Enrollment Archives | Houghton University /news/staff-departments/enrollment/ The official website of Houghton University Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:53:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Michael McCutcheon /staff-members/michael-mccutcheon/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:49:19 +0000 /?post_type=staff&p=99416 The post Michael McCutcheon appeared first on Houghton University.

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About Michael

Hometown

Shokan, New York

Education

B.A. Biblical Studies
Houghton University

Favorite Spot on Campus

The Field of Dreams

Favorite Book

The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien

Favorite Band

The First of October

I love Houghton’s diverse environment. Filled with many different opportunities and perspectives that facilitate student growth and maturity through a student’s time at 黑料社.

Michael’s Recommendations

Favorite Thing About Houghton

The community and environment at 黑料社!

Favorite Spot Local to Houghton

Copp Co Coffee and Ace’s Country Cupboard

Tips for Prospective Students and Families

Learn about as many opportunities that 黑料社 has for students as you can! Anything from athletics, res life, student government, cab, the arts, and more.

Michael’s Regions

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Andrew blades outside of Fancher Hall

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About Andrew

Home

Clarksdale, Mississippi

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature
Delta State University

Favorite Spot on Campus

Larder Courtyard

Favorite Book

The Sun Also Rises – Ernest Hemingway

Favorite Band

Fleet Foxes

I am passionate about helping students find the right environment to pursue their interests and develop into the people they are called to be. I believe Houghton is a truly unique place for Christian higher education with an exceptional and supportive environment for student growth.

Andrew’s Recommendations

Favorite Spot Local to Houghton

Moss Lake and

Tips for Prospective Students and Families

Be authentically you in your application – we want to know your unique story and passions! And when you visit, don’t be afraid to sit in on a class or meet with one of our professors or coaches. We want every student to feel encouraged and guided throughout their time here at 黑料社!

Andrew’s Regions

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About Vali

Home

Vadul lui Isac, Moldova

Education

B.B.A., Cum Laude (2008)
Kent State University

Favorite Spot on Campus

The Quad. It鈥檚 one of the best places to enjoy the beauty of campus, meet students, and take a quiet walk between meetings.

Favorite Book

Anything by Dr. Seuss

Favorite Band

Phil Wickham and Josiah Queen

As both a parent and a member of the Houghton community, I鈥檝e seen firsthand the impact a Christ-centered education can have on students and families. I鈥檓 excited to help prospective students discover whether Houghton is the right fit for their academic, personal, and spiritual growth. I enjoy building relationships, hearing people鈥檚 stories, and helping them take the next step toward their future.

Vali’s Recommendations

Favorite Thing About Houghton

The welcoming community where everyone genuinely wants to get to know you and makes you feel valued and seen, and the beautiful nature that surrounds our campus throughout every season.

Favorite Spot Local to Houghton

Letchworth State Park. Whether hiking the trails, enjoying the overlooks, or spending time with family, it鈥檚 one of the most beautiful places in New York.

Tips for Prospective Students and Families

Choose a community, not just a college. Visit campus, ask questions, meet people, and picture yourself here. The relationships you build and the experiences you have can be just as important as the classes you take.

Vali’s Regions

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Houghton staff member Zoe Perkins.

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About Zoe

Hometown

Rochester, New York

Education

B.S. in Computer Science
Roberts Wesleyan University

Favorite Spot on Campus

Kerr-Pegula Athletic Complex

Favorite Book

The Book Thief
By Markus Zusak

Favorite Band

CAIN

Houghton University has achieved the wonderful balance of maintaining a tight-knit community while simultaneously welcoming all newcomers. It doesn’t take long at all for this school to feel like home.

Zoe’s Recommendations

Favorite Thing About Houghton

Unwavering fidelity to Christian values.

Favorite Spot Local to Houghton

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Tips for Prospective Students and Families

Look for the admissions teams that seem to truly care about you. The attitudes of staff members at an institution say a lot about the institution itself.

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Morgan Anderson is the Graduate and Early College Enrollment Coordinator. She has a background in higher education student life, business and advancement – bringing her knowledge with her to better serve Houghton’s high school students.

