- Students create highly individualized experiences
- Faculty know students well, actively suggest opportunities (internships, research)
- Few students have singular interests - supported in exploring multiple areas
- “No one way to be a mule” - campus saying reflecting diversity acceptance
- Students challenged to stretch themselves regardless of starting point

Academic Strengths (Three Main Areas)
- Performing arts (theater and dance)
- Pre-health (medical and dental - unusually high dental school placement)
- Business, finance, and accounting
- Additional offerings: Traditional liberal arts majors, interdisciplinary programs (neuroscience, media/communication, sustainability studies)