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����ý students are sharing their experiences conducting research with faculty members on campus and in the field. This post is by Eli Goberdon ’16, a computer science major from Scranton, Pa. I have a fascination with storytelling, especially storytelling through the use of computers. One way stories are conveyed through computers is 3D graphics software.

Twenty-five years ago, professor Frederick Busch designed Living Writers as a way to bring students together with famous writers. Today, professors Jane Pinchin and Jennifer Brice continue to teach Living Writers, which they revamped in 2009 for a new generation of undergraduates, and a new generation of online book lovers. [youtube=”http://youtu.be/KFBnNHtOoA0″]

Some students adjust to college easily and naturally, while others struggle and even falter. A new online non-credit “course,” comprised of 13 short videos made by ����ý faculty, is designed to minimize the mystery about what it takes to succeed. The series also includes many student-produced video responses featuring current students and alumni.

Paul Sirma ‘15, a mathematical economics major from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, interned with the Ifakara Health Institute to create a greater understanding of HIV/AIDS in his home country.

Taking a tour is one of the best ways for prospective students to get a feel for campus, to learn about the student experience, and to discover what ����ý has to offer both inside and outside the classroom. It’s also a bit of a hike. As a tour guide and summer intern with the Office […]

����ý students are sharing their experiences conducting research with faculty members on campus and in the field. This post is by Jane Trask ’16, a history major from Springfield, Ill. This summer, I’m researching ����ý’s self-image through its own published materials from 1832–1908. I’ve spent most of my time in the University Archives examining the […]

����ý fans, keep showing your colors! Raider Nation is participating in the 2014 College Colors Spirit Cup program throughout the month of August, and ����ý fans are part of the action.

This summer, I interned with the ����ý University Communications Office. The Communications team is responsible for all print and digital publications that represent ����ý to both our campus and global community. What piqued my interest in the internship was the opportunity to learn how ����ý told its story through its written and visual content.