Born to Make Music — Alumni Profile, Jacob Ribicoff ’86 Sometimes you have to give up a dream to find a new one — just ask Jacob Ribicoff ’86, the man behind the sound of “Severance.”
Cooking Up a Radio Show — Alumni Profile, Emily Botein ’91 From the restaurant kitchen to the studio, Emily Botein ’91 has been committed to collaboration, curiosity, and listening to people’s stories.
Turning the Tides of the AIDS Pandemic — Alumni Profile, Robert Yarchoan ’71 Amid the AIDS pandemic, Robert Yarchoan ’71 pioneered efforts in developing the first effective treatment against HIV. Now, his research continues to shed light on potentially fatal AIDS-related diseases.
From Script to the Big Screen — Alumni Profile, Mary Coleman ’86 At Pixar and now at Locksmith Animation, Mary Coleman ’86 has turned her Amherst-honed love of storytelling into a career shaping some of the most beloved animated films.
Designing a New Game Plan — Alumni Profile, Zully Barrientos ’11 After many twists and turns in her academic and personal life, Zully Barrientos ’11 now thrives in the gaming world as a producer at Riot Games.
Exploring Both Sides of The Brain — Alumni Profile, Claudia Kirsch ’86 Having to restart a career from the ground up might come as a letdown to some, but Claudia Kirsch ’86 views her non-linear journey through the field of neuroradiology as a wonderful one.
Capturing the Now — Alumni Profile, Bill Wasik ’96 From singing for the Zumbyes to being the editorial director of The New York Times Magazine, Bill Wasik ’96 is committed to comedy and community.