Congratulations Sondheim Public Affairs Scholar graduates!
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MAX CASEY-BOLANOS
HOMETOWN: Silver Spring, MD
Major: Psychology
Future: Max plans to attend graduate school. We wish Max all the best in his studies!
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AIDAN CHASE
HOMETOWN: Gaithersburg, MD
Major: Environmental Science
Certificate: Geographic Information Systems
Future: Aidan is graduating in December 2024. This fall, he plans to work on an independent GIS research project. We wish you all the best!
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JACK CORCORAN
HOMETOWN: Catonsville, MD
Major: Political Science
Minor: Public Health
Future: Jack will pursue a master’s degree in public policy with a health policy focus at UMBC. He also plans to work in the MD General Assembly next year. We wish Jack all the best in graduate school!
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LILY FRITZ
HOMETOWN: Elkridge, MD
Major: Biology
Minor: Psychology
Future: Lily is applying to medical school. In the coming year, she plans to continue working as a medical assistant and hospice volunteer. Congratulations, Lily!
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NICHOLAS GREMPLER
HOMETOWN: Catonsville, MD
Majors: History and Political Science
Minor: Spanish
Certificate: Intercultural Communication
Future: Nicholas plans to earn a master’s degree in public policy with a focus in international security and economic policy at the University of Maryland. Nick is a recipient of the Robertson Foundation for Government (RFG) Fellowship. Congratulations, Nicholas!
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FARAH HELAL
HOMETOWN: Ellicott City, MD
Majors: Global Studies and Political Science
Certificate: Honors College
Future: Farah plans to attend graduate school. Congratulations, Farah!
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STUART HOLTON
HOMETOWN: Huntington Beach, CA
Major: Political Science
Minor: English – Creative Writing
Certificate: Honors College
Future: Stuart plans to work in communications in Washington, DC for the summer. After that, Stuart is moving to Komárno, Slovakia to teach English through the Fulbright Program. Stuart also plans to write a book! Congratulations, Stuart!
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CASEY JILLSON
HOMETOWN: Westminster, MD
Majors: Social Work and Psychology
Future: Casey plans to earn a master’s degree in social work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. We wish Casey all the best in her social work endeavors!
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POLINA KASSIR
HOMETOWN: Frederick, MD
Majors: Biology and English
Certificate: Honors College
Future: Polina plans to attend medical school. In the meantime, she plans to do something cool, TBD. Congratulations, Polina!
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SHANVI PANDA
HOMETOWN: Ellicott City, MD
Major: Biology
Minor: Psychology
Certificate: Honors College
Future: Shanvi is taking a gap year to travel and work full-time while applying to Physician’s Assistant (PA) school. Congratulations, Shanvi!
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OJUSWANI PHOGAT
HOMETOWN: Frederick, MD
Major: Political Science and Gender, Women’s & Sexuality Studies
Certificate: Honors College
Future: Ojuswani plans to apply to law school. Before starting law school, she plans to work and gain legal and policy experience. We wish Ojus all the best in the future!
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JACOB RIMLAND
HOMETOWN: Crofton, MD
Major: : Political Science
Future: Jacob plans to work in the legal field. We wish Jacob all the best in his endeavors in the field of law!
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AVA SEKOWSKI
HOMETOWN: Bel Air, MD
Major: Political Science and Media & Communication Studies Certificate: Honors College
Future: Ava is headed to Tulane School of Law. Congratulations and we wish you all the best at Tulane!
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SARA STEWART
HOMETOWN: Bowie, MD
Major: Individualized Studies (Critical Carceral Studies)
Certificate: Honors College
Future: Sara plans to enter the workforce and continue community organizing. Congratulations, Sara!