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Ander Lecture focuses on Swedish divas
This year's O. Fritiof Ander Lecture in Immigration History will focus on the 19th century Swedish divas Jenny Lind and Christina Nilsson.
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Awards, fellowships, births and more¡ªthe latest news and photos from alumni!

Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø announces new Justice and Social Change Microscholarship
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø will offer a new Justice and Social Change Microscholarship of $1,000 a year, renewable for four years.

Vigil for Lives Lost
The lights of Lindberg Stadium were dimmed Thursday night and candles lit while more than 400 students said the names of Black lives lost.
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø continues in top-tier college rankings
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø continues to be among national top-tier liberal arts colleges as ranked by U.S. News.

An entrepreneurial spin on summer internships
When students found their summer internships canceled by the pandemic, the EDGE Center found a way.
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø group to participate in Welcoming Week
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students, faculty and alumni will participate in Welcoming Week 2020 on Sept. 15 , a national celebration of communities that promote cross-cultural understanding.

Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø wins national diversity award for second year
For the second year in a row, Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø has received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award.
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Marriages, births, new jobs, awards and a farewell party with a surprise guest ¡ª the latest news and photos from alumni!
Telehealth gives students 24/7 access to care
Students now have free 24/7 access to medical and mental health visits through a telehealth program called Students.Care.
Campus to celebrate clinic opening Sept. 1
Students who saw a need for a health clinic on campus will see their vision realized when the clinic opens next week.

A cool summer course gave them 'something to look forward to'
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø invited members of the Class of 2024 to take a free virtual summer class as a way to meet new friends and professors before arriving on campus.
'For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday' virtual reading Aug. 21
The Mississippi Bend Players will present a virtual reading of Sarah Ruhl's play, "For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday" at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21.

Lindberg Center construction on schedule
The "tip up" of precast concrete walls was underway this week at the site of the new Peter J. Lindberg, M.D., Center for Health and Human Performance.

Burns ¡¯17 helps future biologists focus on biology
Having dealt with imposter syndrome herself, McKenna Burns '17 is on a mission to help others gain the computer skills needed to be successful biologists.