Meet Paige McBoyle ’26 McBoyle chose W&L for its close-knit community and the opportunity to excel academically and athletically.

Office of Communications and Public Affairs
October 15, 2024

Paige McBoyle ’26
Hometown: Short Hills, New Jersey
Majors/minors: Neuroscience major and entrepreneurship minor

Why did you choose to come to W&L?
I chose to come to W&L because of the close-knit community, the strong academics and the way athletics are integrated into campus life. On my recruiting trip, I immediately felt at home. The kindness of everyone, the unique Speaking Tradition and the supportive environment made it clear that I would thrive here for the next four years.

Have you discovered a course or topic that you didn’t expect to study when you first came to W&L?
When I first came to W&L, I was focused on the pre-health track, but after taking Foundations of Entrepreneurship and Business (BUS 160), an introductory entrepreneurship class, I completely fell in love with it. The course opened up a new interest for me, and now I’m excited to pursue both entrepreneurship and my passion for health sciences!

What are your hobbies/interests? How has W&L helped you develop and pursue them?
One of my favorite interests is conducting research in my free time. As a neuroscience major, I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside professor Paul Cabe in his lab, studying crayfish. The lessons I’ve learned in his lab have translated to other research opportunities beyond W&L. For instance, I conducted research at the Hospital for Special Surgery, where I applied skills I honed at W&L, such as writing scientific articles and data extraction. Our research, titled “Weight Percentile is Maintained During Spica Casting: A Retrospective Cohort Study of Patients Treated with Closed or Open Reduction for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip,” was recently published in the Journal of the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America — a proud moment shared with my co-authors.

What do you like about being a DIII athlete?
What I love about being a Division III athlete (women’s swimming) is the opportunity to immerse myself in various clubs, communities and campus activities, all while excelling in the pool and continuing to advance my athletic goals. It has allowed me to meet people from all different walks of life and create lifelong friendships I will cherish forever.