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Don Allman '74

History alumnus takes teamwork to new level as outdoor advertising executive

As a baseball player his first year at ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ, Don Allman ’74 learned how to work as part of a team, […]

Ishwar Harris, professor emeritus of religious studies

¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ mourns passing of Ishwar Harris, emeritus professor of religious studies

Ishwar Harris, professor emeritus of religious studies at ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ, passed away on June 27, 2025, at the age of 81 in […]

Donald Dennis '86

English and economics alumnus applies leadership skills throughout eclectic career in financial services

Donald Dennis ’86 sees change as an opportunity for growth. In his almost 40 years as a leader in the financial services industry, Dennis […]

Anne Nurse, professor of sociology at ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ

Professor Anne Nurse publishes article on importance of teaching data reproducibility

Anne Nurse, professor of sociology at ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ, recently published a co-authored article on the importance of teaching data reproducibility, or the […]

Sarah Wilds '97

Communication sciences and disorders alumna takes an unexpected journey from intern to CEO

When Sarah Wilds ’97 called the Prentke Romich Company (PRC) in the summer of 1995 to inquire about internship opportunities, she set in motion […]

Each year, approximately 60 ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ students are involved with the Community Care Network as Health Coaches, as part of a partnership with ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ Community Hospital.

College of ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ named a Best Value College for 2025 by The Princeton Review

¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ has again been named a Best Value College by The Princeton Review. The distinction, based on academics, affordability, financial aid, and career […]

Angel Asamoah ’25

Neuroscience major researches effects of drug and alcohol use on young brain development

Growing up in Ghana where mental health is a taboo topic, Angel Asamoah ’25 became interested in the effects of early drug and alcohol […]

Emily Hiebel '25

Biology and sociology major assesses PFAS risk for various demographic groups

Emily Hiebel ’25 parlayed majors in biology and sociology, and a pathway in public health into her Independent Study at ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ. […]

Joe Carter '25

Biology major broadens animal knowledge with post-reproductive lifespan research in vertebrates

Joe Carter ’25 of Plainfield, Illinois, spent his time at ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ working as a teaching assistant and STEM Zone Intern, and […]

Somarr Elliott ’25, left, outgoing president of the ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ Volunteer Network (WVN), and Bella Coenen ’26, right, WVN’s incoming president, tour the Buehler's Fresh Foods facilities with Chief Financial Officer Peter O'Donnell. Buehler's Fresh Foods regularly donates pastries, bread, and soup for the WVN-run Soup and Bread program. (Photo provided by Coenen)

¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ Soup and Bread partnership raises $12,000 to erase local school lunch debt

This spring, two groups at ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ joined forces to provide lunch debt relief for students enrolled in the free and reduced […]

Samrat Upadhyay '87

English alumnus underlines authoritarianism in new novel Darkmotherland

Upon graduating from ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ with an English degree, Samrat Upadhyay ’87 wrote a few realist fiction books, most of which center […]

Photo courtesy Matt Dilyard.

Religious Studies Connections course creates sense of belonging

A .25-credit course may seem dwarfish in the grand scheme of a liberal arts education at ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ, but the religious studies […]

Fern Valley gift and endowment ensure research and experiential learning for generations of ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ students and faculty

Fern Valley Field Station is a 56-acre, predominantly forested valley with a stream running through it and a goldenrod meadow. The natural property with […]

Jane Coon ’51

Political Science and history alumna makes international impact with career as ambassador

Jane Coon ’51 attended ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ at a time when, as she says, “women expected to be married as soon after college […]

Two music majors complete joint recital to celebrate their Independent Study compositions

Gracelyn Jack ’25 and  Ethan Yoder ’25, both music composition majors from ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ, performed a joint recital to feature their Independent […]

Zach Perrier '25 stands with Gregory Shaya, Henry J. and Laura H. Copeland Professor of European History, proudly displaying a couple of 70s vinyl records.

History major investigates 1970s music genres

Zach Perrier ’25 always knew he wanted to major in history. But ultimately, he chose to attend ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ because the music […]

Lydia Crane ’25 studied the differences between the gray and black squirrels on campus.

Biology major examines squirrel behavior

It’s not difficult to find students or alumni with a fascination for squirrels on campus at ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ. These quirky creatures have […]

Laurel Andrews ’25, a statistical and data sciences major, used her Independent Study to inform about wildfire effects. 

Statistical and data sciences major communicates effects of wildfires on communities

Growing up in northern California near the Santa Cruz Mountains, Laurel Andrews ’25 loves the outdoors. She found a way to indulge her enthusiasm […]

Ignacia Méndez '25, an economics major, analyzes gender inequality in relation to surgery recovery through her Independent Study.

Chilean student investigates surgery recovery and gender inequality

Growing up in Santiago, Chile, and seeing the country’s exponential growth that took millions of people out of poverty inspired Ignacia Méndez ’25 to […]

Des Smith ’25, Sydney Berenson ’25, Professor Olivia Navarro-Farr, Teagan Knutson ’25, and Maura Ellenberger ’25 reconnected on campus after researching together in Guatemala.

Four archeology students share I.S. research journey in Guatemala

In more than 20 years of archaeological research with Proyecto Arqueológico Waka’ (PAW), Olivia Navarro-Farr, professor of anthropology and archaeology and chair of archaeology […]