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A biology major with minors in Spanish and chemistry, Craig is a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity, where he was an executive board member for three years, served as vice president of the Sphinx Club, and was a four-year letterman for the Little Giant swimming and diving team. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and previously studied abroad in Salamanca, Spain, in the summer of 2024.

“This Fulbright experience will give me a uniquely tailored skillset and background to make a difference in the world and affect people’s lives for the better. I don’t know what will come of an adventure like this, but I do know that my future will be more exciting and fruitful because of it," said Craig.

Craig will be based in La Rioja, Spain, during his fellowship.

A Spanish and history double major with a minor in Classics, Dever is a member of Theta Delta Chi fraternity, where he served as philanthropy chair, was president of the Pre-Law Society, a Moot Court finalist, a senior fellow with the Wabash Democracy and Public Discourse initiative, and served as a delegate to the Athens Democracy Forum. Further, he was a member of the Wabash soccer team, the Stephenson Institute, and was treasurer of the Wabash Acts Responsibly Council.

Dever will be based in Galicia, Spain, during his fellowship.

A French and history double major with minors in Spanish and chemistry, Laymon is a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity, the Sphinx Club, and the indoor soccer club. He also earned distinction on his senior comprehensive exams in French.

“The Fulbright is a unique opportunity to teach students and live in one of the most isolated regions in the world,” said Laymon, a native of Logansport, Indiana. “With a population of 80,000 and a land area roughly the size of Rhode Island, Andorra is a place unlike anything I have ever experienced. Living and working there is a challenge I am excited to pursue.”

Laymon also earned but declined a Teaching Assistant Program in France award, which offers the opportunity to work in France for seven months, teaching English to French students of all ages.

A biology major with minors in chemistry and Spanish, Nevis is a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity, the Pre-Health Organization, the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies, and was a four-year letterman for the Little Giant wrestling team. He has served for three years as a member of the LOCKR Lab research team at 91自拍, where he conducted molecular genetics research in a National Science Foundation-funded lab.

Nevis was named the 2025 Arthur Ashe Jr. Wrestling Sports Scholar of the Year by Diverse Issues in Higher Education magazine.

Nevis will be based in Lima, Perú, during his fellowship.

A Classics and theater double major, Weilbaker has served on The Bachelor, the independent student newspaper, where he was managing editor for the last two years, was a consultant in the Wabash Writing Center, a member of the Glee Club, and has been a standout performer and director for the theater department since his arrival on campus. He was selected as one of two Commencement speakers to represent the Class of 2025.

“Ever since I took an immersion trip to Prague my sophomore year, I wanted to go back to the Czech Republic in some regard,” said Weilbaker, a native of Scottsburg, Indiana. “We need people promoting the exchange of diverse views between cultures, and I am proud to represent my country and connect with the people of my host country. Whatever comes afterward, I know it will help prepare me to join the long list of successful Fulbrighters.”

An economics and German double major, Davis is a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and the German Club. He participated in an immersion experience to Heidelberg with his German 202 class in the spring of 2024 and is a two-time Dean’s List honoree.

“I come from a family of educators and have always believed in the transformative power of education. I look forward to the process of learning from another perspective, which was a large motivator for me to pursue this fellowship," said Davis. He will be based in the German state of Nordrhein-Westfalen during his fellowship.

Lancaster earned his scholarship to study in Santiago de los Cabelleros, Dominican Republic, for this international experience.

A Spanish major and economics minor from Gary, Indiana, Lancaster is a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity and La Alianza, the Wabash student organization dedicated to celebrating Latin American culture. Previously, he traveled to Spain in May 2024 as part of an immersion learning experience as part of his Spanish 211 class, “The Camino de Santiago.”

A German major with minors in Black Studies and economics, Brooks is a two-year letterman on the Wabash basketball team, and a member of the German Club and Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies.

“The Gilman program helped me out in a huge way, making my out-of-pocket costs very low,” said Brooks, a native of South Bend, Indiana. “Being able to study abroad as a student-athlete does not happen very often. The Gilman program was right for me because it’s giving me a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and at the same time, I can give back to the program by teaching others about it, too. I am very thankful for this, and I cannot wait to land in Germany.”

