College of Arts and Sciences News

Originally from India, the Dean’s Scholarship provided Riya with the resources necessary to pursue a degree in the United States. She’s passionate about contributing to the global momentum towards cleaner energy grids and the shift from fossil fuels to sustainable energy sources.

Yumejichi is studying to become a software engineer. She hopes to contribute to products that can improve people's lives and change the world from here.

Interested in working closely with faculty and doing field work abroad is what led Claire to her graduate program. Her dream is to work overseas for an economic development project.

Edgar dreams of establishing a community-based public relations organization for small businesses and nonprofits in rural areas.

Having classmates, friends, and neighbors as refugees and migrants while growing up in West Africa, Eric took an interest in immigration issues from an early age. He wishes to advocate for the rights of asylum seekers and migrants.

Matthew hopes to publish a short story collection or novel oriented around South Korean folklore and myths, but with a modern twist.

Kalii hopes to facilitate the execution of revolutionary science to find solutions to some of the world's most pressing problems, especially in sustainability and medicine.

Growing up, sports have always held a significant place in Damian’s life, whose home regularly hosted NFL watch parties for his extended family. He hopes to excel as an NFL agent, ultimately establishing his own agency.

Arturo is a San Francisco native who has been interested in local activism from a young age. He wants to solve poverty not just in San Francisco, but all over the world.

Chloe hopes to work in public policy, using her skills in economic research and programming to better understand and develop solutions for urban, environmental, and monetary problems in the United States.