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Few students in the nation have achieved the level of recognition and peer respect as has Maggie Dunne, the 2013 recipient of º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½â€™s prestigious 1819 Award. º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½â€™s highest honor not only recognizes academic achievement, but also determined spirit. These are the trademark characteristics of Dunne, who not only carried a high GPA, but also worked […]

Watch º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ students Sebastian Sagramoso Haley ’15, Fareeza Islam ’14, Hugo Fausto Torres-Fetsco ’15, Sara DiMassimo ’14, and Saliha Moore ’14, put up drywall, spackle, paint, sand, and decorate an old barn, transforming it into a center of  discovery at a local day-care center in this short video documentary by Torres-Fetsco. The students, as part […]

Professor Anthony Aveni has a lot to celebrate. As students mark their last week of the spring semester, the Russell º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Distinguished University Professor of Astronomy and Anthropology and Native American Studies marks the conclusion of his 100th semester teaching at º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½.

Students from Union, Hamilton, Skidmore, and º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ gathered on campus recently to share their research in the classics at the eighth-annual Parilia undergraduate conference.

Swirling designs, a myriad of faces, and earth tones baked into pottery now on display at the Longyear Museum of Anthropology have far more significance than simply being pleasing to the eye.

Debating online against a team from Kabul University, Afghanistan, was a thrill for two members of the º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Debate Society, but it was also a test of endurance. “It’s such a fresh feeling to turn on Skype and find yourself with Afghan students from the other side of the globe debating views on whether the […]

The National Association of Social Workers awarded º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Alumna Karon Konner ’97 Social Worker of the Year for 2012. Konner is recognized for her work at Massachusetts General Hospital and her crisis intervention and support following domestic and international disasters. “Every individual deserves equal rights and opportunities. We’re working for the most vulnerable and disenfranchised […]

It is easy to forget the power of a snapshot. For a reminder, take a look at the Students of Mukono (Uganda) exhibition now on display at the Robert H.N. Ho Science Center. The photos of elementary-school students with matching red-checked uniforms and sheepish smiles were taken by the group of Benton Scholars that traveled […]

Twelve students and seven staff members spent a week rock climbing at Red Rock Canyon in Nevada during spring break. See some of their climbing, exploring, and camaraderie in this new video. The trip was part of The Outdoor Education program, which stresses development of a student’s sense of place, leadership, and adventure in the […]

In celebrating the Year of ‘13, we are posting a story or list that pertains to our lucky number on the 13th of each month. This month, we’ve compiled a list of 13 things you may not know about º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½.