The Princeton Review has again featured 乱伦视频 in a popular college guide that annually recognizes excellence in dozens of categories, with the university placing among the top 25 schools in 15 categories and in the top 10 of eight categories, including #1 Best College Theater.

乱伦视频鈥檚 profile in 鈥溾�澛爄ncludes more than a dozen recognitions:

• #1 Best College Theater
• #4 Best Classroom Experience
• #6 Best Student Support and Counseling Services
• #6 Best College Dorms
• #8 Happiest Students
• #9 Most Beautiful Campus
• #9 Everyone Plays Intramural Sports
• #10 Their Students Love These Colleges
• #11 Best Campus Food
• #12 Best Career Services
• #12 Best-Run Colleges
• #18 Most Active Student Government
• #23 Professors Get High Marks
• #24 Best Quality of Life
• #25 Green Matters: Everyone Cares About Conservation

The Princeton Review chose the 392 colleges for the book based on its surveys in 2025-26 of 2,000 college administrators about their school’s academic offerings. The company also surveyed students attending the colleges in the book who rated their schools on dozens of topics and reported on their campus experiences at them. Only about 14% of America鈥檚 nearly 2,800 four-year colleges are in the book.

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As the Class of 2030 arrives on campus and begins their four years at 乱伦视频, current 乱伦视频 students offer their advice to the incoming class.

乱伦视频 will welcome more than 1,600 new students for the 2026-27 academic year, with the Class of 2030 moving to campus on Friday, Aug. 21.

Parker Sterling 鈥�28

Major(s): Biology and History
惭颈苍辞谤蝉:听Chemistry, Neuroscience, and Peace and Conflict Studies
Hometown: Randleman, North Carolina
Campus Involvement:聽Phoenix Racing Team (Business Lead), Residence Life (Senior RA), Center for Leadership (Leadership Ambassador), Glen Raven Biomechanics Lab (Lab Assistant)

Why did you choose 乱伦视频?

“I chose 乱伦视频 because I knew after the first tour that I couldn鈥檛 imagine myself anywhere else. I loved being able to have majors across disciplines, the campus, the dorms and all of the people I met.”

What did you wish you knew as a first-year student?

“I wish I knew how common it is to gain and lose friends in the first year. Everyone is discovering who they are and who they want to be, so it may take a while to find friends that you can rely on.”

What advice do you have for the incoming 乱伦视频 Class of 2030?

“Take every opportunity that presents itself; you never know who you will meet or what doors it will open.”

What surprised you most about college?

“I was most surprised by the bonds I鈥檝e built with faculty and staff. I didn鈥檛 have a high school teacher I felt was truly a mentor, but 乱伦视频 has given me so many people that I feel confident going to for advice.”

What is your favorite part about 乱伦视频?

“My favorite part about 乱伦视频 is the people. I am forever grateful to the amazing friends who have supported me and cared about me to no end. I don鈥檛 want to imagine what college would be like without them.”

Ari Verinder 鈥�28

Major(s): Biology (Concentration: Biotechnology/Molecular Biotechnology)
惭颈苍辞谤蝉:听Chemistry and Food Studies
Hometown: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Campus Involvement:聽Residence Life, Club Climbing and The Writing Center

Why did you choose 乱伦视频?

What did you wish you knew as a first-year student?

“I wish I had known to get more involved in my specific interests on campus sooner. There really is something for everybody at 乱伦视频; you just have to find it, get involved, and, best of all, enjoy it!”

What advice do you have for the incoming 乱伦视频 Class of 2030?

What surprised you most about college?

What is your favorite part about 乱伦视频?

“Don’t be afraid to meet new people. 乱伦视频 is small enough that it’s easy to just stick with who and what you already know, so push yourself outside of your comfort zone.”

-Ari Verinder 鈥�28

Ella Stewart 鈥�27

Major(s): Dance Performance & Choreography, English (Concentration in Creative Writing)
Hometown: Columbia, South Carolina
Campus Involvement:聽Student Union Board (Brand Engagement Chair), New Student Orientation (Student Coordinator), Kappa Delta member and The Writing Center.

Why did you choose 乱伦视频?

“I chose 乱伦视频 because I knew I wanted to make close connections with my professors and classmates, which made the small class sizes very appealing, and 乱伦视频 has a strong Performing Arts department, which aligns with my future career goals of being a professional dancer. I also knew I wanted to study abroad and 乱伦视频 offers so many opportunities to study around the world. Additionally, I was drawn to the College Fellows program, which is a scholarship program where I conduct a research project within my major throughout my time at 乱伦视频.”

What did you wish you knew as a first-year student?

“I wish I had known that not every moment of college is going to be absolutely perfect. It’s easy to have high expectations that everything will go smoothly all the time, and while there will be plenty of great experiences and memories, there will also be challenges. It’s completely normal to struggle sometimes, and you shouldn’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it.”

What advice do you have for the incoming 乱伦视频 Class of 2030?

“My biggest piece of advice is to put yourself out there! I made my closest friends at 乱伦视频 by just inviting myself to hang out with them. It can feel awkward and scary at first to ask people to hang out with you, but it really makes a difference. If there is someone in your class who you think you’d get along with, ask them to lunch or coffee! You can also meet people by getting involved in clubs and organizations, so sign up for what interests you. Getting involved helped me find my place on campus, so be open to trying everything, because that is how you can find your community.”

What surprised you most about college?

“I was most surprised by the amount of independence and freedom I suddenly had. It can be hard to adjust to being away from your family and the comfort of home, but you also start learning how to manage your own time and responsibilities. My schedule looked a lot different than it did in high school, and I became the one in charge of how to spend my time. This shift surprised me at first, but overall it helped me grow into my independence and become more confident doing things on my own.”

What is your favorite part about 乱伦视频?

“My favorite part about 乱伦视频 is the people I’ve met through my majors and leadership experiences, especially the mentors who have supported me along the way. The staff and faculty here are so kind and encouraging to each individual student, and their guidance has helped me grow in my academics and in my leadership. 乱伦视频 has given me a tight-knit community of peers and mentors I can rely on, and I have met so many people who have shaped me into who I am today.”

