Neuroscience Archive (33 Stories)

Summer Opportunity July 7, 2026Scandinavian Summer Abroad

Neuroscience major Casey Arkoette ’28 is conducting cutting-edge research in Copenhagen, Denmark, while exploring the local culture.

Alumni AccoladeJanuary 27, 2026Refining an Industry

Eric Herrera ’20 was recently named to the 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 list for his work with chemical manufacturing startup MaverickX, which he cofounded with Jesse Evans ’20.

Undergraduate ResearchJanuary 27, 2026W&L’s DART Internship Program Places Students in Cutting-Edge Research Labs

At prestigious labs around the country, W&L students have pushed themselves and the frontiers of science to help those with a rare disease.

Student AccoladeJanuary 22, 2026Alexis Thompson ’27 Submits Research Paper

The junior explores resilience in individuals at risk for mood disorders.

Faces of W&LOctober 14, 2025Meet Elisabeth Marek ’26

Marek chose W&L for the ability to prioritize her academics with the goal of entering medical school, while also pursuing her love of riding.

Student AccoladeMay 30, 2025W&L’s Abby Moore ’25 Selected for Fulbright to Australia

Moore will conduct biomedical research at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Australia.

Faces of W&LMay 6, 2025Meet Zanita Akinkugbe ’27

Akinkugbe’s goal of becoming a pediatric oncologist has been reinforced by her research lab work.

AthleticsApril 10, 2025The Ultimate Teammate

Four sets of twins on W&L varsity sports teams share what it’s like competing side-by-side with their siblings.

Faces of W&LNovember 12, 2024Meet Nolan Rickett ’27

This neuroscience major takes advantage of W&L’s beautiful natural surroundings, including walking the back campus trails.

Faces of W&LOctober 15, 2024Meet Paige McBoyle ’26

McBoyle chose W&L for its close-knit community and the opportunity to excel academically and athletically.

My W&LMay 24, 2024Making Space

Cole Gershkovich ’24 found his purpose studying spaces that foster belonging and empowerment among individuals with mental health challenges.

Student AccoladeMay 23, 2024Five W&L Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad

The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.

Student AccoladeMay 14, 2024W&L’s Chelsea Adotey ’24 Awarded Slot in Highly Regarded JET Program

Adotey will start her role in the Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program in early August 2024.

Student AccoladeNovember 17, 2023W&L Student Receives Research Grant from the Virginia Academy of Science

Megan Dufault ’24 is studying the risks that environmental pollutants pose to fetal development.

Summer OpportunitySeptember 26, 2023Digging Deep

W&L’s Summer Research Scholars program gives students hands-on experience in collaborative research with faculty mentors.

After W&LAugust 31, 2023W&L Outcomes: Sadie Charles Calame ’23

Sadie Charles Calame ’23 is working as a construction lead for Teton Habitat for Humanity.

After W&LJuly 27, 2023W&L Outcomes: Blake Sanchez ’23

Blake Sanchez ’23 is working as a management consultant in the Public Health Segment at Guidehouse in Washington, D.C.

After W&LJuly 13, 2023W&L Outcomes: Gabby Emge ’23

Gabby Emge ’23 will be pursuing her J.D. at Harvard Law School.

Faces of W&LMay 16, 2023Meet Lauren Reese ’23

Reese was motivated by her summer research experience to pursue a career in medicine.

Around TownApril 28, 2023Opening Minds Through Art

W&L neuroscience students recently partnered with an innovative art-making program offered at Kendal at Lexington.

Faces of W&LMarch 21, 2023Meet Jamal Magoti ‘23

Magoti’s summer internship allowed him to apply knowledge from his neuroscience classes while also exposing him to cutting-edge technology in the field.

Faces of W&LFebruary 28, 2023Meet Ian Davis ‘23

Davis’s summer internship reinforced his career aspirations as a neuroscience major.

My W&LDecember 12, 2022Building Her W&L Experience

Sadie Charles Calame ’23 has built a well-rounded college experience through campus and community involvement.

My W&LDecember 2, 2022Meet a W&L Scholar: Blake Sanchez ’23

Sanchez plans to pursue graduate study in public policy after graduation.

In MemoriamOctober 13, 2022In Memoriam: Len Jarrard

The Robert Lee Telford Professor of Psychology retired in 2001.

Faculty AccoladeSeptember 23, 2022W&L Professor Awarded Grant from the National Science Foundation

Dan Johnson seeks to develop assessment tools to foster creativity in STEM education.

Summer OpportunitySeptember 7, 2022Summer Opportunities: Internships Abroad

Despite challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic, many students were able to travel this summer for valuable professional experience in other countries.

Summer OpportunityAugust 18, 2022Rooted in Justice

Kiera Stankewich ’25 tackled food justice in Louisville, Kentucky this summer through the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty.

After W&LJuly 7, 2022W&L Outcomes: Kristen Xu ’22

Kristen Xu ’22 worked diligently during her time at W&L to accomplish her dream of working with a beauty company after graduation. Currently, she is a global marketing coordinator at NARS Cosmetics in New York.

After W&LJune 8, 2022W&L Outcomes: Esther Assenso ’22

Assenso, a neuroscience major, is heading to the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, where she will be a clinical research coordinator.

Alumni in ActionJune 2, 2022Science Advisory Board Funds New Student Opportunities Endowment

The STEM-focused endowment will support internships, research opportunities, academic conference costs and other student experiences.

Engaged CommunityApril 1, 2022W&L Celebrates Brain Awareness Week with Local Elementary School Students

Students from W&L’s Neuroscience Program hosted an event for local elementary students on March 18.

Alumni Accolade March 16, 2022Katie Volk ’18 Presents Study on Alzheimer’s Disease

Katie Volk ’18 will give a seminar on her doctoral dissertation research on March 16 at 5 p.m. in the Science Addition Room 214.