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Alumnus honors his father, a longtime Marquette professor, with $2 million gift to advance research in biological sciences

President Kimo Ah Yun announced today that a $2 million gift from alumnus Nanda Alapati will advance undergraduate and graduate research in biological sciences.

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Oct 22 • 11:00 AM EDT • Science • today.marquette.edu
Making sense of America: Alumnus Astead Herndon's approach to political journalism

Nationally recognized journalist Astead Herndon, Comm ’15, discusses the values, experiences and reporting philosophy that guide his efforts to help Americans make sense of an increasingly complex political landscape.

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Oct 21 • 1:00 PM EDT • Politics • today.marquette.edu
A religious studies degree helped a Titan open his own business

Alumnus and ISM Brewing owner Ian McCall attributes his B.A. in religious studies for giving him greater perspective on people's beliefs

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Oct 21 • 11:00 AM EDT • Business • news.fullerton.edu
Scott Eilert named head of K-State animal science department

Alumnus and veteran animal protein executive has been with Cargill for 31 years and an adjunct professor in the department since 2010.

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Oct 21 • 9:50 AM EDT • Science • feedstuffs.com
Student-produced film captures Ireland sports experience | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

The documentary created by a UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media team premieres on campus Oct. 22 and Oct. 23. — This story, written by UNC Hussman alumnus Michael Lananna ’14, was originally published at unc.edu. — Carolina senior Anna Laible came up with the idea about a year ago. At the annual UNC Sports and Entertainment Summit, the journalism student walked up to then-athletic director Bubba Cunningham and took a chance. “Hi, Bubba, I’m not sure if you remember me, but I’m part of the student broadcast team from the Olympics,” Laible told him. “I have this idea to do an Ireland documentary on the football team.” Encouraged by the enthusiastic response to the proposal, Laible and a team of students from the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media worked diligently to turn that vision into reality. In August, Laible and seven peers traveled to Dublin, Ireland, with the Carolina football team and women’s soccer team. Equipped with video cameras, the student journalists covered both teams during their international games — both wins — and filmed scenes throughout Dublin, interviewing Irish locals, Tar Heel fans and key Carolina figures who helped make the trip possible. Back home, Laible’s team put the finishing touches on the documentary, with its first screening at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22-23 in Carroll Hall room 111. The project is the latest in a long line of sports documentaries produced under the guidance of C.A. Tuggle, John H. Stembler Jr. Distinguished Professor. Since the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Tuggle and the Hussman school have sent journalism students to cover each of the Summer Games, and Tuggle’s students have also produced documentaries on Carolina teams that win national championships. But this Ireland excursion presented a new kind of opportunity. “This trip is really unique,” Tuggle said. “Bubba liked the idea, so we started working on it, and it’s all because Anna was forward-thinking and assertive.” Laible’s team worked to create a holistic depiction of the Dublin trip, billed as “Much More Than a Game.” The documentary’s 12 chapters cover Irish culture, music, trips to the Guiness Storehouse and the myriad connections between Tar Heels and Ireland. “Our main focus was to make sure we gave a whole encompassing idea of what this experience was like,” Laible said. “We wanted to show not just the student-athletes, but other students, other Carolina fans, Carolina alumni, the music and really incorporate that all in the documentary.” Joining Laible in Dublin were juniors Emily Brietz, Cooper Hall, Eliza Jennings and Katherine McCullough and seniors Molly Malek, May Proctor and Merrily Tew. Those students also traveled to Milan for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in February. Those kinds of opportunities wouldn’t be possible without the support of UNC Hussman and, in the case of the Ireland trip, the Carolina athletic department. UNC Hussman students create Ireland trip documentary. (Submitted photo) “Never in a million years did I think I would have the opportunity to go to the Olympics or to the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, and now I’m even being presented with potential opportunities go to the Super Bowl,” said Malek, who served in a leadership role with Laible in Dublin. “I think that Carolina does a terrific job of connecting us to these opportunities that almost no other university does. This is a university where you have the opportunity to have an interdisciplinary education and to learn and experience a lot of things all at once.” With the support of UNC Hussman, Tuggle and fellow students like Malek, Laible turned a spur-of-the-moment idea into a documentary. When the film screens, Laible said she’s not quite sure what emotions to expect. “I’m a little worried that I might cry — not that crying is a bad thing,” Laible said, laughing. “But I’m really grateful for so many people helping, and I’m excited for everyone to see it.”

