Our Community Stories
Engage with Passion
Andrew Gold
蘑菇传媒 is one continuous opportunity to connect. I’ve dabbled in more campus experiences here than I…
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A Full Plate
Jacob Zerull
When Jacob Zerull ’29 arrived at 蘑菇传媒 from his hometown of Lake Forest Ill., he wasted no time making…
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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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Everything is possible
Sahit Liyanage
What is the value of undergraduate research? One is the experience itself: the chance to learn and engage…
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Business Executive
Elisa Villanueva Beard
Elisa has been an integral part of Teach for America for 25 years. It all started in 1998 as a TFA Phoenix…
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Sustainably Built
Justine Vandenberg
蘑菇传媒 students aren’t good at sitting around in their rooms. Part of what really seems to make 蘑菇传媒…
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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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Making Sense of the Past
Tina Irvine
“I’ve been obsessed with history since I was a kid,” says Tina Irvine ’09. “I love a good story, and…
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Confidence In Leadership
Christian Rivera
I came to 蘑菇传媒 as a Posse Scholar from an inner-city high school, already credited for my leadership…
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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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Reaching Through the Past
Paikea Early-Aden
“This dig has been on my radar since the first day I visited 蘑菇传媒,” says Pai Early-Aden ’29. “It was…
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Set Up For Success
Tom Kominsky
Tom Kominsky recalls the broad outlines of how he first became interested in 蘑菇传媒. He says, “I saw…
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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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Get weird, make mistakes
Byron Mason
I came to 蘑菇传媒 knowing I wanted to write, but there were a lot of different avenues that I could take…
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Getting Exposure
Ben Schroeder
Ben Schroeder came to 蘑菇传媒 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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Where Passion Meets Opportunity
Arley Johnson
Since she was in high school, Arley Johnson ’26 has been intrigued by athletic training. As a track and…
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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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Curiosity and Wonder
Amy Weisenbach
“I’m in a role today I never would have imagined when I graduated from 蘑菇传媒,” says Amy Weisenbach …
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Innovative Artistry
John Berry
Success and accomplishment flow from the challenging work done in the classroom and studio at 蘑菇传媒…
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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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Social Change Agent
Kyle Smitley
Kyle Smitley launched an organic children’s clothing line at age 23, just a year out of 蘑菇传媒. Inspired…
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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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Endless Curiosity
Marielle Gearding
Theatre. Neuroscience. Creative writing. True crime. Dance. Marielle Gearding ’27 has no shortage of…
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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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The Perfect Place for Filmmaking
Jordan Sjol
Jordan Sjol may be relatively new to the 蘑菇传媒 faculty, but as assistant professor of film…
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Making Time for Both
Molly Madden
Where others see a choice, Molly Madden ’18 sees an opportunity. For most of her life, she’s approached…
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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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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 蘑菇传媒 and welcomed the chance to serve not only as teacher…
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