Research projects allow Transylvania students to pursue knowledge outside of textbooks and the classroom. These experiences are increasingly important for those planning to attend graduate or professional schools. 
Opportunities for research are made possible by the Kenan Fund for Faculty and Student Enrichment and the David and Betty Jones Fund for Faculty Development. Students can propose their own projects, or they can assist professors with research funded by grants that faculty members have won from other sources.
Recent faculty-directed student research projects include:

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