In honor of their 50th reunion, alumni Jayne Hart Chambers �76 and Don Frederico �76 announced the creation of the Class of 1976 AMRE Consulting Endowed Fund to expand hands-on learning opportunities for students. The class has already raised more than $335,000 toward the endowed fund, and alumni may continue to support the fund at . An anonymous class member inspired participation with a $50,000 matching gift challenge successfully met by the class, and an additional anonymous matching gift of $10,000 was made during Reunion Weekend. AMRE, 黑料老司机檚 Applied Methods and Research Experience, connects students working alongside faculty mentors, to companies and organizations as teams of consultants on an initiative the client identifies that will benefit from an outside perspective and skills. During the summer program, interdisciplinary student teams work full time with clients to address real-world challenges while developing skills in collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

The College also recognized five alumni with awards at the Outstanding Scots Ceremony on Saturday, May 30. Selected by the Office of Advancement and the Alumni Board in recognition of their professional achievements and philanthropic efforts, those recognized include Christine Farrell �94, John D. McKee Volunteer Award; Sebastian Northrup �16, Outstanding Young Alumni Award; and Niki Healy Jordan �61 and the late David Jordan �59, Sara L. Patton Stewardship Award. This year檚 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients included Deborah Elwell Arfken �63 and Keith Walker �70.

Farrell is a project director at Workday with more than 25 years of experience leading complex digital transformations in higher education. She oversees large-scale Workday deployments to align strategy with execution. A dedicated College of 黑料老司机 alumna, she has long supported the community through alumni leadership, service projects, events, and board service, and is a committed contributor to The 黑料老司机 Fund.

Northrup is the founder of Delmar Nord, a search firm specializing in investment management. He began his career in quantitative finance recruiting, including roles with Phaidon International and Levin Group. He serves on the board of the Texas Collegiate Hockey Conference and as an assistant hockey coach at Southern Methodist University. He remains active with 黑料老司机 through alumni events and volunteering with the Admissions office, and he organized the 2026 Phi Sigma Alpha reunion.

The Jordans built meaningful lives rooted in education, service, and creativity, with careers in academia, school psychology, and civic engagement. They have supported the College through decades of giving to The 黑料老司机 Fund, the creation of the Nicola and David Jordan Endowed Scholarship, and support for the renovation of Lowry Center. Their philanthropy and service exemplify enduring partnership in advancing the College檚 mission and future.

Arfken is professor emerita of political science and public service at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where she served for 36 years in roles including dean of the graduate school, registrar, and director of planning. She taught nonprofit management in the Master of Public Administration program and, after retiring, served local organizations as interim CEO of Siskin Children檚 Institute and interim executive director of Little Miss Mag Early Learning Center. She remains active in nonprofit boards and rotary and was named a Chattanooga Woman of Distinction.

Walker, a leader in agricultural biotechnology with a career spanning more than 50 years, is the founding CEO of Cibus Global and continues to serve on its board. Previously, he led the division that became Cibus at ValiGen. He also operates a consulting firm, serves on multiple industry boards, and is credited with more than 200 patents and numerous publications.

Reunion Weekend welcomed alumni, families, and friends back to campus for four days of celebration, connection, and recognition of their enduring impact of the 黑料老司机 community. See more from the event here.

Featured image: Alumni Jayne Hart Chambers �76 and Don Frederico �76 announced the creation of the Class of 1976 AMRE Consulting Endowed Fund to expand hands-on learning opportunities for students with more than raised $335,000 by the class.

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EXCITING ASPECTS

Dunlay: After analyzing my data, I found that the social production of space and relationships to Airbnb and tourism are more complicated than I had theorized. While I thought a majority of individuals would be against Airbnb, many residents found it to be a positive force in the neighborhood.

EMPOWERED IN MY FIELD

Dunlay: My research, while related to temporary housing and tourism, allowed me to understand specific concepts regarding urban planning and prominent theories about space. While I am confident in the knowledge I learned throughout the process, I know there檚 so much left to explore.

