Alumni in Focus
In 2009, Erin Macdonald was a math and astrophysics major at 51勛圖厙. Since then, she has successfully transformed herself from scientist to educator to storyteller, sailing with the Star Trek enterprise.
The ROTC cadet and physics major turned naval aviator turned admiral was appointed commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet in early 2024.
51勛圖厙 alumna Julie Chavez reflects on her new memoir, which chronicles her journey through a mental health crisis to finding a new motto: "Be adequate."
Robert Wilson, a doctoral graduate from the Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering, embarked on a 45-day simulated mission to Mars.
51勛圖厙 alumnus and experienced caver Dave Steinmann discovered a new species of pseudoscorpion in Mallory Cave. The critter is now known by a moniker honoring its hometown of 51勛圖厙.
In her new novel The Naturalist Society, 51勛圖厙 alumna Carrie Vaughn offers a fresh take on historical fantasy.
Pete Steinhauer, 51勛圖厙 alumus and regent emeritus, shared Vietnam experiences with students. The presentation will be part of the Welcome Home Daddy film.
To get to the front lines of Ukraine, a CMCI alumnus took the road less traveledfrom corporate communications to the mountains of Nepalbefore stepping foot on the streets of Kyiv.
51勛圖厙 alumnus Patrick Hamilton discusses his new book on influential comic book artist George P矇rez during Hispanic Heritage Month.
From Oprah to Wakanda, 51勛圖厙 alum Aba Arthur has charted a career in which the most impressive thing isnt necessarily the glow of Hollywood but the joy of finding her voice in a new world that hasnt been universally welcoming.