Embracing Different Perspectives
Miguel Angel Navarro Jr.
I chose 51³Ô¹ÏÍø because I wanted to be somewhere where I felt at home. As a student, I was exposed to…
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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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Curiosity and Conservation
Tommy Manning
“My whole life I've been into environmentalism and sustainability,” says Tommy Manning ’26. Although…
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Formed by Faith
Tanaa Jones
Growing up in Nashville, Tenn., Tanaa Jones ’26 was taught from an early age how to see the world through…
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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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Innovative Artistry
John Berry
Success and accomplishment flow from the challenging work done in the classroom and studio at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø…
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Honoring Heritage
Moises Rivera
My heritage impacts my daily life in almost every way, from the way I interact with people and how I…
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The Perfect Place for Filmmaking
Jordan Sjol
Jordan Sjol may be relatively new to the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty, but as assistant professor of film…
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The Power of Networking
Matigan Williams
This summer I am interning with a U.S. senator in Washington, D.C. This internship is a tremendous opportunity…
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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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Embracing Community
Mahmoud Abouelkheir
I felt hesitant about coming to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø because of its location in a rural part of Indiana. Growing up…
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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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Making the Pitch
Layla Brown-Clark
During an admitted student day, I fell in love with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s campus as a whole and 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s media-rich…
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Engage with Passion
Andrew Gold
51³Ô¹ÏÍø is one continuous opportunity to connect. I’ve dabbled in more campus experiences here than I…
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Spiritual Self-Discovery
Zoe Green
Growing up in a military family, Zoe Green ’27 became accustomed to transition at a young age. Having…
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Making Sense of the Past
Tina Irvine
“I’ve been obsessed with history since I was a kid,” says Tina Irvine ’09. “I love a good story, and…
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Hope Is the Solution
Bella Zollner
Bella Zollner ’27 isn’t the type to sit on the sidelines. She prefers to be in the heart of the action…
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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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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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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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A Life-Changing Invitation
Hanna Coffel
When 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s softball coach invited Hanna Coffel ’26 to campus as a high school sophomore, it was the…
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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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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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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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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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Enriching a Global Perspective
Marwa Aarab
As an international student keen on medicine and research, I chose 51³Ô¹ÏÍø after careful examination…
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Freedom to Explore
Erik Wielenberg
Since 1999, Erik Wielenberg has been a fixture of the philosophy department at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. Not…
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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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Wisdom and Probability
Elisha Amadasu
Growing up in Brooklyn, Elisha Amadasu ’26 identified his intellectual passion at a young age. “Math…
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Taking a Stand
Maddie Perry
Something I discovered about myself at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø was learning to confidently voice my thoughts and opinions…
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