Our Community Stories
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 Impact
Sharon Crary
Professor Sharon Crary has studied the devastating effects of the Ebola virus for 15 years. Since the…
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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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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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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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Part of the Family
Ainsley Boras
Ainsley Boras ’25 is no stranger to the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø family. Visiting campus as a child with her parents Amy…
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Visionary Entrepreneur
Megan Casey Glover
“Early in my career, I worked for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Annual Fund. My job was to travel the country to meet with…
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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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Social Change Agent
Kyle Smitley
Kyle Smitley launched an organic children’s clothing line at age 23, just a year out of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. Inspired…
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The Freedom of Learning
Priscilla Smith
Since she was four years old, Priscilla Smith ’29 has spent much of her time in the pool. Like any athlete…
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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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Innovative Artistry
John Berry
Success and accomplishment flow from the challenging work done in the classroom and studio at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø…
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Learning how to cut the fat
Zach Taylor
Zach Taylor graduated as a poetry and studio art double-major. Initially he was on an English literature…
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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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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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Making Connections
Sydney Schloemer
No matter what activity Sydney Schloemer ’26 has found herself doing at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, her ultimate goal has…
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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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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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Appetite for Discovery
Ibilola Fasogbon
Ibilola Fasogbon ’28 has always been driven by curiosity and adventure. As a child, she found nearly…
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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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From Guernsey to Greencastle
Tanner Austin
“I came out here on a limb,” says Tanner Austin ’28. “It's just unbelievably lucky how it all worked…
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Never Say No
Brace Mullett
Brace Mullett ’26 didn’t have a master plan to come to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, double major in biochemistry and religious…
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Curiosity and Wonder
Amy Weisenbach
“I’m in a role today I never would have imagined when I graduated from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø,” says Amy Weisenbach …
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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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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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Committed to Community Service
Erin Pasch
My time in the Bonner Scholar Program was the most meaningful experience I had at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. I met a lot…
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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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Meaningful Connections
Mike Bogers
Mike Bogers applied to exactly one college. “I showed up in Greencastle during the fall, the weather…
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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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Freedom to Explore
Erik Wielenberg
Since 1999, Erik Wielenberg has been a fixture of the philosophy department at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. Not…
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