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Oct 20 • 10:18 PM EDT • Sports • hussman.unc.edu
Dartmouth Health launches innovative home care initiative with help of $20M gift

With the help of a generous $20 million donation from an alumnus, Dartmouth Health has launched an innovative new program designed to meet the needs of home-bound seniors and their families, particularly those living in rural areas. The program hopes to serve as a national model for other home care programs across the United States.

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Oct 19 • 8:19 AM EDT • Health • mcknightshomecare.com
Penn State Forum Speaker Series hosts AI business strategist Jeff Sundheim Nov. 16

The Penn State Forum Speaker Series 2026 lineup continues with Jeff Sundheim, artificial intelligence business strategist at Tela Strategies and a 1983 Penn State alumnus, on Monday, Nov. 16, at the Penn Stater.

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Oct 12 • 3:10 PM EDT • Business • psu.edu
Dr. Mark B. Kelley on piracy, sympathy and ocean politics in Antebellum American legal culture, Oct. 20

Dr. Mark B. Kelley, two-time Marquette English alumnus, will discuss his new book, "Crimes Against Feeling: Piracy, Sympathy, and Ocean Politics in Antebellum American Legal Culture.”

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Oct 12 • 10:29 AM EDT • Politics • today.marquette.edu
Mentorship Matters: How Mark Belk Shapes Independent Seekers of Truth

BYU alumnus Brenden Orocu reflects on how he was impacted by Professor Mark Belk, demonstrating the importance of mentorship for college students.

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Oct 12 • 10:00 AM EDT • Science • lifesciences.byu.edu
Ohio State alumnus David Jacobs’ interest in investing yields high return for students

David C. Jacobs began plotting his career path early in high school. It would begin at The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in finance and marketing before continuing on Wall Street as a stockbroker. “It didn’t quite work out as planned,” he said. “But my time at Ohio State afforded me the opportunity to pivot quickly int...

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Oct 9 • 2:00 PM EDT • Business • news.osu.edu
Purdue names School of Business building after alumnus following $42M gift

The gift is the largest contribution from an individual for a facility in Purdue’s history. As a result, the building on the West Lafayette campus will be called the Roland G. Parrish Hall of Business.

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Oct 9 • 1:21 PM EDT • Business • ibj.com
Longtime Purdue benefactor Parrish commits $42M to name new Daniels School building

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University has received a $42 million commitment from longtime benefactor and alumnus Roland G. Parrish to name the new flagship facility within the Mitch Daniels School…

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Oct 9 • 12:05 PM EDT • Business • purdue.edu
Enterprise Veteran to Mentor Oregon Consulting Group

Oregon Executive MBA alumnus Todd Grigsby, MBA ’00, has joined the University of Oregon as Professor of Practice and faculty director of the student-run Oregon Consulting Group (OCG) at the Lundquist College of Business.

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Oct 5 • 3:32 PM EDT • Business • business.uoregon.edu
Dave Portnoy Says Ohio State Football Coach Ryan Day Led to His Ouster From Fox’s ‘Big Noon Kickoff’

Football fans tuning in to Big Noon Kickoff on Fox Sports on Saturdays will no longer be watching Dave Portnoy and his Barstool Sports crew, reported the New York Times. Barstool founder Portnoy, 49, confirmed the news and claimed that Ohio State University was to blame. Portnoy is a proud alumnus of the University of Michigan, […]

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Oct 3 • 2:28 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Grayson High grad killed in Minneapolis attack; suspect had violent past

The family of a 23-year-old Metro Atlanta man is demanding answers after he was killed during a violent attack at a Minneapolis mental health treatment facility.

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Oct 2 • 7:34 PM EDT • Health • fox5atlanta.com
Grayson High alumnus killed in mental health facility attack

Grayson High School graduate Bryce Hayes died following an assault at a Minneapolis mental health facility, prompting his family to demand answers regarding facility safety.

