News & Stories: Alumni

James Clear's "Atomic Habits" scores No. 1 on McKinsey reading lists for Business, Decision-making, and Organizational Behavior.

Emmy-winning Matthew Hamachek '03 shares stories from his first Hollywood foray on the set of Master and Commander.

Working with individuals in recovery has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career says Dr. Matthew Christiansen '05 (Biology major).

Leading Ohio's Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever, biologist Cody Grasser '09 partners with the USDA, ODNR, and the Ohio Division of Wildlife.

Claudia Sahm '98, a Director at the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, and creator of the Sahm Rule recession indicator, on Bloomberg Radio.

Cinema major Logan Floyd '16 is in L.A. pursuing his dream of storytelling through cinematography. Next stop, an MFA at American Film Institute.

Marie (Smith) Webb '96 has been named the Chief Talent & Inclusion Officer for EPB, an energy company in Tennessee.

Black executive board member Matt Nowling '21 has accepted the presidency of the College Democrats of America.

Author Pam Houston '83 gets kudos and the Colorado Book Award for creative nonfiction for her book “Deep Creek: Finding Hope in the High Country."

Anna Spain Bradley '99, an expert in international law and human rights has been named vice chancellor for equity, diversity & inclusion at UCLA.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals today announced the appointment of Kim Sablich '90 as executive vice president, general manager of North America.

Economics major Ryan Brown '18 helps his clients plan for the future as he shares his financial expertise.

University of Colorado Law School Professor Anna Spain Bradley '99 has been elected to Council on Foreign Relations.

Wes Judd is burning up the miles as an ultramarathoner - with seven top-ten finishes.

Entrepreneur Emily Merrell '09 majored in Spanish & Comm., worked for Tory Burch & now leads Six Degrees Society, with chapters across the US.

Homestead aficionado Richard Downs '77 shares his views on sustainability and the future.

Screen playwright Jeffrey Hatcher '80 shares behind-the-scenes intel about "the Good Liar," starring Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen

'Playing With Fire,' the latest movie from writer and comedian Dan Ewen '96, just hit the screens.

Fed. Reserve economist Claudia Sahm '98 has created a simple rule, based on unemployment numbers, to rapidly determine if a recession is underway.

During her commencement speech, Jennifer Garner '94 suggested dressing as a mailbox for Halloween — she made good!

Antics on the Chicago Bulls' basketball court got SNL's Alex Moffat '04 noticed.

Diego Rubey '19 and Jordan Fehr '07 get great reviews for their performances in ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ by Columbus' Available Light Theatre.

Lauren Hannan Shafer '88 has just been named CEO of Cincinnati's ArtWorks, a nonprofit that employs youth to create art and community impact.

Nashville Public Schools honored Judge Richard Dinkins '74 with the Nelson C. Andrews Distinguished Service Award for "esteemed career of service."

Powered by DU Cinema alums, videography firm Loose Films is finding success in Columbus and in cities across the world.

Ellen Degeneres is bringing "How to Get Run Over by a Truck" by Katie McKenna '04 to CW TV.

Change-maker Lily Gross ’19 is working with Bon Appetit, creating positive change by educating consumers and supporting more sustainable products.

When Rev. Cindy Jarvis '71 began her vocation it was unusual for women to be in the pulpit, hospitals and homes as a minister.

A true student of the liberal arts, cinema and psychology double major Charles Pugsley '09 owns an independent, pop-up bookstore.

Scott Hylbert's novel 'Task Lyst' intertwines characters in questionable — and at times illegal — activities as part of the gig economy.

Dance major Connie Bergstein Dow '73 wants to engage children with dance through her book, "From A to Z with Energy! 26 Ways to Move and Play."

Cinema major Robert Levine '00 is co-writer and executive producer for a new FX series, “The Old Man,” starring Jeff Bridges.

Ted Kolva '84 played lacrosse and majored in economics at Denison. He coached under Tommy Thompsen & today he's the "Gym Boss."