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Lealand Oakes 鈥�27

Major(s): Psychology
Hometown: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Campus Involvement:聽New Student Programs,聽Women’s Club Rugby
Sigma Kappa,聽乱伦视频 1010 Peer Educator,聽Psi Chi and Psychology Honor Society

Why did you choose 乱伦视频?

“I chose 乱伦视频 because they genuinely care about every student, even if they haven’t fully invested in 乱伦视频 yet. They put so much care into just the admissions process and first-year experience to ensure people feel cared about and seen. Of course, it doesn’t stop there; professors are always there to help and support their students, get to know them beyond the surface level, and truly want to see them succeed.”

What did you wish you knew as a first-year student?

“I wish I knew that sometimes the hard parts of transitioning to college don’t hit you immediately. They look different for everyone and can range anywhere from after the first month has passed to the start of the second semester and beyond. Everyone has their own experiences, so it is important to know your resources on campus and have people you can go to when those bumps in the road happen.”

What advice do you have for the incoming 乱伦视频 Class of 2030?

“Get out of your room, do new things, be involved. This can look different for everyone, but it’s so helpful for finding your people in this new chapter. I would also say that taking care of yourself is so important. Holistic wellness goes a long way in college. If you are taking care of one aspect of wellness that can bleed into another area. Do things that make you happy, take care of your body and use your resources.”

What surprised you most about college?

“I was surprised that I was still able to get the same support in class and out of class that I had the opportunity to receive in high school. I was worried that as soon as I got to college, everything would be on me. I can say with full confidence that I have not needed to shoulder everything all on my own. 乱伦视频 has so many resources that cover a wide range of aspects of college life.”

What is your favorite part about 乱伦视频?

“My favorite part about 乱伦视频 is that there are so many people from so many different places. Coming to 乱伦视频, I didn’t really know many people, and I am so happy that was the case. It was nerve-racking for sure, but it meant that I have learned so much and met so many people I wouldn’t have met otherwise.”

Crosby, an exercise science and dance science major, Honors Fellow and Lumen Scholar, is researching how neural activity differs between creating and performing dance, exploring the connection between movement, creativity and brain function.

Through her Lumen Prize project, Crosby will investigate which areas of the brain are most active during dance and how different environments, such as performing on stage or outdoors, influence neural processes.

“What excited me most about this research is the creative process and measuring something that is usually seen as subjective,” Crosby said. “This research allows me to study dance not just as an art form, but as a complex neurological process.”

Crosby’s project combines two passions that have shaped her life. She has been dancing since she was seven years old and later attended Weaver Academy, a performing and visual arts school in Greensboro, North Carolina, where she focused on dance while studying technique, choreography and anatomy.

Now, she is combining her dance background and scientific interests to examine questions about cognition and movement.

Using electroencephalography and functional near-infrared spectroscopy technology, from internal and external resources, Crosby plans to track brainwave patterns while participants dance and engage in creative movement tasks. The data will help identify which regions of the brain are active during different stages of movement and choreography, offering new insight into the relationship between physical movement and neural function.

Crosby plans to use a portion of her Lumen Prize funding for research-related equipment and data collection.

“Having access to EEG and fNIRS equipment is essential because it allows me to collect real-time data on brain activity during movement,” Crosby said. “Without it, I wouldn’t be able to objectively measure what’s happening in the brain during dance.”

Crosby had the recent opportunity to experience the technology firsthand when representatives from NIRx Medical Technologies and ANT Neuro visited campus to demonstrate specialized neuroscience equipment that could expand opportunities for student learning and research.

During one demonstration, Crosby wore a portable fNIRS device while dancing and moving freely as software collected real-time brain activity. Unlike traditional neuroscience equipment, which is tethered to amplifiers and computers, the demonstrated technology was fully mobile, allowing Crosby to collect data in natural environments rather than limiting studies to laboratory settings.

“Having access to this portable equipment is important because it allows researchers to study movement in dynamic, real-world environments rather than limiting research to traditional laboratory settings,” said Associate Professor Matt Wittstein, director of neuroscience at 乱伦视频 and Crosby鈥檚 research mentor.

For Crosby, the portability of the equipment could be transformative. Rather than studying participants in controlled laboratory environments, researchers can collect data while dancers move naturally in rehearsal spaces or other settings that more accurately reflect real-world experiences.

The demonstrations also highlighted broader opportunities for interdisciplinary research across campus. Students and faculty observed how the technology captures and analyzes neural activity in real time, creating possibilities for research projects that connect neuroscience, exercise science, dance and psychology.

“Getting access to this equipment opens the door for more interdisciplinary research,” Crosby said. “Students in exercise science, dance, psychology and neuroscience can all use it to explore different questions about movement, performance and the brain. It allows for more innovative and data-driven projects that go beyond traditional research methods.”

Beyond individual research projects, the technology could support new courses, mentorship opportunities and collaborative experiences for students interested in neuroscience. The equipment also creates opportunities for community outreach and partnerships with industry leaders, helping students gain experience with tools commonly used in professional and research settings.

“Access to this equipment also opens the doors for more unique studio projects, mentorship and courses such as a lab-based psychophysiology course,” Wittstein said. “As the program continues to grow, a goal is to have a capstone seminar for students to all create a miniature neuroscience project, and equipment like this would make that possible.”

Polly Cornelius, associate teaching professor of music, who teaches the Summer Opera Workshop in Florence will debut the Italian premiere of the Tony-Award winning musical by composer Adam Guettel. Produced by Cornelius, the play will take place in the historic Medici Palace in Florence on June 11-12, through a collaboration between 乱伦视频 and AEF, 乱伦视频鈥檚 study abroad partner institution.

“For years, I have dreamed of producing 鈥淭he Light in the Piazza鈥� in Florence because the story is about a mother and daughter from Winston Salem, North Carolina who travel to Florence, Italy,鈥� said Cornelius. 鈥淚t has never been performed in Florence. We are the first. It could have been any university or organization, but it鈥檚 乱伦视频 who has the honor do this international, site-specific premiere.鈥�

Based on the 1960 novel by Elizabeth Spencer, 鈥淭he Light in the Piazza鈥� follows Margaret Johnson, a mother from Winston Salem, who travels through Florence with her daughter Clara, who falls in love with an Italian man named Fabrizio. The musical won six Tony Awards including Best Original Score in 2005 and is known for its romantic story and score.

