Sample Articles

Back From the Brink

Nine months after a ruptured brain aneurysm nearly killed her, Cleo Baker '09 is ready to take on her new life, with a little help from her (Bryn Mawr) friends. Published in Mawrginalia, April 2016.

Chem-Mastery

Bryn Mawr brings home the Chemathon grand prize for the first time in 12 years, thanks in part to the foresight of three former team members. Published in Mawrginlia, May 2017.

Four Legs, Two Wheels

Thanks to the ingenuity of Bryn Mawr seventh graders, Dasha, a paraplegic kitten, is ready to roll. Published in Mawrginalia, April 2016.

On the Cutting Edge

Bryn Mawr's new Innovation Lab gives girls the chance to experiment with all kinds of tools and technologies. Published in Mawrginalia, January 2016.

In Their Element

At the University of Maryland Chemathon, Bryn Mawr sophomores put their chemistry knowledge to the test. Published in Mawrginalia, April 2015.

Recreating Nature

A unique senior elective at Bryn Mawr challenges students to slow down and really look at the world around them. Published in Mawrginalia, April 2014.

The Codemakers

From Lower School through Upper School, Bryn Mawr girls are learning to code robots, websites, iPhone apps and more. Published in Mawrginalia, January 2014.

Worthy Investments

A new financial literacy program at Bryn Mawr is educating girls to take charge of their economic future. Here's how. Published in Mawrginalia, November-December 2013.

Curiosity Takes Root

The fifth-annual Maryland STEM Career Fair for Girls at Bryn Mawr provides inspiration and opportunity to girls exploring the possibilities that await them. Published in Mawrtian Minutes, October 2017.

Charting a New Path

Bryn Mawr’s new Personalized Pathways program will offer students the opportunity to follow their passions and chart their own journey through the Upper School. Published in Mawrginalia, April 2017.

Creative License

A new midterm schedule in the Upper School gives World Languages and Cultures students a chance to get to know some unique kinds of art. Published in Mawrginalia, Jan-Feb 2017.

A League of Her Own

The story of how one Bryn Mawr alumna set a Penn State football record. Published in Mawrginalia, November 2016.

The Robot Wars

The Bryn Mawrtian robot, designed and built by Bryn Mawr's new Upper School robotics team, heads into battle. Published in Mawrginalia, January 2015.

Learning to Lead

The Baltimore Girls' Schools Leadership Coalition brings together Upper School students from six local private schools to learn skills they need to be the next generation of leaders. Published in Mawrginalia, March 2014.

Alma Matters

The college application process can be complex and exciting, exhausting and exhilarating. The Bryn Mawr College Counseling staff is there to help every step of the way. Published in Mawrginalia, January 2014.

Find Me in the Club

With 50 Upper School clubs to choose from, there's something for everyone! Published in Mawrginalia, September 2013.

Examining Our Past

An ongoing collaborative project between Upper School students and Bryn Mawr faculty aims to bring Bryn Mawr’s history into sharper focus. Published in Mawrtian Minutes, October 2017.

A Fairway First

The Mawrtians capture Bryn Mawr's first-ever IAAM "A" Conference golf title. Published in Mawrginalia, May 2017.

A Bold Voice for Others

Amna Hashmi '12 gives voice to her community as a delegate at the Democratic National Convention. Published in Mawrginalia, Sep-Oct 2016.

Friend, Educator, Role Model

Bryn Mawr's Upper School Peer Educators fill many roles as they work with fifth and sixth graders to build strong friendships and make good decisions. Published in Mawrginalia, December 2016.

Present and Aware

Mindfulness is more than just a fad: it comes with proven scientific benefits for the brain and body. And it's not just for adults. Bryn Mawr faculty are finding more and more ways to build mindfulness into the school day. Published in Mawrginalia, September 2015.

Compelling Arguments

In just two short years, the Bryn Mawr Mock Trial team has seen their fair share of trials – and triumphs. Published in Mawrginalia, April 2015.

Passing It On

After 30 years as varsity field hockey head coach, Jeanette Budzik passes the mantle to Nina Emala '06. Published in Mawrginalia, October 2014.

Full STEM Ahead!

Bryn Mawr hosts the first-ever STEM Career Fair for high school girls in Baltimore, introducing 250 students to myriad STEM careers and the women working in them. Published in Mawrginalia, February 2014.