Congratulations to Clara Donovan, selected as a 2026-2027 Dr. Thomas M. and Candace C. Grogan Scholar!

Congratulations to Clara Donovan, selected as a 2026-2027 Dr. Thomas M. and Candace C. Grogan Scholar!

Clara is a senior Franke Honors student from Saint Louis, Missouri studying biochemistry and chemistry. She is a CBC ambassador and peer mentor. She is working as an undergraduate in the Arizona Lab for Emerging Contaminants, aiding in the research of chemicals such as PFAS. Clara is on the pre-medical track, aspiring to help improve healthcare access and equality; a goal inspired by the healthcare disparities she witnessed during her upbringing in Africa. 

"The Dr. Thomas M. and Candace C. Grogan Scholar award will help alleviate the financial burden of college, assisting me to achieve my academic and career goals, and contribute to a more inclusive and equitable society." ~ Clara