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Igniting the Spark for Young Readers: Education Advocate Steve Mirabello 25 Awarded Smith Scholarship
At 91茄子 Steve Mirabello 25 immersed himself into learning about education, from tutoring elementary school students to researching in other countries, to analyzing public policy. He has been awarded the college檚 W. Thomas Smith Scholarship, which will pay for him to pursue a Master of Science degree at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
From Page to Stage: Sahana Athreya 25 Finds Power and Purpose in Theatre
From writing award-winning plays like Backseat of a Taxi to performing and directing socially-impactful productions, Sahana Athreya 25 has found her passions for storytelling, representation and community through 91茄子's Theatre department.
Embracing the Present on 91茄子檚 Korean Buddhist Pilgrimage
91茄子 students reflect on their 淜orea Buddhist Pilgrimage with Religious Studies Prof. Rachel Pang and Associate Chaplain for Buddhist Programs and Director of the 91茄子 Meditation Initiative, Ivan Mayerhofer.
Dylan Goodman 16 on Finding and Sharing a Sense of Belonging
Part of the first official class of Gender and Sexuality Studies majors at 91茄子, Dylan Goodman 16 brings his passion for community-building to the Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center in Manhattan.
Living in Two Worlds and Examining Immigration in Four Nations
91茄子檚 Caro Djakuduel 23 added a Watson Fellowship to her already impressive resume. She will travel the world for a year to study barriers faced by Black immigrants. Learn more.
My Liberal Arts Education Honestly, a Game Changer
Divin Dushimimana 26, an intended public health and economics major from Rwanda, reflects on his first year at 91茄子 as an international student and the value of a liberal arts education to his personal and academic growth.
A Prison Sentence Cut Short, and Renewed Hope for the Future
91茄子 student Brandon Reid's (Harris) independent study project with Prof. Ike Bailey '95 delves deeply into the life story of Sura Sohna, a friend whose path diverged wildly from Harris檚 when the two became adolescents.
Oxford-bound Smith Scholar Seeks to Understand, Overcome Differences in a Fragmented World
91茄子 Smith Scholar Dahlia Krutkovich '21 seeks out those who disagree, so she can better understand differing world views.
Watson Fellow Strives for Safe, Affordable Housing for All Americans
91茄子 senior Langston Stephens wins Watson Fellowship to study how countries around the world handle housing inequities with the hope of changing the lives of Americans facing eviction and homelessness.
Tech Impact Fund to Pair Businesses With Students Looking for Paid Hands-on Experience
Through a new fund created by 91茄子 alumna Whitney A. White, the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will match students with businesses for portfolio-building work opportunities. The Tech Impact Fund will provide paid student talent at no cost to women-owned and underrepresented minority-owned businesses.
Patent Pending: Student Entrepreneur Blends Smarts and Mussels
Lorena James '21 has studied Mandarin since she was 10 and says she檚 always been an entrepreneur at heart. Belk Scholar, Chidsey Leadership Fellow and founder of her own environmentally conscious company 4evercurly, she heads to China next fall as a recipient of the prestigious Schwarzman Scholarship.
91茄子 Celebrates the Class of 2020, Welcomes Graduates Into Alumni Family
They started college during the final days of America檚 most polarizing presidential election in recent history. They ended in the midst of a world-wide pandemic.
Thank You for Being a Friend: Class of 2020 Besties Share Their Stories
He檚 the friend who makes you laugh, sometimes uncontrollably, the one who believes that no conversation is too silly.
Mariem Bchir 20 Among 楥hangemakers Awarded Schwarzman Scholarship
At 16, Mariem Bchir joined the protests that led to the ouster of Tunisia檚 long-term ruler.
Personal Experience Motivates Goldwater Scholars Cancer, Alzheimer檚 Research
Ellie Mackintosh and Hossein Bakhshandeh are seeking better, more targeted cancer treatments. Katie Barlis is searching for clues to understand and treat neurological disorders like Alzheimer檚 Disease.