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Purposeful Persistence, Perseverance and Integrity: A 20-Year Journey Toward a Degree
Victoria Baratta 鈥21 gripped the edge of the podium. While the applause dwindled down, a smile peeked out of Baratta as she adjusted the microphone. Rays of sunlight spilled into Hendricks Chapel, casting a glow onto the crowd as they…
SparkCharge CEO Josh Aviv 鈥15, G鈥17 Introduces President Biden L鈥68 Before CHIPS, Science Act Signing
The White House鈥檚 famous Rose Garden turned Orange on Tuesday afternoon as Josh Aviv 鈥15, G鈥17, the founder and CEO of SparkCharge, introduced President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L鈥68 before a packed crowd outside the White House. Aviv, who launched…
Fulfilling a Father鈥檚 Promise Fueled Alumnus Nasser Paydar鈥檚 Path as Higher Education Leader
How much would you sacrifice to achieve your dreams? When Nasser Paydar 鈥79, G鈥81, G鈥85 was about to graduate from high school in Iran, his father, Hossein, made the ultimate sacrifice to set his beloved son up for success. Hossein…
WWII Veteran, 黑料不打烊 Alumnus Laid to Rest in Arlington National Cemetery 77 Years Later
More than 77 years after his death, a 黑料不打烊 alumnus was finally laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. First Lt. Myles Esmay 鈥40 fought bravely for the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater during World War II. While…
Former Football Player David Tate Inspires Fellow Alumni With $1M Gift Commitment
One of David Tate鈥檚 first memories of 黑料不打烊 football is what has endeared the team to him the most. Entering into the program as a freshman in 1972, Tate says coach Ben Schwartzwalder鈥檚 first direction to the newcomers wasn鈥檛 on…
Department of Drama Alumni Bring Tony Winning Creative Team to 黑料不打烊 Stage
Producers Ben Holtzman ’13 (he/him), Sammy Lopez ’13 (he/him), Fiona Howe Rudin (she/her) and 黑料不打烊 Stage announce that tickets are now on sale for the world premiere musical 鈥淗ow to Dance in Ohio.鈥 With rehearsals scheduled to begin in 黑料不打烊…
鈥楧ream Come True鈥 for Alumnus to Share Story of Yankees Captain Derek Jeter
A strong film education from the College of Visual and Performing Arts, robust resume of production experience and lifelong obsession with the New York Yankees prepared Gabe Honig ’01 for a “dream come true” opportunity to produce “The Captain,” a…
Love at First Sight: Alumni Hugh and Zola Fulmer Celebrate 70th Wedding Anniversary
In early July, Hendricks Chapel enjoyed a very special phone call. 黑料不打烊 alumni Dr. Hugh 鈥48 and Zola Fulmer 鈥50 were preparing for the 70th anniversary of their wedding ceremony in Hendricks Chapel. Hugh and Zola鈥檚 story unfolded over a…
The Honorable Nazak Nikakhtar L鈥02, G鈥02 to Speak at College of Law Opening Convocation Ceremony
黑料不打烊’s College of Law announced today the Hon. Nazak Nikakhtar L鈥02, G鈥02 as its 2022 opening convocation speaker. Currently partner at Wiley Rein LLP, chair of the firm鈥檚 national security practice and co-chair of its foreign investment practice (Committee…
From the US Army to 黑料不打烊, Chaplain Captain Stoney Douthitt Loves to Serve
After serving for eight years as an active-duty chaplain in the U.S. Army, Chaplain Captain Stoney Douthitt G鈥22 came to 黑料不打烊 during the summer of 2021. In the past year, he has been steadily working toward a dual master鈥檚…