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Oct 2 • 6:40 PM EDT • Health • fox5atlanta.com
BC alum introduces students to the science of flavor and opportunities in culinary education

On Wednesday, Sept. 30, students at Bethlehem Central High School explored culinary education and the science of taste during a visit from BC alumnus Emily Crandall. Crandall, a 2017 BCHS graduate, works as an admissions counselor at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, New York. Her classroom visit was arranged by Family … Continue reading "BC alum introduces students to the science of flavor and opportunities in culinary education"

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Oct 2 • 12:50 PM EDT • Science • bethlehemschools.org
CA Alumnus, NASA Engineer Returns for Science Night

Columbia Academy alumnus Dr. Phillip Allen is returning to campus on Tuesday, Oct. 13 as guest speaker for CA’s Science Night – and the community is invited to attend. NASA and space travel enthusiasts can attend to learn more about the recent Artemis II launch and trip around the moon. Dr. Allen served as the

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Sep 30 • 9:00 AM EDT • Science • mainstreetmediatn.com
NC State Alumnus Establishes Full Scholarship for Undergraduate Students in Agriculture Majors

A $10 million gift from NC State alumnus David Peele will give students from eastern North Carolina the opportunity to attend NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with the full cost of attendance covered – and spend four years immersed in the research, mentorship and experiences preparing them to lead the future of agriculture.

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Sep 19 • 4:03 PM EDT • Science • cals.ncsu.edu
Mike Watkins named 2026 Penn State Distinguished Poultry Science Alumnus

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Department of Animal Science in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences has named Mike Watkins, vice president of live operations for Bell & Evans in...

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Sep 17 • 9:35 AM EDT • Science • morningagclips.com
Watkins named Penn State Distinguished Poultry Science Alumnus

Bell & Evans vice president of live operations, who previously worked for Empire Kosher and Perdue Farms, chosen for award.

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Sep 15 • 10:44 AM EDT • Science • wattagnet.com
Mike Watkins named 2026 Penn State Distinguished Poultry Science Alumnus

The Department of Animal Science in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences has named Mike Watkins, vice president of live operations for Bell & Evans in Fredericksburg, to receive its 2026 Distinguished Poultry Science Alumnus Award.

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Sep 14 • 3:31 PM EDT • Science • psu.edu
College of Education recruits Clemson alumnus to lead new AI, learning sciences faculty position

The College of Education welcomes a new faculty member this fall whose focus is on artificial intelligence and education.

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Sep 14 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • news.clemson.edu
New professorship to fuel research at the intersection of finance and AI

Penn State alumnus Ken Kulju, a founding member of the Penn State Smeal College of Business’s Finance Advisory Board, recently made a $3 million estate commitment to endow the Ken Kulju Professorship in Finance.

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Sep 10 • 10:03 AM EDT • Business • psu.edu
Marquette gets $8 million planned gift for scholarships, business and athletics

Marquette University has received an $8 million planned gift from alumnus and longtime university volunteer Jim Meier, with the money earmarked for

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Sep 9 • 11:59 PM EDT • Business • biztimes.com
A Chapman Alumnus on How the Executive MBA Program Grew His Business

A Chapman Executive MBA alumnus explains how the program changed his approach to risk and helped grow his business's revenue streams.

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Sep 8 • 12:47 PM EDT • Business • news.chapman.edu
Florida-FAU game brings writer's college football journey full circle

A lifelong UF fan and FAU alumnus reflects on watching the two programs that shaped his relationship with college football play on Saturday.

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Sep 6 • 7:02 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Tulane Ventures brings behavioral health company to New Orleans

Tulane Ventures has invested $250,000 in Cabana, a behavioral health platform co-founded by a Tulane alumnus, as part of a $1 million seed round that also includes 1834 Ventures.Cabana combines clinical care, community groups and tech-enabled support to embed behavioral health support — outside of medical appointments — in the lives of patients battling physical ailments.

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Aug 31 • 10:00 AM EDT • Health • news.tulane.edu
Krimmel to Join Centre County Sports Hall of Fame

Former Saint Francis University men's basketball head coach and alumnus Rob Krimmel recently learned that he will be inducted into the Centre County Sports Hall of Fame, adding another honor to an accomplished career as both a player and coach.

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Aug 25 • 3:00 AM EDT • Sports • sfuathletics.com
News4 Sports alumnus Lindsay Czarniak revisits Sean Taylor murder for new series

An episode of the new series “Game Day Murders” revisits the murder of Washington sports legend Sean Taylor almost 20 years ago. Host Lindsay Czarniak, a News4 Sports alumnus, has a preview of the show.

