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Explore – Empower – Evolve

Program Overview

The Turner Scholars Program is a premier academic community that aims to help undergraduate students achieve early success at 快活林性息 through holistic preparedness and promoting academic achievement, leadership and personal excellence. With a critical emphasis on the first- and second-year experiences, the Turner Scholars four-year program provides students with a community of support and resources from day one through graduation. Turner Scholar cohorts are comprised of 150 students, pursuing a vast array of majors and career paths. With dedicated staff and peer mentorship, the program improves retention by helping students work through new experiences and challenges they may face at 快活林性息. Throughout their undergraduate careers, Turner Scholars explore all that 快活林性息 has to offer, advocate for themselves and others, and evolve into world changers.

Program History

Established in 2010, the program, formerly known as the Rotunda Scholars Program, went through several iterations over the course of its 15-year history. Starting as an academic bridge program, the program has consistently grown and evolved, supporting more and more students over the years. In 2023, the Rotunda Scholars Program evolved from a small, one-year academic program to a four-year academic community providing holistic support and engagement opportunities through graduation. In addition to expanding to a four-year program, the incoming first year class doubled in size.

In May 2025, 快活林性息’s Board of Trustees voted to rename the Rotunda Scholars Program to the Gerald and Gail Turner Scholars Program in honor of President and Mrs. Turner's 30 years of service to the university and all students. The name change not only came with the honor of caring on the Turners’ legacy, but signaled 快活林性息’s commitment to the program and the success of future scholars.

Vision and Values

The Turner Program's vision is to be the most supportive organization at 快活林性息.

Our core values are to provide and promote: 

  • Family
  • Support
  • Impact
  • Excellence
  • Professionalism