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University finances continue to thrive

The 2011 financial responsibility report, for the 2009–10 fiscal year, has not been re¬leased yet, but Union was given a positive score on the previous year’s report, which analyzed the 2008–2009 fiscal year.
The Higher Education Act of 1965 requires a financial responsibility report for private institutions. The test scores each institution between a 1.0 and 3.0 based on a composite of three ratios: a primary re¬serve ratio, an equity ratio and a net income ratio, the Federal Student Aid website said. […]

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Union receives top rankings

For the 15th straight year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Union as one of the South’s best regional universities.
Tied with the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Va., Union is 15th on the list, the same spot it ranked last year. This is the highest Union has ranked to-date. […]

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Market grows roots in Jackson

The farmers’ market has 43 stalls hosting more than 50 vendors throughout the week. The market is open Tuesday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until the vendor sells out. On any given Saturday, Brummett said, 3,500 community members come through the market to purchase produce and crafts. […]