Cornelius, who has taught at AEF since 2018 through a summer opera workshop course, has dreamed of producing the musical to be an authentic international artistic experience for students.

Two years ago, Cornelius met with Guettel about producing the play in Florence which includes 14 乱伦视频 students, one 乱伦视频 alumni, faculty, and professional Italian and American singers and performers. 乱伦视频 alumni Gianni Palmarini 鈥�22 returns to play the role of Fabrizio, while Cornelius will perform as Signora Naccarelli, the Italian mother.

鈥淚t鈥檚 been crazy but manageable to produce and perform a role, but I’m happy to be performing this particular role,鈥� Corenlius said. 鈥淚’m excited for the everyone involved and to bring this famous musical to the city of Florence.鈥�

The creative team includes Chris Rayis, assistant professor of performing arts as music director and conductor and Jacob Brent, assistant professor of music theatre, as stage director.

鈥淭his has become a huge collaboration between 乱伦视频, AEF, and the city of Florence鈥� Cornelius said. 鈥淥ur colleagues in Florence are so excited and have been working very hard too.鈥�

The experience offers students a rare opportunity to rehearse and perform internationally while collaborating with professionals. Students in Cornelius鈥� course, 鈥淥pera in Italy: The Global Citizen Artist,鈥� also take an Italian language course.

鈥淭his first opera was performed in Florence, Italy, so it鈥檚 especially meaningful to perform and study there,鈥� Cornelius said. 鈥淪tudents are meeting Italian artists, performing alongside them, and learning about the Florentine culture.鈥�

In addition to 乱伦视频 students performing in the ensemble, music theatre majors Addyson Reese 鈥�28 will play Clara Johnson and Mackenzie Tammara 鈥�28 will play Franca Naccarelli.

For Reese and Tammara having a role in this musical is a dream come true.

“To perform this piece in Florence alongside incredible professionals is an absolute dream come true, and I am so grateful to be part of this project,鈥� Reese said. 鈥淭his show has been one of my all-time favorites since I first listened to the cast album at age 14. Clara has been one of my dream roles since high school and playing her in Florence is especially meaningful to me.鈥�

The rehearsal process has been unique and included in person rehearsals with cast members in North Carolina and many virtual sessions with cast members from across the northeastern United States and Italy. The entire cast will have the opportunity to rehearse together in the days leading up to the performance in Florence.

鈥淭his show is bringing together people from all different parts of the world and allowing them to share universal themes of love and acceptance,鈥� Tammara said. 鈥淭he entire show is special to perform.鈥�

For Tammara, her part comes with a learning curve, performing her lines in Italian. Many of her lines are in Italian and involve speaking with an Italian accent when she does speak in English. This is a challenge she has gladly taken on.

鈥淚 have spent a lot of time working on my lines since they aren鈥檛 in my native language,鈥� Tammara said. 鈥淭his is definitely the hardest score I have ever sung. It has tested my musicianship, vocal technique, and artistry. I have grown immensely.鈥�

In May, the local cast members spent several days participating in a 鈥榖ootcamp鈥� to rehearse and stage the show.

鈥淢y favorite part of this experience so far has been getting to work with the professional artists in the show during the bootcamp,鈥� Reese said. 鈥淛ill Gardner, who plays my mom, Margaret Johnson, and Gianni are both incredible people and performers, and I have had the best time working on this material with them. I am learning so much from them and I can’t wait to keep learning once we start rehearsals in Italy.鈥�

Gardner performed the opera house debut of this show with Piedmont Opera Company and is thrilled to reprise the role of Margaret in Florence.

Reese and Tammara are both honored to represent 乱伦视频 in this international production.

鈥溌衣资悠� has given me the opportunity to immerse myself in a world very different from my own, adding so much truth and variety to my craft,鈥� Tammara said. 鈥淭his is a once in a lifetime experience and I am so grateful to be living out my dream.鈥�

For Cornelius, one of the most rewarding parts of the project has been watching 乱伦视频 students engage in a global artistic experience with a dream cast.

鈥淪eeing the excitement from the students, creative team, and colleagues in Florence makes me so excited,鈥� Cornelius said. “So many people have supported this project, and after working on it for two years, it is incredible to finally see if come to life.鈥�

For the second consecutive year, the university is the only North Carolina private school featured by the magazine in its list of “25 Best Drama Schools in the World.” The University of North Carolina School of the Arts and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill also made the list.

The publication said it consulted with educators and industry insiders to determine the best schools for an acting degree. It also weighed overall training, cost, facilities, alumni success, industry connections and more.

The 16 students accepted to the undergraduate musical theater program go through a rigorous training process, which begins with classes in acting, voice and dance, and then allows students to explore individualized paths, including taking part in student-driven cabaret performances. Seniors also take part in a two-semester course on professional readiness and artistic identity, which includes bringing in casting directors and talent representation, with many students gaining representation or jobs out of this process. To that point, Campy Rodriguez, a current student in the senior class, is on Broadway in聽Aladdin, in addition to such alum as Taylor Trensch, who recently led the off-Broadway production of聽Bat Boy. Tuition and fees are close to $51,000.

乱伦视频鈥檚 Department of Performing Arts聽offers seven degree programs: Acting, Arts Administration,聽Dance Performance & Choreography,聽Dance Science, Drama and Theatre Studies,聽Music Theatre聽and聽Theatrical Design and Technology. Four programs require an audition or interview.

About 乱伦视频

乱伦视频 is a nationally recognized leader in engaged, experiential learning that prepares graduates to be creative, resilient, ambitious and ethical citizens of our global culture.

At 乱伦视频, more than 7,000 students learn through hands-on experiences and close working relationships with faculty and staff whose priorities are teaching and mentoring. The curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences with emphasis on global experiences and career development. More than 70 undergraduate majors are complemented by professional and graduate programs in law, business, education and health care. 乱伦视频 is ranked No. 1 for excellence in undergraduate teaching by U.S. News & World Report.

乱伦视频鈥檚 academic divisions include 乱伦视频 College, the College of Arts and Sciences; the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business; the School of Communications; the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education; the School of Health Sciences; and the School of Law, with programs in Greensboro and Charlotte, North Carolina.