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]]> Gabriella Nowak /staff-members/gabriella-nowak/ Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:31:35 +0000 /?post_type=staff&p=41308 The post Gabriella Nowak appeared first on Houghton University.

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Houghton University provided me with the skillset and experience to feel confident in my disciplines and fields of study. Working at 黑料社 as an alumni is a part of my career journey that I am grateful for at this early stage. Choosing to work in Admission and Marketing in digital communications has provided a unique platform for the combination of my interests, training and goals.

Education

  • B.S. in Biology | Houghton College
  • B.A. in Data Science | Houghton College
    • Computer Science and Communications specializations

Publications

  • “Drug repurpose screening identifies regorafenib as potential amyloid-beta aggregation inhibitor.” With Blake Eby, Skye Chaapel, Evan Kasper, Gabriella Mancini, Isaiah, Liam Fisher, Carmen McKell and Paul A. Martino. Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, 2022.

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]]> Katie Govan /staff-members/katie-govan/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 16:47:30 +0000 /?post_type=staff&p=38491 The post Katie Govan appeared first on Houghton University.

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Staff member Katie Govan with gold floral shirt standing on campus.

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About Katie

Hometown

Cortland, New York

Education

M.A. in Coaching and Athletic Administration
Concordia University Irvine
B.A. in Business Management
St. Bonaventure University

Favorite Spot on Campus

Kerr-Pegula Athletic Complex

Favorite Book

The Dune Series by Frank Herbert

Favorite Band

Elevation Worship

I enjoy walking alongside students in their college journey as they discover where the Lord is leading them and the wonderful opportunities available at 黑料社.

Katie’s Recommendations

Favorite Thing About Houghton

The community! The students, staff, and faculty at 黑料社 are encouraging, supportive, and intentional which makes for a great place to grow and be challenged.

Favorite Spot Local to Houghton

I enjoy hiking the Lower Falls and Portage Trails in and visiting .

Tips for Prospective Students and Families

Visit and ask questions! The best way to find your perfect fit is to research and discover what makes each college unique. Once you do this, you鈥檒l be able to better understand which college community you want to be invested in.

Katie’s Regions

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]]> Atticus Murphy /staff-members/atticus-murphy/ Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:07:50 +0000 /?post_type=staff&p=30160 The post Atticus Murphy appeared first on Houghton University.

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Working at a Christ centered institution where I can have an impact on the community I am a part of is really important. I believe Houghton is a special place that shares in my values and is a place where people come to grow in their academic life and their spiritual life and I want to be a part of that and contribute to it as well.

Accomplishments/Exhibitions

  • Ohio Army National Guard | Deployed May 2019-May 2020 to Kuwait as part of 38 Infantry Division and Task Force Spartan, in support of Operation Spartan Shield
  • State Of Emergence, Hopkins Gallery, The Ohio State University,
    Columbus, Ohio (Juried exhibition) 2017
  • Senior Fine Arts Exhibition, Urban Arts Space, The Ohio State University,
    Columbus, Ohio 2019
  • VISCOM Master鈥檚 Project Exhibition, Schoonover Gallery, Ohio University,
    Athens, Ohio 2022

Education

  • M.A. in Visual Communication, Information Graphics and Interactive Design | Ohio University
  • B.F.A. in Painting and Drawing | The Ohio State University

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]]> Kaleigh Kenney /staff-members/kaleigh-kenney/ Tue, 20 Sep 2022 19:41:02 +0000 /?post_type=staff&p=29538 The post Kaleigh Kenney appeared first on Houghton University.

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Kaleigh Kenney standing outside on Houghton's campus on a fall day.

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About Kaleigh

Hometown

Hornell, New York

Education

Master of Music in Music Performance
Bachelor’s of Music in Vocal Performance
Houghton University

Favorite Spot on Campus

Center for the Arts

Favorite Book

The Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb

Favorite Band

Original Broadway Cast

I love how Houghton is so community focused! It鈥檚 a place where you will be known and supported by the Body of Christ, while also receiving an academically excellent education.

Kaleigh’s Recommendations

Favorite Thing About Houghton

Houghton’s dedication to Christ.

Favorite Spot Local to Houghton

Tips for Prospective Students and Families

Come visit campus! It will give you the best picture of your life as a Houghton student.