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Aug 20 • 5:29 PM EDT • Sports • nbcwashington.com
Georgia Tech Sports Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2026

Legendary coaches Danny Hall (baseball) and Grover Hinsdale (track and field) highlight honorees Alumnus Steve Zelnak to receive honorary letter for service to Tech athletics

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Jul 24 • 9:59 AM EDT • Sports • ramblinwreck.com
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Alumnus Q&A

In this Q&A, Brennan Champagne looks back on his time in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and highlights what he learned from the experience.

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Jul 22 • 4:07 PM EDT • Health • gonzaga.edu
Esteemed Alumnus Brian Ruane Named Chair of the Zarb School of Business Dean's Advisory Board | News

Hofstra University's Frank G. Zarb School of Business has appointed Brian Ruane, MBA, ’97, senior executive vice president and head of Global Clearing,

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Jul 22 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • news.hofstra.edu
Jacksonville Sports Hall Of Fame Recognizes Dolphin Alumnus Dee Brown

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville University men's basketball alumnus Dee Brown added to his illustrious sporting resume over the weekend, being inducted into the Jacksonville Sports Hall of Fame.

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Jul 22 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • judolphins.com
Univ. of New Haven receives $10M gift to launch business college in Saudi Arabia

The University of New Haven has received a $10 million gift from an alumnus to help launch a new business college at its branch campus in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the […]

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Jul 20 • 11:25 AM EDT • Business • hartfordbusiness.com
MSU graduate named Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellow

Michigan State University alumnus Aaron Philip (‘26) has been named a U.S. Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellow. He is the second Spartan in university history and one of only 29 students this year to earn the designation.

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Jul 16 • 5:11 PM EDT • Science • msutoday.msu.edu
TCU Alumnus Named to National College Sports Leadership Role

Kenny Thompson Jr. ’03 has been named the inaugural head of strategic communications and external affairs for the College Sports Commission.

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Jul 15 • 9:26 AM EDT • Sports • tcu.edu
Bridging divides: Alumnus helps legislators find common ground, reach policy solutions

Jack Thomas ’22, M.P.P. ’23 is the director of congressional engagement and public policy at the National Institute for Civil Discourse in Washington, D.C.

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Jul 12 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • news.wm.edu
Dr. Steve Grice appointed Interim Dean of TROY’s Sorrell College of Business

Troy University alumnus and former director of TROY’s William H. Carr School of Accountancy Dr. Steve Grice has been appointed interim dean of the Sorrell College of Business. Grice’s appointment, which is effective July 1, comes after Dean Dr. Judson Edwards was named as the University’s interim Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost. ...Read More

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Jul 1 • 2:30 PM EDT • Business • today.troy.edu
How a UVA Darden Executive Program Alumnus Helped Bring the Rotunda to Taipei

During America’s Bicentennial, a Taiwanese university president found inspiration in UVA’s Rotunda. Fifteen years later, a Darden Executive Program alumnus helped carry that vision across the Pacific.

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Jul 1 • 6:30 AM EDT • Business • news.darden.virginia.edu
Alumni Ronay Bakan Wins Multiple Dissertation Awards from the American Political Science Association

Department of Political Science Ph.D. alumnus Ronay Bakan has won two different awards from sections of the American Political Science Association (APSA) for her dissertation titled “Counterinsurgent Urbanism: Weaponizing Land and Heritage in the Kurdish Region of Turkey”. Bakan won the Best Dissertation Award from the Middle Eastern and North Africa (MENA) section, and Honorable...

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Jun 12 • 4:17 PM EDT • Science • politicalscience.jhu.edu
Alumni Ronay Bakan Wins Multiple Dissertation Awards from the American Political Science Association

Department of Political Science Ph.D. alumnus Ronay Bakan has won two different awards from sections of the American Political Science Association (APSA) for her dissertation titled “Counterinsurgent Urbanism: Weaponizing Land and Heritage in the Kurdish Region of Turkey”. Bakan won the Best Dissertation Award from the Middle Eastern and North Africa (MENA) section, and Honorable...

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Jun 12 • 4:17 PM EDT • Politics • politicalscience.jhu.edu
How one World Cup match shaped Ryan Madden’s life in sports

Inspired by a formative childhood memory, the Mizzou alumnus now helps shape how fans experience soccer in central Texas as the world’s biggest sporting event returns to U.S. soil.