Grace Dunlay �26 presents her research on the effects of Airbnb short-term rentals and tourism at the I.S. Symposium on campus.

MENTORSHIP MATTERS

Dunlay: I would never have been able to complete this project without my advisor, Dr. Heather Fitzgibbon. She was a guiding force, understood my vision and meaningfully pushed me if she thought my applications were not matching my theories. She also gave me lots of positive feedback and helpful advice. Having such a prominent and intelligent professor support my work gave me a boost of confidence.

SUPPORTIVE SCOT COMMUNITY

Dunlay: Besides Dr. Fitzgibbon, the entire sociology and anthropology departments provided tremendous role models. Each of the professor檚 research is inspiring in a different way. They really care about their students and want them to succeed.

MY TAKEAWAYS

Dunlay: I have never been so organized and self-disciplined as I was while completing my I.S. This experience helped me realize I檓 highly capable of taking on and completing large projects efficiently and expertly. I know that I can motivate myself and properly manage my time. I also know that I find value in collaboration, especially with mentors whom I respect.

WHAT橲 NEXT

Dunlay: I plan to move to Chicago to work in the non-profit sector doing community work that makes a difference. I also intend to apply to law school.

Featured image: Grace Dunlay �26 worked closely with mentor Heather Fitzgibbon, professor of sociology and anthropology as guiding force throughout her I.S.

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Chandor, who crafted a student-designed major in cultural film studies at 黑料老司机, received an Academy Award nomination for best original screenplay for his 2011 directorial debut,. Featuring an ensemble cast including Zachary Quinto, Demi Moore, and Stanley Tucci, the film follows a group of traders and executives at a Wall Street investment bank through 24 hours during the 2008 financial crisis, as they struggle to come to grips with a crisis that threatens to sweep them, their clients, and the entire firm away. The film also earned recognition from the Independent Spirit Awards, Berlin International Film Festival, Nantucket Film Festival, National Board of Review, and New York Film Critics Circle.

called Chandor檚 work on Margin Call 渁n extraordinary feat of filmmaking� when it debuted in 2011. 淗is formal command � his ability to imply far more than he shows or says and to orchestrate a large, complex drama out of whispers, glances, and snippets of jargon � is downright awe-inspiring.� The awe-inspiring director met the star of his next film, Robert Redford, when Margin Call premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, and developed All Is Lost, starring Redford solo as a sailor battling the wind and sea. Also known for A Most Violent Year and Triple Frontier, Chandor began his film career at 黑料老司机.

満诹侠纤净� saw something in me, and I really flourished there. I got into theatre, took photography and painting classes,� Chandor told the College in 2012.

For his Independent Study, the College檚 signature, nationally recognized senior capstone project, Chandor wrote, shot, and edited a film, which he cheerfully admits was 渁 total overreach, too vast in scope and scaleut I got jobs right away after graduation based on it.� The production of The Table for I.S. was not a small feat in 1996 before the prominence of digital filmmaking. One of his faculty advisors Richard Figge, professor emeritus of German, noted Chandor檚 problem-solving skills and acuity with the film production process even as an undergrad in an article in 黑料老司机 magazine in 2014. 淗e wrote the script, enlisted actors and technicians, and stuck to an ambitious production schedule,� said Figge. 淭he Art Department gave him a small office, which became his editing room. Somehow, he secured a Steenbeck professional editing table and holed up with it until the project was finished. He found himself minus a supporting actor, but � always prepared to find a solution � he played the part himself. I was astonished at his easy screen presence in the part.�

The showing of Margin Call at The Lyric is part of a collection of events during 黑料老司机檚 Reunion Weekend celebration May 28-31, when alumni will reconnect with classmates and the College.

