Undergraduate Stories

The Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 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.

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    Creative Writing and Legal Studies Inform Social Justice Work

    Ashley Barton, Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Class of 2015

    Creative Writing Major + Legal Studies Major

    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.

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    The Modern Dancer in NYC

    Christina Robson, Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Class of 2009

    Dance and Performance Studies Major

    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.

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    A Deeper Understanding Through First-hand Experience

    Abigail Higgins, Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Class of 2020

    Elementary Education Major

    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 Â鶹ɫÇ鯬.

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    Experienced Guidance for First-Year Students

    ​Emily Parratt​, Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Class of 2018

    Cultural Studies Minor

    To assist with the transition to life at Â鶹ɫÇ鯬, every freshman and new transfer student is paired with a Peer Mentor.

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    Looking to Make Her Mark

    Judith Suffrard, Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Class of 2021

    International Business Major

    When Judith Suffrard, a native of New Haven, Connecticut, visited Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 in the summer between sixth and seventh grade, Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 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.

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    Thriving in Science

    Kiserian Jackson, Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Class of 2018

    Biology Major

    Kiserian Jackson worked on cutting-edge research at Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 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.

  • A headshot of Amanda Keane '15

    Reaching a Childhood Dream

    Amanda Keane, Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Class of 2015

    Journalism Major

    Ever since she was a child, Amanda Keane knew one thing about her career: she wanted to be on TV. After graduating from Â鶹ɫÇ鯬's journalism program and working for the last two years as an on-air reporter, Keane got her wish, and so much more.

  • A headshot of Chelsea Boulrisse, Class of 2016

    Embodying a Reporter

    Chelsea Boulrisse, Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Class of 2016

    Journalism Major

    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 Â鶹ɫÇ鯬, Chelsea did just that.

  • A headshot of Stephanie Ressler '16

    Q&A with a Journalism Alumna: Learning the Necessary Tools

    Stephanie Ressler, Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Class of 2016

    Journalism Major

    Stephanie Ressler talked to us recently about how her experience at Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 and how she's applying the skills she learned in the Journalism program.

  • A headshot of Willhem Delventhal

    Technical Entrepreneur

    Willhem Delventhal, Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Class of 2015

    Management Major

    In selecting a university that would help him get to Silicon Valley, Delventhal chose Â鶹ɫÇ鯬.