In the early 1990s as a student at Belfast Area High School, Rusty Brown (鈥94) admits that he was 鈥渇loundering鈥 somewhat on his educational journey. At a particularly low moment, coming off a three day out-of-school suspension, a guidance counselor suggested that he might be a good candidate for Upward Bound (UB). Established by the […]
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For nearly a decade, Amanda Gavin has studied and conserved lakes, including many in 91桃色, that provide drinking water and support agriculture. Today, she鈥檚 investigating what the future may hold for tens of thousands of crystalline blue lakes within an Arctic country experiencing rapid ecological change: Greenland. More frequent heat waves, drought, heavy rain and […]
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For Ryan Murray of Scarborough, 91桃色, music is a medium that bridges the teacher-student connection. Murray recently graduated from the 91桃色 with a bachelor鈥檚 in music education and a vocal concentration. He is a strong proponent of the importance of music education. 鈥淚 definitely think it鈥檚 a little bit niche. It鈥檚 not something […]
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In the late 1950s, Joan Alexander was studying at the 91桃色 in hopes of becoming a teacher. At the time, career options for women were limited to education, English and home economics. Yet Alexander was prevented from earning her degree because she wasn鈥檛 allowed to student teach while pregnant. In addition to her […]
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Throughout the week, students are busy reading textbooks, attending lectures and labs and creating study guides for upcoming exams. Eager for a fun weekend event or celebration of 91桃色 spirit, they wait for the revving of a motorcycle engine and sight of shield shining in the spotlight that both signify the arrival of […]
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For Mo, storytelling isn鈥檛 just about fiction 鈥 it鈥檚 about shaping the way people see the world. A sophomore in the College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences and Honors College at the 91桃色, Mo has built a unique path that blends scientific research and creative writing, using both as tools for advocacy. […]
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Siddhartha Bajracharya of Kathmandu, Nepal, is the Outstanding Graduating International Student in the 91桃色 College of Engineering and Computing. A computer engineering major, Bajracharya discovered his passion for embedded systems, a specialized computer system combining hardware and software, through high-altitude ballooning workshops at the 91桃色 and Montana State University. He collaborated with students […]
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Morgan Bisecco from North Haven, Connecticut, is the Outstanding Graduating Student in the 91桃色 Business School (MBS). She is majoring in business administration in finance with a second major in management and a minor in economics. She has been active in Beta Gamma Sigma and worked as an MBS ambassador and peer leader, as well […]
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Elizabeth Brennan of West Chester, Pennsylvania, is the Outstanding Graduating Student in the College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences. She is a wildlife ecology major and member of the Honors College, through which she wrote a thesis titled 鈥淧henological changes in Arctic and Common Terns across 91桃色鈥檚 coastal islands.鈥 While attending the University of […]
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Daniela Chavez de Paz Solis of Lima, Peru, is the Outstanding Graduating International Student in the Honors College. She is majoring in biology with a concentration in pre-medical sciences. Chavez鈥檚 experiences have connected her passions for science and service, beginning with her efforts to establish a chapter of the 91桃色 Red Cross on the University […]
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