Simon Korotzer-Mariani ’26 Builds a Future in Neuroscience</h1> <article> <h1>Simon Korotzer-Mariani ’26 Builds a Future in Neuroscience</h1> <p>dfrezza — Fri, 01 May 2026 19:41:28 +0000</p> <span>Simon Korotzer-Mariani ’26 Builds a Future in Neuroscience</span> <span><span>dfrezza</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-05-01T15:41:28-04:00" title="Friday, May 1, 2026 - 15:41">Fri, 05/01/2026 - 15:41</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Simon Korotzer-Mariani ’26 has engaged deeply with ��سԹ�’s <a href="/center-engaged-liberal-arts" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="068ff5e8-2a7e-4726-91b0-7d9995d4c79e" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Center for Engaged Liberal Arts">Center for Engaged Liberal Arts (CELA)</a>, using its resources to connect his academic interests in neuroscience and medicine with hands-on research, internships, and fellowship opportunities.</p><p>A <a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/neuroscience" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="d0a6ffe5-ab84-42b7-9069-d9f47766a924" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Neuroscience">neuroscience</a> major, Korotzer-Mariani began his CELA-supported experiences during his first <a href="/winter-term" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="8ba88194-29ef-4cb9-981e-4cce76f001f1" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Winter Term">Winter Term</a>, remaining on campus to work in a multisensory integration lab with Professor <a href="/leslie-kwakye" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="0b700eb2-aaf0-4ac2-9080-612d70e2042c" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Leslie Kwakye ’06">Leslie Kwakye</a>. There, he gained early exposure to academic research while learning techniques such as electroencephalography (EEG), Matrix Laboratory (MATLAB), and PsychoPy, as well as engaging with scientific literature and collaborating with fellow researchers. He also developed an appreciation for ��سԹ�’s quieter winter months and chose to spend each subsequent Winter Term on campus.</p><p>Building on that experience, Korotzer-Mariani completed a Winter Term internship at the Sustainability, Health, and Equity (SHE) Center at the Medical College of Wisconsin. His work included conducting a literature review on waste auditing and life cycle assessments in operating rooms, as well as shadowing a gastroenterological surgeon at Froedtert Hospital. The experience broadened his perspective on the role of sustainability in health care and deepened his interest in integrating environmental considerations into medical practice.</p><p>Outside the classroom, he connected with the broader Cleveland community by participating in an indoor ultimate frisbee league, expanding his engagement beyond campus and building new relationships.</p><p>During the summer, Korotzer-Mariani continued his research through the <a href="/undergraduate-research/osri" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="7ae83b21-9b73-4a7c-87b3-123ac3b7c8d9" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="��سԹ� Summer Research Institute">��سԹ� Summer Research Institute (OSRI)</a> in a behavioral pharmacology lab with Professor <a href="/tracie-paine" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="00796fb0-1dbc-4e6e-8c79-fd5ad4fc53c4" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Tracie Paine">Tracie Paine</a>. There, he gained extensive hands-on experience with animal models, including performing surgeries and drug testing. He also developed greater independence by living and working on campus over the summer, balancing research with personal growth and extracurricular involvement.</p><p>In addition to his research, Korotzer-Mariani pursued fellowship opportunities through CELA, attending information sessions and working closely with the <a href="/fellowships" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="fd1d04d7-fe3c-4e2a-9531-7ce2864c626d" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Fellowships and Awards">Fellowships and Awards</a> Office, particularly Director Danielle Abdon. Through this process, he connected with Professor Jens Holm Mikkelsen at the University of Copenhagen and applied for a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant to support research in behavioral epilepsy. He was named a Fulbright semifinalist for Denmark in January and is awaiting final results.</p><p>Through these experiences, Korotzer-Mariani has used CELA as a platform to explore his academic interests, build technical and research skills, and take meaningful steps toward his future goals in neuroscience and medicine.</p><hr><p><em>Visit </em><a href="/undergraduate-research" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="4c3f1050-3a55-4d18-8eac-68f5f6c70587" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Undergraduate Research"><em>undergraduate research</em></a><em> to discover the exciting possibilities in store for you.</em></p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Hands-on lab work, health care internships and fellowship support shape a path toward medicine.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2026-05-04T12:00:00Z">Mon, 05/04/2026 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Swaranya Sarkar ’28</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3846">Engaged Liberal Arts</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/neuroscience" hreflang="und">Neuroscience</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-article-header field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">0</div> </article> <article> <h1>Mufalo Mufalo ’26 Bridges Art and Community Through CELA</h1> <p>dfrezza — Fri, 01 May 2026 18:47:27 +0000</p> <span>Mufalo Mufalo ’26 Bridges Art and Community Through CELA</span> <span><span>dfrezza</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-05-01T14:47:27-04:00" title="Friday, May 1, 2026 - 14:47">Fri, 05/01/2026 - 14:47</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Mufalo Mufalo ’26 has used ��سԹ�’s <a href="/center-engaged-liberal-arts" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="068ff5e8-2a7e-4726-91b0-7d9995d4c79e" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Center for Engaged Liberal Arts">Center for Engaged Liberal Arts (CELA)</a> to connect his academic journey with meaningful artistic and community-based work, shaping a college experience defined by both personal growth and public engagement.