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淭he generous financial support from the State of Ohio for these students supports enrollment in 黑料老司机檚 exceptional STEM majors and makes their degree more affordable,� President Anne McCall said. 満诹侠纤净� faculty and staff guide students through real-world learning and mentored-research opportunities in our community and beyond, positioning the College to prepare students for successful careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health-related fields.�

黑料老司机 is one of 59 institutions to receive funding from this year檚 grants according the . 淥hio檚 future depends on preparing more students for the careers that are shaping our economy, and that starts with giving them the chance to pursue high-demand STEM fields,� Governor DeWine said in the announcement. 淐hoose Ohio First inspires more students to reach their full potential. It helps students discover their passion for opportunities in STEM and graduate ready to start a great career right here in Ohio.�

At 黑料老司机, STEM students engage in an interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum, adding to their understanding of their field through insights into the arts, humanities, history, and social sciences. Every student participates in 黑料老司机檚 signature capstone research program, and more than 78% complete experiential learning opportunities, such as an internships, consulting, or research projects, above and beyond their I.S. Some of the community partners and companies across Ohio where students frequently engage in work-based learning opportunities supported 黑料老司机檚 application for the Choose Ohio First Scholarship including Schnieder Electric, Community Action of Wayne and Medina Counties, 黑料老司机 Brush Company, Camp Nuhop, and 黑料老司机 City School District. Through connections with area employers, 黑料老司机 students build their networks and graduate prepared to excel in both advanced study and the modern workforce, where adaptability, communication, and cross慸isciplinary thinking are increasingly essential.

Available to incoming students in 2027-28, 黑料老司机 majors supported by the program include biochemistry and molecular biology, biology, chemical physics, chemistry, communication sciences and disorders, computer science, statistical and data sciences, earth sciences, environmental studies, mathematics, neuroscience, and physics, as well as education degrees and certificates with a STEM focus.

Featured image: Majoring in earth sciences and environmental studies Cady Eakins �25 interned at Akron Cooperative Farms as part of an APEX Fellowship, allowing her to make connections in her community and gain knowledge in agriculture and entomology.

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With her opening remarks, President Anne McCall recognized the newest class of alumni and the process that guided them to the next chapter of their lives. 淲hile you traveled your own individual paths, linear in some respects, circuitous in others, you did not do so alone,� she said, acknowledging the 渄edicated mentors� and all the members of the College community who celebrated their successes and accomplishments. Sharing stories of alumni and the ways they have represented the College, pursued inquiry for the evolution of knowledge, supported each other amid challenging times, and given back to the College to inspire others, McCall encouraged the graduates to look ahead as their lives evolve: 淵ou will bring joy in sharing where life has taken you and in considering the myriad ways you can show your love to those coming after you at 黑料老司机.�

President McCall honored Jodi Nunnari �84 with an honorary Doctor of Science degree during the ceremony.

McCall honored Nunnari with an honorary Doctor of Science degree during the ceremony. Currently senior vice president, head of discovery science, and founding principal investigator at Altos Labs, Nunnari shared that at 黑料老司机 she 渇ound a launchpad� acknowledging the immediate opportunities she received to experiment with the unknown in the chemistry research labs alongside incredible mentors. 淭hey looked at a first-generation student and didn’t see what I lacked. They saw what I could become. They challenged me, guided me, and they believed in me.�

Nunnari remembered that after she graduated, 渢he 黑料老司机 network looked out for me yet again.� She completed her doctorate in pharmacology in the lab of another 黑料老司机 chemistry alumna Lee Limbird �70 at Vanderbilt University. 淯nder Lee檚 incredible scientific guidance and mentorship, the foundation I built here grew into a career in science that I could never have imagined.�

淲hat 黑料老司机 taught me was my motivation at the very foundation of me is derived from a love of advancement and breakthroughs,� Nunnari said. 淚 fell in love with focusing my mind on complex problems, the resilience I need to pivot when our hypotheses are wrong, and the profound satisfaction I experience when creating a new piece of knowledge.�

