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Nina Bigelow ’25 knew that ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ perfectly fit her. Through her externship, advanced research, on-campus jobs, internships, and time in Prague, she made the most of it.

Kelly Harris of the Center for Careers, Life, and Service (CLS) has received the Founders Distinguished Service Award from the Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers (Midwest ACE).

First opened in 1918, the historic residence has long welcomed generations of alumni. The dedication marked the beginning of its next chapter, unveiling a resplendent renovation that transforms the 107-year-old home into a comfortable hub where alumni can relax, socialize, network, and reminisce whenever they return to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ College has been recognized with the 2024–25 Best of CASE District VI Award in the category of Special Events: In-Person (Multi-Day) for the dedication of Renfrow Hall. The honor, announced last week by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), highlights the collaborative work that made the September 2024 celebration a powerful tribute to community, legacy, and place.

Every year on November 8, we express our gratitude for the accomplishments of all first-generation ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ians – faculty, staff, students, and alumni – by observing First-Generation College Celebration Day. This day commemorates the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965, which increased access, retention, and completion rates for first-generation and low-income (FGLI) students.

Alex wanted to challenge himself in a welcoming environment. With advisers, teammates, funding, and clubs, he was able to do just that!

Aguibou Bougobali SANOU, assistant professor in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ College’s Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, has been selected as one of 25 Dance/USA Artist Fellows for 2025. The national fellowship program honors dance and movement-based artists whose work demonstrates a sustained commitment to social change. Each fellowship includes an unrestricted $31,000 grant to support the artist’s ongoing creative practice.

Check out the archived Scarlet and Black (S&B) and Alumni Scarlet & Black back issues

Enjoy a Traditional Thanksgiving Meal on Campus on Nov. 27

Students, faculty, staff, families, and community members are welcome to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal hosted by Dining Services between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., on Thurs., Nov. 27, in the Marketplace Dining Hall. Individuals with meal plans can use those for entry. Others can purchase tickets in advance or at the door; cost is $25 (adults) and $10 (youth under 12 years of age). Children 5 years of age and under can eat free. Cash and credit/debit cards are accepted.

Aaron chose ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ for academic freedom. He had many hands-on learning experiences through externships, internships, research, and mentorship positions.

Professor Joe Neisser received NIH grant for an interdisciplinary project tied to epilepsy treatment

This semester, five ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ College students and recent graduates are putting their studies into practice through student teaching internships—four of them right here in the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½-Newburg School District

John Thabiti Willis, the Kesho Scott Chair of African Diaspora Studies and Associate Professor of History, talks about what this department means for ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and what inspires him beyond the classroom.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ students, faculty, and staff have access to the extensive primary source collections of the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), an international consortium of university, college, and independent research libraries.