Rua, a Colombian-American artist, is known for blending his street-style dance background with contemporary musical theatre movement. Before beginning his Broadway career, he trained extensively in hip-hop and freestyle forms, later integrating those influences into his work as both a performer and choreographer. His movement vocabulary often incorporates rhythmic footwork, sharp isolations and groove-based foundations drawn from the roots of street styles.

As a performer, Rua has appeared in Broadway productions including “Hamilton,” “In the Heights,” “Hands on a Hardbody” and “SpongeBob SquarePants.” His recent choreography credits include the 2025 Broadway revival of “Floyd Collins” and serving as assistant choreographer to Jerry Mitchell on “BOOP! The Musical.” In addition to his Broadway work, Rua has contributed choreography to regional theatres, workshops, and developmental labs, further establishing himself as a multifaceted creative artist.

During the masterclass, Rua taught his own choreography from the Tony-nominated revival of “Floyd Collins,” offering students insight into the movement and staging process behind the production. He also participated in a Q&A session, discussing his experiences in the industry, his navigation of being a working performer and choreographer, and the ways his street dance foundation informs his creative approach.

Helena Padial 鈥�26, a music theatre major and Honors Fellow, received the honor during the annual awards ceremony in New York City. The Broadway鈥檚 Next Triple Threat award supports the next generation of artists who excel in dance, voice and acting.

Presented through the Chita Rivera Awards and produced by the New York City Dance Alliance Foundation, the award is designed to support emerging performers as they transition into the professional theatre industry. In addition to national recognition, the recipient receives the Chita Rivera Training Grant, providing $10,000 of聽financial support to live, study and train plus, one year of free dance classes at New York City鈥檚 Steps On Broadway.

Padial learned about the award through her high school voice teacher, Celeste Simone, who coached Rivera. Although she was hesitant to apply at first.

鈥淚 initially was tentative about applying because it was a competition and I didn鈥檛 want to get caught up in too much self-comparison, but ultimately I decided that the feedback from industry names that I have looked up to for years would be worth it, even if I didn鈥檛 make it to the next round,鈥� Padial said.

The initial application process included video submissions and written responses, including two songs and a dance solo. Adjudicators chose 15 semifinalists to advance to the next round. The second round included a video integrating song and dance where Padial choreographed a solo of 鈥淪parkling Diamond鈥� and 鈥淒iamonds are Forever,鈥� which earned her a spot as one of the five finalists.聽The finalists participated in an immersive weekend of mentorship and training which culminated in a live performance at the Chita Rivera Awards.

The weekend consisted of intense sessions of classes, mock auditions, singing and 17 hours of dance in three days where the finalists were constantly being filmed and pulled into video interviews.

鈥淢y body has never felt so tired, but I knew I had to bring my A-game and keep challenging myself to show up as the best version of myself,鈥� Padial said.

Padial did not know how the weekend would go聽as聽she was surrounded by other talented finalists. The finalists performed a number to 鈥淭oo Darn Hot,鈥� which they only had six hours to learn and ran through the number four times before performing it at the awards show.

鈥淚t was the fastest I have ever learned choreography and music and it took a ridiculous amount of stamina to perform, but it ended up being the most rewarding experience of my life,鈥� Padial said.

That night she proved to herself what she was capable of.

鈥淭he experience was absolutely insane, it is still so surreal to me,鈥� Padial said. 鈥淲hen I heard my name called that I won the award I immediately started shaking and freaking out because it was such a shock. 10 of my family members were at the awards to support me and hearing them cheer was so special.鈥�

Throughout the weekend Padial had the opportunity to meet people in the industry she looked up to including Bebe Neuwirth, Jessica Lee Golden, Charlotte d鈥橝mboise and Anne Margret.

鈥淚 feel so beyond lucky to have been awarded this grant, as it will definitely ease the financial stress as I move to New York and navigate this next period of my life,鈥� Padial said. 鈥淚t is also very validating and reassuring to know that my hard work is recognized and that I am capable of having a career in this very difficult industry.鈥�

The weekend marked a full circle moment for Padial because Rivera surprised the cast of her seventh grade production of 鈥淏ye Bye Birdie,鈥� and 10 years later she received the award in her name, in front of Anne Margret who starred in 鈥淏ye Bye Birdie.鈥�

For Polly Cornelius, associate teaching professor of music, the recognition is a testament to Padial鈥檚 years of dedication.

鈥淚t is my honor to have been Helena鈥檚 voice professor for four years,鈥� said Cornelius. 鈥淪he has always been super focused and hardworking, but most importantly compassionate and kind.鈥�

Cornelius praised Padial鈥檚 vocal ability throughout her time at 乱伦视频.

鈥淗er voice is gorgeous, strong and versatile, meaning she is able to sing well in many styles from contemporary belt to soprano,鈥� Cornelius said. 鈥淚 am thrilled but not surprised at all that she won this prestigious award. I have always believed in Helena鈥檚 potential and look forward to following and supporting her on her career journey.鈥�

After graduation, Padial will move home to Palisades, New York and commute into New York City for classes and auditions while also teaching musical theatre at Coup茅, where she trained growing up.

In July, she starts rehearsals for 鈥淎ntigone: 1989,鈥� a new musical headed to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where she will be performing in August.

乱伦视频 has been repeatedly recognized for the number of its alumni who participate in the Fulbright Program as teachers, graduate students, and researchers and has been named a top-producer of Fulbright students in six separate years. Students and alumni interested in the Fulbright Program or other nationally competitive fellowships are invited to contact the National and International Fellowships Office. The deadline to notify the office of your intent to apply for Fulbright in this upcoming cycle is June 1, 2026. Rising seniors are required to work with the National and International Fellowships Office to apply for Fulbright, and alumni are highly encouraged to do so.

Those who received awards this year are:

Azul Bellot 鈥�26

Azul Bellot, a double major in psychology and sociolinguistics with a minor in TESOL, has received a Fulbright grant to teach English in Spain. She is The 乱伦视频 Commitment scholar in the Odyssey Program and a student scholar with The Center for Engaged Learning.

