Jul 06, 2011 - Claremont, Calif. -

Eight incoming Harvey Mudd College freshmen have been named 2011 President’s Scholars.

The President’s Scholarship Program is a competitive, full-tuition program for highly qualified students from traditionally underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Program recipients come from diverse backgrounds and include women, ethnic minorities, students from rural areas and first-generation college students.

This fall, eight incoming first-year students will join the program:

• Natasha Arvanitis, Hinsdale, Ill.
• Vaclav (Tito) Barina, Middletown, N.Y.
• Priya Donti, North Andover, Mass.
• Tyler Holland-Ashford, University Park, Md.
• Rachel Roley, Aiea, Hawaii
• Bryan Trujillo, Centreville, Va.
• Sophia Williams, Alameda, Calif.
• Jennifer Zheng, Fresno, Calif.

Initiated in 2005, the President’s Scholars Program selects outstanding young men and women who have the potential to be future leaders in the STEM fields. The College seeks individuals who have not only a proven track record of academic success, but also display intellectual curiosity, an exceptional sense of responsibility, self-reliance and a potential for leadership and contribution to Harvey Mudd College.

Created in response to the College’s Strategic Vision to recruit a diverse range of students, the program aims to expand the nation’s pool of highly skilled professionals as well as to develop leaders in the science and engineering workforce. The program also helps to improve HMC’s ability to compete with other top-ranking colleges and universities for talented students.

The President’s Scholars Program is sponsored by HMC in conjunction with support from individual and foundation donors, as well as corporate support from companies such as Beckman Coulter and Southern California Edison.

Learn more about the President’s Scholars Program.

Media Contact: Judy Augsburger
judy_augsburger@hmc.edu
909.607.0713