What makes your journey Epic?
The Epic Journey is an intentional four-year framework that includes mind-stretching academics, unparalleled experiences around the globe (from internships or research opportunities to semester-long study-abroad programs), future-ready skills development and intensive career coaching. We provide the framework and opportunities for reflection (and, in many cases, the funding!). From there, you choose the hands-on experiences that best align with your vision for a successful future. The result? You’ll graduate with the experience to thrive — personally and professionally — in your life and career.
What fuels your fire?
Engineering to make communities better? Socially responsible entrepreneurship? Improving lives through better healthcare? Whether you’re into sustainability, philosophy, music, history, biochemistry, politics, business or computer science, you’ll be surrounded by a community of students and faculty who are always ready to dive deeper into your favorite subjects. Settle in and explore our programs to see what feels right for you.
Our do-gooders are doing well.
“Outcomes.” Chances are you’ve seen the word a few times on college sites like these. But what are they, really? Outcomes are a way for us to measure the success of our students in whatever medium, industry or field they find it. In true Earlhamite fashion, there are countless career paths and journeys our students take — even rocket science, like Sascha Deri ’93. Where might your journey lead?
35 Questions with Heather Lerner
Dr. Lerner’s research on Hawaiian honeycreepers is textbook biology. (Literally—it’s in a textbook). At Earlham, you’ll just call her Heather. Get to know how Heather got into museum studies, the best compliment she’s ever received, and what she’s currently teaching her dog.
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Sam Pigott ’21 wins $45K prize from California Film Institute for work on new documentary
Sam Pigott, Class of 2021 Sam Pigott, Class of 2021, has won the prestigious DocLand DocPitch Award presented by the California Film Institute. The $45,000 award goes toward additional production of his documentary, “How to Get Away with Greenwashing.” The film asks an important question: who gets to decide what ‘saving the environment’ looks like?…
Jimmy Freiberger ’26 awarded Beinecke Scholarship
Jimmy Freiberger, a rising senior studying philosophy, was recently awarded the Beinecke Scholarship. He is Earlham’s first Beinecke Scholar since 1994.
Earlham College appoints Jeffrey Perkins ’94 as VP for enrollment management, marketing, and communications
Earlham College has named Jeffrey Perkins, a 1994 graduate of the College, as its new vice president for enrollment management, marketing, and communications. He will begin his role on July 7, 2025.
Earlham study plants seeds for agribusiness hub empowering next-gen farmers
A new study led by an Earlham College faculty-student research team reveals that while regenerative agriculture is viewed by farmers as a promising path forward for soil health and community wellbeing, widespread adoption in the Midwest is being held back by a lack of information, financial support and shared resources.
Revitalize Richmond: 5 historic downtown properties to be restored
Earlham College’s Revitalize Richmond, in partnership with the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Wayne County, the City of Richmond, and AP Development LLC, has announced a transformative $30 million redevelopment effort in the city’s downtown.
$1M Gift from Jeff May ’75 and Karen Crossen ’76 to restore vibrancy to Runyan Center
Thanks to a $1 million gift from Jeff May ’75 and Karen Crossen ’76, Earlham College will restore Runyan Center as a more vibrant and welcoming hub for student life.