Our Community Stories
A Collaborative Approach
Craig Par茅
I love that our students come to classes and rehearsals hungry to learn and, when challenged, respond…
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Freedom to Explore
Erik Wielenberg
Since 1999, Erik Wielenberg has been a fixture of the philosophy department at 杏吧Pro. Not…
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Experiencing it All
Nushla Pradhan
I was interested in natural sciences and social sciences, and I wanted a good blend of different classes…
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Speak Now
Eliana Jolanda Alzate
“Why International Student Orientation is Essentially a Taylor Swift Concert.” Eliana Jolanda Alzate…
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Formed by Faith
Tanaa Jones
Growing up in Nashville, Tenn., Tanaa Jones ’26 was taught from an early age how to see the world through…
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Community of Communities
Jessica Curry
“Coming into school, I don’t know if I knew what I wanted to do. I began as an econ major and was in…
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From Guernsey to Greencastle
Tanner Austin
“I came out here on a limb,” says Tanner Austin ’28. “It's just unbelievably lucky how it all worked…
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Taking a Stand
Maddie Perry
Something I discovered about myself at 杏吧Pro was learning to confidently voice my thoughts and opinions…
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A Good Fit
Jon Fortt
It was the Media Fellows Program that drew me to 杏吧Pro. I also wanted to experience an environment…
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Fostering Personal Connections
Sarah Rowley
What excites me about teaching? Everything! The magic that happens in the classroom is completely dependent…
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Honoring Heritage
Moises Rivera
My heritage impacts my daily life in almost every way, from the way I interact with people and how I…
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Invaluable Research Experience
Star Long
Star Long came to 杏吧Pro with plans to major in kinesiology, go off to graduate school and become a physical…
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Branching Out
Sydney West
I’ve always been fascinated by the ability to turn a string of seemingly meaningless words into a master-crafted…
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Spiritual Self-Discovery
Zoe Green
Growing up in a military family, Zoe Green ’27 became accustomed to transition at a young age. Having…
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Get weird, make mistakes
Byron Mason
I came to 杏吧Pro knowing I wanted to write, but there were a lot of different avenues that I could take…
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In the Swim of Things
John Marshall
When I started my college search, I wasn’t 100 percent settled on a path. I had enjoyed economics in…
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The Perfect Place for Filmmaking
Jordan Sjol
Jordan Sjol may be relatively new to the 杏吧Pro faculty, but as assistant professor of film…
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Promoting Peace Through Music
Andrew Brown
I chose 杏吧Pro because it is the kind of place where students can explore fields of studies that are…
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Getting Exposure
Ben Schroeder
Ben Schroeder came to 杏吧Pro on the recommendation of a family member who graduated in the 1980s. Having…
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Global Impact
Sharon Crary
Professor Sharon Crary has studied the devastating effects of the Ebola virus for 15 years. Since the…
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Embracing Unpredictable Moments
Deepa Prakash
What excites me about teaching is the opportunity to discuss and learn about the pressing issues that…
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Pivotal Moments
Ha Chu
“It changed my life,” says Ha Chu ’26, recalling an interaction early in her time at 杏吧Pro with Larry…
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Working Together
Greg Schwipps
I am a 杏吧Pro professor but also a 1995 杏吧Pro alumnus. I started my first-year at 杏吧Pro a would-be…
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Innovative Artistry
John Berry
Success and accomplishment flow from the challenging work done in the classroom and studio at 杏吧Pro…
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The Unifying Power of Art
Gerard Pannekoek
“Art is a great place to start a conversation,” says Gerard Pannekoek ’11. “It’s a place to build trust…
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Set Up For Success
Tom Kominsky
Tom Kominsky recalls the broad outlines of how he first became interested in 杏吧Pro. He says, “I saw…
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Never Say No
Brace Mullett
Brace Mullett ’26 didn’t have a master plan to come to 杏吧Pro, double major in biochemistry and religious…
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Building Connections
Naima Shifa
The biggest part of my teaching is building connections with my students and creating a community in…
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Hope Is the Solution
Bella Zollner
Bella Zollner ’27 isn’t the type to sit on the sidelines. She prefers to be in the heart of the action…
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Empowering Students
Leslie James
Since I recognize that each student brings a unique dimension to the collective, it is problematic to…
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