</p><p>A double major in <a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/neuroscience" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="d0a6ffe5-ab84-42b7-9069-d9f47766a924" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Neuroscience">neuroscience</a> and <a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/art" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="99006c99-de8f-4a3c-8569-53995b102253" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Studio Art">studio art</a>, Mufalo describes his four years at ��سԹ� as “truly transformative and deeply rewarding.” He says the college gave him a deeper understanding of a liberal arts education—one that challenged him academically while pushing him to think critically, engage diverse perspectives, and develop a stronger sense of self beyond the classroom.</p><p>A central part of this experience has been the <a href="/bcsl/programs/bonner-scholars" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="ca54dc4b-bf94-4a92-913a-6bcc0f24b0dd" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Bonner Scholars">Bonner Scholars</a> Program. </p><p>“From the very beginning, this community has been a family to me,” he says. “It has provided me with a sense of belonging and continuity throughout my college journey.”</p><p>Through Bonner, Mufalo built lasting relationships with peers and faculty, creating a strong sense of continuity during his time at ��سԹ�. Even with formal meetings only once a month, “each meeting feels incredibly special, almost like a reunion,” he says, underscoring the depth of the community he has found. Bonner Scholars mentors, including Program Director Gabby Valentine and Coordinator Evyn Lundy ’23, played an important role by offering both professional guidance and personal support.</p><p>Mufalo also engaged with the local arts community through his work with the Firelands Association for the Visual Arts (FAVA) in downtown ��سԹ�. The experience gave him practical insight into the art world while connecting his creative work to the broader community. He later was selected as an artist-in-residence for <a href="/winter-term" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="8ba88194-29ef-4cb9-981e-4cce76f001f1" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Winter Term">Winter Term</a> 2026, a milestone that reflects both his growth and commitment to his practice. He describes it as “one of the proudest milestones of my personal and artistic journey.”</p><p>Through CELA’s emphasis on experiential learning, Mufalo also carried out a Projects for Peace initiative in his home country of Zambia. Selected through ��سԹ�’s Winter Term Office, he collaborated with local artists to create murals that promote artistic expression and enhance public spaces. The project reflects his belief in art as a tool for connection, engagement, and community building.</p><p>Reflecting on this work, Mufalo says it strengthened his commitment to using visual art to shape how people perceive themselves, others, and the world around them. “Today, my artistic practice is driven not only by aesthetics or self-expression, but also by a desire to communicate ideas and provoke thoughtful reflection.” </p><hr><p><em>To learn more about Projects for Peace and other grants at ��سԹ�, check out </em><a href="/center-engaged-liberal-arts" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="068ff5e8-2a7e-4726-91b0-7d9995d4c79e" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Center for Engaged Liberal Arts"><em>CELA</em></a><em>.</em></p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">The Bonner scholar and artist-in-residence uses experiential learning to shape creative practice and global engagement.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2026-05-01T12:00:00Z">Fri, 05/01/2026 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Swaranya Sarkar ’28</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3846">Engaged Liberal Arts</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/neuroscience" hreflang="und">Neuroscience</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/art" hreflang="und">Studio Art</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-article-header field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">0</div> </article> <article> <h1>Dylan Hwang ’26 Connects Chemistry to Patient Care</h1> <p>dfrezza — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:17:56 +0000</p> <span>Dylan Hwang ’26 Connects Chemistry to Patient Care</span> <span><span>dfrezza</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-04-29T15:17:56-04:00" title="Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - 15:17">Wed, 04/29/2026 - 15:17</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>For Dylan Hwang ’26, a semester-long internship at Stratificare, a Singapore-based medical technology company, was particularly eye-opening. The experience helped him see the technical details of analytical and biomedical science come to life in an industry setting.</p><p>A <a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/chemistry-biochemistry" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="08db65f2-80ae-4a7d-bcf9-9a54b52d7c26" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Chemistry and Biochemistry">biochemistry</a> major, Hwang had spent the previous semester studying analytical chemistry, where he learned various forms of experimental instrumentation and methodologies used to examine the chemical nature of compounds. While he appreciated the precision and rigor of these techniques, he still wondered how analytical methods played a meaningful role in real-world applications.