2026 at 11:51 p.m.

    Women’s Soccer Rolls Past Gwynedd Mercy, 5-0

  • Sept. 8, 2026 at 11:38 a.m.

    Ursinus Athletics Announces Launch of Women’s Flag Football Program

  • Sept. 8, 2026 at 9:16 a.m.

    Zigbuo Earns Spot on D3football.com Team of the Week

  • Sept. 6, 2026 at 11:56 a.m.

    Zigbuo Garners Centennial Conference Defensive Player of the Week Nod

  • Sept. 5, 2026 at 10:59 p.m.

    Men’s Soccer Battles to 1-1 Draw Against Stockton

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