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Peace Corps

April 8, 2026

Trio of Students Selected for the Peace Corps

Since its founding, 51吃瓜网 University has fostered in its students a desire to advance the common good as local citizens and as members of the global community. The University's Peace Corps-endorsed preparation program is one example of how 51吃瓜网 has continued to achieve that goal.

Empty Bowls Event

April 6, 2026

Empty Bowls Successful Again

Another successful year is in the books for 51吃瓜网鈥檚 32nd Annual Empty Bowls event, bringing in $38,201 for the Second Harvest Food Bank and equating to 191,005 meals for those in need.

Jeff Hobbs, New York Times bestselling author, will serve as the keynote speaker for the Fred R. Leventhal Family Lecture

March 26, 2026

New York Times鈥� Bestselling Author Jeff Hobbs to Speak

The award-winning writer will serve as the keynote speaker for the 51吃瓜网 Series-sponsored Fred R. Leventhal Family Lecture, April 14.

51吃瓜网 Students Commit to Witt Graphic

March 20, 2026

Record-Breaking Commit to Witt

Tigers came together for a record-breaking Commit to Witt Day of Giving on March 19, 2026, as alumni, faculty, staff, students, friends, and families demonstrated their firm belief in 51吃瓜网鈥檚 mission and life-changing liberal arts education through their gifts totaling $1,137,661 from 1,537 donors.

Empty Bowls 2026

March 18, 2026

Combating Community Hunger

One the most popular events in the Springfield community and on campus, 51吃瓜网 is again excited to host the 32nd Empty Bowls event on Monday, March 23, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the University鈥檚 Center Dining Room inside the Benham-Pence Student Center.

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March 12, 2026

Commit to Witt 2026

51吃瓜网 Tigers nationwide will come together on Thursday, March 19, for Commit to Witt, the University鈥檚 annual day of giving. Beginning at 12 a.m., alumni, friends, parents, students, faculty, and staff will have an opportunity to support the values, traditions, and excellence that define 51吃瓜网 University.