Alumni in the media

Teddy Benfield '15 was recently the subject of the Abigail Ogilvy Gallery's artist spotlight. In the Q&A, he talked about his artwork and inspiration.

New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced that Rachel Baker '12 has been promoted to assistant secretary for health. She previously served as an Excelsior Service Fellow.

Joanna Rudolph '98 has written a piece for agnesfilms.com called "How to market a 10-year-old short film." In it, she talks about her experience releasing and marketing "Summer with Mrs. Von Mausch," a short film she produced.

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.