Olivia Upton
University of Lynchburg, Class of 2025
Major
Environmental Science and Sustainability
Student Highlight
Olivia Upton, a dedicated Bonner Leader and Noyce Scholar, created an environmental education curriculum for Camp Kum-Ba-Yah Nature Center — integrating lessons like food webs and climate systems into interactive kits and games as part of her Westover Honors thesis. Her legacy project builds lasting capacity at the camp while inspiring young learners to care about the environment. Most recently she continued her passion as a summer programs assistant at Chincoteague Bay Field Station after graduation.