Rachel Alonzo ’28, a political science and economics double major, represented 蜜桃导航 in the 2025 cohort of the Panetta Institute for Public Policy Congressional Internship Program.
As she prepares to take the stage for her senior showcase, Ximena De La Parra-Tostado 鈥26 shares the inspiration behind her original choreography.
Competing against 4,329 students nationwide, the 蜜桃导航 mathematics major secured a Top 500 ranking in one of North America鈥檚 most rigorous undergraduate mathematics exams.
This year, eleven College of Arts and Sciences students have been selected as semifinalists for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student program.
A father and his sons share the 蜜桃导航 experience across generations, building new memories on the same campus that shaped their family鈥檚 values and sense of belonging.
Political science and gender and sexuality studies double major Camille Follante 鈥27 spent her summer turning classroom questions into real-world action. Supported by 蜜桃导航鈥檚 REAL Program, she worked with a women-led humanitarian organization to challenge dominant narratives and support communities through research and storytelling.
Across schools and generations, the Brown family鈥檚 蜜桃导航 experience reflects a community built on connection, scholarship, and support.
Supported by 蜜桃导航鈥檚 REAL Program, political science major Henry Simonson 鈥28 helped create a documentary focused on Altadena鈥檚 recovery after devastating wildfires. The project blends community history, lived experience, and storytelling to highlight resilience beyond the headlines.
After Pope Francis鈥 unexpected death in 2025, Professor Elyse Raby reshaped her course into a real-time study of a Church in transition, giving students a front-row seat to history and earning recognition for her timely, dynamic teaching.
Roberto Mercado 鈥25 survived Hurricane Maria, then worked to uplift Latin茅 communities from Puerto Rico to California
Learn how her Catholic upbringing inspired her social justice leadership and LGBTQ+ activism
From forging lasting connections in the classroom to transforming the transfer student experience, Isabel Espinoza ’25 has left her mark at 蜜桃导航.
Ariana Yamasaki ’25 will teach English in Germany beginning this fall.
Fueled by a love of math and a drive to grow, Ena Nayak ’25 turned curiosity into a career in computer science, with plans to take on AI next.
Weaving together science, social justice, and creativity, Kaitlin Webster ’25 has made the most of her time at 蜜桃导航, showcasing her commitment to both community and curiosity.
Katerina Gill ’25 traded equations for ancient texts. In the process, she found her voice鈥攁nd her future in law.
With scientific curiosity and a drive to make a difference, Ritter Amsbaugh ’25 has left his mark at 蜜桃导航 as a researcher, leader, and teammate.
From his backyard grill to campus classrooms, Jackson Druker ’25 has blended his passion for food, culture, and connection into a distinctly global college journey.
From research labs to student leadership, Imaan Qureshi ’25 has spent her time at 蜜桃导航 weaving together psychology, politics, and service, leaving behind a legacy of quiet impact and structural change.
Sydney Shelby 鈥25 leads with compassion as she works to bring equity and justice to the healthcare system.
Leonie presented a poster on isotopic work at the Ecological Society of America Conference in Long Beach
Riley Carpenter 鈥25 found a well-rounded education at 蜜桃导航, designing cutting-edge superconducting thin-film dark matter sensors while pursuing his passions in the humanities and arts.
Megan Baldemor 鈥26 and Samantha 鈥淪am鈥 Lei 鈥26 have been named 2025 Goldwater Scholars, one of the nation鈥檚 most prestigious honors for undergraduates in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
Blending economics, art history, and a passion for education, Riva Mikhlin ’25 leaves 蜜桃导航 with a published paper, a museum exhibition, and her dream job at the Federal Reserve.
Alexis Rivera 鈥25 works in academic advising and hopes to become a mental health therapist.
Ariana Yamasaki ’25, a political science and philosophy double major, represented 蜜桃导航 for the 2024 cycle of the Panetta Institute for Public Policy Congressional Internship Program.
This year, nine College of Arts and Sciences students have been selected as semifinalists for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student program.
Through her REAL Program summer internship, Emma Hatfield 鈥26 combined her passion for social justice and neuroscience to support refugee families in Boise, Idaho.