</p><p>A few months later, he began his internship at Stratificare, where he saw firsthand the development of diagnostic tests for severe dengue fever progression and the efficacy of radioembolization treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma. Stratificare’s work relied on many of the analytical techniques Hwang had studied in class—methods essential for gauging how diseases progress.</p><p>Through this experience, Hwang came to see that even a field like analytical chemistry—often perceived as methodical and narrow in scope—revealed itself as a critical foundation for tools that can fundamentally change people’s lives.</p><p>Hwang’s CELA experiences have given him not only a strong technical foundation but also the confidence to keep exploring. After graduating, he will join a neurobiology lab at Boston University School of Medicine, where he will study the mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.</p><p>“My CELA experiences have been foundational in getting me here,” Hwang says. “Not just in building technical research skills, but in shaping how I think about science and my place within it. I’m excited to deepen my experience in biomedical research before applying to a PhD program, where I hope to pursue these questions at the highest level.”</p><hr><p><em>To learn more about exciting opportunities like Dylan's, check out the </em><a href="/career/set/internship-plus" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="9ca131a0-e476-42fe-acdc-1c7cd99a0e19" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Internship+ Program"><em>Internship+ Program</em></a><em>.</em></p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">A CELA-supported internship in Singapore reveals how analytical science drives medical breakthroughs.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2026-04-29T12:00:00Z">Wed, 04/29/2026 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Marcus Jensen ’27</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3846">Engaged Liberal Arts</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-programs field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25246">Biochemistry</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/chemistry-biochemistry" hreflang="und">Chemistry and Biochemistry</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-article-header field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">0</div> </article> <article> <h1>Connecting Science Across Disciplines and Environments</h1> <p>dfrezza — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:58:29 +0000</p> <span>Connecting Science Across Disciplines and Environments</span> <span><span>dfrezza</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-04-24T09:58:29-04:00" title="Friday, April 24, 2026 - 09:58">Fri, 04/24/2026 - 09:58</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The <a href="/center-engaged-liberal-arts" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="068ff5e8-2a7e-4726-91b0-7d9995d4c79e" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Center for Engaged Liberal Arts">Center for Engaged Liberal Arts</a> (CELA) has shaped Luke De Carlo-McCann’s scientific perspective and postgraduate plans, providing sustained opportunities for interdisciplinary research, experiential learning, and professional development.</p><p>During summer 2025, De Carlo-McCann, a <a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/geosciences" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="053e4226-7f40-4232-b0b4-d166487b09a6" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Geosciences">geosciences</a> major, participated in the <a href="/undergraduate-research/osri" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="7ae83b21-9b73-4a7c-87b3-123ac3b7c8d9" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="��سԹ� Summer Research Institute">��سԹ� Summer Research Institute</a> (OSRI) with support from <a href="/career" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="6452e518-3c19-4b2d-b0ed-fbeb858118c9" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Career Exploration and Development">Career Exploration and Development</a>’s (CED) <a href="/career/set/internship-plus" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="9ca131a0-e476-42fe-acdc-1c7cd99a0e19" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Internship+ Program">Internship+ program</a>. Over 10 weeks, he conducted research on shellfish ecology and environmental conditions in marine systems, building on work from previous summers. The program offered him a rare opportunity to engage deeply with his research while reflecting on how his coursework informs his scientific questions. </p><p>“OSRI gave me sustained time to focus on my research and to think critically about how the ideas I encounter in the classroom shape the questions I ask as a scientist,” he says.</p><p>Through this experience, De Carlo-McCann developed a stronger appreciation for the interdisciplinary nature of his work. His geosciences coursework, including Paleontology and Evolution of the Earth, provided a foundation for understanding long-term environmental change, while his studies in chemistry and biology informed his understanding of the chemical and biological processes influencing shellfish growth and survival. </p><p>“During OSRI, I began to see how these fields are not separate, but deeply intertwined,” he says. “The questions I pursue require drawing from each of them and bringing those ideas together.”</p><p>OSRI also emphasized the importance of communicating research beyond academic settings. De Carlo-McCann participated in community-facing programming such as Research Radio and informal research share-outs, where he practiced presenting complex scientific ideas to interdisciplinary audiences. These experiences strengthened his ability to communicate his work clearly and effectively. At the end of the summer, he presented his research to the full OSRI cohort, helping him synthesize his findings and build confidence in public speaking. This preparation supported his upcoming presentation at the Geological Society of America conference in Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico.