An Open Letter from President Mullen
September 11, 2020
On Monday afternoon, I learned for the first time that the Fall Alumni Art Exhibition features prominently a work that…read more
Partnering with a God of Improvisation | President’s Reflection
August 18, 2020
Not the summer I had planned Instead of vacationing on the banks of the St. John River in New Brunswick,…read more
Living Out the Wesleyan Tradition of Justice in Our Time | President’s Reflection
July 16, 2020
The summer is flying by. In just over four weeks, we will be welcoming students back to campus. Summer 2020 will…read more
A Call to Practical Action | President’s Reflection
June 19, 2020
Nearly two weeks ago, I wrote a piece on our website in response to the tragic death of George Floyd…read more
Words Are Not Enough | A Response to Violence and Hate
May 29, 2020
Words, words, and more words. Once again with another horrific death of an African-American, Mr. George Floyd, at the hands…read more
Gifts I Never Asked For | President’s Reflection
May 15, 2020
Years ago, I wrote a chapel talk called “Gifts I Never Asked For.” It was inspired by the childhood disappointment…read more
The ‘Wildness’ in God’s Mercy | President’s Reflection
April 14, 2020
On a recent Sunday morning, when we were reading together one of our favorite hymns, Paul read, “There’s a wildness…read more
Navigating a “Way Other Than Our Own” | President’s Reflection
March 19, 2020
As we take our first steps on this strange journey of coming to terms with COVID-19, I cannot help but…read more
The Bold, Adventurous and Sometimes Risky Calling of the Gospel | President’s Reflection
February 14, 2020
I have absolutely no track record as a political or social activist. It is not that I don’t have strong…read more
Living in the Context of God’s Eternity
January 17, 2020
Unlike the coziness and warmth of the Christmas season, New Year’s has always seemed to me cold and vaguely ominous….read more
A Thanksgiving Community for 2019 | President’s Reflection
November 26, 2019
Last week, the Student Government Association sponsored an “Open Conversation with the President” in the Van Dyk Lounge. I always look…read more
Christian Higher Education in Today’s World | President’s Reflection
October 24, 2019
Just over a week ago, the recent steady stream of discouraging news items about private higher education was interrupted by…read more