Presidential International Scholars with President Dunlap.

President Benjamin B. Dunlap poses with the newly named Presidential International Scholar, Vanessa Lauber of Taylors, S.C., second from left, along with previous scholars.  From left, they are: Elise Boos, Russ Sandifer, Kris Neely and Ivy Farr.  The innovative scholarship allows a student or students to travel throughout the academic year to developing countries researching an independent project.  The scholar is chosen personally each year by Wofford’s president as “the singular student best fitted to benefit humankind.”  An anonymous donor funds the scholarship.



2007-08 Presidential International Scholar Vanessa Lauber

Vanessa Juliet Lauber '09 is the 23rd Presidential International Scholar.  “Like previous Presidential International Scholars, Vanessa Lauber is bright, ebullient and intrepid,” says President Benjamin B. Dunlap, “but, for this award, the president is enjoined to choose someone most likely to benefit humankind.  I have no doubt that, especially in that regard, I have chosen well.” (More)