From Intern to the Top: An MLB Scout’s Journey — Alumni Profile, Joe Katuska ’03 Joe Katuska ’03 and his journey to the peak of the scouting world embodies the hard work and dedication it takes to make it in professional baseball.
Protecting the Rights of the Incarcerated — Alumni Profile, Kyle Mitchell Virgien ’08 A physics major, jazz pianist, and now civil rights attorney at the American Civil Liberties Union, Kyle Mitchell Virgien ’08 has dedicated his life to seeking justice for the incarcerated and bringing awareness to their lived experiences.
Anchored in Education and Community — Alumni Profile, Jillian Stockmo Chapman ’13 Confronting systemic racism in Minnesota public schools, Jillian Stockmo Chapman ’13 is guided by the twin values of nuance and authenticity.
The Art of Place and Translation — Alumni Profile, Michele Berdy ’78 Michele Berdy ’78 has explored the intricacies and evolution of the Russian language, even after she fled Moscow.
From Amherst Hillel to New York Rabbi — Alumni Profile, Joshua Stanton ’08 Rabbi Joshua Stanton ’08 has built his life’s work around interfaith studies, cultivating community, and proposing the unasked question.
Passionate Determination: An Artistic Pursuit — Alumni Profile, Luis Torruella ’88 Discipline, dynamism, and captive creativity have fueled sculptor Luis Torruella ’88 in his pursuits.
Researching Inequities in Education — Alumni Profile, Erica Lee ’03 Moved by the systemic disparities she observed throughout her education, Erica Lee ’03 dedicates herself to research on issues of educational equity.