Graduate School Fellows 2026-2027

Arthur J. Schmitt Leadership Scholar Fellows 2026-2027

Each year the Graduate School awards a limited number of Arthur J. Schmitt Leadership Scholars Fellowships to PhD students who have demonstrated excellence in all aspects of graduate study and are in the final stage of doctoral work with support from the Arthur J Schmitt Foundation. The Arthur J. Schmitt Foundation supports graduate level study at several Catholic universities and the directors of the foundation work to fulfill the late Mr. Schmitt’s educational mission by stressing the importance of intellectual development and service to others. Given the importance of becoming future leaders who serve others, participation in a leadership exploration program during the year the fellowship is awarded.

John Phoenix (Biochemistry & Molecular Biology)
Alexandra Kamm (Integrative Cell & Biology)
Bruna Tatematsu (Microbiology & Immunology)
Yoldas Yildiz (Physiology)
Jordan MacQueen (Chemistry)
Emily Krupa (Pharmacology)
Mary Grace Murray (Biochemistry & Molecular Biology)
Nicole Salama (English)

Crown Fellows 2026-2027

The Crown Fellowship provides support to advanced PhD students whose research shows how the humanities contribute to our knowledge of the world.

Joe Hansen (English)
Carmen Gonzalez (Theology)
Rachel McGough (History)
Kit Rempala (Philosophy)

Samuel A. Attoh Graduate Diversity Fellows 2026-2027

Created in honor of Samuel A. Attoh, former Dean of The Graduate School, these fellowships are awarded to incoming graduate students nominated by their department. The fellowship provides stipend and scholarship support over nine months and a $500 annual professional development stipend.

Corine Smith (Chemistry PhD student)
Leonardo Mendoza (Theology PhD student)
Katie Brandi (Sociology PhD student)
Cobi Wright (School Psychology PhD student)
Brandon Kobrin (Theology PhD student)
Kitzia Ruvalcaba (Political Science MA student)
Sara Mirani (Applied Statistics MA student)

Teaching Scholar Fellows 2026-2027

The Teaching Scholars program is designed to encourage advanced graduate students in their preparation as scholar-teachers by mentoring new graduate student teachers as a part of the Graduate

School’s Teaching Effectiveness Seminar. This fellowship is designed to help PhD students integrate teaching and research by developing effective communication skills, developing an identity as a teacher and scholar, developing mentorship skills and serving as mentors, and learning innovative ways to effectively enhance teaching.

Victoria O'Dea (English)
Danieli Mercado Ramos (Developmental Psychology)
Kristin Woodlen (Counseling Psychology)
Alexis Gonzalez (Chemistry)
Kayla Horne (Counseling Psychology)

Graduate School Announcements

Graduate School Announcements (GSA) is a weekly newsletter sent to students of The Graduate School and Graduate School faculty updating them on the most current university news, including key dates and deadlines within the graduate school, fellowship and employment opportunities, upcoming events, and other academic opportunities based on LUC campuses. Students of The Graduate School are automatically added to the mailing list, but others who wish to be added may do so here. Previous newsletters can be accessed through the Graduate School Announcements Archive.

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