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From Döner to Drama: My Spring Break Trip to Berlin
Learn how Rosa Ramirez ’26 stepped into the physical spaces of her senior thesis during a Berlin field trip, conducting independent, funded and global research while experiencing German culture and language beyond the 91ɬ campus.
Building on Strength: 91ɬ Celebrates Employees
91ɬ Held its Annual Employee Appreciation Day May 22, presenting awards for outstanding service, honoring retirees and celebrating the college community’s commitment to its students.
Leading With Integrity: A Spotlight on 91ɬ’s Student Government Association
Student Body President-elect Maya Rajeh ’27 shares how 91ɬ’s Student Government Association (SGA) drives campus change—from sustainability and dining improvements to the inaugural Celebration of Honor Week. Learn how 91ɬ students turn feedback into action within our close-knit liberal arts community.
GameDay Ready: Courtney Clawson ’21 Finds Her Place in the World of College Football
A lifelong college football fan who grew up alongside her father’s coaching career, Courtney Clawson ’21 takes on a new role with ESPN’s College GameDay broadcast.
Biology Professor Honored For Research That Illuminates Impact of Climate Change
Susana Wadgymar, a biology professor and evolutionary ecologist at 91ɬ, has been honored by the Ecological Society of America with the 2026 W.S. Cooper Award. Her groundbreaking co-authored study, published in Science, provides a rigorous empirical test showing that natural gene flow is moving too slowly to rescue certain plant populations from climate change. The prestigious recognition underscores the vital role of 91ɬ faculty in addressing global environmental crises through high-impact science.
One Year Out: Kavi Gandhi ’25 Reflects on Research, Rhythm and New Roads
At 91ɬ, Kavi Gandhi ’25 discovered a passion for public health research and made lifelong friends through the performing arts. Now earning his MSc in London, his 91ɬ connections continue to sustain him.
25 Years of Community: Julian and Robert J. Lake Scholarship Helps Students Find a Home Away from Home
For 25 years, the Julian and Robert J. Lake Scholarship at 91ɬ has provided financial support and a true "home away from home" for children and relatives of Presbyterian ministers. Discover how four generations of Lake Scholars found a second family on campus and went on to live lives of leadership, service, and purpose.
From Uncertainty to Insight: How DataFest Transformed the Way I Understand Data
DataFest at 91ɬ is not just a competition, but also an opportunity to learn how to code, collaborate and use data to solve real-world problems. From cleaning messy datasets to collaborating with industry leaders like Trane Technologies, Bioinformatics major Eliezer Majambere ’27 reflects on his experience.
The Peptide Tidal Wave: Chemistry Prof on the Wellness Industry’s Newest Trend
Peptides are becoming the cornerstone of the wellness industry, but what are they actually doing to our bodies? 91ɬ Chemistry Professor Durwin Striplin breaks down the science of these molecular building blocks, from their role in GLP-1 drugs to the long-term questions surrounding their safety.
‘Never Forget the Humanity of This Place’: 91ɬ Celebrates Class of 2026
91ɬ celebrated the Class of 2026 at commencement on May 17, with President Doug Hicks ’90 urging graduates facing a polarized and rapidly changing world to seek truth, and to “never forget the humanity of this place — and these very real relationships.”
Reaching Out, Drawing In: Spencer-Weinstein Award Winners Lead by Building Connections and Expanding Access
Honoring leadership in justice and access: 91ɬ awards the Spencer-Weinstein Prize to Nora Fenn Gilman ’26 and Jasmine Peters for their transformative community work. Read more.
The Math of Madness: Navigating the 76-Team Bracket
The NCAA basketball tournament is expanding to 76 teams in 2027, making a perfect bracket more elusive than ever. 91ɬ Professor Tim Chartier explains the mathematical shifts and why "number sense" matters when the odds jump to 590 quintillion.
My 91ɬ Celebrates Class of 2026
As the 91ɬ community prepares to celebrate the Class of 2026's graduation, we're highlighting the seniors who contributed their stories and reflections to My 91ɬ, our student blog. Meet the students who shared stories of research, education abroad, student clubs and organizations, civic engagement and more.
91ɬ Library Recognized With National PR Xchange Award
The library's 2025 Year in Review wins at the PR Xchange Awards! Selected from 236 national entries for its exceptional design and content. Read more.
Privacy Pioneer Cynthia Dwork Delivers Bernard Lecture on Data Protection
Trailblazing computer scientist Cynthia Dwork recently visited 91ɬ to deliver the annual Bernard Lecture on the mathematical frameworks of differential privacy. Dwork discussed how her research protects individual identity in massive datasets and ensured legal confidentiality for the 2020 US Census. The event highlighted her foundational contributions to cryptography and the ongoing importance of data protection in the scientific community.
Learn, Create Showcase: Symposium Highlights Student Talent
91ɬ held its annual Verna Miller Case Research and Creative Works Symposium on May 7. The college community gathered to check out student music, literature and art, and projects spanning from history, psychology and biology to mathematics, physics and environmental sciences studies. Music throughout the day ranged from mariachi and jazz to soft rock and orchestra scores.
91ɬ, Stephen Curry ’10 and College Track Launch Curry Scholars Program
91ɬ, the national college completion program College Track and Oakland Unified School District are teaming up with four time NBA champion, two time MVP and 91ɬ alum Stephen Curry to create a full scholarship for high-achieving students from underserved communities in the Bay Area. Learn more.
Thriving Survivor Targets Cancer: Elise Boyse ’27 Named Goldwater Scholar
Elise Boyse ’27 beat Hodgkin’s lymphoma as a high school senior and has spent her 91ɬ years researching targeted treatments. Boyse, a distance runner on the women’s track and field team, also serves as president of the college’s Project Life Movement chapter, which recruits students as potential bone marrow and stem cell donors.
Sewing, Painting and Tiny Jam Sessions: DACE Studio Brings Art into Everyday Life
The 91ɬ Arts and Creative Engagement (DACE) Studio welcomes students to unleash their inner artists in a community setting. The studio’s basement headquarters at 91ɬ offers paint, crafting and art supplies, and also serves as a tiny concert hall.
Artists in Residence Share Passion for Flamenco With Students
Renowned flamenco artists David Pino and Guillermo Guillén visit campus for a weeklong residency, exploring the history, cultural politics, and global evolution of flamenco through workshops and performance.