Effective Citizenship in Action

Alverno College

Alverno students, faculty and staff work together each election to encourage voting, including holding voter registration drives and providing information to help students with everything from researching candidates to finding their polling place.

One For the History Books

Barnard College

In 1976, Mae Yih (Barnard College ’51) became the first Chinese American elected to a state legislature anywhere in the United States.

Pursuing a Career in Science

Wesleyan College

Kristen Kelley ’20 spent her summer at the Vanderbilt Summer Science Academy’s Promoting Academic Excellence with Community Engagement and Reach Multicultural Scholars (PAECERS) program. A biology major and neuroscience minor at Wesleyan College, Kristen’s career goal is to become a physician and conduct research on sickle-cell anemia and cancer.

Follow Your Dreams, Work Hard and Take Advantage of Opportunities

College of Saint Benedict

Every story has a moral. Just ask Tracy Magooba. Magooba, a senior political science major at the College of Saint Benedict, listened to her dreams, worked hard and took advantage of opportunities offered through internships, conferences and study abroad to receive a Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Fellowship from the U.S. Department of State.

White House Intern

Bennett College

Shemiah Curry '14, from Chicago, IL, was selected to participate in the White House Internship Program, a hands-on program designed to mentor young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office, and prepare them for future public service opportunities.

Pursuing a Passion for Politics

Meredith College

Emily Hawkins is on a mission to help elect the first female U.S. President. And as a finance assistant for U.S. Senator Kay Hagan’s re-election campaign, she’s well on her way.

Student Leaders

College of Saint Benedict

The College Republicans, College Democrats and Students Fostering Conservative Thought at CSB and SJU share one thing in common: they are led by women.

Davis Projects for Peace

Improving the livelihoods of women living in Africa

First Place in Fashion Design

Stephens College

Holly Hmielewski unveiled her collection of dresses and swimwear at The Night of the Stars Fashion and Lifestyle Awards sponsored by the Dallas Fashion Group International.

Dance – “The Most Freeing Feeling I’ve Ever Had.”

Hollins University

Mary-Carmen Webb's original choreography, "I met you in a kitchen", was selected for the Gala Performance at the American College Dance Festival (ACDF) 2014 Mid-Atlantic Conference.

The Chance to Explore a Range of Interests

Lin Rui is taking full advantage of the breadth offered by a liberal arts education.

Truman Scholar

Spelman College

Spelman student is recognized as a 2014 Truman Scholar.

Rhodes Scholar

Smith College

Named one of the 32 recipients of the 2014 Rhodes Scholarships representing the United States.

A Born Comedian

Scripps College

An aspiring comedian, Ellie McElvain ’14 applied for the 5C improv comedy group Without a Box as first-year – and didn’t make the cut. But don’t worry, this story has a happy (and funny) ending.

Future Fashion Designer

Moore College of Art and Design

VJ Thomas had always been drawn to the Middle East.

Truman Scholar

College of Saint Benedict

Some girls dream about becoming a doctor or a lawyer. Rachel Mullin dreamed about becoming a Truman Scholar.

Life-Changing Experience in Rwanda

My heart was captured and my life was impacted for the better in Rwanda.
Alverno Womens College

Cambridge Bound

Alverno College

“When I first came to Alverno, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do,” explains Denny. “Now, not only am I sure, but I have so much more confidence in my abilities.”

Be an Athlete

Agnes Scott College

..the most important part of my experience playing basketball at the Division III level was my teammates. They will always be a part of me…