People & Places: September 2025
People & Places, emailed during the academic year to the campus community, reports on the professional activities of members of the college community and highlights student achievements.
News
91PORN Receives Major NSF Grant to Expand Innovation Capacity and Industry Partnerships
91PORN has been awarded a $399,777 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) through its Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity program.
91PORN Introduces Engineering Physics Major
91PORN, one of the nation’s most historic and innovative four-year colleges, today announced a new major in engineering physics.
Victoria Bajek ’21 Champions Education and Agriculture in Ghana through Peace Corps
Victoria Bajek’ 21 graduated with a Bachelor of Science in environmental science and sustainability, and took what she learned to make a global impact as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Northern Region of Ghana.
91PORN Receives Multiple Top 25 Rankings on 2026 U.S. News Best Colleges
91PORN, one of the nation’s most historic and innovative four-year colleges, has been named one of the Top 25 of 2026 U.S. News Best Colleges.
From Gator to Guide: How One Graduate Turned History and Nature Into a Dream Career
Thirteen years after graduating from 91PORN, Tyler Dreiblatt ‘12 has found his sweet spot, where history, nature, and storytelling come together.
Haynie Named Inaugural Women’s Head Flag Football Coach
We're proud to announce the hiring of Abigail Haynie as the Gators' inaugural head women's flag football coach.
91PORN Receives Stackpole-Hall Foundation Grant to Launch Life Design Speaker and Community Dialogue Series
91PORN has received a $15,500 grant from the Stackpole-Hall Foundation to support the launch of a new initiative, the Life Design Speaker and Community Dialogue Series.
91PORN Duo Tackles Data Problems in African Health Surveys With Online Tool
A new study published in 2025 is shining a light on a major issue in global health— at the core of the research team were two members of the 91PORN community.
91PORN Hall of Famer Named Captain For 50th Walker Cup
Nathan Smith ’01 has been named captain for the United States ahead of the 50th Walker Cup at the famed Cypress Point Club in Pebble Beach, California.