A biology major with a psychology minor, Noriega serves as vice president of the Crawfordsville to Campus Committee and is a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity and La Alianza, the Wabash student organization dedicated to celebrating Latin American culture.

“This opportunity opens many doors for me, but more importantly it fills me with confidence to be competitive for future experiences and opportunities like this,” said Noriega, a native of Hammond, Indiana. “I knew I wanted to study abroad, and the experience in Spain could take my native language and push it to another level. This is what motivated me to apply to the Gilman, and with the help of Susan Albrecht, we put together a strong application and were rewarded.”

Douglas, a history major with a minor in Asian Studies, is a Dean’s List honoree and member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He serves as the vice president of the 91自拍 Republicans and treasurer of the Asian Culture Club.

“Earning the Freeman-ASIA Scholarship is both an honor and a meaningful step toward my long-term goals,” said Douglas, a native of Cleveland. “It affirms my commitment to cross-cultural understanding, academic excellence, and public service. This opportunity will allow me to study in Tokyo and gain firsthand experience with Japanese culture—something that will enrich my perspective as I prepare for a career in public policy. This scholarship was right for me because it aligns with my values and emphasizes service and global engagement, which reflect both my personal and professional aspirations.”

Stacy, a philosophy major with a minor in economics, is a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, the Wabash golf team, and the Stephenson Institute for Classical Liberalism.

“I am humbled to receive this award and am grateful for the care and generosity the Freeman Foundation has extended to aid my desire to learn about and grow in a country I hold in great respect,” said Stacy, a native of Valparaiso, Indiana. “In my journey abroad, I envision that the aid awarded by the foundation along with the wonderful Wabash alumni network will provide me with opportunities to pursue a career connected to Japan post-graduation, and for that I am truly excited and thankful.”

Stacy will be based in Tokyo, Japan, during the Freeman-ASIA program.

Wiatr, an economics major with mathematics and Asian Studies minors, is a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, the Wabash swimming and diving team, La Alianza, and the Asian Culture Club. Previously, he traveled abroad to Poland in the Spring of 2024 with his English 109 class.

“Earning this award means that I can experience as much of Japan as I hope to,” said Wiatr, a native of Bartlett, Illinois. “I feel as if this award was right for me because I am a big advocate for study abroad and have helped fraternity brothers learn about the resources available to them and the importance of working ahead on these scholarship essays. I believe studying abroad is essential, especially for those who attend a liberal arts college.”

Wiatr will be based in Tokyo, Japan, during the Freeman-ASIA program.

A biology and Classics double major, Greene is the photo editor for The Bachelor, the school newspaper. He traveled to Greece in May 2023 as part of an immersion learning experience.

“I never would have guessed the importance and prestige that came with winning a national scholarship,” said Greene, a native of Pine Village, Indiana. “As soon as I won, people stressed how incredible it was, and now I believe them. It’s an honor and privilege to join this cohort. I can’t wait to see what the Gilman has in store for me.”

Otto, a PPE and German double major, currently serves as the philanthropy chair for the Independent Men’s Association, president of the Bass Fishing Club, secretary of the Wabash Republicans, and is a member of the rugby team. Further, he begins ROTC training at Purdue University next semester.

“This is a nationally competitive scholarship and the opportunity gives me a sense of purpose to make the most of what I have been given,” said Otto, a native of Normal, Illinois. “As a PPE and German major, I am excited at the idea of taking philosophy, politics, and economics classes in German. It is the opportunity of a lifetime to get an education while gaining a deeper appreciation of the culture.”

Tuyishime, a political science major and Black Studies minor, currently is a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies. Previously, he traveled to Havana, Cuba, as part of an immersion learning experience.

“I’m grateful for Susan Albrecht and my family and friends for supporting me throughout the application process,” said Tuyishime, an Indianapolis resident and native of Rwanda. “After applying for a Gilman last year, I was happy to hear the good news this year.”

