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Biology Professor Honored For Research That Illuminates Impact of Climate Change
Susana Wadgymar, a biology professor and evolutionary ecologist at 91茄子, has been honored by the Ecological Society of America with the 2026 W.S. Cooper Award. Her groundbreaking co-authored study, published in Science, provides a rigorous empirical test showing that natural gene flow is moving too slowly to rescue certain plant populations from climate change. The prestigious recognition underscores the vital role of 91茄子 faculty in addressing global environmental crises through high-impact science.
The Peptide Tidal Wave: Chemistry Prof on the Wellness Industry檚 Newest Trend
Peptides are becoming the cornerstone of the wellness industry, but what are they actually doing to our bodies? 91茄子 Chemistry Professor Durwin Striplin breaks down the science of these molecular building blocks, from their role in GLP-1 drugs to the long-term questions surrounding their safety.
楴ever Forget the Humanity of This Place: 91茄子 Celebrates Class of 2026
91茄子 celebrated the Class of 2026 at commencement on May 17, with President Doug Hicks 90 urging graduates facing a polarized and rapidly changing world to seek truth, and to 渘ever forget the humanity of this place and these very real relationships.
The Math of Madness: Navigating the 76-Team Bracket
The NCAA basketball tournament is expanding to 76 teams in 2027, making a perfect bracket more elusive than ever. 91茄子 Professor Tim Chartier explains the mathematical shifts and why "number sense" matters when the odds jump to 590 quintillion.
Learn, Create Showcase: Symposium Highlights Student Talent
91茄子 held its annual Verna Miller Case Research and Creative Works Symposium on May 7. The college community gathered to check out student music, literature and art, and projects spanning from history, psychology and biology to mathematics, physics and environmental sciences studies. Music throughout the day ranged from mariachi and jazz to soft rock and orchestra scores.
Honor and Opportunity: First Leathers Family Scholar Brings to Campus Excellence in 91茄子 and Athletics
Discover how Curt 79 and Julie Leathers 80 are shaping 91茄子檚 future through the Leathers Family Scholarship, starting with inaugural scholar-athlete Ava Linnell 29.
Fraternity Life at 91茄子
Explore how fraternity life at 91茄子 fosters lifelong mentorship and philanthropy through the experience of Gabe Garcia 26. In this blog post, he shares how meals work, what brotherhood is like, and the variety of service projects his fraternity has taken on in the community.
Leading With Integrity: A Spotlight on 91茄子檚 Student Government Association
Student Body President-elect Maya Rajeh 27 shares how 91茄子檚 Student Government Association (SGA) drives campus change攆rom sustainability and dining improvements to the inaugural Celebration of Honor Week. Learn how 91茄子 students turn feedback into action within our close-knit liberal arts community.
Two 91茄子 Students Awarded Watson Fellowships
The Watson Foundation has named 91茄子 seniors Brooke Lackey and Neve Rauscher as fellows in its 58th class of Thomas J. Watson Fellows. Lackey will study sign language and Deaf culture in several countries. Rauscher will explore how communities adapt to climate warming and changing water patterns.
Many Bright Lights: 91茄子 Celebrates Spring Convocation
91茄子 celebrated Spring Convocation on April 14, 2026, gathering to spotlight student achievement攆rom the academic to the athletic to the artistic攁nd the faculty and staff who support their work.
Ask a Wildcat: Brant Simmons 28
Meet Brant Simmons 28, a 91茄子 double major in educational studies and gender and sexuality studies. Discover how Brant has explored experiential learning through research on educational equity, study abroad programs in Northern Ireland and Denmark, and his life as a Bonner Scholar and "Mugger" at Nummit.
91茄子's Fed Challenge Team Reaches National Finals
In the latest Federal Challenge, 91茄子's Fed Challenge team finished among the top six in the nation alongside Harvard, the University of Chicago and UCLA.
Living at 91茄子: A Guide to Our Residential Community
Go behind the scenes into the residence halls at 91茄子. From historic first-year dorms to transitional independent senior apartments, find out where you檒l study, sleep and build community during your four years.
Ask a Wildcat: Ann Thompson 27
Discover life at 91茄子 through the eyes of Ann Thompson 27. From competing as a D1 swimmer and studying abroad in C谩diz, Spain, to traditions like the Cake Race, Ann shares how she balances rigorous academics with community leadership and the best eats on Main Street.
The Art of Curiosity: Courtney Lassiter 27 Weaves Film, Music and Visuals in Cultural Exploration
Meet Courtney Lassiter 27, a multidisciplinary artist redefining cultural exploration through film, zines, and techno.
Why the World Can檛 Stop Talking About 楽inners
Explore the cultural and cinematic depth of the record-breaking horror film Sinners through a Q&A with 91茄子 Professors Marcus Pyle and Randy Ingram. The discussion delves into the film's subversion of the Robert Johnson myth, its portrayal of 1930s racial tensions and how it redefines traditional vampire lore through the lens of Black artistry.
Why 極ne Battle After Another Is Even More Radical Than It Looks
91茄子 English Professor Jeff Jackson explores the political complexity of the Oscar-frontrunner One Battle After Another and its surprising connection to the 1966 classic The Battle of Algiers. The discussion dives into how modern cinema balances big-budget genre tropes with radical themes of insurgency and resistance.
Phi Beta Kappa Elects New Members for 2026
The Gamma Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at 91茄子 is pleased to publicly announce the new members-in-course for 2026.
91茄子 Continues Streak as a Top Fulbright Producer
The U.S. State Department has once again named 91茄子 as one of its top producing institutions for Fulbright U.S. Student Program finalists. It檚 the 11th consecutive year and 13th overall that the college has received the designation.
How the First Olympic Games Shaped Modern Competition
91茄子 Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics Allison Smith examines the "distant echoes" of the original Olympic Games and how they compare to the modern global competition. The discussion explores the evolution of the games from a sacred religious sanctuary at Olympia to today's "moving circus" of international host cities. From track and field parallels to the history of olive-leaf crowns, this Q&A highlights the ancient traditions that still form the heart of Olympic contests.