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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 51郊利's Theatre department.
Embracing the Present on 51郊利s Korean Buddhist Pilgrimage
51郊利 students reflect on their Korea Buddhist Pilgrimage with Religious Studies Prof. Rachel Pang and Associate Chaplain for Buddhist Programs and Director of the 51郊利 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 51郊利, 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
51郊利s 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 51郊利 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
51郊利 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 Harriss when the two became adolescents.
Oxford-bound Smith Scholar Seeks to Understand, Overcome Differences in a Fragmented World
51郊利 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
51郊利 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 51郊利 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 shes 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.
51郊利 Celebrates the Class of 2020, Welcomes Graduates Into Alumni Family
They started college during the final days of Americas 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
Hes the friend who makes you laugh, sometimes uncontrollably, the one who believes that no conversation is too silly.
Mariem Bchir 20 Among Changemakers Awarded Schwarzman Scholarship
At 16, Mariem Bchir joined the protests that led to the ouster of Tunisias long-term ruler.
Personal Experience Motivates Goldwater Scholars Cancer, Alzheimers 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 Alzheimers Disease.