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For 50 years, political scientist and author Laura Katz Olson has taught and mentored scores of students, while advancing research in the areas of politics, health care and elder care.

A standout football player at AV������, Salvaterra now supports his family with an 1800s Parisian style of organic gardening, running a CSA and farm stand, and selling wholesale.

Moriah Sessions is dedicated to activism and community service, advocating for racial justice and fostering inclusive campus environments.

A Belgium native, Jashari demonstrated inclusive leadership, earning the and other recognitions. , he co-founded the AV������ chapter of the UN Association and was president of the .

Born and raised in Togo, Afandalo honed her skills as a leader and mentor in preparation for a career in education policy and leadership. Her , similar to her academics, engages in conversations around community building, support and social justice.

As an undergraduate researcher, Yaeger near campus. He also created the for students who want to learn about biodiversity. Yaeger plans to continue his study of fungi as a Fulbright scholar in Peru.

Amolegbe discovered financial hurdles immigrants experienced throughout Africa as he visited Kenya and studied in South Africa. To help, he created , a cash-to-cashless platform for immigrant students within the continent.

Diagnosed with Lyme disease at age 8, Abrams developed with her father. The tick-removing glove has been featured nationally on “Good Morning America” and “The View.”

Professor Layden leads a bustling research lab of undergrads, grads and postdocs investigating sea anemone gene mechanisms, including how they may have provided the blueprint for the human brain.