Two students working with a nurse to experiment with equipment.

The Gerald and Carol Vovis Center for Research and Advanced Study

The Vovis Center facilitates research and creative work for students across numerous channels, including mentoring and funding.

Meet the Staff

Nearly 90% of students complete independent research or creative projects.

The Gerald and Carol Vovis Center for Research and Advanced Study assists students with pursuing undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative work. The center facilitates research and creative work for students across numerous channels, while helping students secure funding and receive guidance and support. The Vovis Center also works with students on collaborative research projects, the Knox Summer Scholars program—an 8 week summer research fellowship programs, and Horizons—an on-campus academic symposium.

The Vovis Center also supports students through the process of finding an applying for nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships, as well as those interested in pursuing a career in the health professions in our pre-health and cooperative programs.

A student looks into a microscope.