While adoration for Disney princesses continues to grow in terms of film ratings, some parents wonder what effects these idealized images of young women might have on how their children feel about and express themselves. In new research, a favorite princess improved—but did not harm—young children's confidence in their own bodies and the diversity of the ways in which they chose to play.

Danielle (Chatterton) Czelusta (B.A., Communication, ’08) has established a flourishing philanthropy career. Over the past several years, Czelusta supported the nonprofit medical centers in the Napa Valley, raising over $100,000 with her first effort.