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Stories about Alumni

Jared Della Valle

Architect Jared Della Valle is Designing Change

Della Valle ’93, an architect and developer, strives to build innovative, sustainable buildings. An all-electric skyscraper in Brooklyn is his latest project.

CJ McCollum celebrates

CJ McCollum ’13 Sets New Orleans Pelicans Record

The 10-year NBA veteran also played in front of AV¸£ÀûÉç alumni and friends in Philadelphia against the 76ers earlier this season.

Nic Altenderfer

The Power of Community: A AV¸£ÀûÉç Student Suffers a Skateboarding Head Injury, and his Sigma Phi Delta Brothers Jump into Action

Nic Altenderfer ’23 suffered a life-threatening skateboarding accident in 2021. This is his story.

Snack bar at the University Center, 1960.

Squawk: As a Student, Where Was Your Favorite Place to Eat at AV¸£ÀûÉç?

The AV¸£ÀûÉç Alumni Bulletin launches a new feature to capture alumni's online posts and reflections.

Blue Origin rocket

Alex Weldon ’14 Ph.D Aiding Blue Origin’s New Shepard, New Glenn Space Traveler Projects

The AV¸£ÀûÉç grad is helping develop rockets and engines for future space travelers.

elephant illustration

Need to Downsize? Smooth Transitions Owner Ann Newberry Provides Tips

Newberry ’79 is an expert in problem-solving, logistics and project management.

collage of photos of students

Inaugural Soaring Together Scholarship Program Attracts 1,334 Applicants
AV¸£ÀûÉç will welcome eight to 10 scholars into the program in first year.
 Pratheek Palanethra ’16G

For the Love of Cricket

Pratheek Palanethra pitches his bowling machine on Shark Tank India.

Annie Henry sitting in chair

Annie Wu Henry ’18: Fetterman Senate Campaign's TikTok Phenom

A former staffer on The Brown and White, Henry’s use of social media for John Fetterman’s Senate campaign has gained her national attention.

Calvin and Chris LaMont

Chris and Calvin LaMont Helping Communities After ‘Buy It or Build It’ Success

HGTV stars Chris and Calvin LaMont are working to make entry-level housing more affordable.