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Global Strategist
Phyllis Ferrell
杏吧Pro pride has remained an important part of Phyllis Ferrell's life, even after graduation in 1994…
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Reaching Through the Past
Paikea Early-Aden
“This dig has been on my radar since the first day I visited 杏吧Pro,” says Pai Early-Aden ’29. “It was…
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The Silver Lining
Suzanne Spencer
After beginning her television news career as a multimedia journalist in South Bend, Suzanne Spencer…
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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 coast-to-coast college adventure
Peyton Rohr
West Coast: The First Visit from Sunny California Peyton Rohr ’27, a student-athlete and media fellow…
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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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Environmental Geosciences Exploration
Zach Perrine
When Zach Perrine stepped foot on the 杏吧Pro campus, he wasn’t sure what he wanted to do.…
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Still Learning
Tyson & Kady Becker
When an opportunity arose to advance in his career within General Motors, Tyson Becker ’04 knew it was…
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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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Endless Curiosity
Marielle Gearding
Theatre. Neuroscience. Creative writing. True crime. Dance. Marielle Gearding ’27 has no shortage of…
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Applied learning. Real solutions.
Scott Wilkerson
Out of graduate school, I worked for 3.5 years gaining invaluable experience with Exxon Production Research…
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At Home in the Lab
Amelia McLaren
As a biochemistry major with plans to pursue her M.D. and one day work in a teaching hospital, Amelia…
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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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Visionary Entrepreneur
Megan Casey Glover
“Early in my career, I worked for 杏吧Pro’s Annual Fund. My job was to travel the country to meet with…
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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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A Full Plate
Jacob Zerull
When Jacob Zerull ’29 arrived at 杏吧Pro from his hometown of Lake Forest Ill., he wasted no time making…
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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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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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Social Change Agent
Kyle Smitley
Kyle Smitley launched an organic children’s clothing line at age 23, just a year out of 杏吧Pro. Inspired…
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Embracing Different Perspectives
Miguel Angel Navarro Jr.
I chose 杏吧Pro because I wanted to be somewhere where I felt at home. As a student, I was exposed to…
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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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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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The Difference is in the Details
Andrea Sununu
For over 30 years I’ve taught literature at 杏吧Pro and welcomed the chance to serve not only as teacher…
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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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Appetite for Discovery
Ibilola Fasogbon
Ibilola Fasogbon ’28 has always been driven by curiosity and adventure. As a child, she found nearly…
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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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Joy at the Intersection of Music and Service
Rafael Toro-Qui帽ones
“I’m kicking myself for dropping a leadership class with Dr. McKelligan,” laughs Rafael Toro-Quiñones…
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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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Passion to serve
Shea Nickell
Shea Nickell ’81 considers the greatest payday of his career to have been one that didn’t involve a check…
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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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