</p><p>After ��سԹ�, De Carlo-McCann will join the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Homer, Alaska, as a biological science technician. In this role, he will conduct field-based ecological monitoring and collaborate with scientists and land managers, gaining hands-on experience in the stewardship of public lands. </p><p>“I’m excited to immerse myself in the daily realities of field-based science and to learn directly from those working in these ecosystems,” he says.</p><p>His experiences through CELA have shaped not only his career path but also his understanding of science as both an intellectual and human endeavor. </p><p>“The most meaningful learning often happens outside the classroom,” he says, pointing to fieldwork, collaboration, and navigating uncertainty as critical components of his growth.</p><p>Looking ahead, De Carlo-McCann plans to pursue a graduate degree in natural resource management, with a focus on Arctic and sub-Arctic ecosystems. He views his upcoming work in Alaska as an opportunity to continue developing as a scientist while deepening his understanding of northern environments. </p><p>“This next chapter is as much about exploration as it is about preparation,” he says.</p><p>De Carlo-McCann is a nominee for the CELA Award, recognizing his commitment to connecting academic inquiry with experiential learning and his contributions to interdisciplinary research.</p><hr><p><em>To learn more about student support available to you, check out the </em><a href="/center-engaged-liberal-arts" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="068ff5e8-2a7e-4726-91b0-7d9995d4c79e" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Center for Engaged Liberal Arts"><em>Center for Engaged Liberal Arts</em></a><em> for research, internship, and career resources.</em></p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">CELA aids Luke De Carlo-McCann ’26 in integrating research, communication, and fieldwork toward a career in natural resource management.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2026-04-28T12:00:00Z">Tue, 04/28/2026 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Nyrobi Whitfield ’26</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3846">Engaged Liberal Arts</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/geosciences" hreflang="und">Geosciences</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-article-header field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">0</div> </article> <article> <h1>From Camp to Classroom: Supporting Diverse Learners</h1> <p>dfrezza — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:26:37 +0000</p> <span>From Camp to Classroom: Supporting Diverse Learners</span> <span><span>dfrezza</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-04-23T15:26:37-04:00" title="Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 15:26">Thu, 04/23/2026 - 15:26</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>For Ariana Ofori '26, working as a special-needs camp counselor through CELA’s <a href="/career/set/internship-plus" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="9ca131a0-e476-42fe-acdc-1c7cd99a0e19" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Internship+ Program">Internship+</a> program last summer seamlessly connected to her studies in <a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/psychology" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="382e130d-10dd-4b3d-9e0b-894ba3b1fe62" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Psychology">psychology</a> and <a href="/education-studies" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="abce55a2-35c5-403c-9de0-f558e6a616cc" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Education Studies">education studies</a>.</p><p>“Disability has many faces; every interaction I had with my campers was unique, each with different needs,” Ofori says. While leading arts-and-crafts activities, she adapted materials to support a range of sensory needs, creating an intentional environment where campers were comfortable being themselves.</p><p>The internship was essential to her experiences in the psychology department, as it provided real-world examples that deepened classroom discussions about disability rights in the United States and abroad. Her work with local middle and high school students, along with her CELA-supported camp counselor experience, encouraged her to explore new pathways in psychology and special education, both at home and internationally.</p><p>“Applying these techniques and ideas across cultures to bridge gaps in learning worldwide is not just a goal but also a dream,” she says. “Each experience has helped me identify my strengths and areas for growth, as well as a blossoming passion for working with people.”</p><p>Through CELA-supported opportunities, Ofori has developed a renewed sense of care, purpose, and compassion for special-needs communities. “Once my journey at ��سԹ� ends, I aim to make a global impact in special education and psychology,” she says. “Having started teaching in a classroom at ��سԹ�, I hope to take these opportunities overseas to help learners from all backgrounds.”</p><p>Her experiences at ��سԹ� have shaped how she approaches her work and daily life. Ofori says she aims to treat each day as an opportunity for growth, sharing kindness through teaching, writing, and meaningful interactions with others.</p><hr><p><em>To learn more about summer internship opportunities, visit the </em><a href="/center-engaged-liberal-arts" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="068ff5e8-2a7e-4726-91b0-7d9995d4c79e" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Center for Engaged Liberal Arts"><em>Center for Engaged Liberal Arts (CELA)</em></a><em>.