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Knotty Knowledge: The Staying Power of Ties That Bind

From our DNA strands to fishing rods to art, knots are all around us. Ana Wright, a ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö assistant mathematics and computer science professor, and student researcher Vincent Reynolds ’26 are using knot theory to explore and develop knot games and puzzles. 

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Field Work: Students Trace Hurricane Helene's Impact

¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö environmental studies students and Professor Brad Johnson conducted fieldwork in Western North Carolina, analyzing landslides and flood impacts from Hurricane Helene and offering real-time insights into the region's geomorphic changes.

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Down and Dirty: A Very Bonner Spring Break

¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö Bonner Scholars addressed critical issues, including food insecurity, in Charleston, South Carolina, and aided in marshlands clean up during their hands-on spring break service trip. Learn more.

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Reunion Weekend 2025: A Joy From Start to Finish

Reunion Weekend 2025 at ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö brought together seventeen hundred alumni from all over the globe for a heartwarming celebration of service, friendship and reflection. Learn more.

Katriel Sander ’27

Launch Pad to a Global Education: New Funds Inspire Open Minds, Broadened Horizons

¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö student Katriel Sander ’27 embarks on a transformative global journey—from Peru to Germany and beyond—thanks to the new Lou Ortmayer Fellowship. Funded by alumnus Steven Porter ’79, the program supports students exploring international public health, combining travel, mentorship, and academic growth.

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Igniting the Spark for Young Readers: Education Advocate Steve Mirabello ’25 Awarded Smith Scholarship

At ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö Steve Mirabello ’25 immersed himself into learning about education, from tutoring elementary school students to researching in other countries, to analyzing public policy. He has been awarded the college’s W. Thomas Smith Scholarship, which will pay for him to pursue a Master of Science degree at the London School of Economics and Political Science. 

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Smart, Funny and Tech Savvy: Grace McGuire ’25 Awarded Smith Scholarship

Grace McGuire ’25 plans to create digital content that cuts through the growing problems of disinformation and polarization. Those are among the many reasons the art history and digital studies major has been named a 2025 W. Thomas Smith Scholar. She’s ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö’s first Smith Scholar who will study for a Master of Philosophy degree in the Digital Humanities program at the University of Cambridge, one of the leading programs in the world.

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Smith Scholars Aim to Cut Through Disinformation, Improve Education for All

Grace McGuire '25 and Steve Mirabello '25 are headed to the United Kingdom as this year's W. Thomas Smith Scholars. This scholarship honors graduating seniors for outstanding academic achievement, leadership, character and community service. It models scholarships such as the Rhodes and Fulbright and pays for a year of graduate study abroad. Learn more about their work and where they're headed.