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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Never Say No
Brace Mullett
Brace Mullett ’26 didn’t have a master plan to come to ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp, double major in biochemistry and religious…
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It's never the last time at ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp
Brian Perry
Brian Perry is forever connected to ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp. A philosophy major at ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp, he went on to earn a JD from…
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Embracing Different Perspectives
Miguel Angel Navarro Jr.
I chose ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp because I wanted to be somewhere where I felt at home. As a student, I was exposed to…
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Making the Pitch
Layla Brown-Clark
During an admitted student day, I fell in love with ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp’s campus as a whole and ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp’s media-rich…
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Guaranteed Success
Drew Cosgray
I came to ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp for a Copeland Scholarship interview. I had never been on ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp’s campus, but as soon…
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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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Embracing Community
Mahmoud Abouelkheir
I felt hesitant about coming to ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp because of its location in a rural part of Indiana. Growing up…
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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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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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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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Enriching a Global Perspective
Marwa Aarab
As an international student keen on medicine and research, I chose ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp University after careful examination…
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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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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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Making Connections
Sydney Schloemer
No matter what activity Sydney Schloemer ’26 has found herself doing at ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp, her ultimate goal has…
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The Perfect Place for Filmmaking
Jordan Sjol
Jordan Sjol may be relatively new to the ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp University faculty, but as assistant professor of film…
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Leading with Purpose
Taylor Fleming
In addition to the gorgeous campus, I chose ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp because I wanted to go where people would see my potential…
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Empowering Change
Erika Marchant
Because of my interest in Chinese language, culture, history and philosophy, I declared a major in Chinese…
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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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Pivotal Moments
Ha Chu
“It changed my life,” says Ha Chu ’26, recalling an interaction early in her time at ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp with Larry…
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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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Endless Curiosity
Marielle Gearding
Theatre. Neuroscience. Creative writing. True crime. Dance. Marielle Gearding ’27 has no shortage of…
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Getting Exposure
Ben Schroeder
Ben Schroeder came to ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp on the recommendation of a family member who graduated in the 1980s. Having…
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Confidence In Leadership
Christian Rivera
I came to ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp as a Posse Scholar from an inner-city high school, already credited for my leadership…
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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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Joy at the Intersection of Music and Service
Rafael Toro-Quiñones
“I’m kicking myself for dropping a leadership class with Dr. McKelligan,” laughs Rafael Toro-Quiñones…
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The Difference is in the Details
Andrea Sununu
For over 30 years I’ve taught literature at ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp and welcomed the chance to serve not only as teacher…
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Take on the Challenge
Joshua Thompson
Joshua Thompson ’04 is passionate about unlocking the power of music. “I use music to give a sonic narrative…
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Innovative Artistry
John Berry
Success and accomplishment flow from the challenging work done in the classroom and studio at ¸»¶þ´úÊÓƵapp…
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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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