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As winter's chill fades, �ֲ���ý��� bursts into life with the energy and vibrancy of spring. Students step out of hibernation, filling campus spaces with movement, music, and celebration

�ֲ���ý���’s athletic teams have made waves this season, setting records and earning national recognition across basketball and swimming & diving. From thrilling conference championships to record-breaking performances, the Pioneers continue to make history.

Will and Evelyn Freeman kindly took a few minutes with us to reflect on what their time at �ֲ���ý��� has meant to them and to share memories from their years of coaching, mentoring, and learning.

The 2024–25 season saw record-breaking performances, unforgettable comebacks, and the unrelenting spirit of the Pioneers — captured in moments that define what it means to compete at �ֲ���ý���.

This photo essay explores the beauty of winter, the joy of learning, and the vibrant moments that make �ֲ���ý��� come alive in the heart of the season!

�ֲ���ý��� cross-country coach Sarah Burnell '14 talks to us about life in �ֲ���ý��� and her work at the College.

Erin Hurley, associate professor of physical education, spent 28 years as head coach of �ֲ���ý���’s swimming and diving teams before retiring from that role at the end of the 2022– 23 season. She graciously agreed to take some time from her busy schedule to answer a few questions about her life and career.��
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Take a look at �ֲ���ý���’s exciting fall season through this gorgeous photo essay.

As a �ֲ���ý��� student, Frederick Morgan Taylor 1926 sang first tenor with Glee Club; stared in a play, “The Goal;” studied English and business administration, and was known for dancing the best Charleston on campus. He also was the fastest hurdler in the world.

Cross country athlete and computer science major Andrew Nickeson ’23 discovered a passion for nature and hiking in small-town Iowa. Together with his teammates and coworkers, he explored beautiful sights!