ROME, Ga. — Shorter University recently welcomed 70 outstanding prospective freshmen to campus for its annual Scholars Day, an event designed to recognize academic excellence and award the University’s most prestigious academic honor, the Presidential Scholarship. Each invited student arrived …
ROME, Ga. — Shorter University recently welcomed middle school students from across the state to campus as it hosted the Division B Regional competition for the 2025 to 2026 Georgia Science Olympiad. The day brought together young scholars, dedicated educators, …
ROME, Ga. — After fifteen years of faithful service, Shorter University President Dr. Donald Dowless has announced his retirement, effective at the conclusion of the spring semester when his contract ends in May. Dr. Dowless described his time at Shorter …
Shorter University has announced students named to the dean’s list during the spring semester of 2025. To achieve this honor, students must have been enrolled full time and have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average for the term. …
Commencement speaker Dr. Kirk Shook, Executive Director of the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, delivers the address at Shorter University’s 2025 Spring Commencement. ROME, Ga. — Shorter University honored the Class of 2025 with two Spring Commencement Ceremonies held on …
Dr. Eric Holland, Superintendent of Rome City Schools, delivers the keynote address at Shorter University’s 2025 Hooding Ceremony, inspiring graduates to lead with integrity and serve their communities. Shorter University honored graduates of its College of Business and School of …
Class of 2025 Nursing Pin Recipients gather for a group photo at Shorter University’s Brady School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony. Shorter University honored its Class of 2025 senior nursing students during a meaningful and worshipful Pinning Ceremony held on Wednesday, …
Mr. Michael Kobito, 2022 Georgia Teacher of the Year, delivers an inspiring keynote address to Shorter University’s future educators. Shorter University’s School of Education celebrated its future educators at the annual Teacher Candidate Celebration held on April 25, 2025, at …
Dr. Kirk Shook, Executive Director of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, will serve as the keynote speaker for Shorter University’s 2025 Commencement Ceremonies on Thursday, May 8. “Dr. Kirk Shook is a leader of character and integrity whose career reflects …
Shorter University has announced students named to the dean’s list during the fall semester of 2024. To achieve this honor, students must have been enrolled full time and have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average for the term.











