Alumnae Newsmakers (page 11)
In the Media: Laurel Schwartz ’15 Named to Forbes‘ 30 Under 30 List
Laurel Schwartz ’15 was named* to Forbes’ annual 30 Under 30 list, a compilation of 600 of “the brightest young entrepreneurs, leaders, and stars,” in the Marketing & Advertising category. Schwartz is the brand director for Crisis Text Line, which provides free, 24/7 mental health support via text message.
Read More51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ Literary Atmosphere Inspires Alum Authors
After years surrounded by such a wealth of literary influences, it’s no surprise that many 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú alums have become authors in their own right—one look at the College’s Manu51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú list highlights the publishing power of the 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú community.
Read MoreIn the Media: Jaimie Ding ’21 Named to Inaugural Los Angeles Times Fellowship Program
Jaimie Ding ’21 was selected for the inaugural class of the Los Angeles Times’ new year-long fellowship program for early-career journalists, the Times announced.
Read MoreIn the Media: Pasadena Star-News Reviews Concurrent Exhibitions by Alison Saar ’78
The Pasadena Star-News reviewed sculptor and printmaker Alison Saar ’78’s exhibition Alison Saar: of Aether and Earthe, on display concurrently at both the Armory Center for the Arts in Pasadena and the Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College.
Read MoreIn the Media: Judith Wilde ’71 Examines Presidential Hiring Process Trends in Higher Ed Dive
In a piece she co-authored for Higher Ed Dive, Judith Wilde ’71, a research professor in the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University, found that college and university presidents are growing more diverse and staying for shorter periods.
Read MoreIn the Media: Sarah Bruml ’18 Discusses Entrepreneurship, New Clothing Store with San Mateo Daily Journal
Entrepreneur Sarah Bruml ’18 spoke to the San Mateo Daily Journal about her new business, Reliance Clothing Store, which opened October 5.
Read MoreIn the Media: Jung Fitzpatrick ’01 Discusses Her Photography Career with ShoutoutLA
Jung Fitzpatrick ’01 spoke to ShoutoutLA about photography, making mid-career changes, and her favorite spots in San Francisco. When she was in her mid-30s, Fitzpatrick left her career in nonprofit management to pursue a career in photography.
Read More51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Alums Combine Business with Art to Craft Their Dream Careers
From the time Marielle Epstein ’18 first set foot on the 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú campus, she knew what she wanted to study: fashion history. But figuring out how to craft a career out of a seemingly niche interest was a tougher question.
Read MoreIn the Media: Los Angeles Times Highlights Effect of Legislation Championed by Hannah-Beth Jackson ’71
The Los Angeles Times spoke with former California State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson ’71 about the effect of Senate Bill 826, which requires publicly-traded companies in California to diversify their boardrooms.
Read MoreIn the Media: Alison Saar ’78 Part of First Artists Cohort for Destination Crenshaw, Los Angeles Wave Reports
Alison Saar ’78 is part of the first cohort of artists selected to create art for the Destination Crenshaw development, per the Los Angeles Wave. The project is reportedly the largest public-private commission initiative undertaken by and for Black artists.
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