New Knight to Know: Ven Gaerlan ’29

By Ryan Hiemenz | October 14, 2025
Ven Gaerlan ’29

Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa.

Major: Biochemistry

What extracurriculars are you interested in?

American Chemical Society and the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) group

What are some of your hobbies?

Playing electric guitar, drawing, cosmetology, and cooking

What is your proudest accomplishment to date?

Winning two awards from the SNJ Cappies for my theater/stage crew program

Why did you choose Arcadia?

The Pre-Forensics 3+2 program was unique to Arcadia and stood out as the best fit for my intended career

What are you most looking forward to?

Getting back into my academic flow. It gives me endless motivation, and I feel productive whenever I spend time on my work.