</em></p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">The Center for Engaged Liberal Arts (CELA) helps Ariana Ofori ’26 connect psychology, education, and hands-on experience working with special-needs communities.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2026-04-24T12:00:00Z">Fri, 04/24/2026 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Marcus Jensen '27</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3846">Engaged Liberal Arts</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-programs field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25226">Education Studies</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/psychology" hreflang="und">Psychology</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-article-header field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">0</div> </article> <article> <h1>From Winter Term to the Lab: Building a Path to Medicine</h1> <p>dfrezza — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:35:49 +0000</p> <span>From Winter Term to the Lab: Building a Path to Medicine</span> <span><span>dfrezza</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-04-23T13:35:49-04:00" title="Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 13:35">Thu, 04/23/2026 - 13:35</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The <a href="/center-engaged-liberal-arts" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="068ff5e8-2a7e-4726-91b0-7d9995d4c79e" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Center for Engaged Liberal Arts">Center for Engaged Liberal Arts </a>(CELA) has provided Henry Feller with the experiences and skills needed for a career in medicine, research, and public health.</p><p>A double major in sociology and neuroscience, Feller spent his first <a href="/winter-term" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="8ba88194-29ef-4cb9-981e-4cce76f001f1" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Winter Term">Winter Term</a> shadowing in Associate Professor <a href="/gunnar-kwakye" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="a4ff3436-3ac9-4e9b-968d-9dad71694d40" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Gunnar Kwakye">Gunnar Kwakye</a>’s neuroscience lab, where he observed students performing laboratory techniques and participating in journal clubs focused on Huntington’s disease. “From this introduction to student research and experiential learning at ��سԹ�, I committed two summers and the remainder of my Winter Term experiences to pre-med and research-intensive opportunities,” he says.</p><p>During his next Winter Term, Feller worked as a medical assistant at a local endocrinology clinic, gaining insight into the fast-paced clinical environment. That summer, he joined Associate Professor <a href="/christopher-howard" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="7911085d-cfac-4d1d-b3ff-de00ce48b302" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Christopher Howard">Chris Howard</a>’s neuroscience lab as an ��سԹ� Summer Research Institute Affiliate Scholar (OARS). “I was able to strengthen my skills in problem-solving, trusting my own decision-making, reading and interpreting dense scientific literature, and keeping a cool head under pressure,” Feller explains.</p><p>With support from the Office of <a href="/study-away" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="9163cd25-a90f-4576-aac0-a0d8d3818195" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Study Away">Study Away</a>, he studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark, during his junior year. His courses on psychopharmacology and the sociology of pre- and post-partum medicine helped him understand the intersection between the natural and social sciences. His background in psychopharmacology also supported his research internship at Cleveland Clinic during Winter Term.</p><p>The following summer, Feller conducted research with Conservatory Assistant Professor <a href="/samuel-gardner" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="5910d9bb-cf96-4990-8efd-0ccf8642519d" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Samuel Gardner">Samuel Gardner </a>in the area of music cognition, and he now continues part-time research in Howard’s neuroscience lab. “Through academic- and research-focused pursuit of interdisciplinary learning, I have developed the critical thinking and cognitive flexibility necessary to consider several perspectives and points of focus when examining one particular approach to a scientific question,” he says.</p><p>Feller is currently working with <a href="/career" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="6452e518-3c19-4b2d-b0ed-fbeb858118c9" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Career Exploration and Development">Career Exploration and Development </a>(CED) to explore career options in medicine and research. After graduation, he plans to join an academic lab that combines neuroscience experimentation with public health and gender disparities. His long-term goal is to earn an MD in pediatrics.</p><p>Feller is a nominee for the CELA Award, which recognizes outstanding student engagement and achievement in connecting academic pursuits with experiential learning.</p><hr><p><em>To learn more about research opportunities available to you as an ��سԹ� student, check out the </em><a href="/undergraduate-research" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="4c3f1050-3a55-4d18-8eac-68f5f6c70587" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Undergraduate Research"><em>Office of Undergraduate Research</em></a><em>.</em></p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">CELA supports Henry Feller ’26 as he integrates research across the college and conservatory, clinical experience, and global study toward a career in pediatrics and public health.