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Congratulations, Class of 2026!
 
The Class of 2026 poses for a group photo before their Commencement ceremony. See more photos and videos on our Instagram.

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oLink - May 18

Mon, May 18 2026 at 1:59 PM
Community Highlights
 
Tamás Regan ’29 Receives 2026 Gilman Scholarship
Tamás has received the 2026 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, a prestigious and competitive program funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). Read the news.
 
Oliners Build Autonomous Self-Balancing Bicycle
For their Independent Study Research (ISR) project, Justin Yoon ’29, Pia Swarup ’29 and Aryan Banerjee ’29 worked with Victoria Preston ’16 and explored the design and implementation of an autonomous, self-balancing bicycle using a reaction wheel for stabilization. Watch the viral video.
Coming Up
 
Coming Soon: Graduation Week & Commencement Photos
The OSCOM team is working on processing and publishing hundreds of photos, videos and more from the Commencement Week events. We will share more in the next edition of oLink!
 
Wed., July 8 - Fri., July 10: Learning by Design: Translating and Implementing Olin Principles at Your Institution
Learning by Design is a three-day immersive institute for all educators seeking practical, transferable approaches to interdisciplinary, student-centered project-based learning. Learn more.
 
Wed., July 8 - Fri., July 10: Makerspace Institute: Empowering Your Makerspace Through Curriculum and Culture
This three-day immersive experience is designed for educators and staff who want to strengthen—or reimagine—the role their makerspace plays in student learning. Learn more.
 
Mon, July 13 - Fri., July 17: Summer Studio 2025: Accelerating Educational Transformation through Curriculum and Culture 
Olin will be hosting its Summer Studio, which is designed to help programs and institutions accelerate their high-priority institutional initiatives related to teaching and learning. Visit our website for more. Learn more.
 
Poll of the Week
 
Thank you for your participation in oLink's Poll of the Week! Last week's poll asked what your favorite summer sweet treat is. There were 20 responses, and the results are: 
  • Ice Cream - 65%
  • S'Mores - 20%
  • Italian Ice - 10%
  • Popsicles - 5%
 
Enjoy this week's poll, inspired by International Museum Day! Click here to cast your vote. 

For Your Information 
 
oLink Summer Schedule
The oLink newsletter will shift to a biweekly schedule during the summer. The summer editions will be published on the following dates: June 1, June 15, June 29, July 13, July 27 and Aug. 10. We will resume the weekly oLink newsletter schedule on Aug. 24. 
 
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Please send any questions about photography to OSCOM@olin.edu.
 
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Contact Sarah Clark (sclark@olin.edu).
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