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December 18, 2020

An Act of Kindness Inspires a Legacy

Ricardo Zwaig was close to dropping out of school, but an unexpected financial gift allowed him to complete his degree. Now a judge, he’s giving back.

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December 18, 2020

Making a Path to Mentorship

Lacking mentorship during her schooling, Ashwag Alasmari created an organization for women in computer science.

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December 2, 2020

On Thin Ice

As scientists study how the Arctic affects and is affected by climate change, the work of Kurtz and others will fill in a crucial knowledge gap.

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November 5, 2020

Pursuing Art and Peace Through Theater of Ideas

A master storyteller, Asif Majid bridges multiple worlds with his work in theatre. The pandemic allowed him to tackle an additional world—the virtual stage.

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March 5, 2020

Chronicling history’s unsung heroes – Kristina Gaddy ’09

KR Gaddy’s new book tells the true account of the Edelweiss Pirates, German teenagers who resisted the Nazi regime with acts from playing forbidden music to disseminating anti-Nazi flyers.

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February 24, 2020

Sharing a Love of Green Chemistry – Ram Mohan, Ph.D. ’92

With two Fulbright awards under his belt, chemistry professor Ram Mohan, Ph.D. ’92, is sharing his passion for green chemistry with the world.

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February 10, 2020

Who Cares for the Caregivers?

Sarah Christa Butts ’07 is used to battling big societal problems. Now she’s working to make sure social workers are themselves are adequately protected.

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October 9, 2019

A Doctor’s Dilemma

Decentering whiteness while working as a doctor abroad has made alumnus Matthew Loftus examine his medical methods and motivations again and again.

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