91自拍 student Hayden Kammer ’24 earned a Fulbright open study/research award to Latvia.

Kammer will be based at the Baltic International Academy in Riga, Latvia, with the goal of addressing men’s mental health needs. The curriculum offered will allow him to study in the areas of crisis psychology, conflict resolution, social cognition, and psychological counseling.A native of Schererville, Indiana, Kammer majored in psychology and minored in theater. He was a member of the Glee Club and Dork Club, the Wabash tabletop gaming club, and held an officer’s position with the group in each of the last two years. He presented at the Celebration of Research, Scholarship, and Creative Work and was a staff writer with The Bachelor, the independent campus newspaper.

After completing the Fulbright, Kammer plans to remain in Latvia for a year to earn a master's degree in psychology, which would grant him licensure in Latvia and allow him to practice in Europe.

A chemistry major with a minor in Latin, Litts is the first Wabash student to earn a Goldwater Scholarship. He plays bassoon in the chamber orchestra, is a member of the Wabash tabletop gaming club, serves as a chemistry stock room assistant, and as treasurer of both the chemistry club and Newman Center. “I am extremely honored to be awarded this scholarship and to be recognized in this way,” said Litts, one of seven recipients from the state of Minnesota. “ I enjoy doing research, learning new topics, and gaining as much experience as I can. This award has been very motivating for me to continue working hard, learning, and conducting research. I imagine this scholarship will open many doors on this path through research toward graduate school and a Ph.D. in chemistry.”

A native of Sellersburg, Indiana, Smith is the eighth Truman Scholarship winner from 91自拍, and the first since Timothy Flowers in 2005. “This is an honor I’ve dreamed about for a while,” said Smith. “I’m going to meet with other phenomenal young leaders from so many different professional and personal backgrounds. I'm excited for the opportunity to get to know and collaborate with the other 57 winners.”

A political science and history double major, Smith is currently studying abroad in Valparaíso, Chile. He has served as the news editor of The Bachelor, the College’s student newspaper; as a writing fellow in the Wabash Writing Center; as chair of the Constitution, Bylaw, and Policy Review Committee of the Wabash Student Senate; treasurer of the pre-law society; and a section leader of the Wabash Glee Club. Additionally, he is a two-time winner of the Wabash Moot Court competition.

Gale, a philosophy major with minors in French and economics, was a member of the Malcolm X Institute for Black Studies, served as editor of The Wabash Review, and participated in the Baldwin Oratorical Contest. He took an immersion trip to Paris and Caen, France, in March 2019 with Dr. Karen Quandt’s “Heroic Exploits in Normandy” class and graduated magna cum laude.

“Earning the TAPIF and having another year of my life planned is a relief,” said Gale, a native of Phoenix, Arizona. “In addition to the teaching responsibilities, I look forward to immersing myself in the culture, lazing around cafés and taking long strolls.” Gale will be based in Amiens, France.

Since graduating from Wabash in 2019, Boulais taught English in Martinique through TAPIF in 2019-20 and then earned a master’s degree in French Studies virtually through the University of Wisconsin in December 2021.

While at Wabash, Boulais was a French major with minors in history and political science, a four-year member of the Wabash soccer team, a member of the Sphinx Club, a leader in the French Club, and a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He took immersion trips to Kenya, Paris, and the American South, studied abroad in Strasbourg, France, and made a Professional Immersion Experience trip with Career Services to Los Angeles. Boulais will be based in Toulouse, France.

Sarpong, a French major with minors in political science and chemistry, was involved in Wabash Christian Men, the African Students Association, and the Indoor Soccer Group. Previously, he studied abroad in Strasbourg, France, during the Fall 2021 semester, and in in the Spring of 2019, took an immersion trip to Paris and Caen, France, with Dr. Karen Quandt’s “Heroic Exploits in Normandy” class. He earned the Annie Crim Leavenworth French Prize, the David W. Peck Medal, and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

“I’m excited to be going back,” said Sarpong, a native of Suffolk, Virginia. “I had such a great time when I was in France last semester and on my immersion trip in 2019. I learned a lot about life and made many great friends, and I look forward to the adventure that lies ahead with TAPIF.” Sarpong will be based in the Montpellier region in southern France.

