One University. Many possibilities. See how these students made Sewanee their own.
The Agriculture Changemaker
An interest in environmental issues led Sarah Grace Burns, C’26, to discover agriculture as a powerful avenue for change. Through hands-on learning and research on Sewanee’s Domain and building an ecologically aware community while living in the Green House, she’s exploring how science, communication, and sustainability can come together to help farmers build a better future.
The Global Citizen
When Nahuel Martinez, C’26, came to Sewanee from Paraguay, he could hardly imagine just how far his educational journey would take him. Four years later, he has studied in four countries, conducted original ethnographic research on climate change, and gained a new perspective on what it means to be a global citizen.
The Science Triple-Dipper
A passion for helping people led Mary Courtney Finn, C’26, to a service internship at the Beersheba Springs Medical Clinic, where she gained hands-on experience working with patients. And after taking on additional student leadership roles to complement her science coursework, she’s graduating from Sewanee with the confidence to make an impact wherever the medical field takes her.
The Community Builder
For Luke McLendon, C’27, community has been a source of both belonging and purpose. Making connections both inside and outside the classroom, he has found new ways to understand people, advocate for positive change, and transform his concern for the environment into meaningful action.
The Rural Health Advocate
An unforgettable summer internship in geriatric psychiatry helped Mya Lopez, C’26, see how a background in psychology can shape the way physicians care for their patients. Now, she hopes to combine her interests in medicine and public health to serve rural Appalachian communities.
The Scholar Athlete
At Sewanee, Jackson Pillow, C’27, has found a community where athletic competition and academic exploration go hand in hand. As a varsity athlete and English student, he thrives in small, discussion-driven classes while building meaningful relationships with professors and teammates. For Pillow, being a student-athlete means pursuing excellence both in and out of the classroom.
In Their Own Words
Sewanee is full of extraordinary people with fascinating stories. Here they share those stories–in their own words.
Sewanee Interns Take the Globe
Each summer, hundreds of Sewanee students travel across the country—and the globe—in pursuit of the same thing: an unforgettable internship experience. Thanks to the Sewanee Pledge, which guarantees funding for a summer internship or research fellowship, and support from Career Readiness + Student Success, Sewanee students benefit from unparalleled opportunities to gain firsthand experience in their potential career fields. Read on for a sampling of how some Sewanee students spent their summers.
A visit to the Domain (it's what we call our 13,000-acre campus) is the best way to determine if Sewanee is a good fit for you. Once you set foot on campus, spend time with our students and professors, or take a stroll through Abbo's Alley, we are confident that Sewanee will find its way into your heart.
Our small classes mean that your voice will be heard, your contribution will be expected, and your opinion will be listened to (and disagreed with, and challenged, and seen from a different perspective, and pushed in a new direction, and considered—and you know what? Maybe we’re both right. See how it works?).
We're a community where everyone has a place and there's a place for everyone. Group study? We'll bring our notes. Rock climbing? We're geared up and ready. Jam session? Sure, we'll play with you. Whatever you want to do, at Sewanee, you'll never have to go it alone. Unless you need your space. Then, we totally get it.
