Two recent Wesleyan alumni have received placement in the Yenching Academy at Peking University. Baron Fisher ’26 and Natalie Sweet ’25 will enroll in a master’s degree seeking program in China Studies, studying Chinese law and society. Read more about their accomplishment in The Wesleyan Connection.
Jenny Ongele ’26, Lizbeth Ramirez ’28, and Bella Rosenblatt ’26 were selected to participate in the Critical Language Scholarship, a program run out of the U.S. Department of State and American Councils for International Education to encourage the study of critical languages in undergraduate and graduate students. Onegele, Ramirez, and Rosenblatt will join a group…
By Erica Kowsz, Associate Director of Fellowships The Udall Foundation was created to honor the legacies of Congressman Morris Udall and Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall, whose careers significantly impacted Native American self-governance, health care, and the stewardship of public lands and natural resources. The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for…
By Erica Kowsz, Associate Director of Fellowships The Watson Fellowship gives newly graduated students the opportunity to pursue a personal passion project for a full year, beginning the summer after graduation. Wesleyan is one of 41 campuses to participate in the Watson Fellowship program, each of which can nominate up to four students to the…
The Fries Center for Global Studies is releasing the first episode of Wes and the World: The Podcast next week! Click here to tune in and learn more! Here at the Fries Center, we work to make Wes a more knowledgeable, curious, and intercultural community. Languages, studying and working abroad, intercultural learning – there’s a…
Hoping to practice your language skills over the summer break, or help a language learner practice? Sign up for Summer Language Buddies! This program, housed in the Fries Center for Global Studies, matches Wes students, alum, faculty, and staff members with a partner to practice their language skills over the break through conversations and activities…
By Zaynah Almasri ‘27 The Latin and Ballroom Dance Team just had their third annual showcase, and I got to be a part of it woohoo! Dancing on stage alongside people who started as teammates but have become real friends, I felt this mix of excitement, pride, and pure joy. It wasn’t just about performing—it…
First year students! The Global Engagement Minor application will stay open for another week! The Global Engagement Minor is an active community of students, staff, faculty, and community members who practice amplifying all voices and intentionally call in the many global perspectives that inform any discipline. Note that recommendation letters are NOT due when…
Are you interested in pursuing a graduate degree outside the United States? Do you want to learn about funding options that could help you do it? Join us in person or online, April 28th from 4:30-5:30 pm in Fisk 201, to hear from Wes students and alumni! Hear from alums Natalie Sweet ’25, Baron Fisher ’26, Ben…
Join us on April 24th 12:15-1:15 pm to hear from current graduate students and recent recipients of fellowships that support pursuits in dance and visual arts. Creative arts students in any discipline are welcome to join. Featuring Malia Detar Cheung ’25, Eury German ’16, Spencer Klink ’25, and Michael Eustace ’23. Keep an eye out for…