Bellot has been preparing for an experience like Fulbright long before she arrived at 乱伦视频. Reflecting on her early years, she says, 鈥淕rowing up as the daughter of Mexican immigrants, I was my family鈥檚 translator from a young age. I navigated formal systems, adult conversations, and bureaucratic spaces in both English and Spanish long before I had the language to describe what that experience was doing to me. It gave me a deep understanding of what it means for language to be a gateway, and what it costs when that gateway is closed.鈥�

These formative years laid the groundwork for her time at 乱伦视频, where she developed her own independent sociolinguistics major, volunteered as an English tutor for children and adults, and conducted research on meaningful mentoring relationships. To Bellot, a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Spain is 鈥渢he most honest intersection of everything [she鈥檚] been working towards:聽language, identity, education, and community.鈥�

After Fulbright, Bellot plans to pursue more international fellowships before returning to academia to earn her PhD in Applied Linguistics. Her 乱伦视频 mentors include Archie Crowley, assistant professor of English; Nina Namaste, professor of Spanish; and Sylvia Mu帽oz, assistant dean of students and director for the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education.

Anya Brati膰 鈥�26

Anya Brati膰, a double major in international & global Studies and public policy with a minor in public health, has received a Fulbright grant to teach English in Vietnam. She is an 乱伦视频 College Fellow, a Periclean Scholar, and the Student Government Association Student Body President.

To Brati膰, Fulbright represents the intersection of her two greatest passions: global engagement and teaching. She found ways to blend these passions during her time at 乱伦视频. As a Periclean Scholar, she had the opportunity to study abroad in India to understand what mutually beneficial relationships look like in practice, not just in theory. As a student consultant with the Center for Design Thinking, she developed a love for teaching and facilitation, specifically the challenge of guiding others through the structured process of finding meaningful solutions to 鈥渨icked鈥� problems. Serving as an English teaching assistant will allow her to refine her intercultural and teaching skills while strengthening diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam.

After Fulbright, Brati膰 is interested in pursuing a career in diplomacy or global social impact. 鈥淪imply put, I want to work at the intersection of people, policy and purpose,鈥� she says. Brati膰鈥檚 constellation of 乱伦视频 mentors includes Amanda Tapler, associate teaching professor of public health studies; Safia Swimelar, professor of political science and public policy; Sean McMahon, professor of entrepreneurship; and Danielle Lake, director of design thinking and associate professor of human service studies.

Molly Moylan 鈥�26

Biochemistry major Molly Moylan has received a Fulbright grant to teach English in Spain.

At 乱伦视频, Moylan took every opportunity to foster and blend her passions for STEM research, teaching and service. As a researcher, Moylan worked with chemistry professor Dan Wright to study trace metals within medicinal herbs and spices. She refined her teaching skills by serving with America Reads, the Village Project, the CityGate Dream Center, and more. Most notably, Moylan found a way to combine her passions by co-founding Imagine Science, a program designed to address declining student engagement in science education by bringing hands-on experiments and activities to local after-school programs.

In Spain, Moylan will serve as an English Teaching Assistant in Galicia, a region that is especially interested in promoting students鈥� scientific thinking skills. This Fulbright year will serve as crucial preparation for Moylan as she applies to medical school. The language and cultural skills she will gain in Spain will allow her to better serve Spanish-speaking patients in the future.

Moylan鈥檚 most influential 乱伦视频 mentor has been Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dan Wright. 鈥淒r. Dan Wright has been instrumental in my success at 乱伦视频,鈥� she said. 鈥淭hrough his continued support, my confidence in both my personal and professional capacities has grown immensely, and I am extremely grateful to have had him as a mentor.鈥�

Madison Powers 鈥�25

Madison Powers, who graduated in 2025 with a degree in journalism and a minor in Spanish, has received a Fulbright grant to teach English in Spain. At 乱伦视频, Powers was a communications fellow and a 2023 Pulitzer reporting fellow. Since graduating, she has served as an editorial intern at Garden & Gun Magazine in Charleston, South Carolina.

Powers has long had her sights set on a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Spain. During her undergraduate years, she spent a semester in Sevilla and fostered her dual passions for cross-cultural exchange and global education. Eager to return, she applied for Fulbright in last year鈥檚 application cycle and was named a semifinalist. She remained so committed to the value of a Fulbright experience that she chose to reapply this year, and her hard work and persistence paid off.

Powers will serve as an English teaching assistant in Madrid. She is excited to live and work in a large, diverse city while improving her Spanish language skills and forming connections with her community. Serving in Madrid will also allow her to work closely with students on Global Classrooms/Model UN projects, which are important to the development of their critical thinking and cross-cultural skills.

This Fulbright year will serve as a bridge between Powers鈥� current and future journalistic work. Upon returning to the U.S, she plans to work as a journalist reporting on and working in Spanish-speaking communities. Her 乱伦视频 mentors include Kelly Furnas, associate teaching professor of journalism; Jan Register, administrative assistant for the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life; and Pablo Celis-Castillo, associate professor of Spanish.

Aryanna Vindas 鈥�25

Aryanna Vindas, a graduate of the class of 2025, has received a Fulbright grant to teach English in South Korea. She graduated with a BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography and a minor in Asian studies.

Serving as an English teaching assistant in South Korea is a natural extension of the work Vindas began at 乱伦视频. She completed a two-year undergraduate research project about Korean Buddhist mindfulness, studied abroad for a semester in South Korea, and undertook a rigorous course of Korean language study. Simultaneously, she developed her teaching skills by serving as a volunteer English teacher, tutoring Spanish, and leading and assisting dance classes.

Because her grant does not begin until January 2027, Vindas has chosen to go above and beyond to prepare. She will spend this summer in South Korea completing intensive language study at Yonsei University in Seoul, which will help her integrate more successfully into her future host community and build more meaningful relationships with her students.

After Fulbright, Vindas plans to enroll in graduate school to continue the research on Buddhist mindfulness she began at 乱伦视频. Vindas鈥� 乱伦视频 mentors include Renay Aumiller, associate professor of dance; the 鈥渨onderful鈥� dance staff; and Pamela Winfield, professor of religious studies and associate director of international & global studies.

In addition to these students, one senior has been named an alternate. Alternates are still in the competition and have the chance to be promoted to finalists (recipients of the grant) up until the official start of the grant period. We will update this story as we continue to hear news of their progress.

