Mason Hussong's love of languages leads to adventures around the world
Mason Hussong’s passion for language goes back to high school, where he spent four years studying Latin. After learning about KU’s nationally renowned Slavic Language program and earning a scholarship from the KU Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps, he knew it was the right fit for him.…
Rachel Smith meets the beetles (of South America)
Rachel Smith is fascinated by the beetles. Water beetles, to be exact. As a biology major with an emphasis on ecology, evolution, and organismal biology, Rachel spends her days working alongside fellow KU entomologists on all things related to insect biodiversity and ecology. So when she…
On her road to med school, English & Biology major Nidhi Patel makes discoveries at KU and abroad
As a freshman biology major, Nidhi Patel began her KU journey with a path in mind. What she didn't anticipate, however, was that she would find a perfectly complementary second major in English. Now, having recently been accepted into KU's School of Medicine, she's making her dreams a reality…