Grandville Native Honored for Service to Huntington University Board

HUNTINGTON, IN (11/01/2011)(readMedia)-- Huntington University has granted emeritus status to Kenneth "Skip" Savage for his 23 years of service on the Board of Trustees.

Savage ended his tenure in October.

Savage, a native of Grandville, Mich., and father of board chair Kelly Savage, joined the board in 1988, and during that time, has served on the finance committee, the enrollment management, marketing and communication committee and the executive committee.

"I have greatly appreciated working with Skip. He has been an outstanding trustee," said Dr. G. Blair Dowden, president of Huntington University. "I am very grateful for his faithful and dedicated leadership of the university through his time, energy, resources and prayers. Throughout his tenure, he has been an influential member of the board and has provided valuable insights and understanding in our decision-making processes."

Savage was recognized during the Oct. 20-21 board meeting.

Huntington University is a comprehensive Christian college of the liberal arts offering graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 70 academic concentrations. U.S. News & World Report ranks Huntington among the best colleges in the Midwest, and Forbes.com has listed the university as one of America's Best Colleges. Additionally, Princeton Review has named the institution to its "Best in the Midwest" list. Founded in 1897 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, Huntington University is located on a contemporary, lakeside campus in northeast Indiana. The university is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).

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