Alumni News

Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney Sweeney MFA ’13 Makes “35 Over 35” Debut Authors List

New York Times best-selling author Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney MFA ’13 was included in the annual “35 Over 35” list, which celebrates 35 debut authors over the age of 35 years old. 

Mendez-Dorantes Mendez-Dorantes ’15 Receives Ford Fellowship for Cancer Research

Carlos Mendez-Dorantes ’15 was one of 60 students nationwide to be awarded a Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. 

Leslie Parke Alumnae Collaborate in DC Exhibition

A two-person exhibition of new works by painter and photographer Leslie Parke '74 and ceramics artist Beth Kaminstein '76 is currently on view at Cross MacKenzie Gallery, in Washington DC, through June 3. 

Verses at Work Thompson '14 Film on NYC Rapper "Vibrant, Emotional"

A documentary co-produced by Gregg Thompson '14 follows the life of Malik Work, a journeyman rapper who, despite having shared the stage with some of hip hop's biggest names, has struggled to catch a break of his own. 

Ring MFA '01 Awarded Guggenheim Ring MFA '01 Awarded Guggenheim

Dancer and choreographer Melinda Ring MFA '01 has been awarded a 2017 Guggenheim Fellowship.