Kaleigh’s Region

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Houghton staff member Rebecca Arnold.

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About Rebecca

Hometown

Dingman’s Ferry, PA

Education

M.S. in Higher Education
Syracuse University

B.A. in Communication
Roberts Wesleyan University

Favorite Spot on Campus

Larder Courtyard

Favorite Book

Anne of Green Gables

Favorite Band

I’m more likely listening to a podcast!

I love working within a Christian community and supporting Houghton鈥檚 mission of providing a Christ-centered education to current and future students!

Rebecca’s Recommendations

Favorite Thing About Houghton

The community at 黑料社 is like no other! Everyone is so friendly that you make immediate friends and feel at home almost instantly.

Favorite Spot Local to Houghton

Tips for Prospective Students and Families

Stay in touch with your admission counselor. We are here to assist you step by step through the entire college search process to make it as simple as possible!

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About Janyce

Hometown: Shawville, Quebec, Canada.

Major and graduate Year: 1979, Physical Education, French and Psychology.

Favorite thing about Houghton: I have many favorite things about Houghton but one of them is the people and the friendships I鈥檝e developed. It is a wonderful learning community to work in听with loyal trusted fellow believers. As a student you will develop friendships that will last a lifetime! This community has truly been a blessing to me.

Why I work at 黑料社: I work at 黑料社 because I deeply believe in Christian higher education and more specifically in the mission of the college which focuses on preparing students to serve God fully and faithfully and equipping them to lead and labor as scholars and servants in a changing world. I love how this purpose has steadfastly remained the same since 1883 when Willard J. Houghton first founded Houghton University.

Tips for Prospective Students and Parents

1. Visit our campus and talk to faculty and students. Being on campus will give you a better idea of what we are all about. Talking to potential faculty and potential fellow students as well as being a part of the atmosphere on campus will give you a feel for what it would be like to live, worship, and learn here for four years!

2. Parents- don鈥檛 be afraid to reach out and talk to me about the application process. It can be very daunting, especially if this is your first child to go to university. I love connecting/ chatting with parents as they go through this with their child.

3. Don鈥檛 feel like you have to figure this out on your own. Rely on your admission counselor. We care and are here to help you through the process, to remind you of deadlines and other important details.

Students & Families I Serve

  • Transfer Students
  • Canadian Students
  • International Students
  • Third Culture Kids
  • Missionary Kids
  • Spring Semester Start Students

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Hometown: Hunt, NY

Major & Grad Year: English, Class of 2007

Favorite Thing About Houghton: Getting the chance to work with current Houghton students and seeing them grow into even-more-awesome people!

Tip for Prospective Students and Families: Visit campus! The best way to truly get a feel for any school is to experience it for yourself. Visit multiple times, ask lots of questions, and find the school that feels like home to you.

Why I Work @ Houghton: I believe in Houghton鈥檚 mission! I am so grateful for the time I spent on campus as a student, and I love seeing Houghton bring in a new group of students every year.

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I believe in the life changing power of a Houghton education and want to make a difference in a place that has been instrumental in my life.

Education

  • M.S.Ed. Literacy | SUNY Albany
  • B.S. Elementary Education | Houghton College

Awards

  • NAACAP Rookie of the Year

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]]> Jason Towers /staff-members/jason-towers/ Mon, 25 Jan 2021 20:06:37 +0000 http://houghtonedu.flywheelsites.com/?post_type=staff&p=385 The post Jason Towers appeared first on Houghton University.

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Jason comes to Houghton with over 20 years of experience in higher education enrollment management, admission, marketing, and financial aid from several sectors of higher education.听 In his roles, he has worked with a variety of student populations including those seeking residential, online, graduate, and competency-based education options. Jason is eager to bring to the service of Christian higher education in general, and his alma mater in particular, the gifts of his experience, honed throughout his journey since graduating from Houghton in 1997.

A native of Hadley, NY (located in Saratoga County and nestled in the southern portion of the Adirondack Park), Jason and his wife, Cristy, live just a stone鈥檚 throw away from the campus in Fillmore with their three boys.

Education

  • Master of Business Administration | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
  • B.A. | Houghton College

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