Alumni in the media

Maura Driscoll '15 is digital director in Gov. Charlie Baker's (Mass.) communications office. Before joining the governor’s team, she worked as chief of staff to Ipswich Republican Rep. Brad Hill.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently announced the judicial appointment of John J. Eklund '77 to the Eleventh District Court of Appeals.

Dr. James Strosberg '63 and his brother, Martin Strosberg '68, recently published a new book titled Schenectady’s Battle Against Contagious Disease: From Smallpox to COVID-19. It was the subject of a recent article in The Daily Gazette.

Clarkson University Assistant Professor of Education Karen Gregory '96 has received the Outstanding New Teacher Award for 2021.

In a “Moral Money” broadcast with the Financial Times, Stanley Black & Decker CEO Jim Loree '80 offered thoughts on balancing long-term sustainability with the short-term bottom line. He also discussed measures that allowed Stanley Black & Decker to navigate the global pandemic.

Sharifa Sahai '18 was recently featured in the MITxHarvard Women in Artificial Intelligence Young Scientists Interview Series.

A large-scale figurative sculpture by Jack Howard-Potter ’97, titled “Torso II, Swinging II, Messenger of the Gods,” is on-site at Court Square Park in Long Island City, Queens, through Sept. 12. It is part of a group of public installations throughout New York City designed to brighten the landscape with thought-provoking art.

Newest Lunch, owned by George Plakas '99, recently celebrated a century in business. Learn more about the popular eatery here.

Cooper Braun '06 was recently featured on westword.com. The article focused on the success of Stories With Spirit during the pandemic. Braun co-founded the venture in 2014 to share acting and storytelling with adult audiences.

Joanna Rudolph '98 was recently interviewed by FilmandTVNow.com about her film "Summer With Mrs. Von Mausch." She also wrote a piece for the site that discusses "5 Tips for Rolling with the Punches as a Short Film Producer." Rudolph has produced five short films and is the executive producer of "Burning Annie."