This year’s cohort of President’s Fellows includes some of Trinity’s most accomplished seniors. These 33 student scholars from the Class of 2026 have compiled exemplary academic records in their years at the College.
In the fall semester, each academic department or program is invited to nominate a senior who demonstrates outstanding achievement within their major, along with evidence of wide-ranging intellectual interests.
The Society of President’s Fellows was created in 1974. The Fellows meet with the president of the College to discuss academics and other topics. In 1981–1982, eight fellows initiated The Trinity Papers, an annual journal of undergraduate scholarship, and members of the Society continue to constitute the editorial board of The Trinity Papers.
This year’s President’s Fellows are:
American Studies — Nicole A. Ankrah
Anthropology — Hannah N. Khambule
Art History — Jorge E. Espinoza-Gonzalez
Biochemistry — Malia C. Ruggiero
Biology — Alexa R. Zambarano
Chemistry — Ivan Zheng
Classical Studies — Grace E. Bomberger
Computer Science — Eleanor J. Burke
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Computing — George A. Zack
Economics — Grace M. Denious
Educational Studies — Jessica M. Cruz
Engineering — Kaleigh M. Spencer
English — Melanie G. Rayl
Environmental Science — Avery E. Sands
Film Studies — Huang Xinlei
History — Savannah N. Brooks
Human Rights — Caitlin A. Doherty
International Studies — Beckett Hennessey
Language and Cultural Studies — Sudhish B. Thapa
Mathematics — Ki Tae Hwang
Music — Isabella Z. Zohreh
Neuroscience — Alenka O. Doyle
Philosophy — Kevin P. Rogers
Physics — Claudia J. Geer
Political Science — Alexandra Torres Pons
Psychology — Aisha H. Shams
Public Policy & Law — Anastazja H. Kopacz
Religious Studies — Anna A. Szesnat
Sociology — Elarios E. Drakontaidis
Studio Arts — Patricia P. Aparicio Evangelista
Theater and Dance — Lily S. Mellitz
Urban Studies — Petranella D. Conklin
Women, Gender & Sexuality— Maria Markosyan
