Alumni News: April 2025 Edition
Naomi Clark-Shen ‘09: Advocating a better life for betta fish
Marine biologist Naomi is shining a light on the overlooked welfare of betta fish, also known as Siamese fighting fish. Her research highlights the harm caused by keeping them in small, barren tanks and calls for improved conditions for these popular pets.
Watch this powerful animation and learn more about Naomi’s research to create a better life for these aquatic animals.
Naomi was recently back at Dover Campus to speak with the Marine Conservation Student Society and she was our cover story in One North magazine 2024! Check out her article here.
Eoin Sheehy ‘23: Building community through shared stories
While serving his National Service (NS) with the Singapore Armed Forces, Eoin went above and beyond by launching My NS Story – a platform designed to connect National Servicemen through uplifting, shared experiences.
His goal? To inspire and support fellow Servicemen through the power of storytelling.
NS is more than just an obligation; it is a transformative experience that fosters personal growth, resilience, and a sense of purpose.
Are you an alum serving your NS? Follow, read, or even share your own experience at My NS Story!
Joao Branco Chaves ‘21: Pursuing passion and purpose in theatre
Apart from scoring academic honours, and gaining extensive hands-on internship experience, he recently received exciting news: acceptance into the Theatre Management and Producing MFA programme at Columbia University.
With a strong foundation from UWCSEA and support from the Davis UWC Scholars programme, Joao is thriving as a senior at Gettysburg College with a double major in Business and Theatre Arts.
These past four years have been filled with both challenges and incredible opportunities, all of which have shaped the person I am today. None of this would have been possible without the support of the UWCSEA and Davis UWC Scholars programme, and for that, I am profoundly grateful.
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