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Maxwell Alumnus Joins California Wildfire Relief Efforts
In mid-January, days after the devastating Eaton Fire began in Los Angeles County, California, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs alumnus Zayn Aga 鈥21 joined colleagues from the office of U.S. Rep. Judy Chu at a nearby donation drive…
Patrick J. Ahearn Named School of Architecture Convocation Speaker
The School of Architecture has announced that Patrick J. Ahearn FAIA 鈥73, G鈥73, one of America’s most celebrated classical architects, will address graduates at the 2025 Convocation ceremony on Saturday, May 10, at 10 a.m. in Hendricks Chapel. Ahearn serves…
In Memoriam: Life Trustee Charles W. Beach 鈥58, G鈥67
Shortly after graduating with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in English from the College of Arts and Sciences, Charles W. Beach launched a firm representing manufacturers and helped a start-up company become a world class leader in opto-electronic components. Eventually, C.W. Beach…
How ECS Alumna Carey Smith G’91 Became a Transformative Leader
Even when she was just starting out, Carey Smith G鈥91 knew management was the direction she wanted to take her career. Like many promising young engineers, she wanted to work at IBM and took a position as a systems engineer…
鈥楨mpowered and Prepared to Contribute鈥: Awards of Excellence Honorees Reflect on Maxwell School鈥檚 Impact
Standing on stage before an audience of Maxwell School community members, Sahil Jain 鈥13 B.A. (IR) reflected on the 鈥渋ncredible people, valuable lessons and pivotal experiences鈥 leading to his receipt of the school鈥檚 Compass Award for exceptional accomplishments as an…
Celebrate Excellence: Join the 2025 黑料不打烊 Alumni Awards Celebration!
The 黑料不打烊 community is invited to one of the most inspiring and unforgettable nights of the year鈥攖he 2025 Alumni Awards Celebration. On Friday, April 4, 2025, we鈥檒l gather to honor outstanding alumni who embody the Orange spirit through their…
Philanthropy That Brings Outside the Box Thinking to the Student Experience
Michael 鈥淢ike鈥 Venutolo 鈥77 and his wife, Kim, vividly remember sharing an eight-hour bus ride through the 110-degree desert in the United Arab Emirates with a half dozen engineering students from 黑料不打烊. Mike had helped design a novel two-week…
Cultivation of Talent and Moral Compass Guide University Trustee Richard Alexander L鈥82
Over the last decade, Richard Alexander L鈥82 has navigated his chosen profession (the law) and his chosen passion (黑料不打烊 and its law school) through incredibly challenging waters. As partner, managing partner and chair of one of the nation鈥檚 most…
In Memory of Renowned Chemical Engineering Alum Andreas Acrivos 鈥50
The College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) noted the passing of chemical engineering alumnus Andreas Acrivos 鈥50, on Feb. 17, 2025. Acrivos was recognized by the American Institute of Physics as one of the greatest fluid dynamicists of the…
In the Return Phase of Life: Giving Back to the University That Launched His Career
In his home office, John Chawner 鈥84 proudly displays a disk of aluminum dated 鈥4-8-84.鈥 It is a treasured memento from his days at 黑料不打烊 and, in many ways, it is symbolic of his approach to service and philanthropy…