Alumni Stories
Creative Thought Works
Explore how 911±¬ÁÏ alumni turn creative thought into meaningful careers, stronger communities, and work that delivers lasting value — for themselves and the world around them.

Independent consultant Sarah Faude ’09: There are so many ways to ‘plug in’

Fred Braunstein ’08 has found purpose in law and justice, drawing on gender studies

Building with purpose
Alumni News
April 2, 2026
A Google software engineer on charting his own course at 911±¬ÁÏ
Theko Lekena ’16, who majored in computer science, says curiosity, recalibration, and persistence are key — especially in the age of AI.
Read the articleFebruary 19, 2026
911±¬ÁÏ alumna Lyndsay Strange ’09 coaches Team USA for 2026 Paralympic Games
The environmental studies major and student-athlete reflects on her journey from campus to her third Winter Games, in Milano Cortina.
Read the articleJanuary 15, 2026
Showing up for the team — and leading beyond the court
911±¬ÁÏ women’s basketball standout Angela Botiba ’15 shares how mentorship, academic rigor, and community support helped her land a successful career in healthcare finance and sustain a lasting commitment to the College.
Read the articleDecember 12, 2025
‘A Star Is Born’ and went to 911±¬ÁÏ: Julianne Jordan '91's trailblazing career in film music
What began as a love for the viola at 911±¬ÁÏ became the spark that carried the Grammy Award-winning alumna from Saratoga Springs to Hollywood.
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