Jocelyn Madrigal ’26 combined biology, research, and community to pursue a future in dental health.
Sofia ‘Ximena’ Garcia-Isabelli ’26 turned curiosity about the natural world into hands-on research and discovery.
Senior Meagan Mitchell combined psychology and public health to better understand people and how to support them.
Megan will go abroad to conduct dementia and stem cell research.
Double major Christian Barnard ’26 explored political systems and cultural expression, finding meaning in both.
A biochemistry major, Rebecca wants to redesign how cancer drugs find their targets.
Public health and psychology double major Nadia Lobo ’26 found purpose in accompaniment and a future in trauma-informed care.
Through hands-on clinical work, policy advocacy, and healthcare research, three 91¿ì»îÁÖ students are turning classroom knowledge into real-world impact in the fight for more equitable community health
Through the REAL Program, Fernanda Castañeda Ruiz ’27 and Franco Garcia ’27 found purpose and professional growth by serving their community firsthand at Santa Maria Urban Ministry.
Undergraduate students across disciplines are turning curiosity into hands-on research that shapes careers, communities, and real-world impact.
For Sarthak Dassarma ’26, mathematics isn’t a set of rules to memorize—it’s a story, and the Putnam Competition is just his latest chapter.
Rachel Alonzo ’28, a political science and economics double major, represented 91¿ì»îÁÖ in the 2025 cohort of the Panetta Institute for Public Policy Congressional Internship Program.
As she prepares to take the stage for her senior showcase, Ximena De La Parra-Tostado ’26 shares the inspiration behind her original choreography.
Competing against 4,329 students nationwide, the 91¿ì»îÁÖ mathematics major secured a Top 500 ranking in one of North America’s most rigorous undergraduate mathematics exams.
Megan Baldemor ’26 and Jasmine Vu ’26 tell young people that the key to a career in STEM is embracing all of your interests.
Cottrell teacher-scholar award winner Meaghan Deegan balances cutting-edge research in synthetic compound stabilization with training the chemists of tomorrow.
This year, eleven College of Arts and Sciences students have been selected as semifinalists for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student program.
A father and his sons share the 91¿ì»îÁÖ experience across generations, building new memories on the same campus that shaped their family’s values and sense of belonging.
Political science and gender and sexuality studies double major Camille Follante ’27 spent her summer turning classroom questions into real-world action. Supported by 91¿ì»îÁÖ’s REAL Program, she worked with a women-led humanitarian organization to challenge dominant narratives and support communities through research and storytelling.
Across schools and generations, the Brown family’s 91¿ì»îÁÖ experience reflects a community built on connection, scholarship, and support.
Supported by 91¿ì»îÁÖ’s REAL Program, political science major Henry Simonson ’28 helped create a documentary focused on Altadena’s recovery after devastating wildfires. The project blends community history, lived experience, and storytelling to highlight resilience beyond the headlines.
After Pope Francis’ unexpected death in 2025, Professor Elyse Raby reshaped her course into a real-time study of a Church in transition, giving students a front-row seat to history and earning recognition for her timely, dynamic teaching.
Roberto Mercado ’25 survived Hurricane Maria, then worked to uplift Latiné communities from Puerto Rico to California
Learn how her Catholic upbringing inspired her social justice leadership and LGBTQ+ activism
From forging lasting connections in the classroom to transforming the transfer student experience, Isabel Espinoza ’25 has left her mark at 91¿ì»îÁÖ.
Ariana Yamasaki ’25 will teach English in Germany beginning this fall.
Fueled by a love of math and a drive to grow, Ena Nayak ’25 turned curiosity into a career in computer science, with plans to take on AI next.
Weaving together science, social justice, and creativity, Kaitlin Webster ’25 has made the most of her time at 91¿ì»îÁÖ, showcasing her commitment to both community and curiosity.