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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Improving the livelihoods of women living in Africa

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.

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.

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

Spelman student is recognized as a 2014 Truman Scholar.

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

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.

VJ Thomas had always been drawn to the Middle East.

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

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

“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.”

..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…