Inaara Ladha

Hometown: Floyds Knobs, IN
Class: Senior
Majors: International Studies; ; Economics; Comparative Religion (with minors in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies; Arabic)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:

• • studied abroad in Oman, UAE, and Jordan
  • Critical Language Scholarship Recipient (Hindi 2019)
  • University Summer Scholars (2019-Comparative Religion Dept)

Jenna Landgraf

Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Class: Junior
Majors: Journalism; Individualized Studies
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:

• • research: effects of small scale farming on southwestern Ohio
  • Miami Television News (Co-president)
  • Bridges Scholar

Madeline Lang

Hometown: Kiawah Island, SC
Class: Senior
Majors: International Studies (Global Environment concentration); Economics
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:

• • Alpha Phi Omega international service fraternity
  • hiking
  • skiing

Josh Lee

Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Class: Junior
Major: International Studies (with a minor in German)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:

• • research: topics related to international politics, political science, and world cultures
  • writing
  • playing guitar

Elyse Legeay

Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Class: Senior
Major: International Studies (with Global and Intercultural Studies co-major; minor in Middle East, Jewish, and Islamic Studies)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:

• • research: conflict, gender, and migration in the Middle East (Geoffrion Undergraduate Fellow)
  • studied abroad in Kosovo, Malaysia, and Tunisia (2019-20)
  • Miami University Refugee Advisory Council (President)

Emma Leonard

Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Class: Junior
Majors: International Studies; Political Science; French (with a minor in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:

• • studying Arabic, French in Rabat, Morocco (Spring 2020)
  • Global Studies Scholar
  • College Mentors for Kids (Vice President of Activity Planning)

Hannah Lewis

Hometown: Columbus, OH
Class: Sophomore
Majors: Strategic Communication; Arts Management (with a minor in Theatre)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:

• • Hahne Hall (Resident Assistant)
  • President's List (Spring 2020)
  • hanging out with friends, listening to music, and outdoor activities

Yibang Li

Hometown: Beijing, China
Class: Sophomore
Major: International Studies (with a minor in Japanese)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:

• • studying abroad in Japan (Summer 2020)
  • international relations
  • acoustic guitar

Virginia Lindsay

Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Class: Sophomore
Major: Psychology
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:

• • planning on studying abroad (Summer 2021)
  • interned with Mather Economics in Atlanta
  • social sorority member (Director of Public Relations)

Zhanbei Liu

Hometown: Beijing, China
Class: Senior
Major: Mathematics & Statistics (with Analytics co-major; minor in Actuarial Science)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:

• • Donald Otto Koehler Prizes (2019-20)
  • J.P. & P.J. Albert Scholarship (2019-20)
  • President's List (2017-19)

Christianna Livas

Hometown: Lexington, KY
Class: Senior
Major: Political Science
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:

• • studied abroad in Italy, Spain, Greece
  • Undergraduate Assistant
  • law, criminology, and government

Maricela Lopez

Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Class: Junior
Majors: Public Health; History (with a minor in Latin American Studies)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:

• • Armstrong Student Center Board member
  • UNIDOS member
  • reading, yoga, and writing

Victoria Lopez

Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Class: Sophomore
Majors: Speech Pathology & Audiology; Spanish (with minors in French; Lusophone Studies; Latin American Studies)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:

• • studying abroad in Spain (2021)
  • speech pathology internship (Summer 2021)
  • Miami Ambassadors Creating Change (Vice President)

Alli Lowe

Hometown: Springfield, OH
Class: Junior
Majors: Political Science; Strategic Communication
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:

• • Speech and Debate team (Director of Communication and Outreach)
  • College Republicans (Communications Advisory Board)
  • Equestrian team

Shannan Lunar

Hometown: Willoughby, OH
Class: Combined BA-MA
Major: Political Science (with a minor in Spanish)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:

• • research: voter behavior and why voters vote the way they do
  • studied away with Inside Washington (Spring 2020)
  • National Residence Hall Honorary (Coordinator of Recognition, 2020-21)

Flynn McClellan

Hometown: Lake Forest, IL
Class: Freshman
Majors: American Studies; International Studies
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:

• • traveled to Ecuador and Spain (gap year)
  • languages and politics
  • swimming and hiking

Madison McGirr

Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Class: Junior
Major: Individualized Studies (with an Education, Teaching and Learning minor)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:

• • Dream Keepers Organization (President)
  • Resident Assistant at Richard Hall
  • Black Women Empowered (member); Spectrum (member)

Caroline McManus

Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Class: Freshman
Major: Strategic Communication (with Global and Intercultural Studies co-major)

Maggi McMurray

Hometown: Birmingham, MI
Class: Senior
Majors: International Studies; Strategic Communication (with an Economics minor)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:

• • Jr. Redhawks Youth Hockey (Coach)
  • Chi Omega
  • backpacking, church involvement, reading

Alyson McVan

Hometown: Hudson, OH
Class: Sophomore
Majors: English:Creative Writing); Media and Culture (with a Marketing minor)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:

• • studying abroad (Spring 2022)
  • Sigma Tau Delta (Social Chair)
  • working out, reading, watching movies

Spencer Minyo

Hometown: Washington Court House, OH
Class: Junior
Majors: Biochemistry; German
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:

• • research: structures of various CTM-X enzyme complexes (with Page Lab)
  • studied abroad in Germany (Summer 2019)
  • GRAMELAC Department Review (Student Representative)

Hannah Montgomery

Hometown: Lynchburg, VA
Class: Senior
Majors: Journalism; International Studies (Global Cultural Relations)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:

• • studying away in NYC (Winter 2019); studying abroad in Ireland (2020)
  • club beach volleyball and club indoor volleyball
  • Miami's Outdoor Pursuit Center

Rae Moro

Hometown: Parma, OH
Class: Senior
Major: Public Administration
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:

• • Miami Women's Club Rugby (Recruitment Chair)
  • Choraliers (PR Chair)
  • Etheridge Hall (RA)

Addison Murtha

Hometown: Rossford, OH
Class: Junior
Majors: Political Science; Urban and Regional Planning
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:

• • research: nonprofits influence with global climate change
  • Mental Health Committee, Gamma Phi Beta (Founder and Risk Manager)
  • Admissions Office Tour Guide