Transylvania University

Transylvania's Festival presented by UK Federal Credit Union once again manifests in all its spooky glory this October with a community jack-o'-lantern carving, magic show, Halloween concert and more. 🎃

Transylvania adds magic show, Halloween concert for 14th annual PumpkinMania Festival Transylvania's PumpkinMania Festival presented by UK Federal Credit Union once again manifests in all its spooky glory this October.

Perfect day for Popsicles in the Plaza! The Transylvania University Center for Academic & Professional Enrichment, which helps prepare our Pioneers for successful careers and fulfilling lives, passed out ice-cold treats on the last Friday of summer.

On the heels of two championships in its inaugural year, Transylvania's esports program is powering up for another successful season.

Transylvania esports looks to continue winning ways in new conference this fall

We've been enjoying some nice late summer weather lately here in Lexington. Fall officially kicks off Sunday. 🍂

Our men's soccer players recently read to classes at William Wells Brown Elementary School. As engaged members of the Lexington community, Transylvania student-athletes have a tradition of serving others while developing leadership skills and bonding as teams. ⚽📚

Our women's basketball Pioneers received their 2024 Final Four ring at a recent volleyball game. Going into last season's national semifinals, the Pioneers had racked up a 64-game winning streak including the 2023 national championship. 🦇

We welcomed prospective students and families to campus Friday for the first of this fall's Transy Preview Days. Register today — https://brnw.ch/21wMGuF — for the second one Oct. 19 featuring tours, info sessions, a complimentary lunch and more. You decide how to personalize the day’s agenda.

As the 2024-25 academic year gets underway, we welcome new faculty who have a wealth of teaching and research experience in a wide range of disciplines.

New faculty reinforce tradition of 'teaching excellence' at Transylvania As the 2024-25 academic year gets underway, Transylvania welcomes new faculty who have a wealth of teaching and research experience in a range of disciplines — from art to business.

Shout-out to this year's Academic Center for Excellence tutors, who on Sunday will begin supporting their peers in a variety of disciplines — from Latin to computer science — with drop-in and appointment hours. 👏

Our Pioneers enjoyed yesterday's Study Abroad Fair, where they explored the wide range of international education opportunities we offer. Living and learning in an unfamiliar setting is a key part of the liberal arts, helping students better understand themselves and preparing them to thrive in an interconnected world.

On this Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, we honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, along with the brave first responders and members of the military who defended our nation. We also encourage you to volunteer in your community today. 🇺🇸

Laurie Santos, a Yale professor and host of “The Happiness Lab” podcast, will launch our Creative Intelligence series Sept. 19 with the keynote for this year’s academic convocation.

Science of happiness expert to kick off Transylvania Creative Intelligence with convocation talk Laurie Santos, a Yale professor and host of “The Happiness Lab” podcast, will launch Transylvania's Creative Intelligence series Sept. 19 with the keynote for this year's academic convocation.

Our sorority recruitment begins today with a new process designed to be less stressful, offering more opportunities for potential members to meet with chapters. They'll learn more at an orientation in the Campus Center’s Pioneer Rooms this afternoon at 5.

Transylvania launches less stressful sorority recruitment process today Transylvania's sorority recruitment begins today with a new process designed to be less stressful, offering more opportunities for potential members to meet with chapters.

Our Mitchell Fine Arts Center is partnering with Bluegrass Youth Ballet for a production of “Alebrijes: Pedro’s Magical Spirit Creatures" later this month. Reserve tickets for the fantastical ballet based on the true story of Mexican piñata maker Pedro Linares.

Transylvania partners with Bluegrass Youth Ballet for 'Alebrijes' performances Sept. 27-28 Transylvania's Mitchell Fine Arts Center has partnered with Bluegrass Youth Ballet for a production of "Alebrijes: Pedro’s Magical Spirit Creatures" on Sept. 27 and 28.

Professor Jamie Day wrapped up the first week of classes Friday with an outdoors physics lesson.

We recently partnered with Common App to provide qualified students with proactive admissions offers before they apply. Additionally, prospective Pioneers are invited to join us for Transy Preview Days on Sept. 13 and Oct. 19. Keep in mind, the first Early Action Deadline for priority admission and scholarship consideration is Oct. 31.

Transylvania joins Common App direct admissions program Transylvania has recently partnered with Common App's direct admissions program to provide qualified students with proactive admissions offers before they apply.

Yesterday's Pioneer Palooza was a great chance for our students to explore how to get engaged in campus life. With more than 60 organizations to join at Transylvania, they'll have plenty of opportunities to make friends and build leadership skills. The Student Activities Board event is part of Welcome Back Week, which continues tonight with bingo in the Great Hall.

Great to see everybody back on campus today for the first day of the 2024-25 school year! 📚🥳

Transylvania faculty gathered for their group photo Friday in front of Old Morrison. We're excited for the first day of classes tomorrow! 📸

Check out this year's class coin, which our new Pioneers will give to someone who's made an impact on them at Transylvania sometime before they graduate.

Congratulations to Director of Financial Aid Jennifer Cosens for earning our recognition team's August Essential Piece Award! She's been working hard to help everybody navigate the nationwide delays and other challenges of this year's Free Application for Federal Student Aid. 👏

Big thanks to our First Engagements team for supporting our Pioneers during orientation this past week (and beyond). Fall term starts Tuesday!

Ranked No. 11 in the nation, our Pioneers are ready to serve up another successful season as they head to Colorado Springs for the Pikes Peak Challenge volleyball tournament Friday and Saturday. 🦇🏐

Congratulations to recent Dasia Thornton, who's been nominated for the NCAA DIII Woman of the Year recognition honoring student-athletes for leadership, athletics, academics and service. 🦇

Dasia Thornton Co-Nominated as Division III Woman of the Year - Transylvania University Dalton Christopher

Transylvania ranks among the nation’s top schools in The Princeton Review’s “Best 390 Colleges” guide released today. The 2025 edition spotlights our excellence in academics and supportive community, along with the perks of being in Lexington.

Princeton Review recommends Transylvania as one of nation's best colleges Transylvania ranks among the nation's top schools in The Princeton Review’s “Best 390 Colleges” guide released today.

As is tradition, our new Pioneers gathered on the Old Morrison steps yesterday for a class photo. 📸

Orientation traditions continued this afternoon with a greet line in Old Morrison Circle. Tonight, our incoming Pioneers are attending a First Engagements class to meet faculty and learn about the week ahead. Welcome to Transy! 👋

Yesterday's welcome of our new Pioneers included an induction ceremony with speakers offering words of encouragement and advice, as well as traditions like signing the register. Earlier in the day, we enjoyed a lunch for alumni and incoming legacies at Graham Cottage.

Tune in at 6:30 for tonight's induction ceremony livestream. We're welcoming our new Pioneers into the Transylvania community as they receive their class coin and sign the register.

New Student Induction Ceremony Livestream of Transylvania welcoming new students