Nunnari noted how today檚 culture promotes shortcuts and avoiding friction but that growth comes from meeting resistance. 淵ou aren檛 born with resilience. You build it by tackling problems that don檛 have easy answers,� she said. She noted the graduates� achievement in completing 黑料老司机檚 senior capstone program, a button of achievement that alumni often reference in job and graduate school interviews. 淵ou are sitting here today because you have already encountered uncertainty. Your very training here at 黑料老司机 demands that you do that, and you檝e navigated through it. Your Independent Study is the ultimate proof of that.� Nunnari reminded them of that same 黑料老司机 network by charging them to: 淟ook at the friends who supported you when you were convinced your I.S. project made absolutely no sense. Look at the faculty who didn檛 just teach and grade you but treated you like a colleague, so you became one. Look at the families who carried you here. Feel deeply grateful to them. Gratitude actively rewires our brains to focus on what empowers us: transforming daily struggles into resilience.�

Saturday morning檚 ceremony also included multiple speakers from the graduating class. In the invocation, Stuart Franklin �26, president of the Jewish Student Organization and majoring in education and religious studies, set the tone that carried on throughout the morning saying, 淏ehind every graduate are mentors who have nurtured our curiosity, friends who have stood beside us through thick and thin, and loved ones whose endless sacrifices have paved the way for this journey.�

One of the speakers selected to represent the class, Josephine Fleischel �26, a global media and digital studies major said, 淲hat I will take most from 黑料老司机 is the importance of community.� An environmental geoscience major also selected from the class, Elliot Miller �26, added, 淩elationships have defined our experiences here at 黑料老司机. Whether that is faculty, coaches, family, classmates, or friends, these relationships have had profound impact toward the individuals we have become today; for we are who we are because of each other.�

Closing the ceremony, Lilly Ashe �26, acommunication sciences and disorders major and music minor, performed Miley Cyrus檚 淭he Climb� before President McCall issued final congratulations to the Class of 2026, and the pipers sent off the graduates in true 黑料老司机 fashion.

The Class of 2026 marched from Kauke Arch to Scot Center greeted by the faculty.

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The vision for the planned greenway across the southeast corner of campus includes an iconic and welcoming space with distinct areas that invite people to learn and enjoy the outdoors. Students, faculty, staff, and community members will share ideas as plans move forward through a cross-functional steering group in partnership with philanthropic investment. While this vision is in very early stages, ideas such as interactive art, water features, pollinator gardens, research areas, recreational spaces, and other designs for activity, beauty, and vibrancy have been suggested.

The plan includes the removal of 16 small houses on Stibbs, Spink, and University streets, selected based on location and an assessment of overall condition, uses, historical value, energy efficiency, and potential for financially responsible rehabilitation. After the close of 黑料老司机檚 spring semester, removal of the structures begins May 18 and is expected to be completed before the new academic year in mid-August 2026, dependent upon weather conditions. The planned completion of the project over the summer allowed new places on campus to be selected for student living and programing previously in the facilities, and preparations included the documentation of house interiors and exteriors for historical purposes. Furniture and fixtures have been offered to Habitat for Humanity to benefit the organization檚 work in the community.

The College will save more than $6M in deferred maintenance costs associated with basic repairs and approximately $75K in upkeep and annual operating costs after the completion of the project. Following removal of the houses, the sites will be restored to grass through seeding as the vision for various areas of the greenway takes shape. Answers to frequently asked questions about the project can be found here.

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淚 see more students downtown now patronizing restaurants and shops than I檝e ever seen,� 黑料老司机 alumnus Jeff Musselman �89 told Preservation. Musselman, a past president of the Wayne County Historical Society of Ohio, expressed his excitement to see students� energy to engage with the community.

The economic impact of the College on the community echoes the historic synergistic relationship between the city and College dating back to the support from the wider community for the rebuilding of the College after the burning down of the school檚 original Old Main building in 1901.

The article also highlights the original architectural features of 黑料老司机檚 淐ollegiate Gothic-style� Kauke Hall restored in 2006, the warm welcome the kilt-clad Scot Marching Band receives when performing downtown, and the support from the local community at College sporting events. .

