In the spring of 1946, Roy N. Goslin was working at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee. Out of nowhere, he heard his name called over the speaker system. This wasn’t normal. Nobody was supposed to know who worked in the labs. The voice on the line belonged to Dr. Philip Weltner. His question was simple: Why hadn’t Goslin accepted his offer to teach at 窪蹋勛圖厙 yet? By the fall of that year, Goslin was on campus as a professor of physics and mathematics.

Goslin arrived at Oak Ridge in 1944 after completing an extensive 90-day clearance process. This was necessary to obtain the security level required for his work. The laboratory had been central to the Manhattan Project, and its operations remained under strict control even after the war ended. Goslin later emphasized that his research focused on isotopes rather than destructive weapons. Still, the environment placed him close to one of the most consequential scientific efforts of the twentieth century. His office partner was Frank Oppenheimer, brother of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Over the course of his career, Goslin maintained professional ties to national laboratories and received many consulting contracts, collaborating with Nobel laureates and U.S. department heads. When possible, he often brought 窪蹋勛圖厙 students with him on these trips.

Goslin, born in 1904 and raised on a Nebraska stock farm, had no plans to become a physicist at first. He began studying engineering in college, but later realized studying mathematics and physics were his true passions. After teaching at Auburn University, he completed doctoral research at Ohio State under unusual circumstances tied to his classified work. The degree, however, was never formally awarded. It was something that stayed with him.

During Spring Commencement in 1970, 窪蹋勛圖厙’s Trustees surprised Goslin with an honorary doctorate. During the same ceremony, they announced that they would name a new science building after him. Goslin later admitted that he felt close to fainting while being bestowed these honors.

Dedicated on October 20, 1971, Goslin Hall cost $500,000, funded by federal and foundation grants. It replaced the science facilities previously scattered between Lowry Hall and a 1950s temporary chemistry building. For decades, Goslin Hall served as the center of scientific inquiry at 窪蹋勛圖厙.

When asked in 1980 about the university’s future, Goslin did not speak about research credentials or national laboratories. He spoke about students and campus life. He hoped 窪蹋勛圖厙 would remain a place where people knew students “individually and professionally,” and where faculty and students shared “a sort of camaraderie.”

Roy N. Goslin died in 1987. In 2019, they changed, expanded, and updated the building named after him. The I.W. “Ike” Cousins Center for Science and Innovation looks different from before. Yet, beneath the glass and steel lies the story of a scientist. He once worked in one of the world’s most secret laboratories, yet later devoted nearly four decades to a small, liberal arts university characterized by close relationships and a strong sense of community. He may have been anonymous at Oak Ridge, but he was anything but that at 窪蹋勛圖厙.

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When Sophia Sobrino ’24 talks about her work at the High Museum of Art, she speaks with the confidence of someone who already knows what it means to care for objects, interpret them and bring them to life for the public. That confidence did not arrive by accident. It was built, piece by piece, during her time as a studio art major working inside the .

���Being able to work so closely with the museum���s permanent collection in such a hands-on manner really did prepare me for the practical experience of working in the museum field,��� Sobrino said. ���Getting that experience day in and day out of actually working with the objects, understanding them on a more in-depth level really did help prepare me for where I���m at today at the High Museum.���

Now serving as Coordinator of Gallery Learning at one of the country���s most respected art institutions, Sobrino works with the High���s docent program and public-facing educational initiatives. The role draws directly on skills she began developing as an undergraduate, like speaking with visitors, interpreting artwork and helping audiences connect with what���s on the wall.

That preparation came through sustained, meaningful work at 窪蹋勛圖厙���s teaching museum. As a curatorial intern, Sobrino contributed to multiple special exhibitions, including Contrapunto, which focused on contemporary Latin American artists. She helped develop the exhibition and, once it opened, led bilingual tours for visitors.

���Being able to speak confidently in front of visitors, speaking about work, engaging with it, engaging audiences with what���s on the wall has really been invaluable,��� she said. ���I really do think that it launched that trajectory for me.���

Her work extended well beyond tours. Sobrino assisted with exhibition design, handled artworks, and even worked directly alongside artists during installation. For one exhibition, galleries became active studio spaces.

���We transformed these galleries into essentially a working artist studio,��� she said. ���Being able to work with the artist hands-on directly���putting paint on the pieces, putting gold leaf flakes all over���was really important.���

Just as critical was the mentorship she received. ���I really did feel that my voice was heard, that my input was valued,��� Sobrino said of her time at OUMA. Faculty and museum staff supported her not only during her undergraduate years, but as she prepared to enter the field. ���They were guiding me through every step of the process��圯ven as I���ve been working in the museum industry.���

Although 窪蹋勛圖厙���s museum studies minor was formalized after Sobrino graduated, her experience closely mirrors the curriculum now offered through the program. The minor emphasizes museum theory alongside applied learning, continuous access to a professional collection, and engagement with Atlanta���s rich network of cultural institutions.