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2026-04-23T12:00:00Z">Thu, 04/23/2026 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Tanisha Shende ’26</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3846">Engaged Liberal Arts</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/neuroscience" hreflang="und">Neuroscience</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/sociology" hreflang="und">Sociology</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-article-header field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">0</div> </article> <article> <h1>Advancing AI Accessibility and Policy</h1> <p>kviancou — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:36:24 +0000</p> <span>Advancing AI Accessibility and Policy</span> <span><span>kviancou</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-03-23T13:36:24-04:00" title="Monday, March 23, 2026 - 13:36">Mon, 03/23/2026 - 13:36</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The Center for Engaged Liberal Arts (CELA) has given Tanisha Shende ’26 the tools to grow not only as a computer science researcher but also as a caring and civic-minded researcher.</p><p>Shende entered ��سԹ� as a <a href="/undergraduate-research/programs/strong">STRONG Scholar</a>. Run by the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR), the STRONG Scholars Program provides first-year students with specialized mentoring and resources to help them adapt to and thrive in their STEM journey. As her first research endeavor, Shende spent her first-year winter term in a computational astrophysics lab with Professor Jillian Scudder.</p><p>Soon after, Shende earned a research role with XR Access, a Cornell Tech initiative that aims to make virtual reality programs more accessible for people with disabilities. There, she found a deeper sense of purpose in the human impact of her work.</p><p>Shende continued her journey as a computer science researcher during her second year, where she clarified her interest in making technologies such as AI more accessible across sectors. One of her projects was designing a generative AI program to make visual art more accessible to blind and low vision (BLV) users, which led her to publish a paper and present at the 2024 AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence.</p><p>At ��سԹ�, where she’s majoring in <a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/computer-science">computer science</a> and <a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/mathematics">mathematics</a>, Shende is active in the undergraduate research community. She joined BRANCHES as a community leader, helping to create inclusive programming and support networks for STEM students. She later became a research ambassador for OUR, guiding students as they entered the undergraduate research space.</p><p>Shende also utilized resources from the <a href="/career">Career Exploration and Development (CED) office</a> to expand her understanding of technology from policy and economic viewpoints. She worked with the U.S. State Department’s Diplomacy Lab and served as a student delegate to the Athens Democracy Forum, examining AI and other technologies from the perspective of governance and public policy.</p><p>In addition, Shende volunteers at the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio, where she supports adult learners navigating barriers such as childcare and technology access. “I am building a provider–service database and prototyping a web platform and Large Language Model-based assistant that guides learners toward appropriate programs and enables smoother, more accountable handoffs.”</p><p>Shende was selected as a Goldwater Scholar and spent last summer at the MIT Summer Research Program in the Media Lab. “Altogether, my CELA experiences have grounded my academic journey in purpose, equity, and community. They shaped the researcher I am now and the one I hope to become as I move into graduate study and work at the intersection of technology, policy, and society.”</p><p>Shende is a nominee for the CELA Award, recognizing outstanding engagement and achievement in connecting academic pursuits with experiential learning.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Computer science and math major Tanisha Shende ’26 combines high-level AI research with global policy to create equitable technology.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2026-03-23T12:00:00Z">Mon, 03/23/2026 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">By Kate Martin ’26</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3846">Engaged Liberal Arts</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2358">Undergraduate Research</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2381">Bonner Center</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=4080">Fellowships</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=4153">Computer Science</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=4150">Mathematics</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/computer-science" hreflang="und">Computer Science</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/mathematics" hreflang="und">Mathematics</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Tanya Rosen-Jones ’97</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-article-header field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">0</div> </article> <article> <h1>Finding Confidence and Community Through ��سԹ�’s Bonner Scholars Program</h1> <p>kviancou — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:05:03 +0000</p> <span>Finding Confidence and Community Through ��سԹ�’s Bonner Scholars Program</span> <span><span>kviancou</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-03-23T13:05:03-04:00" title="Monday, March 23, 2026 - 13:05">Mon, 03/23/2026 - 13:05</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Erica Vu ’26 credits the <a href="/bcsl/programs/bonner-scholars">Bonner Scholars Program</a> within the <a href="/center-engaged-liberal-arts">Center for Engaged Liberal Arts (CELA)</a> with helping her find her confidence, her community, and her sense of purpose at ��سԹ�.