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Jun 9 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • showme.missouri.edu
Rollins College of Business Alumni Spotlight: Benjamin Cheatham on His Path from UTC to J.P. Morgan - Gary W. Rollins College of Business

UTC accounting and finance alumnus Benjamin Cheatham launched a successful career at after graduating from the Rollins College of Business.

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Jun 8 • 3:47 PM EDT • Business • blog.utc.edu
Governor Spanberger Reappoints Board Rector and Business Leader Murry Pitts to the Board of Visitors

Old Dominion University is pleased to announce that Governor Abigail D. Spanberger has reappointed alumnus, corporate executive and current Rector P. Murry Pitts ’80 of Charlottesville to the University’s Board of Visitors. Rector Pitts will serve a four-year term, continuing his leadership and service through June 30, 2030. First appointed to the Board in 2020 to an unexpired term, Rector Pitts has served in his current leadership role since 2024, steering the University’s governance through a period of historic transformation.

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Jun 8 • 8:53 AM EDT • Business • odu.edu
Double Hoo Patrick Higgins Appointed to Lead UVA Darden’s LaCross Institute for Ethical AI in Business

Darden has appointed technology strategist and alumnus Patrick Higgins (MBA ’16) as managing director of the LaCross Institute for Ethical AI in Business, effective 1 June 2026.

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Jun 1 • 1:16 PM EDT • Business • news.darden.virginia.edu
UCF Alumnus Makes Epic Mark in the World of Themed Entertainment

As a performance coordinator at Universal Orlando Resort, Christian Spencer ’23 ’26MS is applying the unique insight he’s developed through UCF’s hospitality management and themed experience programs to elevate guest experiences.

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May 26 • 3:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • ucf.edu
Alumnus commits $1M to Pitt Law for business, banking and financial programs

The money will be used for speaker series, faculty hires and curriculum development.

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May 15 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • utimes.pitt.edu
Recent plant sciences alumnus Charlie Colvin named 2026 Hertz Fellow

For the first time in more than three decades, a Penn Stater has earned one of science’s most competitive graduate fellowships. Charlie Colvin has been named a 2026 Hertz Fellow.

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May 11 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • psu.edu
Northwood University Celebrates 2026 Class of Outstanding Business Leaders

Gala honors achievement, raises scholarship funds, and inspires students to pursue lives of meaning, leadership, and earned success Northwood University celebrated five honorees whose vision and leadership have transformed industries and communities on Saturday, April 18, during the 46th Outstanding Business Leader Awards Gala at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. The gala brought together honorees, alumni, students, donors, and university leaders for a signature event rooted in Northwood’s mission to develop free-enterprise leaders who drive global economic and social progress. This year’s honorees represented an array of industries, including entertainment, entrepreneurship, construction, manufacturing, motorsports, and automotive retail. “Outstanding Business Leader Awards is one of the most meaningful traditions at Northwood University,” said Dr. Kent MacDonald. “It gives our students the opportunity to learn directly from leaders who have built exceptional careers through vision, perseverance, personal responsibility, and service to others. What makes these honorees special is that their impact reaches far beyond business success. They create jobs, strengthen communities, open doors for others, and lead with purpose. They remind our students that free enterprise, when guided by character and integrity, can be a powerful force for good.” Since 1981, the Outstanding Business Leader Awards have recognized exceptional business leadership while supporting student opportunity through the Outstanding Business Leader Endowed Scholarship Fund. Prior to the gala, honorees met with Northwood students during a roundtable conversation designed to give students direct access to first-hand mentorship and career insight. The student-centered experience continued that evening, as each honoree was formally introduced by a Northwood student selected through a competitive process that drew more than 50 applicants this year. The experience reflects Northwood’s emphasis on learning through experience and providing students with meaningful opportunities to build confidence, connections, and professional momentum before graduation. The following honorees and presenters were featured at this year’s Outstanding Business Leader Awards Gala: Paul A. Glantz, chairman and CEO, EH Real Estate LLC; chairman emeritus, Emagine Entertainment Inc., was introduced by Kennedy Williams, a marketing communications and automotive aftermarket management student from Farmington Hills, Michigan. They are pictured with Gala Emcee Steve Madincea (far left) and Northwood University President Kent MacDonald. Jennifer Tenaglia Panning ’92, president, Artisan Tile Inc., was introduced by Karley Baker, a finance and marketing student from Washington Township who is enrolled in Northwood’s four-year bachelor/MBA track. Danny Sullivan, 1985 Indianapolis 500 champion, 1988 IndyCar World champion, and 1994 Rolex 24 at Daytona champion, was introduced by Max Hart, an automotive marketing and management student from Cheboygan, Michigan. Reagan Cordes, a sales management student from Davison, Michigan, is pictured introducing Linzie Venegas, chief operating officer of Ideal Group, who was unable to attend the gala. Larry Zinn, executive general manager of Warren Henry Auto Group and a 2008 Northwood alumnus, was honored to accept the Outstanding Business Leader Award on behalf of his father, Warren Henry Zinn ‘77, who was unable to attend Saturday’s gala. Larry Zinn was introduced by Bella Smylie, a data analytics student from Clare, Michigan. “This gala is about more than recognizing business excellence; it’s also about investing in students and reinforcing the relationships that make Northwood special,” said Advancement Vice President Murray Kyte. “We celebrate leaders whose lives reflect The Northwood Idea while raising scholarship funds to invest in students whose ambition, character, and entrepreneurial spirit reflect the values Northwood seeks to advance.” “During my time at Northwood, I’ve been fortunate to experience things I never could have imagined,” said Baker, who added she was honored to form a meaningful connection with her Outstanding Business Leader honoree. “…Northwood builds a network that stretches far beyond these walls, one shaped by shared values, a belief in free enterprise, and a conviction that business, done right, can change lives.” To learn more about this year’s honorees and gala sponsors, visit the Outstanding Business Leaders Awards webpage at www.northwood.edu/advancement/signature-events/outstanding-business-leader-awards/. Share this page

