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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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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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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Social Change Agent
Kyle Smitley
Kyle Smitley launched an organic children’s clothing line at age 23, just a year out of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ. Inspired…
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A Life-Changing Invitation
Hanna Coffel
When ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ’s softball coach invited Hanna Coffel ’26 to campus as a high school sophomore, it was the…
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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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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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The Perfect Place for Filmmaking
Jordan Sjol
Jordan Sjol may be relatively new to the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ faculty, but as assistant professor of film…
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The Difference is in the Details
Andrea Sununu
For over 30 years I’ve taught literature at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ and welcomed the chance to serve not only as teacher…
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Innovative Artistry
John Berry
Success and accomplishment flow from the challenging work done in the classroom and studio at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ…
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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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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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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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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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Speak Now
Eliana Jolanda Alzate
“Why International Student Orientation is Essentially a Taylor Swift Concert.” Eliana Jolanda Alzate…
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Community of Communities
Jessica Curry
“Coming into school, I don’t know if I knew what I wanted to do. I began as an econ major and was in…
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Uncovering the Story
Mariam Lobjanidze
I chose ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ because of its rigorous academics, amazing opportunities to get experience in media and…
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Business Executive
Elisa Villanueva Beard
Elisa has been an integral part of Teach for America for 25 years. It all started in 1998 as a TFA Phoenix…
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Experiencing it All
Nushla Pradhan
I was interested in natural sciences and social sciences, and I wanted a good blend of different classes…
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Guaranteed Success
Drew Cosgray
I came to ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ for a Copeland Scholarship interview. I had never been on ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ’s campus, but as soon…
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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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Serving with Purpose
Maria Barrios
For Maria Barrios ’27, the journey to ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has been anything but conventional. Yet despite the difficulty…
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Orr Fellow
Kendall Mann
“I was unsure what my early career would entail, but I knew I wanted to give back and support Indiana…
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Working Together
Greg Schwipps
I am a ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ professor but also a 1995 ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ alumnus. I started my first-year at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ a would-be…
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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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Enriching a Global Perspective
Marwa Aarab
As an international student keen on medicine and research, I chose ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ after careful examination…
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Confidence In Leadership
Christian Rivera
I came to ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ as a Posse Scholar from an inner-city high school, already credited for my leadership…
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Engage with Passion
Andrew Gold
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ is one continuous opportunity to connect. I’ve dabbled in more campus experiences here than I…
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Freedom to Explore
Erik Wielenberg
Since 1999, Erik Wielenberg has been a fixture of the philosophy department at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ. Not…
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The Unifying Power of Art
Gerard Pannekoek
“Art is a great place to start a conversation,” says Gerard Pannekoek ’11. “It’s a place to build trust…
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