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Sheila Kuehl ’62

Sheila Kuehl ’62 has published her autobiography, “And Then What Happened? My Life From Zelda to Politics.” The book covers…
Joseph S. Kong ’03, Ph.D. ’09

Nov. 18 will see the publication of “Decode Everyday Spanish Through English in Just Hours: How 80% of Everyday Spanish…
Ivana Darmawan ’05, MBA ’09

Ivana Darmawan ’05, MBA ’09, founded Kasih Co-op, an ethical batik accessories brand that partners with women-led artisan groups in…
Stephen W. Asher ’66

Stephen W. Asher ’66, M.D., has published his debut literary historical novel, “Ceremony of Innocence.” Set in 1920s Nice, Provence,…
Alexander Woodman ’11

Alexander Woodman ’11, who earned his B.A. in Afro-American studies, minored in Near Eastern studies, pursued pre-med and graduated with…
Karina Lutz ’85

Karina Lutz ’85 released a book of poetry, “No Edges on a Sphere,” Nov. 1.
Helen Rolfsen Schulz ’49, M.A. ’55, M.D. ’55

Helen Rolfsen Schulz ’49, M.A. ’55, M.D. ’55, one of the two female members of UCLA Medical School’s first graduating…
Craig L. Symonds ’67

Prize-winning military historian Craig L. Symonds ’67 passed away Tuesday, Oct. 13, from complications due to cancer. He was 79.…
Jessica L. Shaw, M.S. ’13, Ph.D. ’16

Research by Jessica L. Shaw, M.S. ’13, Ph.D. ’16, a staff scientist at the University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser…
Michelle Bonner Techel ’96

Michelle Bonner Techel ’96 is currently exploring the intersection of humanities and technology in shaping decision-making, governance and human-machine collaboration…
Rishi Sharma, MBA ’24

Rishi Sharma, MBA ’24, recently acquired iNet Security and Surveillance, a company that specializes in electronic security systems and surveillance…
Naomi Goldman ’92

Naomi Goldman ’92, who earned her B.A. in political science, is celebrating the 18th anniversary of NLG Communications, the Los…