June 2016 Union in the Media Archive

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Alumni in the news: Rich and Mary Templeton '80

Union alumni Rich and Mary Templeton (both from the Class of 1980) were the commencement speakers at Southern Methodist University.

Rich is the CEO of Texas Instruments, and Mary is a financial analyst and computer scientist. The couple, who are dedicated philanthropists and civic leaders, shared their inspiring story. Mary was paralyzed two years ago in a swimming accident.

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Do Americans know enough about science?

NPR/ WBUR

Chad Orzel, associate professor of physics, appeared on the popular NPR program, "Here and Now," to talk about Americans’ basic science understanding, and how much it matters.

A live production from NPR and WBUR Boston, in collaboration with public radio stations across the country, "Here and Now" reflects the "fluid world of news as it’s happening, with timely, smart and in-depth news and conversation."

The interview was part of the program's weeklong series on the state of science in America.

To listen, click here.

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Baker encourages Union College graduates to value civility

Boston Globe

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker was the featured speaker at Union’s 222nd Commencement on Hull Plaza Sunday. It was one of Union’s largest graduating classes, with 550 members of the Class of 2016.

More than a two dozen media outlets mentioned the ceremony, including the Associated Press and the Boston Globe.

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Alumni in the news: Jennifer Hutchins '90

Jennifer Hutchins '90 was recently featured in the Portland Press Herald. The story focused on her new job as executive director of the Maine Association of Nonprofits.

At Union, Jennifer was involved in Gamma Phi Beta and Mountebanks, and a spent a term abroad in France. Read the story here.