Refining 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.
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W&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.
Alexis Thompson ’27 Submits Research Paper
The junior explores resilience in individuals at risk for mood disorders.
Meet 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.
Meet Zanita Akinkugbe ’27
Akinkugbe’s goal of becoming a pediatric oncologist has been reinforced by her research lab work.
In Case You Missed It
Meet Nolan Rickett ’27
This neuroscience major takes advantage of W&L’s beautiful natural surroundings, including walking the back campus trails.
Meet Paige McBoyle ’26
McBoyle chose W&L for its close-knit community and the opportunity to excel academically and athletically.
Meet Madison Lilly ’25
Neuroscience major Lilly’s most impactful experience at W&L has been a summer research project in the Netherlands to analyze Dutch art.
Opening Minds Through Art
W&L neuroscience students recently partnered with an innovative art-making program offered at Kendal at Lexington.
Meet Ian Davis ‘23
Davis’s summer internship reinforced his career aspirations as a neuroscience major.
Building Her W&L Experience
Sadie Charles Calame ’23 has built a well-rounded college experience through campus and community involvement.
In Memoriam: Len Jarrard
The Robert Lee Telford Professor of Psychology retired in 2001.
W&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.
Katie 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.
