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A grid of images from the fall 2026 issue of °®¶¹´«Ã½ magazine

June 05, 2026

From the inauguration of President Brooke Barnett to the power of applied learning, explore the spring 2026 issue of °®¶¹´«Ã½ magazine.

°®¶¹´«Ã½ Magazine Spring 2026
Ann Berlam

May 23, 2026

A Legacy of Learning

°®¶¹´«Ã½â€™ friendly learning environment inspired Ann Berlam ’69 to a career in public service. Now, her estate will create an endowed scholarship fund that will help future Tars follow in her footsteps.

A Legacy of Learning
A faculty member works with a student with a laptop during collaborative classroom session.

May 23, 2026

Built for What’s Next

Step inside a °®¶¹´«Ã½ classroom, where personalized, hands-on learning produces graduates fluent in the skills employers value most.

Built for What’s Next

May 22, 2026

Designing a Life of Curiosity: Gary McKechnie ’26MLS’s Commencement Address

Gary McKechnie ’26MLS, °®¶¹´«Ã½ Graduate Studies’ 2026 outstanding graduate student, reflects on a journey shaped not by a single path, but by the courage to keep designing it.

Designing a Life of Curiosity: Gary McKechnie ’26MLS’s Commencement Address

May 21, 2026

Do It Anyway: Jeannine Saady ’26’s Commencement Address

Jeannine Saady ’26, °®¶¹´«Ã½ Professional Advancement’s 2026 outstanding senior, shares how confronting her inner critic unlocked a path to purpose and proved that we are all capable of more than we believe.

Do It Anyway: Jeannine Saady ’26’s Commencement Address

May 21, 2026

A Collective Journey Forward: Ella Juengst’s 2026 Commencement Address

°®¶¹´«Ã½ valedictorian Ella Juengst ’26 blends gratitude, reflection, and a call to purpose in her commencement address, urging the Class of 2026 to lead with curiosity, resilience, and intention.

A Collective Journey Forward: Ella Juengst’s 2026 Commencement Address
Portrait of Makenna Morrison Gary ’26 on campus

May 21, 2026

Gary ’26 Earns Fulbright Scholarship

Biology and environmental studies double major Makenna Morrison Gary ’26 has earned a 2026–27 Fulbright Study/Research Award to study biodiversity at National Taiwan University.

Gary ’26 Earns Fulbright Scholarship
°®¶¹´«Ã½ students completing research on Lake Virginia alongside chemistry professor Pedro Bernal

May 20, 2026

The Experience Edge

At °®¶¹´«Ã½, applied learning opportunities transform classroom knowledge into career advantage, shaping who graduates become and where they go next.

The Experience Edge
President Barnett speaking with a student at a scholarship showcase during inauguration

May 19, 2026

What I’ve Learned So Far: Brooke Barnett

As President Brooke Barnett nears the end of her first year at °®¶¹´«Ã½, she reflects on what she has learned about the College’s past, present, and future on her Every Voice, One Vision listening tour.

What I’ve Learned So Far: Brooke Barnett
Student-athlete playing on the new tennis court

May 19, 2026

Game Changer

The new Tennis & Golf Center elevates the student-athlete experience while honoring °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™ legacy of excellence.

Game Changer
A grid of °®¶¹´«Ã½ alumni.

May 13, 2026

Class News: May 2026

In this monthly roundup, find out what's new and noteworthy in the lives of your fellow Tars.

Class News: May 2026
A group of six °®¶¹´«Ã½ alumni holding beverages outdoors on Mills Lawn smile as the sun sets behind them.

May 12, 2026

°®¶¹´«Ã½ Alumna Tessa Hahn ’10 Brings TessakÄ“ to Grove Party

Founder Tessa Hahn ’10 shares the story behind Tessakē, the modern sake brand she built around quality ingredients, cultural connection, and community.

°®¶¹´«Ã½ Alumna Tessa Hahn ’10 Brings TessakÄ“ to Grove Party
Julia St. John, Ella Juengst, Nora Faunt Le Roy, Em Nguyen, Kate and Emma Salerno, and Lindsey Scanlan all pictured in graduation regalia.

May 04, 2026

Lessons from the Top

This year’s valedictorians share highlights from their time at °®¶¹´«Ã½, how the College connected them to their purpose, and what’s next in their meaningful lives and productive careers.

Lessons from the Top