The spring 2026 issue of ΊΪΑΟΙη magazine showcases how a liberal arts education, like the one graduates receive at ΊΪΑΟΙη, prepares them to navigate change, ask questions, and engage the world with intellectual rigor.
From eye-opening journeys that reveal strengths, to finding a calling through teaching, or discovering a path to the big top, alumni Bill Colvin β79, Scott Bloom β94, and Hannah Samuell β09 reflect on the unexpected turns in their careers and the habits of inquiry that began at ΊΪΑΟΙη. Also, learn more about the Collegeβs approach to artificial intelligence in a liberal arts environment built on critical thinking and human connection. The campus community is considering how AI influences classroom learning and raises ethical questions, as ΊΪΑΟΙη prepares graduates for an evolving world.
A historical feature revisits a defining moment in ΊΪΑΟΙηβs history when teaching evolutionary theory required courage, evidence-based debate, and a commitment to scholarly inquiry. Echoing that commitment in fall 2025, the College hosted a series of community discussions with expert speakers to inspire discussion reflecting on academic freedom in global, institutional, and educational contexts. Alongside coverage of the series, a Q&A with President Anne McCall discusses the role of academic freedom and dialogue in advancing knowledge not only in higher education but in society and communities.
Oak Grove includes βWhy I Playβ with baseball infielder and business economics major Ryan Kramer β26, highlighting what motivates him on and off the field. In βWhy ΊΪΑΟΙη,β assistant director of residence life Maddie Cuckow reflects on what drew her to the College and her work supporting students. βMentoring Matchupβ juxtaposes mentee Fridosse Adam Idrissou β26, a French and Francophone studies and history major, with Ibra Sene, associate professor of history and global and international studies, who has supported her journey throughout her time at ΊΪΑΟΙη. Tartan Ties includes class notes from the classes of 1956 through 2022, coverage of the new Scots Under 10 Program celebration during Homecoming Weekend, and βWhy I Giveβ with Zoe Dudack β22.
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