Alumni News

Segovia Lucas is going above and beyond in her research, and the scientific community is definitely taking notice.  She recently completed a summer research project at Massachusetts General Hospital which focused on using wastewater data and a mobile healthcare van to offer COVID-19 testing in medically underserved communities that had disproportionate rates of COVID-19 infections….

We’re live on set with Cidney Davis, OWJEF class of 2021! Since beginning her undergraduate career, Cidney has not only starred in a documentary but also produced her own radio show, Cidney with the Sound.  But her extracurricular achievements aren’t hindering her academics in the slightest. In fact, Cidney made the dean’s list her freshman…

If there was a prime example of taking full advantage of all your undergraduate experience has to offer, Alex Borengasser would be your guy. Alex’s extracurricular involvements are plentiful and diverse. He’s a member of Princeton’s Conservation Society, Biotech Group, and Vegan Network, as well as Students for Prison, Education, Abolition, and Reform. On top…

Miss University of Central Arkansas 2022, Nia Kelley, took a bigger stage in June, competing in Miss Arkansas 2022. She sang the Queen of the Night aria from Mozart’s The Magic Flute, her performance making her the recipient of an impressive nine awards, totaling almost $12,000 in scholarships. She competed against 44 other contestants for…

Ashlyn Billingsley ’21 isn’t afraid of going the extra mile. Soon after receiving the OWJEF academic scholarship in 2021, Ashlyn committed to run cross country for Henderson State University. Since her time there, she’s dived headfirst into not only her studies and her sport, but also into other extracurriculars. But Ashlyn isn’t letting her busy…

You might recognize Nia Kelley, OWJEF scholarship recipient c/o 2021, from your Sunday night television. Nia was a finalist on the most recent season of American Idol, performing in front of Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Perry. Nia was recently crowned Miss University of Central Arkansas 2022. She competed against 10 contestants for the…

McKenzie Smith, OWJEF scholarship recipient c/o 2018, has spent her junior year working hard to pursue her dreams.  This past year has been a busy, yet fulfilling one. McKenzie was elected to be Chief Financial Officer of the Coalition of Black Students and was in charge of tasks like handling the annual budget and reallocating…

Mia Iverson, OWJEF scholarship recipient c/o 2018, is in a league of her own and the past three years of her undergraduate career are proof.   A senior at Agnes Scott College, she has participated in an array of organizations both on and off-campus. She currently serves as the SGA Senior Class President, as well…

Jordan Lambert, OWJEF scholarship recipient c/o 2019, is giving back to other students in an amazing way. Through the OWJEF Internship Initiative program, Jordan participated in a paid 6-week internship with the Media Department at St. Mark Baptist Church in Little Rock, AR. During this time, she gained unique experience in marketing, live video production, photography, graphic, and writing…

Segovia Lucas, OWJEF scholarship recipient c/o 2020, was recently offered a spot in a program funded by Dana-Farber/Harvard Medical School called YES for CURE (Young Empowered Scientists for ContinUed Research Engagement).  The YES for CURE program aims to give underrepresented minorities in the STEM field an opportunity to obtain research training and experience, as well…