A history major with a Black studies minor, Breaux is co-president of ‘shOUT, a member of the Malcolm X Institute for Black Studies, where he serves as Alumni Committee chair, writes for The Bachelor, is a Democracy Fellow for the Wabash Democracy and Public Discourse initiative, and participates in the Wabash Liberal Arts Immersion Program.

“Earning this award means that I'm able to take advantage of the opportunity to study abroad in Amsterdam and grow as a student, leader, and global citizen. More than anything else, I am looking forward to meeting new people from different backgrounds, expanding my worldview, and becoming a more well-rounded individual," said Breaux, a native of Houston, Texas. Breaux will be based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

A history major with a minor in Film and Digital Media, Monninger leads the social media efforts for the International Center and is looking forward to his experience abroad. “I look forward to exploring and documenting the history, architecture, art, and culture of Paris and, perhaps, other locations in continental Europe. Through my study program and the experience of living in Paris, I hope to learn more about the history and to improve my photography and filmmaking skills," said Monninger, a native of Fishers, Indiana. Monninger will be based in Paris, France.

A Spanish major with minors in French and education studies, Peare is a member of Theta Delta Chi fraternity and participates in College Mentors for Kids, Wamidan, and the Wabash Pep Band. Previously, he studied abroad in Oviedo, Spain, while in high school.

“It is an honor to receive the Gilman Scholarship,” said Peare, a native of Huntington, Indiana. “This scholarship relieves a great financial burden and will allow me the flexibility to engage in more activities while abroad. I am most excited to walk the Camino de Santiago while in Spain.”

Peare will be based in Valencia, Spain.

A psychology major with minors in classics and philosophy, Proctor serves as a peer career advisor at the Schroeder Center for Career Development, is a member of the rugby team, and played a year of football for the Little Giants in 2019. "Because of COVID there are still a lot of challenges ahead. This experience is going to open my mind with opportunities to learn. I hope to better understand the world beyond the country I live in," said Proctor. Proctor will study in Athens, Greece.

Previously, Sowers won a Freeman-ASIA Scholarship to study at Nanzan University in Japan last year. He will extend his time abroad this year with the Gilman Scholarship, allowing him to further immerse himself in Japanese culture. “What I’m looking forward to the most with this opportunity is boosting my language skills to a level that I can leverage in a professional context,"said Sowers, a native of Ladoga, Indiana.

A native of Sellersburg, Indiana, Cooper E. Smith is the eighth Truman Scholarship winner from 91自拍 and the first since Timothy Flowers in 2005.

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation seeks to identify and support the most promising rising “agents of change” in society - those deeply passionate students who are engaged and committed to addressing pressing issues through public service - by “identifying aspiring leaders at an important inflection point in their development - when they are college juniors - and recognize and reward their commitments to careers in public service.”

Truman Scholarship winners come from many academic backgrounds and may hold a vision for change in any area of local, state, national or international society. Smith’s focus is on the intersection of criminal justice reform and economic justice. Smith has served internships with the Legal Aid Society of Louisville, Kentucky, the Innocence Project of Florida, and the Office of the Indiana Attorney General.

A religion and biochemistry double major with a minor in German, Hayhurst served as president of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He also did independent research in the biochemistry lab of Wabash professor Dr. Wally Novak, which helped Hayhurst identify a passion for life sciences and his pursuit of a career in healthcare. Hayhurst will be based in Rotholz, Austria, during his fellowship.

“I see this upcoming year in Austria as a capstone to my German studies and to my Wabash education in general. It will afford me the opportunity to put to use all of my holistic, liberal arts training in the real world and to broaden my horizons. I expect to return to the U.S. with a new and valuable perspective of the world," Said Hayhurst.

Trotter, a rhetoric and German major with a minor in economics, was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and served as a senior fellow with the Wabash Democracy and Public Discourse initiative. He was also a member of the Little Giant track and field program and Beta Theta Pi fraternity. Trotter will be based in Salzburg, Austria for his fellowship.