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Apr 29 • 10:16 AM EDT • Business • northwood.edu
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$125 Million in Combined Giving Establishes the Halıcıoğlu School of Data Science and Computing

The University of California San Diego has established the Halıcıoğlu School of Data Science and Computing thanks to $125 million in support from alumnus Taner Halıcıoğlu ’96. The school positions UC San Diego at the forefront of data science, AI and advanced computing education and research.

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Apr 27 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • today.ucsd.edu
St. Mary's alumnus, student share value of actuarial science

The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with a Concentration in Actuarial Science is one of four Math degrees offered at St. Mary’s University.

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Apr 21 • 12:01 PM EDT • Science • stmarytx.edu
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Chris Dockrill Announces Retirement

Elon Alumnus, Hall Of Fame Inductee Led Phoenix Women's Golf For 27 Seasons

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Apr 20 • 3:31 PM EDT • Sports • caasports.com
VP Sports & Entertainment presents: Wheat Kings alumnus McQueen inks deal with Anaheim Ducks

Roger McQueen has officially joined the flock. The former Brandon Wheat Kings centreman has signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the Anaheim Ducks, the NHL club announced Saturday. McQueen’s contract is set to take effect in the 2026-27 season. Anaheim selected the 6-foot-6, 198-pound forward with the 10th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.…

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Apr 19 • 1:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • chl.ca
UW College of Business Selects Reimann as 2026 Distinguished Alumnus

The University of Wyoming College of Business has selected Richard “Rick” Reimann as its 2026 Distinguished Alumnus, recognizing his leadership in accounting, business and community service across Wyo

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Apr 15 • 12:02 PM EDT • Business • uwyo.edu
First-Gen Alumnus Behind Transformational Gift Believes in Power of Philanthropy to Change Lives

With a $50 million gift, entrepreneur Barry Miller ’95 is investing in the next generation of Knights — helping them build the skills and connections that have fueled his success.

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Apr 15 • 11:04 AM EDT • Business • ucf.edu
Altoona alumnus presents small business strategies during Startup Week

Penn State Altoona alumnus Asher Carr recently participated in Startup Week, held in March, with a talk titled “The First Steps to Small Business Success."

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Apr 13 • 11:26 AM EDT • Business • psu.edu
Bielema, Gies, associate athletic director share insights on world of college sports

Alumnus and donor Larry Gies, who first “fell in love” with UI by attending a football game with his father, said that athletics often serve as a university’s “front door”

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Apr 11 • 5:30 AM EDT • Sports • news-gazette.com
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Pepperdine Graziadio Business School Announces Physician and Innovator Martha Molina Bernadett (MBA '01, PKE 105) as Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipient

Recognized for her outstanding personal and professional achievements as a healthcare professional, Bernadett currently serves as a University Board member and has been previously recognized with the Waves of Service George Award and as an Outstanding Alumni in Healthcare.

