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Study Abroad Changes Minds

Alberto traveled to Xi’an, China, in 2019 and spent a month studying Business Administration and Cross-Cultural Communication. “I learned so much during this trip, especially about Chinese culture and about the way Chinese people do business,” he said.

Goldwater Scholarship Recipient

Gracen Gerbig, ’20, saw the Goldwater Scholarship as a representation of the goals she was working toward throughout her 51�Թ��� career studying cellular and molecular biology. 

First-Generation Student Success

“Having scholarships allowed me to devote more time to school and extracurriculars. Scholarships truly change the lives of students like me,” said John McDermott, ’20.

Rising Scholars Makes College a Reality

“The Rising Scholars program made it seem like I was made to go to college, that I was smart enough and that I was good enough,” Erin said.

Scholarship Ensures Graduation

Business student receives Last Dollar Scholarship support to ensure she receives her degree in business management.

Increasing Cultural Competency

51�Թ��� at Salem nursing and early childhood education majors have been visiting the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota since 2011 as part of an experiential learning program. 

Scholarship Helps Dream Come True

When I discovered that I might not be able to graduate, I fell apart. Then I received a Last Dollar Scholarship.

Columbiana Student Is Goldwater Scholar

Hayley Shasteen, ’21,  received a prestigious Goldwater Scholarship from the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. The foundation awards scholarships annually to students from across the country studying mathematics, natural science or engineering.

Alumna Receives Fulbright Grant

Sarah Schlosser, ’17, is traveling to India to work with craftspeople in order to develop a better understanding and document traditional methods of natural dyeing textiles. This experience is a result of Sarah receiving a prestigious Fulbright Study/Research grant.

51�Թ��� International Student Orientation Leaders Program Goes Global

Two staff members at 51�Թ��� received international recognition for creating the International Student Orientation (ISO) Leaders program, a program for international students to become acquainted with each other and gain valuable information that is integral for a successful transition to 51�Թ���.