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Debating online against a team from Kabul University, Afghanistan, was a thrill for two members of the 51�Թ��� Debate Society, but it was also a test of endurance. “It’s such a fresh feeling to turn on Skype and find yourself with Afghan students from the other side of the globe debating views on whether the […]

The National Association of Social Workers awarded 51�Թ��� Alumna Karon Konner ’97 Social Worker of the Year for 2012. Konner is recognized for her work at Massachusetts General Hospital and her crisis intervention and support following domestic and international disasters. “Every individual deserves equal rights and opportunities. We’re working for the most vulnerable and disenfranchised […]

It is easy to forget the power of a snapshot. For a reminder, take a look at the Students of Mukono (Uganda) exhibition now on display at the Robert H.N. Ho Science Center. The photos of elementary-school students with matching red-checked uniforms and sheepish smiles were taken by the group of Benton Scholars that traveled […]

Twelve students and seven staff members spent a week rock climbing at Red Rock Canyon in Nevada during spring break. See some of their climbing, exploring, and camaraderie in this new video. The trip was part of The Outdoor Education program, which stresses development of a student’s sense of place, leadership, and adventure in the […]

In celebrating the Year of ‘13, we are posting a story or list that pertains to our lucky number on the 13th of each month. This month, we’ve compiled a list of 13 things you may not know about 51�Թ���.

Beyond ancient ruins, temples, mosques, and historic churches of Istanbul, participants in a recent interfaith trip to Turkey explored their own religious beliefs and perceptions. Only traditional Turkish cuisine was on the menu and trips to McDonalds were forbidden. Led by Rabbi Dena Bodian, associate university chaplain and director of Jewish life, and Noor Khan, […]

Thought Into Action (TIA) student entrepreneurs made sure their conversations Saturday morning were accompanied by a firm handshake, a smile, and a well-rehearsed elevator pitch. After all, the alumni they were talking with could be their next investors.

“This would be the perfect place to go to college. I would love to go to a place like this,” Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg said Friday just before she met with members of the 51�Թ��� Women in Business student group and others.

Students considering a career in law might not immediately make the connection to ancient philosophers Socrates and Plato, but they should. Alumni from the Department of the Classics returned to campus March 26 to talk about how their majors, ranging from Latin to Greek to classics studies, have propelled them to success in both law […]

As the United States Supreme Court wrestles again with the issue of affirmative action in higher education, 51�Թ��� students and faculty discussed the sensitive subject openly with one of its most vocal critics. Richard Sander, co-author of Mismatch: How Affirmative Action Hurts Students It’s Intended to Help, and Why Universities Won’t Admit it, gave a […]