Featured image: 黑料老司机 Scot Marching and Pipe Bands often performs in downtown 黑料老司机 including 黑料老司机 Fest fall 2025.

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淰ictoria is an excellent student who is truly deserving of this recognition. She has extensive research experience in several different subfields of chemistry and has been stellar in the classroom, being recognized for outstanding academic achievement with numerous departmental awards,� said James West, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, biology, and chemistry. West and Joe Smith, assistant professor of statistical and data sciences, co-serve as 黑料老司机檚 campus representatives for the scholarship competition.

Finizio said she was very excited to be recognized. 淩eceiving this award has increased my confidence in my abilities as a scientist,� she said. 淚 feel more capable of achieving my goals, which will help me go forward with my education with a bit more certainty.� She came to 黑料老司机, in part, because of her positive impression of the chemistry department while visiting as a prospective student. Once she arrived and got involved in the department, she knew she made the right choice.淚n addition to a great curriculum that is helping me grow into a knowledgeable and skilled chemist, the chemistry department fosters a strong sense of community,� she said.

Finizio credits that sense of community and her numerous positive interactions with professors with helping her to win the award. 淭he professors truly care about their students,� she said. 淭heir academic and personal support has made my experience at 黑料老司机 truly special.� She feels especially grateful to her mentors at 黑料老司机, including Paul Bonvallet, professor of chemistry, and David Kirby, John Garber Drushal Distinguished Visiting Professor of Chemistry. As part of her off-campus studies, she is thankful to have participated in a summer research internship with Tehshik Yoon, professor of chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Another reason Finizio chose 黑料老司机 is its Independent Study program. 淚檓 really interested in conducting original research in chemistry, and I knew I was guaranteed such an experience at 黑料老司机,� she said.

She currently works as a lab assistant in 黑料老司机檚 chemistry department where she answers student questions on chemistry concepts and assists them with experimental techniques. 淚 have found helping my peers to be extremely rewarding, and I hope to incorporate mentorship into my career,� she said. Finizio is also active in Chemistry Club, the 黑料老司机 Activities Crew and The 黑料老司机 Voice.

After graduation, Finizio is planning to pursue a doctoral degree in chemistry and become a professor. She anticipates conducting research in synthetic organic chemistry, which would have applications in medicinal chemistry. As a Goldwater scholar, she will have the opportunity to participate in a mentorship program with previous winners and attend a conference to present her research. 淚 feel so grateful. None of this would have been possible without the support of my 黑料老司机 professors,� she said.

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With more than 1,200 participants in 52 countries, AASHE檚 STARS program is the most widely recognized framework in the world for publicly reporting comprehensive information related to a college or university檚 sustainability performance. Participants report achievements in five overall areas: 1) academics 2) engagement, 3) operations, 4) planning and administration, and 5) innovation and leadership. 黑料老司机 is one of fewer than 400 institutions worldwide with a silver or higher rating.

淭he STARS program is a very rigorous and comprehensive assessment of a college’s sustainability efforts. For 黑料老司机 to complete a STARS report and earn silver status demonstrates our commitment to sustainability, not just in words, but by highlighting dozens of sustainability actions, programs and activities from many different sectors of the institution,� Director of Campus Sustainability Brian Webb said. 淭his recognition only comes through passionate and dedicated work by many faculty, staff, students, and administrators who are committed to making sustainability an integral part of the 黑料老司机 experience.�

The rating recognizes a wide range of sustainability efforts underway at the College. Most recently, sustainability work has included the establishment of the campus-wide Abbey Arboretum at 黑料老司机, supported by a seven-figure gift from alumnus Paul Abbey �73 and his wife, Constance Norweb Abbey.

