Students in Focus
Rachel Suter, who is earning her bachelor's degree in neuroscience and arts practices, summa cum laude, is the College of Arts and Science's outstanding graduate for spring 2025.
Jessica Fudim was two courses away from graduating in 1997; 26 years later, she’s earned her degree.
Read words of wisdom from some of the many talented and innovative students who are graduating and starting on their next adventures. As they become Forever Buffs, they leave their inspirational legacies—with advice and reflection—for those who follow.
Hear from the Buffs OneRead storytelling contest winners on their creative expressions, courage and meeting Javier Zamora, author of "Solito."
Graduating student Sophia McKeown shares her reflections on her time at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ·, and what she will miss most about college.
What began as a hobby for ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· economics undergrad Lucas Gauthier came together as a photographic portfolio documenting the already-evident and potential effects of climate change.
This year, four undergraduate students from a range of disciplines were selected as inaugural ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· water fellows as part of the Western Water Assessment program, which aims to prepare the next generation of water leaders.
After a summer in ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Ʒ’s Young Scholars Summer Research Program, Kate Lamb was inspired to change her path, transferring from community college to ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· as a biological engineering major.
Nathan Mahary is a fourth-year electrical and computer engineering student. He interned at Medtronic, a global medical device company, and has been heavily involved with the National Society of Black Engineers during his time at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ·.
Sophomore Aloukika Patro started the Kindness Inspires Kind Acts project when she was in middle school, and she wants kids to learn how to develop a practice of kindness early on. She has won awards, done a TEDxTalk and written a children’s book, and now she's building leadership skills at the Leeds School of Business.