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Apr 2 • 4:39 PM EDT • Business • pepperdine.edu
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Jaggi School of Business expands at Missouri S&T

The Jaggi School of Business at Missouri S&T was established in 2025 through a $12.5 million gift from alumnus Dennis Jaggi and his wife, Janet. Building on this foundation, the Jaggi School of Business is launching new scholarships, expanding library and database resources, hiring endowed f

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Mar 31 • 10:18 AM EDT • Business • news.mst.edu
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SFA business students, alumnus and associate professor earn awards at international management conference

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– The Stephen F. Austin State University chapter of the Society for Advancement of Management received several awards at the SAM International Business Conference in March in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. In addition, Dr. Gina Harden, SAM faculty advisor and associate professor of management information systems in SFA’s Nelson Rusche College of Business, and SFA alumnus Corey Johnson ’17 and ’22, senior culture shaping specialist at Pilot Company, received prestigious national awards from SAM at the event.

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Mar 31 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • sfasu.edu
Football Hall of Fame to Honor St. John’s Alumnus Who Led Landmark Sports Statistics Firm

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Mar 24 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • stjohns.edu
UFL team signs former Alabama high school, Crimson Tide QB

The Thompson High School alumnus had been scheduled to play in the Indoor Football League on Sunday.

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Mar 22 • 4:51 PM EDT • Sports • al.com
Oscar-Winning Alumnus Returns to Pasadena’s ArtCenter for Entertainment Design Expo

One week after winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, KPop Demon Hunters co-director Chris Appelhans returns today to ArtCenter College of Design, the Pasadena campus where he studied illustration, for the college’s third annual Entertainment Design Expo. The expo, known as ENTX, opens the Hillside Campus to the public for a full day of gallery exhibitions, game playtesting, animation screenings and interactive experiences featuring work from more than 200 ArtCenter students and alumni. General admission is free with advance registration. Two industry panels — including Appelhans’s talk — require $15 tickets. Appelhans, who graduated from ArtCenter with a bachelor of fine arts in 2002, co-directed KPop Demon Hunters with Maggie Kang. The animated film, produced by Sony Pictures Animation and released on Netflix, became the streaming platform’s most-watched film in history, according to Netflix, and swept awards season with wins at the Golden Globes, the Annie Awards and the Grammys before taking the Oscar on March 15. His talk and audience Q&A is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. in the Ahmanson Auditorium. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The film’s ArtCenter ties extend beyond its co-director. Art director Angela Sung, cinematographer Gary H. Lee, visual development artist Celine Kim and painter Simon Baek are all ArtCenter graduates who worked on the production, according to the college. The free portions of ENTX include a concept design showcase, a production design gallery, a model gallery, a stop motion studio preview, an alumni gallery and a KPop Demon Hunters fan art gallery. Visitors can also playtest games designed by ArtCenter students. An Animation Shorts Showcase runs from 2 to 3 p.m. and includes “Boy, I’m Scared,” a capstone short by ArtCenter graduate Lindsey Tenaglia that was named a semifinalist for the 2025 Student Academy Awards in the animation category. Also screening

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Mar 22 • 8:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • pasadenanow.com
Whitman School Announces Alumnus, Business Leader as 2026 Convocation Speaker

Steven W. Barnes ’82, H’19, a senior advisor at Bain Capital and former Board of Trustees chair, will address graduates at the May 9 ceremony.

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Mar 20 • 4:30 PM EDT • Business • news.syr.edu
Newest cohort of top business scholars honored by Seneff, FSU president

James M. Seneff, a celebrated alumnus and major supporter of Florida State University, on Friday encouraged a cohort of elite students in the Herbert

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Mar 17 • 11:21 AM EDT • Business • news.fsu.edu
CFP, Super Bowl winner returns to football with Birmingham Stallions

The Central-Phenix City alumnus hopes his United Football League performance will show he belongs back in the NFL.

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Mar 7 • 8:00 PM EST • Sports • al.com
From baseball catcher to sport psychologist: alumnus helps student-athletes strengthen their mental game

Davy Phrathep ’19 played for the Division I FIU Panthers before going on to earn a doctorate.

