
The Evolution of Teamwork
From axolotl research to Darwin lectures, Ellen and Robert Dawley’s complementary careers influenced thousands of students and defined what a shared academic life looks like.

Parlee Center for Science and the Common Good launches student-run podcast and Substack
The new initiative gives students an opportunity to develop real-world communication skills, while building a digital portfolio.

Matt Leslie, assistant professor of biology, wins Fulbright Scholar Award
The highly coveted award will give Leslie the opportunity to expand his research on whales in Panama.

Aubrey Paris, Ph.D. ’15 returns to Ursinus as new Parlee Center director
Paris was one of the inaugural Parlee fellows during her time at Ursinus.

Ursinus awarded nearly $2 million from National Science Foundation for new STEM scholarship program
The new funding will support high-achieving students with financial need, while building on the college’s APEX initiative and underscoring its commitment to STEM education.

Ursinus launches Spanish for Health Professions certificate
The new program is an example of how the college is implementing APEX through new academic offerings.

Three Professors Earn Grants to Advance the Sciences at Ursinus College
Grants from the National Science Foundation and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute will provide additional research opportunities and support for Ursinus students and faculty.
