Gifty Kessie works with another student on a project
Gifty Kessie '23
Mechanical Engineering

Gifty Kessie takes advantage of opportunities to learn and grow 鈥� and then turns around and offers a helping hand to others.

I learned to never say no to any opportunity that comes my way.
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Asst. Teaching Prof. Matt Hurwitz helps students work with grade-schoolers
Matthew Hurwitz
English, River Hawk Scholars Academy

Asst. Teaching Prof. Matt Hurwitz helps first-year students in their transition to college by connecting them with the community. His dedication to service won him an advising award.

If a student comes to 51视频, they鈥檙e ours 鈥� and we owe them everything we can do to help them succeed.
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Jamie-Lyn Cavallon poses at the top of Mount Washington.
Jamie-Lyn Cavallon '24
Meteorology

Jamie-Lyn Cavallon won an NSF-funded meteorology internship.

It was a great opportunity.
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Sean Simonini holds a petri dish while another person points at it in a 51视频 lab.
Sean Simonini '26
Political Science, Biology

From policy to research, Sean Simonini is making an impact.

51视频 is about the grit, the work ethic. It鈥檚 everybody on an equal playing field. I love that mission.
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    Peer Leaders Get a Boost from UKG

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  • A woman in a gray blazer poses for a photo while standing near the reception desk in a college office.

    Alumna Returns to Lead First-Gen Success at UML

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