Ariana Vigil teaches and conducts research in Latina/o literature, militarization, and gender and sexuality.

Jim White, the College’s new dean, is a climate scientist and a consensus-builder.

Geographer Javier Arce-Nazario uses innovative mapping technologies to help communities in the Galapagos Islands, Puerto Rico and beyond.

Tarini Ramesh will join Microsoft as a software engineer after she graduates from UNC-Chapel Hill this December. Giving back to the campus community has been an important focus throughout her undergraduate career.

Established by the trustees in 1984, the William Richardson Davie Award recognizes extraordinary service to the University or society.

The professor of English is known for his stories, essays and novels, including “Big Fish,” which was adapted as a movie and Broadway musical.

A master of fine arts student, Matthew Troyer is channeling his experience in the Marine Corps to create photography that shares the military experience with those who have served and the civilian population.

Bookmark This is a feature that highlights new books by College faculty and alumni. This month’s featured book is “Law’s Rule: The Nature, Value, and Viability of the Rule of Law” (Oxford University Press) by Gerald J. Postema.

Junior Caroline Norland put her passion for music aside to focus on academics, but a work-study opportunity in the music library reminded her of why she picked up her viola in the first place.

Professor Lyneise Williams and sophomore Uredo Agada report on their joint research project that was sponsored by the William C. Friday Arts and Humanities Research Award.