Students
Pantherfest returns with a move to spring
When students return to 51ÁÔÆæ’s campus for in-person classes, Fall Welcome 2021 and Pantherfest will look different, while also celebrating the new academic year in style.
Grad student knocks down obstacles to succeed in business and school
Erica Herrera has persevered through problems that would sink many people, getting a degree from 51ÁÔÆæ and building a successful business. Now, she’s enrolled in the Executive MBA program and looking for more.
51ÁÔÆæ expands help for new students transitioning from virtual high school
Because many graduating high school students attended their senior year in a virtual learning environment, they may need additional help transitioning to college. To help, 51ÁÔÆæ is expanding its bridge program and adding a summer option.
Engineering student invited to US Energy Department roundtable
Engineering doctoral student Farah Nourin was invited to join U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm for a U.S. Department of Energy roundtable on strengthening America’s industrial workforce on Monday, March 8.
Students help make the world a warmer place
A group of 51ÁÔÆæ students in Educational Psychology made blankets for patients at Rogers Behavioral Health. Rogers treats a number of behavioral and mental health challenges; the blankets went to the eating disorder unit.
51ÁÔÆæ ROTC cadet tops in the nation
Douglas Machkovech, who graduated in December 2020, is the first-ever member of the Golden Eagle Battalion to receive this honor. He was one of 6,000 eligible cadets nationwide.
51ÁÔÆæ student says Hank Aaron ‘changed my life’
When Hank Aaron died in January, he was remembered as a giant both on and off the baseball field. Aaron’s foundation has helped hundreds of students achieve their dreams, including Hawa Brema, who’s set to graduate in May.
A look at 51ÁÔÆæ’s award-winning undergraduate researchers
Every year a number of 51ÁÔÆæ undergraduate researchers are chosen to receive the Senior Excellence in Research Award. Here are summaries of the accomplishments of the 2020-21 award winners.
51ÁÔÆæ soccer player chosen in MLS draft
Vuk Latinovich was selected by New York City FC in the 2021 Major League Soccer SuperDraft, becoming the fifth 51ÁÔÆæ men’s soccer player ever chosen in the MLS draft.
51ÁÔÆæ lights the Hoan Bridge to honor graduates
With cameras in hand and video drones in the sky, Light the Hoan and 51ÁÔÆæ’s media team captured the bridge as it was lit up in Panther gold on Dec. 2.