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Meet 2026 RBSI Scholar, Ashton Washington, Towson University

Ashton Washington, Towson University Ashton Washington is a junior majoring in political science at Towson University. Not only has she maintained Dean’s List throughout her collegiate career, but she has also been awarded the Provost […]

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Meet 2026 RBSI Scholar, Michele Togbe, Brown University

Michele Togbe, Brown University Michele Togbe is a rising senior at Brown University, concentrating in international and public affairs. She most recently served as a Royce Fellow, conducting mixed-methods research on rural healthcare access in […]

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Meet 2026 RBSI Scholar, Andrew Ratcliff, Morehouse College

Andrew Ratcliff, Morehouse College Andrew Ratcliff is an undergraduate scholar at Morehouse College, originally from Washington, D.C., where he majors in political science with a minor in economics. At Morehouse, Mr. Ratcliff has demonstrated consistent […]

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Meet 2026 RBSI Scholar, Jayriel Kizer, Eastern Illinois University

Jayriel Kizer, Eastern Illinois University Jayriel Kizer is a rising senior and first-generation college student at Eastern Illinois University, majoring in political science with a pre-law minor. She has earned a place on the dean’s […]

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Meet 2026 RBSI Scholar, Kaitlynne Franklin, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Kaitlynne Franklin, Southern Illinois University Carbondale Kaitlynne Franklin is a first-generation Southern Illinois University Carbondale political science student with plans to pursue a Ph.D. in American politics, specializing in race and ethnic politics. She has […]

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Meet 2026 RBSI Scholar, Michael Ferguson, University of Arkansas

Michael Ferguson, University of Arkansas Michael (MJ) Ferguson is a rising senior at the University of Arkansas (UARK) pursuing a bachelor of arts in political science, African and African American studies, and international and global […]