Mellon Research Fellow: Tiffany L. Millner
True Grit, The Universal Quality: A Cross-Cultural Exploration of Resilience and Determination Among Different Races, Cultures, and Backgrounds
College: Reynolds Community College
Faculty mentor: Emily Montgomery
Project summary: In life, we often face difficult challenges that test our strength and perseverance. The ability to overcome these adversities is often described as having "true grit." But what exactly does this term mean? This essay explores how the concept of true grit transcends cultural, racial and social barriers and is instead defined by characteristics of resilience, passion and perseverance.