Rebecca Lovasco 鈥�26

Rebecca Lovasco, a psychology major with minors in women鈥檚, gender, and sexuality studies and neuroscience, has been selected as an alternate for a Fulbright study/research grant in Taiwan to earn a master鈥檚 degree in Mind, Brain, and Consciousness at Taipei Medical University.

Lovasco is an 乱伦视频 College Fellow who went on to win the Lumen Prize. Her research, which integrates cognitive neuroscience, clinical psychology, and philosophy of mind, explores how anxiety and depression affect reinforcement learning and conscious visual perception. Outside of her research, Lovasco is proud to have served as a law enforcement crisis counselor with the Campus Alamance program.

Lovasco鈥檚 乱伦视频 mentors include Kristina Krasich, assistant professor of psychology; William Schreiber, associate professor of psychology; Kim Epting, professor of psychology; Alexa Darby, professor of psychology; and Jill McSweeney,聽assistant director of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning聽and assistant professor of wellness.

乱伦视频 faculty and staff members gathered in Alumni Gym for the event, which also included recognition of employees for years-of-service milestones and special recognitions of faculty and staff members who are retiring this academic year. Thirty-one employees who were recognized for 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years of service have served a collective 2,810 years at 乱伦视频.

乱伦视频 President Connie Ledoux Book opened the ceremony with highlights and successes from the 2025-26 academic year and encouraged the audience to pause and take pride in their work.

鈥淭hank you for the work you’ve done to strengthen our community and our mission and thank you for all you do to ensure that students succeed when they choose 乱伦视频,鈥� said Book.

During the ceremony, Book also announced the appointment of Katy Rouse, professor of economics, as the trustee chair for excellence in undergraduate teaching for 2026-2029. This three-year chair was developed by the Board of Trustees in 2023 to honor a faculty member who exemplifies 乱伦视频’s teacher-scholar-mentor model and contributes to the broader scholarship of teaching and learning. Rouse was praised for her impact on student learning and mentoring both in and beyond the classroom and for advancing the scholarship of teaching and learning through publications in leading economics education journals.

The ceremony concluded with a celebration of faculty and staff who were honored with awards from the university this year: Associate Professor and Chair of English Scott Proudfit, Associate Professor and Chair of Philosophy Ryan Johnson, Associate Professor of Geography Sandy Marshall and Associate Teaching Professor of Human Service Studies Sandra Reid.

Daniels-Danieley Excellence in Teaching Award

Associate Professor and Chair of English Scott Proudfit

Described as a mentor and teacher who 鈥減ersuades his students to be incisive and critical thinkers,鈥� Scott Proudfit, associate professor and chair of English, is the 54th recipient of the Daniels-Danieley Excellence in Teaching Award. The award was established by President Emeritus J. Earl Danieley 鈥�46 and his wife, Verona Daniels Danieley, in honor of their parents.

Megan Isaac, professor of English, and Rosemary Haskell, professor of English, said in their joint nomination, 鈥淥ur decision to elect Scott to the position of chair two years ago was not rooted in his organizational skills, kindness, or vision (although he has all of those qualities), but because he models and supports our central mission-teaching.鈥�

Dinidu Karunanayake, assistant professor of English, praised the 鈥淪cott-standard,鈥� which he says undoubtedly enriches and emboldens 乱伦视频 core values. 鈥淪cott is an exemplary embodiment of the teacher-scholar-mentor model,鈥� said Karunanayake in his nomination letter. 鈥淗is ability to effortlessly (and synchronously) straddle many paths as a tireless and gifted teacher, top-notch researcher, big-hearted mentor, daring advisor, generous colleague and above all, a truly remarkable human being puts him at the height of the teaching profession.”

In addition to teaching core English courses, Proudfit redeveloped the drama curriculum through courses exploring dramatic styles, literary theory and contemporary social themes. The courses are now core components of the English major and the drama & theatre studies major and are routine choices for students in acting, arts administration and theatrical design & technology majors.

The award was presented by Book, who, in her prepared speech, said, 鈥淭his combination of rigor and care is a hallmark of an 乱伦视频 education 鈥� rooted in relationships shaped by intellectual curiosity, and leaving a legacy long after graduation. And boy, does [Proudfit] have it!鈥�

鈥淪cott’s energy and love for the literature that he teaches is apparent in every second of his lessons, and it rubs off on his students. The discussions that he leads are student-centered, each one opening with one or two students bringing in prepared questions to kick off the day. 鈥�

鈥撀燗nnaliese Jaffe 鈥�18, high school English teacher and former student

Upon receiving the award, Proudfit told the crowd that he worries those who distrust higher education may have never had a good relationship with a teacher.

鈥淚t鈥檚 too bad,鈥� he said. 鈥淏ecause for me, the relationship between a teacher and a student is one of the most central relationships for a good life.鈥�

And, he noted, 鈥淚 have been lucky enough to have these kinds of relationships with students over and over again at 乱伦视频.”

Proudfit ended his speech by naming former students who shaped his 乱伦视频 experience.

Proudfit earned a Ph.D. in English from Northwestern University in 2008, where his major field of study was drama in English. He earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and theater, cum laude, from Columbia University in 1993 and joined 乱伦视频 in 2010. Before completing his doctorate, Proudfit worked with theater groups in Los Angeles and New York, covered theater scenes in both cities as an editor for Back Stage and Back Stage West and worked as an assistant editor for a division of Marvel Comics. He has served as associate editor and co-editor on multiple publications and published multiple essays. Proudfit is the recipient of the Inspirational Ally Award (2017) and the 乱伦视频 College, the College of Arts and Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award (2019).

Distinguished Scholar Award

Associate Professor and Chair of Philosophy Ryan Johnson

Described as an 鈥渦nstoppable force when it comes to research publications,鈥� Ryan Johnson produces the equivalent of 5.4 peer-reviewed articles or book chapters per year 鈥撀爋ver three times the amount of scholarship expected by a philosopher at an R1 institution. Johnson, associate professor and chair of philosophy, is the 27th recipient of the of the Distinguished Scholar Award, 乱伦视频鈥檚 top faculty research award, which recognizes a faculty member whose research has earned peer commendation and respect and who has made significant contributions to his or her field of study.

When Johnson arrived at 乱伦视频 in 2015, his research brought together 20th-century French philosophy and ancient Hellenistic thought, of which he has several publications. Soon after, he grappled with what it meant to be a white man in the American South and began seeing his subject position and scholarship through new eyes.

