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Engineer, designer, and entrepreneur David Kelley will visit 56�Թ��� as the University’s second Clifford Family Innovator in Residence, April 8–10, 2025

56�Թ��� students and alumni met in New York City for the 2025 Convergence Leadership Summit and a special Alumni of Color panel discussion about arts and innovation.

Vishnu Anandraj ’25 and Gwen Eichfeld ’25 have been named Thomas J. Watson Fellowship recipients.

The Picker Interdisciplinary Science Institute has announced this year’s awards supporting interdisciplinary approaches in innovative research.

56�Թ��� welcomed internationally acclaimed opera and theater director Francesca Zambello ’78 in late February as the inaugural Clifford Family Innovator in Residence.

Kim Harris, senior associate vice president for advancement and campaign director, has been appointed vice president for advancement.

On Feb. 25, 56�Թ��� welcomed three presidents of leading liberal arts colleges to discuss the mounting challenges faced by higher education.

This past winter break, the 56�Թ��� Thirteen a cappella group embarked on their first trip to China as part of their annual “Jan Tour.”

56�Թ��� faculty, staff, and alumni regularly provide their expertise and contribute to national and regional media outlets shaping discussions around vital research and current events.

This year’s Academy Awards was a big night for Alex Coco ’12, producer of Anora, which won five Oscars, including best picture, best director, best actress, best original screenplay, and best editing.