Private, liberal arts college in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1780, Transylvania University is the 16th oldest college in the country.
Lexington, Kentucky
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Shout-out to our 46 Pioneer scholar-athletes who made the winter Tom Bohlsen Academic All-HCAC list, earning a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. 🏅📚 @TransySports
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Our faculty-student working group Human Intelligence (Hi!) recently hosted an event celebrating how humanity uses words in creative and powerful ways. "Hi!DIY 2: Human Words" included calligraphy and writing prompt workshops along with faculty poetry and an open mic. ✍️✨
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Where does a Transylvania degree lead?
Explore pre-med, pre-law and computer science outcomes with real alumni examples, graduate school acceptance data and career pathways.
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Join us for a free, public reading by this year's Delcamp Visiting Writer Madeline ffitch on April 1 at 6 p.m. in Carrick Theater. The event, which is part of our Creative Intelligence series, will be followed by a book signing. brnw.ch/21x13cV
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Recent campus landscaping improvements include these new Robin Hill serviceberries on Old Morrison Lawn. The variety features pinkish-white flowers in early spring and excellent fall colors. 🌳✨
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Hala Alyan, an award-winning poet, novelist and clinical psychologist, presents Transylvania's next Creative Intelligence lecture March 24 on “The Power of Storytelling in War, Memory & Healing.”
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What kind of college prep should high school juniors be doing over spring break? Follow the bio link for our 2026 guide to campus visits, testing strategy, financial aid research and building a smart college list. #BeAPioneer 🏛️✨
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Join us Tuesday, March 24, for our 10th annual #TogetherForTransy giving day to support students, faculty, staff, scholarships and all the services that make our campus feel like home. Stay tuned for more details at brnw.ch/21x0QYS @transyalumni
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Over the years, plenty of Transylvania students have fallen in love with Ireland. Our Pioneers are encouraged to stop by the Campus Center during open hour today to learn about studying there and pick up a shamrock treat. #HappyStPatricksDay! ☘️
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Registration is now open for Alumni Weekend!
Join us April 23-26 to reconnect, celebrate and make new memories. Events include Alumni Day at the Races @keeneland, Back to Class, Dinner & Dancing on Old Morrison Lawn, class reunions and more.
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Shoutout to first-year golfer Andy Steed for setting a new school record & finishing 1st in the Fernandina Beach Collegiate earlier this week. He fired off a 7-under-par 65 in the 2nd round — the lowest tournament round in Transy golf history. The Pioneers placed 2nd as a team.
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At Transylvania, you're encouraged to apply what you learn in the classroom to the world beyond. Discover how we connect academics to real-world opportunities through internships, alumni mentorship and more.
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Submit your enrollment deposit by April 1 for priority housing consideration and guaranteed mentor support as you begin your journey. If Transylvania feels like home, now's the time! #BeAPioneer
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Students Carley Craig and Caleb Adams recently presented their grant-funded research at the @seacsm conference, along with professor Brantley Ballenger. They investigated student self-reported physical activity levels, which will help develop our Exercise is Medicine program.
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If you're deciding on a college, don't stop at the numbers. Learn how to evaluate your financial aid offer, academic fit and real-world outcomes — while discovering what makes Transylvania stand out. 🎓✨
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Join us for this month's Info Sessions on March 23 and 27. Highlights include one-on-one chats with an admissions counselor, a guided campus tour and meet and greet. Sign up: brnw.ch/21x0uRI
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Congratulations to our men's and women's basketball teams for claiming the @HCACDIII tournament crown in Beck this weekend. Tomorrow, our Pioneers find out who they face in the first round of the Big Dance. #FlyPios! 🦇👑🏀 @TransySports @TransyHoops @TUWBX
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Our Circle K chapter recently hosted a Love Letters for Literacy event where participants put together packets for The Nest - Center for Women, Children and Families to help local kids learn to read. 📚✨ #TransyPartners
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Great energy for #TransySpiritDay in Beck, where our 23-4 women’s basketball team just topped Mount St. Joseph to advance to Saturday’s @HCACDIII championship! The men’s squad tips off at 5. 🏀🦇 @TransySports
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