Hailing from the south side of Indianapolis, Ind., Mariah Downey ’21 came to Hanover because it gave her the impression of being a welcoming community. She says, “I like the idea of the small classes because I wanted to be able to get to know my teachers and my peers. The campus of Hanover is very beautiful
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With the end of her time at Hanover in sight, Mikali Marks ’21 is excited about getting out into the real world and gaining experience. A psychology major with a pre-health concentration, Marks is currently in the process of applying to physician assistant school. She hopes to attend a school in Nashville, Tenn. She is a temporary nursing assistant at
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My name is Gracie Phillips ’21. I came to Hanover College from a small town called Danville, which is about 45 minutes west of Indianapolis. I am a senior and I am double-majoring in English and communication and double minoring in business and creative writing. I am a Crowe Scholar and I’ve been on the
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“When I was 3 years old, I woke up one morning unable to move my neck,” opens Sophie Weber ’24. Following countless doctor and specialist appointments, Weber was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and uveitis (inflammation of the eyes). She has been active in raising awareness for juvenile arthritis, participating in walks and fundraising campaigns.
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“Who am I / I’m a walking renaissance testing how far he can explore different realms / The ever-evolving entity, full of discovery, training his lips to bend into a paintbrush that slaps colors on canvases in ways none could foresee…” -Gabriel Ratcliffe, Who Am I (2020) Before college, Gabriel Ratcliffe ’22 would have been
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Reflecting on her Hanover College experience, Madeline Sappenfield ’20 found her way here because “something was capturing about the way the campus feels when you first arrive. I hadn’t thought about going to a private liberal arts school until I decided to visit, and I knew there was something special about this place. I knew
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Meet Bo Sims ’21. You may know him from his record-breaking Irish dancing, his leadership roles on campus, or from his time as the Panther mascot. With his eye on studying environmental biology, Bo says, “I knew I wanted a campus that would actively engage their environmental studies with the outside world. I learned that
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“Hanover’s best-kept secret is the community you gain the second you walk on campus,” explains Libby Ward ’20. “From a different variety of majors, clubs, organizations and sports teams, no matter HOW or WHAT you want to do with your time at Hanover you can find a group of people that challenge you to be
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From New Goshen, Ind., Shelby Edington ’20 came to Hanover to play softball, but also to “get a phenomenal education. I was drawn to the small school, community-based atmosphere and the fantastic science programs offered here.” She advises taking advantage of opportunities provided at Hanover: “Live in the moment. Enjoy every conversation with a professor,
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Reflecting on the past four years, Bradley Murray ’20 tells us about finding a community, building his leadership skills on campus, and the people that have made the time inspiring. A double major in political science and communication, he has found the community he was looking for: “I initially came to Hanover because I went
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