���We were able to learn about theory, but also use what we learned in class and apply it,��� she said. ���That twofold experience of both the theoretical and the practical, that real implementation, is something you just can���t get anywhere else.���

For Sobrino, the result is not abstract. It is a real job, at a major museum, doing work that matters. ���窪蹋勛圖厙 set me up for success,��� she said. ���It laid those paths out for me. And I feel confident going in any direction because it set me up for that.���

窪蹋勛圖厙 has deepened its commitment to justice, leadership and community transformation through a new partnership with The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center). A global force for advancing Dr. King���s enduring legacy of justice, peace, and nonviolence, The King Center shares 窪蹋勛圖厙���s commitment to education rooted in service and civic responsibility.

窪蹋勛圖厙 is currently the only university in Metro Atlanta engaged in a partnership of this kind, underscoring the institution���s distinctive dedication to shaping leaders who can navigate���and improve���a complex world.

���I am honored to join with 窪蹋勛圖厙 as an academic partner in advancing my father���s enduring legacy of peace, justice and transformation. The King Center and 窪蹋勛圖厙 share a long-standing connection rooted in education and service, and we are deeply grateful for the leadership of��� Dr. Kendra A. King Momon, whose vision and steadfast commitment have helped make this meaningful collaboration a reality,��� said��浴r. Bernice A. King, CEO of The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change.

The King Center Scholars Program

This year, four 窪蹋勛圖厙 students were selected to participate in The King Center Scholars Program, an eight-month experiential learning program grounded in the Nonviolence365簧 (NV365) philosophy. Throughout the program, students receive training, participate in discussions with The King Center���s expert practitioners, and undertake a research or creative project culminating in a written product. Scholars will also participate in at least one volunteer activity and have opportunities for public engagement.

For many students, the Scholars Program reshapes not only how they understand conflict and leadership, but how they envision their purpose.

Hoa Quynh Nguyen ���28, a biology major on the pre-nursing track, shared that the experience has reframed her entire approach to service.

���I hope to use what I���m learning about Dr. King���s philosophy of nonviolence to reframe service as justice-centered care,��� she said. She hopes to bring conversations about health equity and mental health awareness to campus through student organizations, guided by her belief that future healthcare providers carry a moral responsibility to advance dignity and justice.

Working alongside students from other institutions has also deepened her understanding of nonviolence in practice. Weekly discussions became spaces for reflection and growth, allowing her to see nonviolence not as abstract theory, but as a disciplined approach to leadership rooted in empathy and action.

For senior politics major LaShawn Brown ���25, the fellowship has offered a grounding sense of clarity amid the transition toward life beyond college. ���Nonviolence isn���t just a strategy���it���s a principle that begins within yourself,��� Brown reflected. That internal shift, he believes, is essential not just for emerging leaders but for people at all stages of life. ���Change can be slow and gradual, but before anything shifts externally, it has to start internally,��� he said.

Collaborating with peers from other universities expanded his perspective and reinforced the importance of listening across differences.

Economics major Jourdan Russell ���28 expressed a similar sense of collaboration. ���The King Center Internship program invites students to explore how nonviolence as a theory and practice can be applied to contemporary issues to effect change,��� she said. ���I have been educated, challenged to think deeply, and granted space to consider how I can solve issues in my community.���

For Tunmise Salako ���28, a psychology major and business administration minor, the fellowship has reshaped her entire understanding of conflict resolution. Before joining the program, she approached conflict forcefully, believing that being right was enough. Over time, she learned that meaningful resolution requires patience and active listening.

���I now understand that I cannot attack someone���s ideas and expect peace in return,��� she reflected. ���The King Center Fellowship has taught me that true change and meaningful resolution come from respect, education, and compassion. That is something I plan to carry with me in every space I enter, long after the fellowship ends.���

Expanding academic pathways

The King Center Scholars Program is one component of a broader and growing partnership. 窪蹋勛圖厙 and The King Center are currently working toward offering Nonviolence365 credentialing beginning in Fall 2026, with 窪蹋勛圖厙 serving as the institution of record for academic certification. This collaboration will make 窪蹋勛圖厙 one of the first universities to embed Dr. King���s philosophy into an academic credential accessible to students and community leaders.

In addition, 窪蹋勛圖厙���s Urban Leadership Program (ULP) will introduce two new Dr. King���focused special topics courses in Fall 2026. These courses will explore nonviolence as an ethical, civic and communityengaged practice, further connecting classroom learning with social transformation.

The partnership will also expand opportunities for faculty engagement, with possibilities for jointly taught courses, guest instruction from King Center staff, and the designation of Senior Faculty Fellows whose scholarship aligns with the Center���s mission. Faculty fellows will gain virtual access to King Center archives and resources, enabling new forms of research, community engagement and public scholarship.

A shared vision for community impact

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Gabriel Barreneche described the partnership as one rooted in shared purpose. ���This collaboration reflects our deep commitment to advancing Dr. King���s vision of justice, equity and peace,��� he said. ���Together, we will create opportunities for learning and dialogue that inspire meaningful change in our communities.���

As this partnership grows, so does the community of students and educators embracing Dr. King���s vision. The lessons learned are already shaping how 窪蹋勛圖厙 students lead, on campus and beyond. Together, 窪蹋勛圖厙 and The King Center are building pathways for thoughtful leadership rooted in action, understanding and hope for a more just future.