June 2026 Scholar Accolades
Kelsey Tainsh (2008) is now an author, sharing her powerful story of resilience in her new book, I’m Not Limping. That’s Swagger! which follows her journey through life-altering health challenges, including surviving a brain tumor and a stroke that left her paralyzed at fifteen.
Sally Nuamah (2007) was selected as a 2026 Bellagio Center resident by the Rockefeller Foundation, a prestigious 26-day residency on the shores of Lake Como, Italy.
Sally, an associate professor of political science at Northwestern University, School of Education and Social Policy, will join 86 other leading artists, policymakers, scholars, authors, practitioners and scientists from six continents. Her project, still in the early stages, examines African cultural production, sovereignty, and partisanship.
Holly Sanchez Perry (2009) was selected as the 2025 Field Grade Officer of the Year at the Air Force Judge Advocate General’s School.
Mier Wang's (2009) NYC sushi restaurant, The Office of Mr. Moto, was honored in the Michelin Guide for the fourth straight year in a row.
Recent Harvard graduate Kya Brooks (2021) won the Benjamin A. Trustman Fellowship, and received funding to pursue international projects for a year post-graduation.
Claire Chi (2024) was appointed Commissioner of the PA Governor’s Advisory Commission on Next Gen. Engagement by Governor Shapiro.
The Commission’s purpose is to gather information regarding Next Generation Pennsylvanians’ experiences and needs; review, evaluate, and assess programs affecting them; provide the Governor with information and recommendations regarding how best to meet their needs; and serve as a liaison from the Governor’s office to the community, providing information about programs and services that may be relevant to the needs of Pennsylvanians ages 16-26 years old.
Alumni News
March 2026 Scholar Accolades
Coke Scholar accolades featuring Yosh Miller (2005), Angela Nam (2000), Holly Sanchez Perry (2009), Mier Wang (2009), Kya Brooks (2021), and Claire Chi (2024).
January 2026 Scholar Accolades
Coke Scholars on the Forbes 30 Under 30 List, Schwarzman Scholars, and more!
December 2025 Scholar Accolades
Accolades featuring Florence Onyiuke (2022), Sophia Wang (2020), Alina Wilson (2019), Kashish Bastola (2022),