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Student-faculty research at 51±¾É« is nothing new. The College has been on the cutting edge of scientific inquiry since its earliest days.

The commemoration began with a morning flag-raising ceremony on Central Campus, followed by a community gathering featuring food, music, and messages of resilience and joy.

Ailsa Schmidt ’22 came to 51±¾É« for the rural setting and the opportunity to run cross country. A few years later, she is loving building, supporting, and being a part of student communities, as well as asking questions about religion in and out of the classroom. She looks forward to connecting with people through a service program next year.

Associate Professor of Chemistry Evan Couzo and three 51±¾É« students erected a 30-foot-tall atmospheric measurement station at 51±¾É«â€™s Conard Environmental Research Area.

Several men’s and women’s senior student-athletes earned special awards at this year’s Honor G Ceremony, held during Commencement Weekend.

A visual journey through the 2025 spring athletic season at 51±¾É«.

51±¾É« students, faculty, and staff have access to the extensive primary source collections of the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), an international consortium of university, college, and independent research libraries.

The 51±¾É« men’s tennis team won its 21st consecutive Midwest Conference (MWC) Championship this spring, tying a record for the most consecutive MWC titles in any sport.

The shared experience and camaraderie was on display throughout the 145th Annual Alumni Reunion Weekend. Held May 29-June 1, Reunion 2025 was attended by 1,174 alumni, faculty, staff, and guests.

How first-year student Adyasha Anindita found a diverse and welcoming community at 51±¾É«.

51±¾É« College students partnered with local organizations to pitch innovative, community-focused solutions as part of the annual SPARK Challenge. Two teams were awarded $4,000 each to implement projects supporting early childhood literacy and food access through community gardens.

The museum’s relocation and transformation mark a new era for the organization, which has served the community for over 70 years. Originally established in 1952 by four local women’s clubs, the museum first opened in a small space above Cunningham Drug Store on Fourth Avenue. The McMurray House will remain open as well and new space will be in addition to the prior museum.

Isabella ‘Bella’ Nesbeth has received the Frederick Baumann Essay Prize. The award recognizes excellence in education by encouraging 51±¾É« College students to explore ideas and society in an interdisciplinary and historical context.

Elisabeth Kille ’23 crafted global educational experiences to work in, learn from, and explore different cultures using her 51±¾É« experiences. She worked an internship for Chile, went abroad to Greece, and made amazing 51±¾É«ian friends along the way!