</p><p>As a Bonner Scholar, Vu has taken on a wide range of volunteer projects and leadership roles while at ��سԹ�. Since her first semester, she has committed much of her time to the Northern Ohio Youth Orchestra (NOYO). There, she learned the behind-the-scenes logistics of orchestral performances and eventually took on a new role as a production assistant. “While it was a lot of work, I saw that I have the potential to be a leader and that I am a valued asset to my work environment,” she says.</p><p>Vu also spent a summer working as a camp counselor at the Teen Action Support Center in Northwest Arkansas. “I worked with a team of social work graduate students to provide a free summer program for teens ages 13-17 within the probation system, allowing them to gain new, enriching experiences,” she says. ��سԹ�’s <a href="/career">Career Exploration and Development (CED) office</a> helped her fine-tune her resume, draft a cover letter, and prepare for her interview as she pursued this role.</p><p>Seeking an opportunity beyond the Bonner Program, Vu applied for funding through CED’s <a href="/career/set/internship-plus">Internship+ Program</a> to volunteer with ��سԹ�’s Legion Garden. With that support, she spent a summer living on campus and volunteering full time at the garden.</p><p>Vu is also deeply involved in ��سԹ�’s undergraduate research community. A mathematics major, she conducts research on campus and serves on the <a href="/clear/tutoring/branches-community-leaders">BRANCHES</a> team, helping to plan inclusive events that connect STEM students with research and career opportunities. She also serves on the Bonner leadership team. “My college adventure would not have been as fulfilling without the community that I was introduced to as a Bonner.”</p><p>Vu continues to volunteer at NOYO as the production assistant manager and checks in often with her friends at Legion Garden. After graduating, she plans to continue working in the nonprofit sector. “Uplifting, engaging, encouraging, and working with my community to empathetically strive for a better world isn’t what many people think of when they hear about math majors, but I want to challenge myself to change that narrative.”</p><p>Vu is a nominee for the CELA Award, recognizing outstanding engagement and achievement in connecting academic pursuits with experiential learning.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">By pairing mathematics research with hands-on nonprofit leadership and youth mentorship, Erica Vu ’26 is charting a community-centered path beyond ��سԹ�.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2026-03-23T12:00:00Z">Mon, 03/23/2026 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">By Kate Martin ’26</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3846">Engaged Liberal Arts</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2381">Bonner Center</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2358">Undergraduate Research</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=4150">Mathematics</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/mathematics" hreflang="und">Mathematics</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Tanya Rosen-Jones ’97</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-article-header field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">0</div> </article> <article> <h1>Formulating a Future: Finding a Calling in Pharmaceutical Science</h1> <p>kviancou — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:19:00 +0000</p> <span>Formulating a Future: Finding a Calling in Pharmaceutical Science</span> <span><span>kviancou</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-03-23T13:19:00-04:00" title="Monday, March 23, 2026 - 13:19">Mon, 03/23/2026 - 13:19</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The <a href="/center-engaged-liberal-arts">Center for Engaged Liberal Arts (CELA)</a> helped Alex Xie ’26 build a strong background in undergraduate chemistry research and clarify her post-graduate plans.</p><p>As a second-year student, Xie secured her first research experience at ��سԹ� working with Professor Anthony Allen in his chemistry lab during winter term. “That experience gave me a good sense of what it was like to work in a lab, and I enjoyed building off of the organic chemistry I had learned in class,” she says.</p><p>After gaining initial research experience, Xie applied to the ��سԹ� Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (OSURF) program, which provides stipends for students conducting summer research on campus. The OSURF program is now known as the <a href="/oberlin-summer-research-institute-fellowship">��سԹ� Summer Research Institute Fellowship</a>. As an OSURF fellow, Xie dedicated additional time to research in a lab mentored by Professor Will Parsons. That summer, she honed and diversified her skills in the laboratory and beyond. “I learned many new research techniques through this project, but I also improved my skills in other areas such as reading scientific literature and preparing presentations.”</p><p>Xie’s success in the OSURF program motivated her to apply for the Goldwater Scholarship after receiving a nomination from ��سԹ�. In applying, she reflected more deeply on her goals and found that guidance from the <a href="/fellowships">Fellowships Office</a> strengthened her materials. ”I had come into ��سԹ� wanting to pursue a PhD, but it had been more of a distant goal,” she says. ”Applying for the Goldwater Scholarship helped cement that goal into something more definitive and made me think about my future career plans after graduate school.”</p><p>Xie later applied to and was accepted into the Research Experience for Undergraduates program at Emory University. “At Emory, I was mentored by a graduate student and conducted chemical biology research,” she says. “Experiencing research at an R1 institution and seeing what a graduate student’s life is like further solidified my desire to go to graduate school.”</p><p>Each of these undergraduate experiences, facilitated by CELA and its offices and programs, has helped Xie develop a clear vision for her future. After graduating from ��سԹ�, she plans to pursue a PhD in chemistry and become a pharmaceutical research scientist.