鈥淎ll of this traced back to lessons I learned from my former teacher, George Yancy,鈥� said Johnson. 鈥淪oon I realized how canonical European philosophers, especially Hegel and Nietzsche, must reckon with challenges posed by thinkers such as W.E.B. Du Bois and Audre Lorde.鈥�

Johnson鈥檚 research focuses on continental philosophy, African American philosophy and the history of philosophy, with particular attention to questions of race, liberation, democracy and the relationship between philosophy and everyday life. His scholarship explores thinkers including Hegel, Deleuze and the Stoics while examining how philosophical ideas shape contemporary political, cultural and ethical questions.

Rebecca E. Kohn, provost and vice president of academic affairs and professor of biology, who presented the award, described Johnson as a model of sustained intellectual engagement whose work 鈥渉as defined major segments of the discussions in current literature,鈥� noting that聽research is not insulated from teaching 鈥撀爄t is deeply integrated with it.

Addressing the crowd, Johnson expressed gratitude to his wife and colleagues. He alluded to the uniqueness of his research and said 乱伦视频 is the only place he can imagine himself doing this work.

In a nomination letter, Thomas Nail, professor and chair of philosophy at Denver University, said that he continues to be impressed by Johnson鈥檚 work due to his originality and enthusiasm for new and experimental directions in research and teaching.

鈥淚 can honestly say with no hesitation that I do not know anyone else in our field who is as adventurous and forward looking as Ryan.鈥�

鈥撀燭homas Nail, professor and chair of philosophy at Denver University聽

Johnson has published nine books, with three others in various states of completion. He has also contributed 24 peer-reviewed journal articles, 15 book chapters and edited a special issue of a professional journal, in addition to 58 conference presentations. Johnson is the author or co-author of several books, including Phenomenology of Black Spirit (2022), Deleuze, A Stoic (2020) and The Deleuze-Lucretius Encounter (2017), and has edited multiple scholarly collections in philosophy.

Stephen Bloch-Schulman, professor of philosophy at 乱伦视频, said about Johnson, 鈥淗e recognizes and deepens the ways that scholarship, university service and teaching are necessarily interwoven practices that, for him, are united by the twin ethical demands of living life as a philosopher and creating community and connections around fighting racism.鈥�

Praising Johnson for his ongoing engagement to learn more about the African American philosophical tradition and the ways he inspires his students to think intensively and critically to the history of philosophy, Stephen C. Ferguson, associate professor of philosophy and religious studies at North Carolina State University said, “By combining a creative impulse with a historically grounded approach to intellectual thought, Ryan鈥檚 work provides a window into what it means to be a great interdisciplinary scholar and thinker.鈥�

Johnson earned his Ph.D. in philosophy from Duquesne University in 2014 and joined 乱伦视频 in 2015. He served as an associate professor and chair of philosophy at 乱伦视频. He is the recipient of the Excellence in Scholarship Award (2020), four Faculty Research and Development Summer Research Fellowships and external awards including a National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipend and the John William Miller Fellowship.

Steven and Patricia House Excellence in Mentoring Award

Associate Professor of Geography Sandy Marshall

Sandy Marshall, associate professor of geography, has built a career at 乱伦视频 defined by a sustained commitment to student mentoring, undergraduate research and community-engaged learning. Since joining the university in 2017, he has mentored students across disciplines and guided research exploring global regions, migration and lived experiences, helping students connect academic work with complex social and cultural contexts.

Marshall received the Steven and Patricia House Excellence in Mentoring Award, which was endowed in 2020 by Provost Emeritus Steven House and Patricia House to honor faculty and staff who excel in student mentoring and reflect 乱伦视频鈥檚 national recognition as a leader in engaged, experiential learning.

Marshall鈥檚 mentorship has shaped students who have gone on to careers in public service, law and global development, including a public defense attorney, a Harvard- and Yale-trained criminal justice attorney and a global development consultant who has worked with the United Nations and USAID. His mentees have also earned competitive achievements such as Fulbright fellowships, Critical Language Scholarships and publication in academic journals.

Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs and Professor of English Deandra Little presented the award, saying about Marshall, 鈥淪tudent and alumni representatives consistently describe this awardee as a strong mentor whose guidance has shaped their academic path and broadened their understanding of what meaningful mentorship can look like, and whose mentoring persists long after graduation.”

Marshall encouraged the audience to surround themselves with people who see potential in them beyond what they themselves can see. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 what I鈥檝e tried to do for my students, and that鈥檚 what so many of you have done for me,鈥� he shared.

Amy Allocco, professor of religious studies, and Brian Pennington, director of the Center for the Study of Religion, Culture, and Society and professor of religious studies, praised Marshall鈥檚 mentoring approach, writing that 鈥渉is patience, kindness and generosity with his time has helped several students find success and feel proud of the work that they had completed by graduation.鈥� They noted that his mentorship is 鈥渄eep, context-sensitive, and enduring,鈥� often continuing long after students graduate.

Students echoed that impact in their nomination letters.聽Nicole Plante 鈥�20, now a JD candidate at Yale Law School, wrote that 鈥渇rom the very beginning of our work together, Dr. Marshall served as an amazing resource who gave me a lot of autonomy and encouraged me to take the lead of my project.鈥�

“Dr. Marshall pushed me to go further and put myself in situations that not only stretched my intellectual capacity, but also my moral convictions and future aspirations.鈥�
鈥撀燭aylor Garner 鈥�20, global development strategist

Kylee Marie Smith 鈥�21, assistant public defender for the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, described the lasting influence of that mentorship, writing, 鈥淚n my almost five years since graduating from 乱伦视频, I have continuously realized that my road always leads back to Dr. Marshall and the foundations, skills and knowledge that he taught me.鈥�

Marshall鈥檚 commitment to students extends beyond the classroom and across the globe. Alyssa Carney 鈥�26, who is double-majoring in international & global studies and history, noted that during her semester abroad, 鈥淒r. Marshall went so far as to travel from North Carolina to Sevilla during his own spring break to meet with me, check in on my research progress and provide guidance while I was in the field.” She added that his mentorship is defined by 鈥渉is belief in his students鈥� potential鈥� and his ability to create a space where 鈥渃uriosity, critical thinking, and genuine exchange thrive.鈥�

In addition to mentoring undergraduate researchers, Marshall has served as interim director of the Multifaith Scholars program and as faculty director in the Global Neighborhood, where he fosters student development through advising, programming and community-building. In 2020, he co-founded the Power and Place Collaborative, partnering with local nonprofits and municipal entities to engage students in oral history and storytelling projects that connect academic inquiry with community experience.

