Topic: People

four portraits
People | November 4, 2015

Our Alumni of the Year tell us what the learned when they faced a (fake) fire, a blank canvas, a dreaded phone call, and a mother's mortality.

four portraits
People | November 4, 2015

Our Alumni of the Year tell us what the learned when they dealt with deadly viruses, used a crate for a desk, and faced a life-altering medical crisis.

Six portraits
People | November 4, 2015

Our Alumni of the Year tell us what they learned when facing a roomful of corporate lawyers, during a big interview, and amidst the chaos of stock traders.

Thompson family
People | November 3, 2015

Despite the untimely death of one of its members, the Thompson family perseveres. For their hard work and dedication to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, they have been selected as the 2015 Honorary Rebel Family.

Bryan Bornholdt
People | November 2, 2015

In his classroom, Bryan Bornholdt explains how to graph functions by using mathematical limits. In his life, the Honors College mathematics professor demonstrates how to recognize personal limits, and then defy them.

Carolyn Yucha
People | October 29, 2015

Dean Carolyn Yucha on change in the nursing profession, recruitment challenges, and why Dr. House drives her crazy.

Josefina Ly
People | October 26, 2015

The Engineering College admissions counselor is inspired by the beneficial experiences her mother provided her and her siblings despite a limited income.

Judy Tudor
People | October 22, 2015

Alumna Judy Tudor turned her own foster care experience into a career helping kids through tough situations. Now at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, she’s training child welfare employees.

Nicole Stella
People | October 19, 2015

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's designation as a minority serving institution is one of the things that drew this new academic advisor to campus.

Jason Steffen
People | October 12, 2015

The physics professor on astronomy, heroic efforts, and how to board a plane.

Stephen Lazarus
People | October 9, 2015

On a whim, Stephen Lazarus signed up for a class while dealing cards. It was a decision that saved the ER-doc’s life.

Steven Bickmore
People | October 5, 2015

What do you do if you find yourself with a new home with a great bar area, but you don’t drink? This new College of Education professor has a suggestion.