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Mar 2 • 4:51 AM EST • Sports • news.fiu.edu
Hamtramck dedicates basketball court to Hall of Famer Rudy Tomjanovich

On Friday, Hamtramck honored and dedicated its basketball court to 1966 alumnus and Hall of Famer Rudy Tomjanovich.

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Feb 21 • 5:07 AM EST • Sports • freep.com
Alumnus builds career in biomedical research at the National Institutes of Health

Before leading national biomedical research projects, Jacob Davis ’17 was deployed overseas in the U.S. Army, taking night classes on base and searching for direction. Today, the Kennesaw State University graduate is a biomedical engineer and section chief at the National Institutes of Health, using data and collaboration to drive public-health impact.

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Feb 20 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • kennesaw.edu
Gift from alumnus boosts business leadership program at Texas State University

This endowment will help establish the R.L. “Dick” Burdick Dean’s Leadership Academy in which 15 McCoy College of Business students will be chosen by invite only.

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Feb 10 • 11:26 AM EST • Business • news.txst.edu
Political Science Alumnus develops world’s first cultivated salmon

Driven by a mission to address global food insecurity while protecting vulnerable ecosystems, UC Berkeley Political Science alum Justin Kolbeck co-founded Wildtype, the world’s first cultivated

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Feb 3 • 2:33 PM EST • Science • ls.berkeley.edu
Alum braces sports business frontiers

Earlier this month, alumnus Kyle Pagan jumped from sports blog Crossing Broad to youth sports newsletter Buying Sandlot.

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Jan 25 • 5:03 PM EST • Sports • temple-news.com
Would we be better off without political parties?

A new free book by alumnus Christopher Baylor, a lecturer in the UCLA Department of Political Science, poses the question.

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Jan 20 • 1:46 PM EST • Politics • newsroom.ucla.edu
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Former ASU quarterback earns NFL promotion for Carolina Panthers

Arizona State fans are happy about Kenny Dillingham, but they are also proud of an alumnus in the National Football League. Cardinals get interview with Robert Saleh for head coaching job in 2026 Mike Bercovici, a former quarterback of the Sun Devils, received a huge promotion from the Carolina Panthers.

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Jan 16 • 9:33 AM EST • Sports • burncitysports.com
Darden Professor Mike Lenox named Interim Dean of Darden School of Business

Lenox himself is an alumnus of the University, having graduated with a bachelor’s degree in systems engineering in 1993, followed by a master’s degree in systems engineering in 1994.

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Jan 11 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • cavalierdaily.com
UCLA Law receives largest gift in school history to expand entertainment and media law programs

UCLA School of Law has received the largest gift in its 76-year history, a planned gift from alumnus Ken Ziffren ’65 that will expand student training and career opportunities in media, entertainment, technology and sports law. Ziffren, a leading entertainment lawyer and co-founder of Ziffren Brittenham, previously helped establish the Ziffren Institute for Media, Entertainment, […]

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Dec 27, 2025 • 3:24 PM EST • Entertainment • nationaljurist.com
Georgia Southern alumnus lives on through posthumous work

The December 2025 issue of "Freshwater Science" will feature a special publication dedicated to the late José Sánchez-Ruiz, a former graduate student from Georgia Southern University's Department of Biology. His research on leaf decomposition in the Ogeechee River will be published posthumously, honoring his legacy.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 7:52 PM EST • Science • griceconnect.com
UC San Diego Alumnus Honors Cognitive Science Pioneers with Endowed Chairs

UC San Diego alumnus Robert J. Glushko, Ph.D. and Pamela Samuelson have four endowed faculty chairs in honor of transformational scholars whose work shaped both modern cognitive science and Glushko’s career.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • today.ucsd.edu
Three degrees, one vision: Natarajan Ravikumar blends technical depth, business acumen and data mastery

Three degrees, one vision: Natarajan Ravikumar blends technical depth, business acumen and data mastery Since he was a kid in Chennai, India, relentlessly solving a Rubik’s Cube, Natarajan Ravikumar sought solutions – and he was good at it. Today, he is a three-time Charlotte master’s alumnus and a technology executive at Honeywell, where he is bridging […]

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Dec 2, 2025 • 1:02 PM EST • Business • inside.charlotte.edu
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