Across these roles, Marshall鈥檚 mentorship emphasizes long-term growth, global engagement and meaningful relationships.

Periclean Award for Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility

Associate Teaching Professor of Human Service Studies Sandra Reid 鈥�85

Sandra Reid 鈥�85, senior lecturer in human service studies, is the 24th recipient of the Periclean Award for Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility, which recognizes a member of 乱伦视频鈥檚 faculty or staff whose service to the broader community exemplifies the ideals of Project Pericles, a national initiative that advocates for preparing students for socially responsible citizenship.

Through decades of work in juvenile justice, social work and higher education, Reid has built a career defined by civic engagement, community leadership and social responsibility. Her work reflects a deep commitment to helping students become engaged citizens and leaders in their communities.

At 乱伦视频, Reid teaches courses including Juvenile Justice and The Black Family, helping students examine systemic inequalities through civic engagement and social justice frameworks. She also teaches interdisciplinary programs including Poverty and Social Justice and African and African American Studies.

Reid also leads 鈥淒isarming Justice,鈥� a Winter Term study away program in Alabama where students visit historic Civil Rights Movement sites and engage in conversations about systemic inequities that persist today.

Naeemah Clark, associate provost for academic inclusive excellence and professor of cinema and television arts, presented the award. She described Periclean awardees as 鈥渟mart service-minded leaders鈥� who use their experiences to leave the world better than they found it.

鈥淧ericlean awardees empower others to be engaged citizens and leaders in their communities 鈥� the personification of that ideal is Sandra Reid.鈥�

鈥� Naeemah Clark, associate provost for academic inclusive excellence and professor of cinema and television arts

Reid expressed surprise and gratitude for the recognition, telling the audience, 鈥淚 never imagined that I’d be back here teaching after being in juvenile justice, but it’s been one of the best things that I’ve done.鈥�

Faculty members in the Department of Human Service Studies praised Reid鈥檚 鈥済ift for facilitating what she calls 鈥榗ourageous conversations鈥� about justice, equity and difference鈥� in their nomination letter. They wrote that Reid encourages students to engage difficult topics thoughtfully and recognize that 鈥渓earning 鈥� and social justice work 鈥� is an ongoing process.鈥�

Beyond the classroom, Reid mentors students through programs including the 乱伦视频 Academy, Renaissance Scholars and the 乱伦视频 chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Her community leadership includes chairing the Alamance County Community Services Agency, training law enforcement in cultural competency and community engagement, and serving on the Alamance County Coalition of Remembrance, helping memorialize local lynching victims.

Reid鈥檚 work in juvenile justice, education and community leadership has shaped generations of students pursuing careers in public service, advocacy and social change.

All are invited to the Sacred Space in Numen Lumen at 3:00 p.m., Friday, May 8, for a Gathering of Friends in Fred’s memory as we mourn the loss of someone who was a colleague, mentor, and friend.

Fred joined the 乱伦视频 faculty in 1988 and served as chair of the Department of Performing Arts twice鈥攆irst from 2006 to 2018, and again from 2022 until his passing. In that role, he skillfully guided one of the largest departments at 乱伦视频, serving multiple majors and minors all focused on excellent performance experiences that challenge, entertain, and teach. He was instrumental in building the foundation of our performing arts programs, supervising the renovations of the Center for the Arts and the construction of Scott Studios, which includes the Roberts Studio Theatre, rehearsal hall, dressing rooms, and shop and storage facilities.

Fred’s creative legacy is extraordinary. At 乱伦视频, he directed more than 50 productions, beginning with “Tintypes” in 1988 and including “South Pacific,” “The Shadow Box,” “You Can’t Take It With You,” “Antigone,” “Arcadia,” and “Instant Laughter,” among many others. As a playwright, Fred composed 10 original works, performed in more than 40 productions and served as an educator and champion of the performing arts for close to four decades. His scholarship extended well beyond our campus, with summer directing engagements at regional theatres across the country for productions including “A Christmas Carol,” “Evita,” “The Sound of Music,” “Damn Yankees,” “My Fair Lady,” and “Hair.”

Generations of 乱伦视频 students benefited from Fred’s teaching, which spanned nearly every aspect of the performing arts curriculum鈥攑erformance, directing, playwriting, theory, production, ensemble, travel courses, and general education. Beyond his department, Fred was a citizen of the entire university, serving on practically every committee that supports our work, from Academic Council and Curriculum Committee to countless search committees and more. His contributions were recognized with numerous honors, including the College of Arts and Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award, the Semester Sabbatical Award, the Exemplary Service Award for Advising College Freshmen, a Summer Fellowship in Playwriting, and a Faculty Research Grant for the study of movement training for the actor.

It is hard to imagine 乱伦视频 without Fred’s joyful and dashing presence. His warmth, his craft, and his deep kindness for students and colleagues alike shaped this community in ways we will never forget.

Resources are available to students, faculty, and staff to discuss feelings of loss or concern for others. Students can always access the 24/7 resources from the crisis counselor on-call at 336-278-2222, TalkNow from TimelyCare, or the Student Life administrator on-call through Campus Safety and Police at 336-278-5555. On weekdays, university resources include university chaplains in the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life at 336-278-7729, staff with the Office of Student Care and Outreach at 336-278-7104, or counselors from Counseling Services at 336-278-7280. Faculty and staff may also utilize 乱伦视频 Work-Life Resources for support. Assistance is also available from 乱伦视频’s Employee Assistance Program through MYgroup, which offers free confidential counseling and other resources to employees and their families. Access MYgroup resources by calling (800) 633-3353 and ask to connect with counseling resources.

Please join me in sending prayers of thanks for the personal and professional contributions Fred made to this university and this community, and keep Fred’s colleagues, family and friends in your thoughts. May they find peace and consolation during this very difficult time.