Student Stories
Olympics Up Next for Macalester Speedskating Star
In 2021, Conor McDermott-Mostowy ʼ24 was gearing up for the ISU Speed Skating World Championships in the Netherlands—and, hopefully, the 2022 Olympics beyond that—when norovirus derailed everything. But this year… Read More
Ozarks Senior Wilson Helps Historical Society Go Digital
University of the Ozarks senior Zachary Wilson spent his fall bridging past and present—using his digital media skills to help the Johnson County Historical Society (JCHS) preserve local history for… Read More
AI in the Classroom? Lyon College Junior’s Research is Turning Heads and Earning Honors
Whether she’s diving into the ethics of artificial intelligence or stepping up as a student leader in psychology, Lyon College junior Hannah Young of Joshua, Texas, is making her mark.… Read More
Presbyterian College scholar wins statewide honor for political research
Warner Bush understands the value of balance. As a senior at Presbyterian College, Bush juggles life in the classroom and on the football field. A double major in political science… Read More
Davidson’s Wood Awarded Churchill Scholarship
When Kenan Wood ’25 has complex problems to solve, he finds inspiration by taking a break from his whiteboard and laptop to hit a hiking trail. Wood grew up on… Read More
Mr. Start-Up: Eckerd College senior runs two successful small businesses
Eckerd College senior Shane McCaghey started selling sneakers online from his home in Wilton, Connecticut, when he was a first-year student in high school. He would find a pair of… Read More
Winning is Always a Big Deal to Centre College Freshman Delia Long
Winning is something that means a lot to Centre College freshman Delia Long and one reason she liked the “culture” of the volleyball team so much. She helped West Jessamine… Read More
Ozarks Alumna Sandoval ’19 Making Difference in Guatemala
University of the Ozarks alumna Brenda Gabriela Sandoval ’19 is another notable example of a Walton International Scholar who is using her Ozarks education to make a difference in her… Read More
Empowering the Future: First-Year Student Called by Queens’ Commitment to Service
Going to college offers students a chance to become a new version of themselves while honoring their core characteristics. Sydney Kenton ’28 predicts that attending Queens University of Charlotte in… Read More
Hastings College senior finds passion in helping those in need at Christ in the City Denver
Simple acts of kindness hold a deeper significance when helping the homeless community, says Hastings College senior Vince Byrne, who was inspired to help his community and apply his missionary… Read More