Articles by Lauryn Polo
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Huemanity of People: Building community where you are
October 29, 2026
Alexa Nigriny ’28, a psychology and human service studies double major from Centreville, Virginia, connects people across campus through her work as a resident assistant and her involvement in several clubs and organizations.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Anette Cruz ’29 is bringing comfort wherever she goes
October 13, 2026
The public health major is helping make everyone she interacts with feel comfortable, from the Mi Casa Living Learning Community floor to the Latinx-Hispanic Union.
Pride Month: Archie Crowley is building community through language and mentorship
June 16, 2026
The assistant professor of English researches language in queer and trans communities while helping students find belonging at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Emily Wright ’28 is finding where she belongs through community
April 7, 2026
Drawn to a community-focused approach to preparing students for careers in medicine, the biochemistry major has found mentorship, research opportunities and a strong sense of belonging at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
Black History Month: Autumn Parish ’28 is creating a home away from home
February 23, 2026
From her first-year residential experience to her current leadership in campus organizations, Autumn Parish ’28 has built a life at Â鶹ÊÓƵ rooted in mentorship, service and a commitment to helping others thrive.
Native American Heritage Month: Aubee Billie ’26 finds her voice on stage and on campus
November 25, 2025
Aubee Billie’s journey spans an off Broadway debut, campus leadership in the Native American Student Association (NASA) and a deep commitment to celebrating and uplifting Indigenous identity.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Lilliana Molina ’27 extends her hand for mentorship
September 30, 2025
From investigating illegal shark fishing in Costa Rica to mentoring scholars in the Odyssey Program and celebrating Hispanic heritage, Lilliana Molina ’27 is making her Â鶹ÊÓƵ journey one of impact and connection.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ celebrates Class of 2025 Lumen Scholars
June 13, 2025
The Lumen Prize is the university’s premier undergraduate research award that comes with a $20,000 scholarship to support and celebrate their academic achievements and research proposals.
Adventures in Leadership: Jon Dooley joins #Â鶹ÊÓƵ28 out on the trail
July 29, 2024
Adventures in Leadership sessions focus on the successful transition of incoming first-year students through community building, finding resources and having conversations about college life at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
Resources and recommendations for celebrating Pride Month
June 7, 2024
June is Pride Month, and the Gender & LGBTQIA Center at Â鶹ÊÓƵ offers some resources and guidance for how to celebrate.