Nya Love

Returning Awardee Nya Love, expected class of 2024, is from Little Rock, Arkansas. Nya is a Biology student at Dillard University. In the summer of 2022, Nya traveled to Vienna, Austria to conduct animal behavior research on foot-flagging frogs through the Brown University IRES Program. She is a member of the Minority Association for Pre-Med Scholars and the Beta Upsilon Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She is also a member of the President’s Organization of Dillard’s Up-and-Coming Superstars (PODUS) for which she serves the community as an ambassador for special events. Off campus, Nya tutored first grade students in reading, writing, and math with Remote Learning Buddies. Upon graduating, Nya plans to become a Pediatrician to serve marginalized communities, reduce health disparities, and raise awareness about the importance of preventative care.