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Alumna Teaches Physics and Self-Value to Highschoolers
Between her parents, who never limited what she could do based on gender, and her high school track coaches, who saw her innate leadership ability, Cante developed a strong sense of self. Today, she passes it on.
40 Days at Sea: Ȧ Alum’s Field Study
There was no wind, only an eerie calm. Sea ice floated alongside the 274-foot vessel in 0 degree temperature. On deck, a cadre of research scientists from around the world huddled in parkas in a silent, collective state of awe.
Hugh Minor Turns to Foodbank to Satisfy a Hunger to Help
Minor is communication director for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank
“The People Go in Front of Us. We Take Their Lead.”
"To become a successful leader, begin by putting yourself in over your head." — Chanravy Proeung
A History of Creative Ingenuity & Paying it Forward
Not only does Major pay it forward, she is someone who's paid her dues.
Ȧ Alums Help Bring City History to Life
Did you know that Annie Smith Peck, a Ȧ alumna, was a world-famous mountain climber who once scaled the Matterhorn, the highest summit in Europe?
Ȧ Alum is a Patent Attorney, But Remains a Scientist at Heart
Ȧ Impact"I love Ȧ. There's not many schools like it," says Richmond. "The big universities tend to focus a lot on faculty research and getting articles published. Oftentimes teaching becomes secondary. At Ȧ I received personal, individualized attention that you just don't get at a large university."
The Business of Making Art
One of the most widely held clichés in the art world is that if you're an artist, the probability's high that you're going to starve.