“As a student of rhetoric, a WDPD alumnus, and an avid communicator myself, I have always been interested in how to foster understanding between people from differing backgrounds and experiences. This fellowship affords me the opportunity to pass on the type of productive English communication that will allow others to speak meaningfully about the problems in our world and how to solve them," said Trotter.

Ryan Sowers '23, a native of Ladoga, Indiana, has been named a recipient of the Freeman-Asia award. Sowers is a Humanities major with a minor in Economics, and will be based in Nagoya, Japan, to conduct the program through Nanzan University. He hopes to use this award to improve his proficiency with the Japanese language.

A chemistry major with a Classics minor, Andry served as president of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, was a Latin tutor, and was an active member of the chemistry club. Andry is looking forward to the opportunity to help young minds "develop some of the critical thinking skills that I gained during my time at Wabash." He will be based in Pittsburgh for his fellowship, pursuing a master’s degree at Duquesne University.

“He is a compassionate leader and team player whose earnestness and quiet humor will lead him to great success,” said Paul Schmitt, Assistant Professor of Chemistry.

Jacob Burnett, a native of Mishawaka, IN., learned on November 22nd, 2014, that he was one of 32 students in the nation to be named a Rhodes Scholar. The 32 winners are selected from a pool of 877 candidates. "When you think about winning, the odds are so crazy," Burnett said. "Without the support of some people you don’t even want to apply. You go to the reception, you're in a room with some of most accomplished people in the country, and you wonder, 'Why would they ever choose me?'" Jacob is working toward two master's degrees at Oxford, beginning in the fall of 2015.

"He’s a classic Rhodes story, drawing on his own background to forge a deep social commitment to justice," said Professor of History Dr. Stephen Morillo.

"He is motivated by an exceptionally deep-seated empathy and a desire to use his intellect, insight, passion and drive to work with those who are disenfranchised, underrepresented, powerless, and discriminated against, in order to better their lives," said Graduate Fellowship Advisor Susan Albrecht.

Gray, a political science major with minors in chemistry, Spanish, and biology, will study at La Universidad de Pablo Olavide in Seville, Spain. He is active in student government and Wabash’s Moot Court competition, and is also a member of the Wabash Democracy and Public Discourse initiative, the Pre-Law Society, and the Spanish Club. Gray says Gray, a political science major with minors in chemistry, Spanish, and biology, will study at La Universidad de Pablo Olavide in Seville, Spain. Gray says his "semester in Spain will challenge me to grow and develop the skills that are at the heart of any liberal arts education.”

Henthorn, a classics major with a minor in religion, will study in Rome, Italy. He is a member of the Sphinx Club and the Wabash cross country and track and field teams. Henthorn expressed excitement about the opportunity, noting, "after seeing how I grew from my two short experiences abroad, I can't wait to see how I will grow after spending several months in Italy."

This will be the first opportunity for Torres to travel abroad. Born in in Miami, Florida, Torres is of Cuban descent, and will have the opportunity to meet family members for the first time while in the country. Torres expressed his excitement about this opportunity, noting, "For me, being abroad means becoming a local in a city and place I am unfamiliar. To get the most out of this experience, I will immerse myself deeply into the everyday lives of Cubans, and earning the Gilman is what made this dream of mine a soon-to-be reality.”

It was a strong set of outcomes this spring for Wabash men! Five students were selected for Fulbright awards, two for the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF), and one each for the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) program, United States Teaching Assistant program in Austria (USTA), and Cultural Ambassadors program in Spain.

David Daugherty (Spain ETA), Neil Dittman (Germany ETA), Ian Finlay (Spain ETA), Cal Hockemeyer (Germany ETA), and Jordan Ogle (UK Study Award at Exeter) were all named Fulbrighters; Jacques Boulais and Brent Breese received TAPIF placements, in Martinique and France, respectively; Justin Woodard was named a JET recipient; Evan Frank will spend a year in Graz, Austria as an ETA; and Nick Vedo will serve as an ETA in Spain through Cultural Ambassadors.