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Nelly Cheboi

Teaching tech literacy to change children's lives

2016 grad Nelly Cheboi¡¯s goal for her nonprofit TechLit Africa: expand the digital literacy initiative to 100 more schools and reach an additional 40,000 kids in Kenya in 2022.

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students at the music conference

Music ed students see hard work pay off at conference

An unusual three years as the host school at a state music education conference have given Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students some extra opportunities to learn about leadership and making connections.

Andrea Talentino

Presidential inauguration to highlight Homecoming Weekend this fall

Andrea Talentino will be inaugurated as the ninth president of Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022.

Joe McCoy video

Journalism major builds portfolio in Greece

A historic snowstorm, a massive political protest, and a sensitive interview with a beleaguered baker: Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø senior Joe McCoy is using a semester in Greece to reach his goal of of becoming a nationally known TV reporter.

En garde! Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø fencer competes in the Junior Olympics

Bryson Robinson-Levant is ready to advance and attack this weekend on a national stage. The first-year Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø student is in Salt Lake City competing in the USA Fencing ¨C Junior Olympic Championships.

TRIO students pitch in on national?day of service

 Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students in the college¡¯s TRIO Student Support Services program will participate in a national day of service in 
celebration of National TRIO Day Feb. 26.

Centennial Hall with students

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø announces innovative spring visit schedule

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø has launched a spring visit schedule for 2022 with unique virtual and in-person events, plus a grant of $500 for visitors to campus who enroll.

Gottardo wedding

Class Notes

Alumni share their latest news and photos!

Classroom

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø among top schools helping low-income students get ahead

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø is a good investment for low-income students, according to "The Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍøs Where Low-Income Students Get the Highest ROI," a new report by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.

Paisley Rekdal, poet laureate of Utah, to speak April 27

The 2022 River Readings will welcome Paisley Rekdal, poet laureate of Utah, on April 27. The reading will begin at 5 p.m. in the auditorium of the Olin Center. The event is free and open to the public

Jacob Bancks

Curtain-up for Dr. Bancks¡¯ first opera

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø's Dr. Jacob Bancks¡¯ opera about people with cancer, and those who love them, premiered Feb. 12. Ten of his Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø colleagues were involved in the production.

Jazz fest performers

Shockingly Modern Saxophone Festival returns Feb. 26

The annual Shockingly Modern Saxophone Festival returns to Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø on Feb. 26, featuring solo and chamber music.

Claire Weeks

Employers, grad schools on the lookout for student-athletes

Balancing academics and athletics yields sought-after skills for employers and graduate schools. CORE offers workshops specifically for student-athletes to help them connect their skills to their future goals.

Lindberg Center

1 in 2 Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø grads has double (sometimes triple!) majors

Around the country, about 25% of college students double major. At Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø, it¡¯s much higher ¡ª 53.4% of the Class of 2020 had double or triple majors. What are the advantages?

Francophone Film Festival weekly Feb. 10-March 5

The annual Francophone Film Festival at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø will screen a film each Thursday from Feb. 10-March 5. All films are free to the public. Films begin at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Olin Center on campus.

Career outcomes

Career Outcomes

Class of 2024 outcomes, of those who responded to the survey. Source: Institutional Research at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø; CORE (Careers, Opportunities, Research, Exploration) at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø



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