from the President
POSSIBILITIES Finding hope on the Hill by Dr. Susanna L. Baxter, 26th President of LaGrange College
After a year that whispered doubt and challenge, this fall on our campus shouted hope loud and clear. In so many ways, this past semester felt like my first “real” term on the Hill. With COVID restrictions easing, we returned to spirited football games, a normal class schedule and an in-person Homecoming celebration. My exchanges with students, whether in the cafeteria, plaza or bleachers, impart life-giving, hope-filled moments. Hope—genuine and tangible hope. Among the many hopeful signs is one that perhaps went unnoticed: The campus community began a strategic planning process in October. Trustees, alumni, faculty and staff took part in initial sessions to provide their input on what should be included in our new five-year plan. We aim to have a completed strategy by late spring, and that brings me great hope—the expectation of building on LaGrange College’s storied history to an even brighter future. This hope we share on the Hill is rooted in the star in the sky, the shepherds in the field and the expectant mother. Hope is the light to our darkness and hope is infectious, especially when it’s inspired by your support and involvement in LaGrange College. Thank you for making hope possible.
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