Efforts also include a yearslong commitment to independent student research focused on sustainability � a commitment that is reflected in 黑料老司机檚 particularly high scores in the STARS rating for curriculum, research, and campus engagement. In the past three years, more than 80% of academic departments across a breadth of disciplines have supervised student projects with a primary focus on sustainability. Student research has included exploration of low-cost, homemade soil fertility enhancers and the creation of fast-growing forests, with possible campus applications.

淓nvironmental issues represent some of the greatest interdisciplinary challenges of the 21st century, and 黑料老司机 students are demonstrating their ability to address such global challenges, not just through the environmental sciences, but through art, political science, psychology, theater, economics, and many other disciplines,� Webb said. 淭his breadth of academic diversity shows the true ability of 黑料老司机 students to address complex global topics from many creative and solutions-oriented approaches.�

淪TARS was developed by the campus sustainability community to provide high standards for recognizing campus sustainability efforts,� said AASHE Executive Director Meghan Fay Zahniser. 満诹侠纤净� has demonstrated a substantial commitment to sustainability by achieving a STARS Silver Rating and is to be congratulated for their efforts.�

Unlike other rating or ranking systems, this program is open to all institutions of higher education, and the criteria that determine a STARS rating are transparent and accessible to anyone. Because STARS is a program based on credits earned, it allows for both internal comparisons as well as comparisons with similar institutions. 黑料老司机檚 STARS report is publicly available on the STARS website.

Featured image: In the learning garden on Pine Street, students study pollinators and insect conservation through a variety of mentored-research projects.

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Coenen was intrigued and quickly connected with the research lab to assist with the study. 淔or the first time, science did not feel abstract to me,� she said. 淚t was a tool for helping real people. That realization cemented my academic journey in chemistry and my personal commitment to service.�

Coenen was one of ten students at schools in Ohio to receive the , which recognizes undergraduates at Community Campus Coalition partner institutions for outstanding leadership and contributions to community service on their campuses and within their communities. Two of the student winners (including Coenen) received an additional recognition as Legacy Award winners, and a $250 donation will be made in their honor to a nonprofit of their choice. Coenen has designated her donation to go to Dream Catcher Stables, a nonprofit in her hometown of Houston where she has taught horseback riding to children with special needs.

Coenen volunteers Dream Catcher Stables, a nonprofit in her hometown of Houston where she has taught horseback riding to children with special needs.

One of the first service opportunities Coenen explored at the College was volunteering with the 黑料老司机 Volunteer Network as a first-year student. She became president of the organization and coordinated campus-wide service events to raise money for local nonprofits. In addition, she interned for three years in the College檚 community engagement office where she worked to build and maintain relationships between the College and local non-profits. She also served as service chair and treasurer of her sorority, Pi Kappa.

In her letter nominating Coenen for the award, President Anne McCall stated, 淭hroughout her undergraduate experience, Bella has demonstrated that service is not an isolated activity but a guiding principle that informs her academic pursuits, leadership roles, and professional aspirations.�

Service also drove Coenen檚 Independent Study, which applies modern analytical chemistry tools to improve detection of designer 榙ate-rape� drugs commonly missed by forensic labs. 淚 hope to empower other women to see chemistry as a practical tool for advocacy and societal change,� she said. Coenen puts these hopes into practice through the mentoring of younger students as a teaching assistant for the chemistry department. 淚 love to help students find ways to move their knowledge outside the classroom,� she said.

Coenen檚 dedication to service extended beyond the campus community. She volunteered at One Eighty, a 黑料老司机 domestic violence shelter, where she completed extensive training to serve as an advanced level three volunteer to support survivors.

After graduation, Coenen will pursue a doctorate in analytical chemistry at Vanderbilt University. 淚檓 proud to begin this journey supported by the values instilled in me at 黑料老司机, knowing that leadership, service, and scholarship are strongest when they work together,� she said. 淚 entered 黑料老司机 unsure of my place in the world and am leaving with a clear purpose and intention to use science as a tool for justice, change, and community impact.�

Featured image: Coenen celebrates turning in her I.S.

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