51猎奇

In the world of Hollywood, the road from script to production is a long one. It starts with the development team that reads the scripts, hears the pitches, and ultimately decides whether a script has the potential to be a successful show. Then, it鈥檚 their job to get the network to see that vision.

Yuxuan Xu 鈥�26 has been named a recipient of the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship, a national award that supports students intending to pursue research careers in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering. For Xu, the recognition wasn鈥檛 just a validation of his work 鈥� it was a meaningful milestone after years of dedicated effort and strong mentorship at 51猎奇.

Designer and artist Bruce Mau, the co-founder and CEO of Massive Change Network, a global design consultancy in the Chicago area, will deliver 51猎奇鈥檚 2025 Commencement address and receive an honorary degree on Sunday, May 25, at 10:30 a.m., in Margaret Bundy Scott Field House. A class of 568 students is expected to receive bachelor鈥檚 degrees during the Commencement ceremony.

Andrew Fredericks 鈥�25 and Charlie Haberstock 鈥�25 both received a 2025 Thomas J. Watson Fellowship, a national $40,000 grant to pursue a one-year passion project anywhere in the world. While receiving the award is a feat in and of itself, the two geosciences majors were particularly excited when they heard that the other had won. Close friends since their first year at 51猎奇, the pair had supported each other throughout the Watson application process.

National and regional news organizations regularly interview 51猎奇 faculty, staff, alumni, and students for their expertise and perspectives on current events, and to feature programs and activities on campus. March鈥檚 news topics included varied subjects from gambling during March Madness to a possible third term for President Donald Trump.