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A catalyst for a greener future

April 3, 2025 by Quincy Young

Mary Fakunle poses next to a lab instrument as she smiles for a picture.

Mary Fakunle wants to protect the earth.  Growing up in an agricultural town in Nigeria, Fakunle understood the importance of creating a sustainable environment.  With a passion for science, she is opening doors to create eco-friendly solutions.  “My love for chemistry started when I was in high school actually. We have all these lab practicals. Then we mix our … [Read more...] about A catalyst for a greener future

Filed Under: Spotlight Tagged With: chemistry, Graduate student, Master's degree

Exploring literary worlds and ideas

March 25, 2025 by Quincy Young

Alana Rowan reading a book in the Student Success Lounge in Siceluff Hall.

Word of the day: bibliophile. Meaning: A lover of books. Used in a sentence: As a bibliophile, Alana Rowan found her future in the study of literature. With her mother’s influence, Rowan’s childhood was filled with the magic of stories. “My mom is an English teacher. She teaches elementary school English. She teaches fourth and fifth grade. She always instilled a … [Read more...] about Exploring literary worlds and ideas

Filed Under: Spotlight Tagged With: English, Graduate student, Master's degree

Blending her culinary passion and leadership skills

July 25, 2024 by Quincy Young

Baylee McKinney, a graduate student in Hospitality Administration, dressed in her chef uniform stands in front of a cart of desserts.

It is said that the kitchen is the heart of the home.  A love for cooking makes this even more true.  As a culinary enthusiast, Baylee McKinney has gravitated toward the kitchen since she was a young girl growing up in Tonkawa, Oklahoma.  Being the oldest of six children, she was responsible for planning and making the meals for her family.  “I’ve really just … [Read more...] about Blending her culinary passion and leadership skills

Filed Under: Spotlight Tagged With: Graduate student, MPS, Warren Frerichs

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