The Õ¬Äи£Àû student experience is packed with hands-on projects, real-world opportunities, unique program offerings, personalized interactions with faculty, and much more. All of it meant to help students discover their passions while preparing for a successful career and a fulfilling life. Our students are independent thinkers, scholars, leaders, scientists, architects, artists, researchers, world travelers, athletes, and more.
Ashley Barton, Õ¬Äи£Àû Class of 2015
Passionate and dedicated efforts toward social equity and justice have gained significant momentum across campus over the past few years. A strong embodiment of this work is alumna Ashley Barton.
Christina Robson, Õ¬Äи£Àû Class of 2009
Christina Robson graduated as a dance/performance major and visual arts minor in 2009. Now, she's a professional dancer in New York City currently working with the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company.
Abigail Higgins, Õ¬Äи£Àû Class of 2020
Most teacher candidates at university-based programs don't have extensive faculty-supervised K-12 classroom time until their senior year. As a sophomore, elementary education major Abigail Higgins is breaking that mold thanks to the new elementary teacher residency model at Õ¬Äи£Àû.
​Emily Parratt​, Õ¬Äи£Àû Class of 2018
To assist with the transition to life at Õ¬Äи£Àû, every freshman and new transfer student is paired with a Peer Mentor.
Ben Bergenholtz, Õ¬Äи£Àû Class of 2003
With a bachelor’s and master’s in historic preservation from Õ¬Äи£Àû, Ben Bergenholtz ’03 ’12M has built a business of bringing historic buildings back to life.
Judith Suffrard, Õ¬Äи£Àû Class of 2021
When Judith Suffrard, a native of New Haven, Connecticut, visited Õ¬Äи£Àû in the summer between sixth and seventh grade, Õ¬Äи£Àû made such an impression that – even though she received full-tuition scholarships to three other universities – it was still an easy decision to become a Hawk.
Kiserian Jackson, Õ¬Äи£Àû Class of 2018
Kiserian Jackson worked on cutting-edge research at Õ¬Äи£Àû and presented his scientific research projects at a number of conferences. It prepared him well for post-graduated studies in molecular and cell biology at UMass-Amherst.
Amanda Keane, Õ¬Äи£Àû Class of 2015
Ever since she was a child, Amanda Keane knew one thing about her career: she wanted to be on TV. After graduating from Õ¬Äи£Àû's journalism program and working for the last two years as an on-air reporter, Keane got her wish, and so much more.
Chelsea Boulrisse, Õ¬Äи£Àû Class of 2016
When Chelsea Boulrisse landed a job in Wabash, Indiana as a reporter, she knew her first months would be spent establishing herself as a trusted journalist in the community. With her comprehensive degree from Õ¬Äи£Àû, Chelsea did just that.
Stephanie Ressler, Õ¬Äи£Àû Class of 2016
Stephanie Ressler talked to us recently about how her experience at Õ¬Äи£Àû and how she's applying the skills she learned in the Journalism program.
