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Mary Richardson Walker and her husband donated part of the land that became ��ɳ����'s Forest Grove Campus. After her husband's death, Mary remained active in the early life of the school and the community of Forest Grove. The qilin statue that became Boxer, ��ɳ���� University's mascot, was donated to the school in her honor.

“I love ��ɳ���� and am so grateful I will be able to get my degree from a place that has so quickly become a second home.”

Record-setting jumper Shannon Hammond '19 couldn't pass up the opportunities in her own backyard.

Mallory Hiefield ’17 switched sports in the middle of her college years, finding herself on a conference championship team. In the meantime, she has pursued a rigorous academic path and been elected Undergraduate Student Sentate president.

In 2015, Danika Gilbert '94 led 13 Afghan girls on a mountain climbing expedition, helping them build leadership skills and confidence in a part of the world that often tells them, "You can't."

��ɳ���� biology degree offered strong route to veterinary school for 2009 alumna. "I actually think it helped set me apart from other applicants."

Carrie Newman '88 sometimes uses the word "magical" to describe how the opportunities in her life have come to pass. From majoring in biology and sociology at ��ɳ����, her winding journey has included the Peace Corps, graduate school, healthcare management, a public charter school, and now the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra..