Catching up with...

A regular feature in which a faculty or staff member is profiled. Answering a series of short questions, the profiles are intended to be light, informative and conversational.

Catching up with…Judith Lewin

In the winter of 2000, Judith Lewin was scheduled for a job interview on campus. But it almost didn't happen when northbound Amtrak trains struggled to make it through two feet of February snow.

Catching up with...Ashok Ramasubramanian

After serving many years as a faculty member in the Mechanical Engineering Department, Ashok Ramasubramanian was appointed as Union’s dean of engineering in fall 2023.

Catching up with…Catherine Walker

When she attended Rutgers University as an undergraduate, Catherine Walker intended to pursue an English major, with a minor in psychology. By her junior year, however, she decided to upgrade psychology to a major as well.

Catching up with…Jason Nevinger

College admissions offices nationwide face a demographic decline, rising tuition discounts, and heightened ROI expectations. Still, Jason Nevinger and his team are confident they’re ready to meet the challenge.

Catching up with…Ashley Breslin

Whether she’s welcoming alumni back to campus for ReUnion or cheering on her kids at a weekend sports game, Ashley Breslin thrives on building connections and celebrating community.

Catching up with...Bunkong Tuon

These days, if Bunkong Tuon isn’t teaching, he’s learning fiddle tunes on the guitar. Why? So he can play with his colleagues, Jordan Smith and Hugh Jenkins, at the Beuth House Minerva Jams traditional music sessions.