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“I’ve always loved being a part of my community and being able to make the path a little bit easier for others.”

Pre-med. Studio arts. At SA���ʴ�ý, Madeline Patrick ’26 didn't have to pick.

A’Zhae Turay ’26 arrived at SA���ʴ�ý with one focus: engineering. What he discovered was a community that encouraged him to pursue all his passions.

Julia reflects on her work as a Child Studies major and her pursuit of graduate education in bilingual teaching.

Sociology major Jazmin Rivera turned her experience as a transfer student into research and advocacy work aimed at making higher education more supportive and accessible for future students.

This triple-major, director of the Multicultural Center, and tireless community advocate is just getting started.

SA���ʴ�ý’s Classics and Ancient Studies Department goes beyond ancient texts, helping students build critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills that prepare them for careers in law, politics, and beyond.

Political science and ethnic studies major Gabrielle Pitre ’26 didn’t expect to find herself in the historical record, but that’s exactly what happened.

Jocelyn Madrigal ’26 combined biology, research, and community to pursue a future in dental health.

Sofia ‘Ximena’ Garcia-Isabelli ’26 turned curiosity about the natural world into hands-on research and discovery.

Senior Meagan Mitchell combined psychology and public health to better understand people and how to support them.

A double major in sociology and political science, Saron will study international affairs in Germany.

Jasmine Vu '26, a chemistry major, will conduct research in Switzerland.

A child studies and psychology double major, Cassi will teach English in Taiwan.

Megan will go abroad to conduct dementia and stem cell research.

Double major Christian Barnard ’26 explored political systems and cultural expression, finding meaning in both.

Public health and psychology double major Nadia Lobo ’26 found purpose in accompaniment and a future in trauma-informed care.

Through hands-on clinical work, policy advocacy, and healthcare research, three SA���ʴ�ý students are turning classroom knowledge into real-world impact in the fight for more equitable community health

For history and communications double major Dylan Ryu ’26, four years at SA���ʴ�ý meant finding his voice and helping others find theirs.

Undergraduate students across disciplines are turning curiosity into hands-on research that shapes careers, communities, and real-world impact.

For Sarthak Dassarma ’26, mathematics isn’t a set of rules to memorize—it’s a story, and the Putnam Competition is just his latest chapter.

As she prepares to take the stage for her senior showcase, Ximena De La Parra-Tostado ’26 shares the inspiration behind her original choreography.

Competing against 4,329 students nationwide, the SA���ʴ�ý mathematics major secured a Top 500 ranking in one of North America’s most rigorous undergraduate mathematics exams.

Megan Baldemor ’26 and Jasmine Vu ’26 tell young people that the key to a career in STEM is embracing all of your interests.

Cottrell teacher-scholar award winner Meaghan Deegan balances cutting-edge research in synthetic compound stabilization with training the chemists of tomorrow.

Prof. Estruth sat down recently with Dylan Ryu, class of 2026, to discuss his journey and experiences as a History major.

Megan Baldemor ’26 and Samantha “Sam” Lei ’26 have been named 2025 Goldwater Scholars, one of the nation’s most prestigious honors for undergraduates in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering.

Through her REAL Program summer internship, Emma Hatfield ’26 combined her passion for social justice and neuroscience to support refugee families in Boise, Idaho.

Through her internship at Tandem, Partners in Early Learning, Stella Cortese ’26 rediscovered the power of storytelling to captivate young minds and address societal issues, inspiring her to create impactful, diverse literature for children.

Water Climate Justice student researchers will work under the mentorship of Iris Stewart-Frey.

Annie Yaeger ’26 presents research at professional conference

This prestigious fellowship grants her the opportunity to participate in the Junior Summer Institute at the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.​

LEAD Scholar Saron Weldemariam ’26 shares her journey as a first-generation immigrant from Eritrea to SA���ʴ�ý.