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  • <article class="beloiters-story"> <div class="beloiters-story_img"> <span class="lw_item_thumb"> <a href="/live/news/6126-superstar-19-alum-becomes-tenure-track-professor"> <picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/12/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/174,9,1317,1152/12975_IMG_2662.rev.1724697872.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/12/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/174,9,1317,1152/12975_IMG_2662.rev.1724697872.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/12/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/174,9,1317,1152/12975_IMG_2662.rev.1724697872.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/12/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/174,9,1317,1152/12975_IMG_2662.rev.1724697872.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/12/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/174,9,1317,1152/12975_IMG_2662.rev.1724697872.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/12/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/174,9,1317,1152/12975_IMG_2662.rev.1724697872.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/12/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/174,9,1317,1152/12975_IMG_2662.rev.1724697872.jpg" alt="Just a few months after getting his doctorate, MJ Strawbridge'19 will be teaching his first political science course this fall at Washing..." width="270" height="270" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/12/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/174,9,1317,1152/12975_IMG_2662.rev.1724697872.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/12/width/270/height/270/crop/1/src_region/174,9,1317,1152/12975_IMG_2662.rev.1724697872.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1143" data-max-h="1143" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </a> </span> </div> <div class="beloiters-story_text"> <span class="beloiters-story_eyebrow">MCNAIR SUCCESS STORIES</span> <h2 class="beloiters-story_headline"> <a href="/live/news/6126-superstar-19-alum-becomes-tenure-track-professor">Superstar ’19 alum becomes tenure-track professor</a> </h2> <div class="beloiters-story_summary"> <p> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Just five years after graduating from Beloit, <strong>Michael “MJ” Strawbridge’19</strong> is preparing for his first semester as a tenure-track assistant professor of <a href="/academics/political-science/">political science</a> at Washington University in St. Louis. A scholar on Black identity and its intersections with politics and mass media, MJ began his academic journey in the <a href="/offices/mcnair-scholars/">McNair Scholars Program</a>.</span> </p> </div> </div> </article>
  • <section class="beloiters-widget"><h2 class="beloiters-widget_title full"> Featured Photo </h2><div class="beloiters-photo"><picture class="lw_image lw_image13019"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/13019_Nathan_building.rev.1725642446.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/13019_Nathan_building.rev.1725642446.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/13019_Nathan_building.rev.1725642446.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/13019_Nathan_building.rev.1725642446.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/13019_Nathan_building.rev.1725642446.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/13019_Nathan_building.rev.1725642446.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/13019_Nathan_building.rev.1725642446.jpg" alt="Nathan Sill'23 walks through an abandoned industrial site." width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/13019_Nathan_building.rev.1725642446.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/13019_Nathan_building.rev.1725642446.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1690" data-max-h="1691" loading="lazy"/> </picture> <div class="beloiters-photo_caption"><strong>Nathan Sill’23</strong>, <strong>Max Saladar’23</strong>, and <strong>Ben Xiong’25</strong> collaborated on <a href="/live/news/6106-movement-as-medicine-connection-and-freedom"><em>Afterglow</em>, a documentary that chronicles the emotional and physical challenges faced by their parkour group, Sigfreed</a>. With videographer <strong>Alex Page</strong> and editor <strong>Mason Sorenson’25</strong>, the award-winning film highlights how community and connection helped them overcome life’s obstacles together. </div></div></section>

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This page may be more for our Beloiters currently on-campus, but know we are always thinking of you too. Hopefully everything you see here is bringing back fond memories of your own time on campus.

