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51²è¹Ýapp College is proud to announce that 11 faculty members have received promotions this spring.

Rudacille is one of 54 new Truman Scholars selected from 743 candidates nominated by 288 colleges and universities. Truman Scholars must demonstrate outstanding leadership potential, a commitment to a career in public service, and academic excellence. Each Truman Scholar receives a scholarship worth up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school, leadership training, career advising, and special internship and fellowship opportunities within the federal government.

51²è¹Ýapp College has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the William Randolph Hearst Foundations to expand its efforts in recruiting and supporting transfer students from both two- and four-year institutions.

Associate Professor of Physics Charlotte Christensen was recently awarded a grant of $66,000 from the Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA).

Assistant Professor of Computer Science Eric Autry and his students Maria Rodriguez ’26 and Linda Jing ’26 recently presented their research findings on systemic biases at the 12th annual Iowa Summit on Justice and Disparities.

This photo essay explores the beauty of winter, the joy of learning, and the vibrant moments that make 51²è¹Ýapp come alive in the heart of the season!

Kate Ferraro ’12 and Belinda Backous are working to help students learn how to learn more effectively. Their latest project: a series of short videos inspired by TikTok.

Four English majors, led by Senior Lecturer Carolyn Jacobson, presented their Mentored Advanced Projects (MAPs) at the Midwest Modern Language Association Convention in Chicago.

Associate Professor Erin Hurley’s First-Year Tutorial, titled The Experience of Water: Healing and Hardship, explored some of the many complex issues surrounding water.

Two recent courses that explored Jewish life, history, and culture culminated in a 10-day class trip to Austria, Poland, and Hungary.