Alumni in the media

Nick Conway '97 was recently featured in a Times Union newspaper story, "Debilitated by Lyme, elite runner Nick Conway flying again."

On April 20, Peter’s Place honored Andy Walsh '76, for his longtime dedication to the organization. Walsh is an emeritus member of the organization's board of directors. Peter's Place is a small nonprofit founded on the premise that no child should ever grieve alone.

For more than 50 years, Robert (Bob) Saltzman ’69 has been on a quest to uncover the truth about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. He has given scores of lectures around the country on his findings, most recently at an event for the Union College Academy of Lifelong Learning.

Former HBO chairman & CEO Michael Fuchs '67 shared stories and anecdotes from his career in the film and television industry at the Bedford Playhouse in April.

David Holdridge '66 was recently featured on The Dr. Rod Berger Show. The episode is titled "War, Writing and Redemption: David Holdridge's Pursuit of Meaning."

Dr. Estelle Cooke-Sampson '74 is a recipient of the Capstone Legacy Award. Each year, The Capstone Group honors the outstanding achievements of Howard University faculty, staff and alumni who create, develop and/or contribute towards distinguished work in their fields.

Wendy Sternberg '90, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the college at Occidental College since July 2017, is Bucknell University's next provost.

Desirée Plata '03, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was recently featured in a C&EN article, "It’s time to talk about methane removal."

Ted Borer '84 was recently featured in a New York Times story, "To Slash Carbon Emissions, Colleges Are Digging Really Deep." He is director of energy plants at Princeton University.

Tom Vacanti '05 was recently featured in a Times Union story, "New owner of Dove + Deer pub promises minimal changes."