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Student Spotlight: Joshua Stein

May 1, 2019
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Joshua Stein ’19 has always been drawn to history as a form of storytelling—about people, places and our collective memories. A summer TREB project allowed…

Student Profile: Haitham M. Alatawneh

Apr 4, 2019
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Growing up in Palestine’s West Bank, Haitham M. Alatawneh ’21 was constantly on alert, as his home was only a mile from an Israel Defense…

Student Profile: Bhekumuzi “Prince” Makhubo

Feb 5, 2019
Photo of Bhekumuzi "Prince" Makhubo|Photo of Bhekumuzi "Prince" Makhubo|Photo of Bhekumuzi "Prince" Makhubo

Growing up destitute in the township of Soweto in Johannesburg, Makhubo never dreamed he would have the opportunity to study in America. […]

From BC to NIH: Moretz Shares Highlights from a 20-Year Career in Biomedical Science

Jan 17, 2019
Samuel Moretz speaks to an audience|Samuel Moretz speaks before an audience|Samuel Moretz speaks to an audience

Samuel Moretz ’99, this year’s Silliman lecture speaker at Bridgewater College, credits the research opportunities at the College for preparing him for a successful career…

Study abroad broadens students’ view of the world—and of themselves

Dec 28, 2018
Courtney Hawkins holds a camera|Courtney Hawkins holds a camera|Courtney Hawkins holds a camera

Courtney Hawkins ’19 says studying abroad in Morocco was “life-changing.” Traveling to a foreign country fostered a renewed sense of independence and allowed her to…

Amber Celen’s success on and off the track makes her a standout

Dec 21, 2018
Amber Celen holds an award|Amber Celen holds an award|Amber Celen holds an award

Three-time national champion Amber Celen ’18 excelled both academically and athletically at Bridgewater College. The sprinter/jumper on the track and field team quickly created buzz…

Lokey Shines in Dancing with the Stars of the ’Burg

Dec 6, 2018
Zach Lokey holds up a trophy to celebrate his win|Zach Lokey and Libbi Fitzgerald dance||Zach Lokey and Libbi Fitzgerald dance together

Zach Lokey ’17 never thought he’d be the star of a dancing competition or a top fundraiser. But thanks to his participation in Dancing with…