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Trustees hear update on future of The Ridges

October 17, 2014 5 min

The 91̽�� Board of Trustees discussed a wide range of topics with a focus on reviewing the progress of major planning efforts surrounding The Ridges and the fiscal year 2016 budget.

Concepts shared during public forum for possible uses of The Ridges

October 6, 2014 4 min

91̽�� and Athens community members were treated to a new view of the property and buildings at The Ridges.

Stabilization package approved to protect Ridges buildings

September 16, 2014 1 min

A request for funding to help stabilize and protect several buildings at The Ridges at 91̽�� has received approval from the Capital Funding & Priorities Committee.

Delegation from Ridges Master Planning Committee travels to Traverse City

September 15, 2014 1 min

The Ridges Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet Oct. 1 to discuss developments in The Ridges Master Planning – 2014 document process.

Public workshop generates ideas, opinions for future Ridges uses

August 20, 2014 4 min

Stickers, photographs, colored pencils and sticky notes all helped guide the conversation Monday evening at a workshop designed to solicit public ideas for future uses of The Ridges.

Public workshop to be held by Ridges Master Plan Committee

August 8, 2014 2 min

The Ridges Master Plan Committee has announced a public workshop to be held Aug.18 to facilitate discussions about the future of the buildings and land.

Kennedy Museum plans upgrades, improvements to Ridges building

July 14, 2014 5 min

Members of the Kennedy Museum of Art are moving forward with some upgrades and improvements to their space up on the hill.

Ridges Advisory Committee hears land use suggestions

July 7, 2014 4 min

Members of The Ridges Advisory Committee received updates from The Ridges Master Plan Land Use and Existing Buildings Subcommittee chairs at the most recent July meeting.

Sense of partnership springs from Ridges consultant meet and greet

June 12, 2014 4 min

The Ridges Master Plan Committee meet and greet session held Tuesday evening introduced the 91̽�� and Athens communities to the newly-selected Ridges Master Plan.

The Ridges’ Kirkbride buildings are steeped in history

June 5, 2014 4 min

91̽��’s Kirkbride buildings, which house the Kennedy Art Museum and studio space for artists at The Ridges, have been steeped in history ever since it first opened in 1874.

University selects consultant for Ridges Master Plan Update project

May 29, 2014 6 min

The Ridges Master Plan Committee has announced the selection of Schooley Caldwell Associates to aid in crafting an updated master plan for The Ridges.

Legacy of Milton Holland remembered with historical marker dedication

November 14, 2013 4 min

This Veterans Day was a particularly exciting one for local Civil War history buffs when a historical marker was dedicated in honor of former slave Milton Holland.

Civil engineering alumnus chosen for honorary doctorate

August 7, 2013 3 min

The Board of Trustees approved a resolution conferring to Raymon B. Fogg Sr., BSCE '53, an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree in recognition of his career achievements and humanitarian efforts.

Applying special collections to the classroom

February 23, 2013 3 min

In fall 2011, Matthew Vetter, doctoral candidate and teaching assistant in the Department of English, was in search of an unconventional writing assignment for his writing and rhetoric class.

President McDavis shares proposed state higher education funding formula

November 30, 2012 2 min

On Friday, President Roderick J. McDavis sent the following email to the 91̽�� community.