Scholarship Sewanee began in 1994 as “Scientific Sewanee,” a half-day poster session held at the end of the spring semester. In its early years, approximately 40 posters affiliated with the sciences were on display. Since that time, this event has grown and expanded to include all departments on campus and features oral presentations, performances, and research posters. It is now a "beloved academic tradition" on our campus.
Scholarship Sewanee 2026 will be held on Friday, April 24, with oral presentations in the morning and a poster session from 3:00-5:00pm, catered by Sewanee Catering. At 1:30pm, the McCrady Lecture will be delivered by Dr. Deborah Lawrence, Chief Scientist at Calyx Global, a carbon credit rating agency. Her talk will be titled "Who cares about deforestation?” She will discuss the science of forests and climate and how science can help us tackle climate change. A Senior Art Exhibit titled Weight of Fragility will be on display throughout the day in the University Art Gallery with artist talks from 9-11:30am in Convocation Hall. The day will conclude with a Concert titled Traditions and New Voices in All Saints' Chapel at 7pm. The concert will feature the Sewanee Symphony Orchestra and the University Choir and will include the world premiere of an orchestral piece by Madelyn Smythia C'26.
For additional information about undergraduate research at Sewanee, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship.
Scholarship Sewanee 2025 Showcases Student Research
On April 25, undergraduate student scholars convened for the 32nd annual Scholarship Sewanee event. A daylong showcase of undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative work, the event featured student research and scholarly activity in the fields of biology, chemistry, history, art, psychology, environmental studies, language and cultural studies, and more.
