Alumni in the media

Dr. Ira Schwartz '72 has been named Emory University's Exemplary Teacher of the Year. He is an associate professor of family and preventive medicine, among other roles at the university.

Elias Ottens '22 recently donated blood stem cells through Gift of Life. His donation saved the life of a man battling myelodysplastic disorder.

Desiree Plata '03, MIT associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, was recently featured on "Curiosity Unbounded." The podcast is a conversation between MIT President Sally Kornbluth and newly-tenured faculty members.

Joshua Winter Parsons '95 was recently featured in the Gloucester Daily Times (Mass.) in an article, "Sculpture flags artist’s love of Fishtown."

Christopher Strohsahl '01 was recently featured in an installment of System Insight Engineering, in which he discussed his journey to becoming president of Drummond Scientific Company.

Dr. Smita Carroll '13 was recently interviewed by Newsweek for the story, "Texas Judge's Mifepristone Ruling Questioned by Doctors." She is an OB-GYN in New Mexico and a Physicians for Reproductive Health fellow.

Richard Fox '00 recently received the American Chemical Society Division of Organic Chemistry’s Mid-Career Investigator Award. He is scientific director at Bristol Myers Squib.

Lisa A. Pratico '88 was recently featured in Architecture & Governance’s Women in Architecture Spotlight. She is VP of enterprise architecture and enterprise integration services at HP, Inc.

Kelly Williams '86, an emeriti trustee at Union College, will receive the Frederic Church Award from The Olana Partnership April 19. The award honors individuals who make extraordinary contributions to American culture.

The Guadalupe Center has recognized Phil '54 and Mary Beuth as Legendary Leaders. The honor celebrates their leadership, guidance and support during the past two decades.