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Congratulations Class of 2023!
May. 16, 2023—We enjoyed celebrating with our newest College of Arts and Science alumni! Congratulations on a job well done. We’ll be watching as you go forth and accomplish big things.
Meet alumnus Skyler Gordon
Feb. 2, 2023—Today, we’re talking with alumnus Skyler Gordon who graduated in 2016 with a double major in history and classical and Mediterranean studies. He’s currently a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate in the Department of History at Princeton University, studying race and racism in the U.S. armed forces. Q. Can you tell us about your work at...
Erin B. Logan BA’17: From Vanderbilt Scholar to White House Reporter
Nov. 19, 2021—Google CEO Sundar Pichai once stated, “A diverse mix of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone.” Erin B. Logan, BA’17, is a shining example of this as she gives voice to often unheard perspectives as a White House reporter covering The Biden-Harris administration for The Los Angeles Times. As she covers some...
Seizing the Opportunity to Accomplish Lifelong Goals: Alfred Prah, BA’19
Sep. 4, 2020—As a student in Ghana, Alfred Prah, BA’19, didn’t have access to a laptop or personal cell phone at the boarding school he attended. Despite that, he was captivated by the potential of technology to enrich his education and had dreams of using AI to make technology more useful and accessible to everyone. He knew...
The Power of Mentoring: Susan Gessner Stewart, BS’90
Jul. 20, 2020—When Susan Gessner Stewart, BS’90, first came to the College of Arts and Science, her mind was firmly grounded on this planet—in the world of architecture, to be precise. Then a string of unexpected circumstances led her to the Department of Physics and Astronomy, where one professor’s mentoring changed the path of her life. Now...
Resources for Engaging With the Spirit of Juneteenth
Jun. 19, 2020—On June 19, 1865, Union Major General Gordon Granger declared to the state of Texas—the Confederacy’s western frontier—that “all slaves are free.” June 19, shortened to “Juneteenth,” quickly became an annual day of celebration for Texas’s black community. By the 1920s, it had spread around the country, and in 1979, the tradition came full-circle as...