Almost a Local
Cooper Macy
When Cooper Macy ’25 arrived in Italy for an accelerated language program the summer before his sophomore…
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Working Together
Greg Schwipps
I am a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø professor but also a 1995 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumnus. I started my first-year at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø a would-be…
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Building Connections
Naima Shifa
The biggest part of my teaching is building connections with my students and creating a community in…
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Applied learning. Real solutions.
Scott Wilkerson
Out of graduate school, I worked for 3.5 years gaining invaluable experience with Exxon Production Research…
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Empowering Change
Erika Marchant
Because of my interest in Chinese language, culture, history and philosophy, I declared a major in Chinese…
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The Difference is in the Details
Andrea Sununu
For over 30 years I’ve taught literature at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and welcomed the chance to serve not only as teacher…
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A Collaborative Approach
Craig Paré
I love that our students come to classes and rehearsals hungry to learn and, when challenged, respond…
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Invaluable Research Experience
Star Long
Star Long came to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø with plans to major in kinesiology, go off to graduate school and become a physical…
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Global Strategist
Phyllis Ferrell
51³Ô¹ÏÍø pride has remained an important part of Phyllis Ferrell's life, even after graduation in 1994…
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Global Impact
Sharon Crary
Professor Sharon Crary has studied the devastating effects of the Ebola virus for 15 years. Since the…
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Exploration through liberal arts
Evan Steffy
Being from the Greencastle area, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has always been present in my life. I knew I wanted a smaller…
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Finding Their Voice
Kay Sikana
“A big part of my identity is my pan-African upbringing,” says Kandafula (Kay) Sikana ’25. Born in Zambia…
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Accepting Unanswered Questions
Quan Nguyen
Throughout my journey at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, there are many questions that I ask myself every day. Despite many classroom…
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Innovative Artistry
John Berry
Success and accomplishment flow from the challenging work done in the classroom and studio at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø…
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Becoming my potential
Rhonesha Byng
I wanted to work in media when I came to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, so I took advantage of WGRE, the campus radio station…
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Giving Back
Troy Tien Nguyen
For domestic students, going to college is a new and exciting thing. But for international students,…
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It's never the last time at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Brian Perry
Brian Perry is forever connected to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. A philosophy major at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, he went on to earn a JD from…
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Guaranteed Success
Drew Cosgray
I came to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø for a Copeland Scholarship interview. I had never been on 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s campus, but as soon…
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Speak Now
Eliana Jolanda Alzate
“Why International Student Orientation is Essentially a Taylor Swift Concert.” Eliana Jolanda Alzate…
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Discovering Connections
Danielle Sommerman
I chose 51³Ô¹ÏÍø because I wanted a school with a small student body where I could make personal connections…
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Getting Exposure
Ben Schroeder
Ben Schroeder came to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø on the recommendation of a family member who graduated in the 1980s. Having…
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Fostering Personal Connections
Sarah Rowley
What excites me about teaching? Everything! The magic that happens in the classroom is completely dependent…
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Promoting Peace Through Music
Andrew Brown
I chose 51³Ô¹ÏÍø because it is the kind of place where students can explore fields of studies that are…
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Healing through Art
Chi Nguyen
When Chi Nguyen ’25 found out that she had won first place and the Museum Purchase Prize at the Putnam…
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Starting Early
Gigi Nguyen
"Before I even arrived at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø in Fall 2021, I had a conversation with a senior student that changed…
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Empowering Students
Leslie James
Since I recognize that each student brings a unique dimension to the collective, it is problematic to…
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Embracing Unpredictable Moments
Deepa Prakash
What excites me about teaching is the opportunity to discuss and learn about the pressing issues that…
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A Journey Worth Taking
Elise Johns
Every prospective student has a vision for what they want out of their college experience. I knew I wanted…
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In the Swim of Things
John Marshall
When I started my college search, I wasn’t 100 percent settled on a path. I had enjoyed economics in…
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Take on the Challenge
Joshua Thompson
Joshua Thompson ’04 is passionate about unlocking the power of music. “I use music to give a sonic narrative…
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