</p><p>Xie is a nominee for the CELA Award, recognizing outstanding engagement and achievement in connecting academic pursuits with experiential learning.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Through lab research, fellowships, and national scholarships, Alex Xie ’26 is preparing for a PhD and a future in science.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2026-03-23T12:00:00Z">Mon, 03/23/2026 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">By Kate Martin ’26</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3846">Engaged Liberal Arts</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2358">Undergraduate Research</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=4080">Fellowships</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=4265">Biochemistry</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/chemistry-biochemistry" hreflang="und">Chemistry and Biochemistry</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Tanya Rosen-Jones ’97</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-article-header field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">0</div> </article> <article> <h1>From Capitol Hill to Mellon Mays: A Journey in Engaged Scholarship</h1> <p>kviancou — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:52:57 +0000</p> <span>From Capitol Hill to Mellon Mays: A Journey in Engaged Scholarship</span> <span><span>kviancou</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-03-23T12:52:57-04:00" title="Monday, March 23, 2026 - 12:52">Mon, 03/23/2026 - 12:52</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>With guidance and resources from the <a href="/center-engaged-liberal-arts">Center for Engaged Liberal Arts (CELA)</a>, Aina Tasso ’27 has drawn meaningful connections between her coursework and community engagement, learning how best to serve the causes that matter most to her.</p><p>Before coming to ��سԹ�, Tasso was selected for the <a href="/bcsl/programs/bonner-scholars">Bonner Scholars Program</a>, ��سԹ�’s community service scholarship program that mentors undergraduate students as they develop as leaders and agents of change in their communities and beyond. As a Bonner Scholar, Tasso volunteered with the ��سԹ� City School District through the America Reads/Counts Program, tutoring students in grades K–9 in math. She also worked with the El Centro Volunteer Initiative, which connects ��سԹ� students, faculty, and community members with Latine residents in Lorain County through community engagement and educational outreach.</p><p>Tasso later continued her commitment to service through a <a href="/career/set/wt">winter term micro-internship</a> in the U.S. Congress, where she advocated for Somali refugees in Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District. Another winter term micro-internship took her to Medellín, Colombia, where she studied peace processes and justice through sustainability initiatives.</p><p>Wanting to dive deeper into her coursework on the experiences of Afro-Latine women in higher education, Tasso applied to the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program. Mellon Mays fellows receive two years of close mentorship to pursue research in the humanities and humanistic social sciences. Tasso’s project focuses on raising awareness and education about the Afro-Peruvian community.</p><p>Through her combined coursework, service, and research, Tasso has grown to understand the value of co-curricular experiences as she prepares for a life and career in community stewardship. “While having access to knowledge on a wide variety of topics is enriching, being able to apply them in a tangible way allows me to see the impact of a well-rounded education,” she says. “My time at ��سԹ� and my engagement with different CELA offices have also made me realize that theory without application does nothing, but action without information can harm the people you are working with.</p><p>“The opportunities I have gotten through CELA have allowed me to see the real-world applications of theories I’ve learned in various classes,” she adds. “These experiences not only allow me to build upon and improve my skills, but also to contribute meaningfully to the organizations that I am a part of.”</p><p>After ��سԹ�, Tasso, who has a double major in <a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/law-and-society">law and society </a>and <a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/hispanic-studies">Hispanic studies</a>, plans to pursue a PhD and continue engaging with social issues as both an academic and a public servant.</p><p>Tasso is a nominee for the CELA Award, recognizing outstanding engagement and achievement in connecting academic pursuits with experiential learning.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Blending community-based service, international experiential learning, and Mellon Mays research, Aina Tasso ’27 is building a future rooted in scholarship and community engagement.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2026-03-23T12:00:00Z">Mon, 03/23/2026 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">By Kate Martin ’26</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3846">Engaged Liberal Arts</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2381">Bonner Center</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2402">Winter Term</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2376">Study Away</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2358">Undergraduate Research</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/law-and-society" hreflang="und">Law and Society</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/hispanic-studies" hreflang="und">Hispanic Studies</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Tanya Rosen-Jones ’97</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-article-header field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">0</div> </article> </main></body></html>