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  • <section class="mceNonEditable"><h4 class="beloiters-widget_title">Featured Photo</h4><div class="beloiters-photo"><picture class="lw_image lw_image9857"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9857_Geology_-_Hank_Woodard.rev.1657315893.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9857_Geology_-_Hank_Woodard.rev.1657315893.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9857_Geology_-_Hank_Woodard.rev.1657315893.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9857_Geology_-_Hank_Woodard.rev.1657315893.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9857_Geology_-_Hank_Woodard.rev.1657315893.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9857_Geology_-_Hank_Woodard.rev.1657315893.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9857_Geology_-_Hank_Woodard.rev.1657315893.jpg" alt="Dr. Woodard, or 'The Chief,' as he was fondly known, was truly inspirational to his students. He exhibited enthusiasm, integrit..." width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9857_Geology_-_Hank_Woodard.rev.1657315893.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9857_Geology_-_Hank_Woodard.rev.1657315893.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2567" data-max-h="2568" loading="lazy"/> </picture> <div class="beloiters-photo_caption"> “Dr. Woodard, or ‘The Chief,’ as he was fondly known, was truly inspirational to his students. He exhibited enthusiasm, integrity, a deep knowledge of his subject, and a rare combination of caring for students while maintaining respect and admiration.” – <a href="/live/news/3678-who-made-beloit-special">Bruce Bartleson’56</a></div></div></section>
  • <section class="mceNonEditable"><h4 class="beloiters-widget_title">Featured Photo</h4><div class="beloiters-photo"><picture class="lw_image lw_image9858"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9858_Homecoming_1968_decorations_2.rev.1657315637.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9858_Homecoming_1968_decorations_2.rev.1657315637.webp 2x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9858_Homecoming_1968_decorations_2.rev.1657315637.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9858_Homecoming_1968_decorations_2.rev.1657315637.jpg 2x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9858_Homecoming_1968_decorations_2.rev.1657315637.jpg" alt="Homecoming has always been a beloved tradition at Beloit. In addition to the parades and events, students would make house decorations we..." width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9858_Homecoming_1968_decorations_2.rev.1657315637.jpg 2x" data-max-w="997" data-max-h="996" loading="lazy"/> </picture> <div class="beloiters-photo_caption"><a href="/alumni/events/beloiter-days/">Homecoming</a> has always been a beloved tradition at Beloit. <a href="/live/news/3238-homecoming-time-capsule">In addition to the parades and events</a>, students would make house decorations were commonly placed in front of fraternities and sororities and vied to win contests. </div></div></section>
  • <section class="mceNonEditable"><h4 class="beloiters-widget_title">Featured Photo</h4><div class="beloiters-photo"><picture class="lw_image lw_image9495"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9495_Phil_Erickson_Len_Pagliaro_seated_and_Andy_Persily_-_The_Rocket_Sled_Experiments_1973_-_3_of_4_b.rev.1650645975.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9495_Phil_Erickson_Len_Pagliaro_seated_and_Andy_Persily_-_The_Rocket_Sled_Experiments_1973_-_3_of_4_b.rev.1650645975.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9495_Phil_Erickson_Len_Pagliaro_seated_and_Andy_Persily_-_The_Rocket_Sled_Experiments_1973_-_3_of_4_b.rev.1650645975.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9495_Phil_Erickson_Len_Pagliaro_seated_and_Andy_Persily_-_The_Rocket_Sled_Experiments_1973_-_3_of_4_b.rev.1650645975.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9495_Phil_Erickson_Len_Pagliaro_seated_and_Andy_Persily_-_The_Rocket_Sled_Experiments_1973_-_3_of_4_b.rev.1650645975.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9495_Phil_Erickson_Len_Pagliaro_seated_and_Andy_Persily_-_The_Rocket_Sled_Experiments_1973_-_3_of_4_b.rev.1650645975.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9495_Phil_Erickson_Len_Pagliaro_seated_and_Andy_Persily_-_The_Rocket_Sled_Experiments_1973_-_3_of_4_b.rev.1650645975.jpg" alt="The Basic Elmos' experiments with rocket sleds in Chapin Hall were inspired by a physics class. Seated is Len Pagliaro'76, with Phil Eric..." width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9495_Phil_Erickson_Len_Pagliaro_seated_and_Andy_Persily_-_The_Rocket_Sled_Experiments_1973_-_3_of_4_b.rev.1650645975.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9495_Phil_Erickson_Len_Pagliaro_seated_and_Andy_Persily_-_The_Rocket_Sled_Experiments_1973_-_3_of_4_b.rev.1650645975.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1432" data-max-h="1432" loading="lazy"/> </picture> <div class="beloiters-photo_caption"><a href="/live/news/1061-the-silly-but-mostly-true-story-of-the-basic-elmos">The Basic Elmos’</a> experiments with rocket sleds in Chapin Hall were inspired by a physics class. Seated is Len Pagliaro’76, with Phil Erickson’76 and Andy Persily’76 at right. </div></div></section>
  • <section class="mceNonEditable"><h4 class="beloiters-widget_title">Featured Photo</h4><div class="beloiters-photo"><picture class="lw_image lw_image9859"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9859_Study_Abroad_-_Machu_Picchu_-_1970s.rev.1657315808.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9859_Study_Abroad_-_Machu_Picchu_-_1970s.rev.1657315808.webp 2x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9859_Study_Abroad_-_Machu_Picchu_-_1970s.rev.1657315808.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9859_Study_Abroad_-_Machu_Picchu_-_1970s.rev.1657315808.jpg 2x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9859_Study_Abroad_-_Machu_Picchu_-_1970s.rev.1657315808.jpg" alt="Many alumni fondly remember the Beloit Plan and its required Field Term that sent students off campus and around the world. This Beloit g..." width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/155/width/380/height/380/9859_Study_Abroad_-_Machu_Picchu_-_1970s.rev.1657315808.jpg 2x" data-max-w="1025" data-max-h="1025" loading="lazy"/> </picture> <div class="beloiters-photo_caption"> Many alumni fondly remember <a href="/live/news/2704-the-beloit-plan-a-unique-experiment">the Beloit Plan and its required Field Term</a> that sent students off campus and around the world. This Beloit group is at the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu, Peru, circa 1970s. </div></div></section>

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