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 Daphne Avkarogullari (12) presents her research at the Near Mitra reception.
Daphne explored W. E. B. Du Bois’ idea of double consciousness in Black Americans.

Near Mitra Scholars honor past and present of program

by Margaret Cartee and Aishani Singh May 4, 2024

Five Near Mitra Scholars presented their year-long research projects to an audience of over 40 students, teachers and family members and honored incoming Near Mitra Scholars on April 24 in the Nichols...

John Near and Mitra Family Scholars stand in front of Chen Lin Mentors for a photo after the Scholar Grant Reception on April 25. During the event, five Near and four Mitra scholars shared their research experiences over the past year, with topics ranging from racial injustice in Manilatown to Peru’s “gastronomic revolution.”

Near Mitra reception celebrates nine scholars, gathers schoolwide support

by Shareen Chahal and Alena Suleiman May 8, 2023

John Near and Mitra Family Scholars and Chen Lin Mentors celebrated their projects at the Scholar Grant Reception in Nichols Hall on April 25 from 4:15 to 6 p.m.  Current seniors in the program recently...

This year's Near Mitra scholars line up on stage for a photo after signing copies of their papers. The ceremony that concluded the yearlong scholarship process was held in the Nichols Auditorium last Tuesday.

Near Mitra Scholars celebrate finished research projects

by Eric Fang and Kathy Fang May 5, 2019

Eight Near Mitra scholars were honored at a reception on Wednesday in the Nichols Auditorium. There, they presented their final research projects to their faculty mentors and audience. Each student...

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