Talladega College senior biology major Kayla Pryor

Bright Stars: Kayla Pryor

October 28, 2026

SUMMER 2026 RESEARCH & INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT
What does it take to shine brightly? For a group of Talladega students, Summer 2026 was about pushing their boundaries in their field of study. Learn how Kayla Pryor overcame a research challenge at Tuskegee University to achieve academic excellence and become a pillar of the Alpha Lyrae Vega of Them All.


Classification and Major:  Senior, Biology

Hometown:  Macon, Georgia

Student Leadership Activities:  Member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., the Pre-Med Club, the Biology Club, and the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program

What challenged you the most about the work you did over the summer?
The most challenging part was being in a new research environment and learning how to use unfamiliar laboratory equipment.

What did you enjoy the most about the work you did over the summer?
I enjoyed gaining more research experience and learning how research is conducted in a laboratory setting. I especially enjoyed learning how to operate different laboratory machines and becoming more comfortable with new equipment and techniques.

(Responses were edited for clarity.)