Our Community Stories
Orchestrating Connection
Paige Burgess
As a music education major, Paige Burgess ’25 understands how a collection of otherwise dissimilar notes…
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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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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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Taking a Stand
Maddie Perry
Something I discovered about myself at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ was learning to confidently voice my thoughts and opinions…
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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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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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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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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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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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Branching Out
Sydney West
I’ve always been fascinated by the ability to turn a string of seemingly meaningless words into a master-crafted…
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Global Strategist
Phyllis Ferrell
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ pride has remained an important part of Phyllis Ferrell's life, even after graduation in 1994…
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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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Light up the City
Azzaya Gansukh
The liberal arts proved to be the right fit for Azzaya Gansukh. The computer science and communication…
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A Full Plate
Jacob Zerull
When Jacob Zerull ’29 arrived at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ from his hometown of Lake Forest Ill., he wasted no time making…
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Everything is possible
Sahit Liyanage
What is the value of undergraduate research? One is the experience itself: the chance to learn and engage…
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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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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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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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Speak Now
Eliana Jolanda Alzate
“Why International Student Orientation is Essentially a Taylor Swift Concert.” Eliana Jolanda Alzate…
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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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Getting Exposure
Ben Schroeder
Ben Schroeder came to ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ on the recommendation of a family member who graduated in the 1980s. Having…
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Pivotal Moments
Ha Chu
“It changed my life,” says Ha Chu ’26, recalling an interaction early in her time at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ with Larry…
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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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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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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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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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Promoting Peace Through Music
Andrew Brown
I chose ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ because it is the kind of place where students can explore fields of studies that are…
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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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Initiative and Empathy
Moeez Islam Malik
“I never knew that I would be a leader,” admits Moeez Islam Malik ’27. Yet just a few years into his…
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