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“I had to deal with a lot of failure last summer—a lot of the experiments I did just didn’t go how I wanted or expected them to—but it made me really good at looking at things critically,” she said. “Dr. Shanmuganathan and Dr. DeBerry really encouraged me…and I’m going back to the same lab for the summer of 2022.”

Lekhya Kollu '23

Biology

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“I don’t think I could have done this anywhere else or on any other team,” Davis said. “I definitely think it’s the uncommon integrity mindset. Everybody here is a different level of human being, really.”

Jacob Davis '25

Political Science, Public Policy

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My background with psychology from W&J helped me get this position (with Focus Behavioral Health). I want to be doing what I am currently doing for the rest of my life, and I could not be happier to start now.

Brianna Bray '22

Psychology

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The biology major is interning in the lab of Paul Himes, Ph.D., at the University of Louisville. The lab is working with different mutant pathogenic bacteria and examining their growth patterns to determine if other bacteria can disrupt their chemical signaling pathways to limit their growth.

Alexander Albright '20

Biology

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“Coach (Coghlan) always said we need to play W&J field hockey. This means we play a hard, respected and classy game. She didn’t just impact our skills on the field, she impacted our character and attitudes off the field.”

Rachel Buyan '19

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What or whom was your favorite class or professor? Why?

My favorite class was ENG 250: Plantation Women, Black and White, with Dr. Jennifer Harding. Dr. Harding’s teaching style was one of my favorites, and the stories she chose were an outstanding fit for the class.

Courtney McIntyre '22

English

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What did you plan to study when you came to W&J and what did you end up studying?

My intended major was neuroscience on the pre-health track. I ended up being a psychology and English major with published neuroscience research.

Vanesa Hyde '22

Psychology, English

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“I think just being here at W&J and having all the connections that our Accounting Department and [Center for Professional] Pathways have, has made this process so much easier,” he said, noting that he first learned about the firm through their visits to his classes. “My accounting professors have guided me throughout my time here at W&J, and led me to my success.”

Silvio Urani '22

Accounting

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Three Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) students have been admitted to the Vira I. Heinz Program (VIH Program) and selected to receive scholarships to fund international experiences in the summer of 2022.

2022 Vira I. Heinz Program Scholars

Political Science, International Studies, Biology, English

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“Between undergrad and medical, I worked [as the Assistant Director of Admission] at W&J,” said Clark, noting that he oversaw recruiting for the Charles West Scholars Program. “It is crazy to me that some of the students I recruited during my time in admissions are now some of the leaders in the BSU. That is amazing to see.”

Kenny Clark ‘18 & Kyran Mitchell Jr

Biochemistry, Economics, Philosophy

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