Tagged “kenyon alumni”

Building Blockbusters

Screenwriter Jay Cocks '66, on campus for a showing of his movie "Silence," shares advice on the film industry.

Alumni on Parade

More than 1,100 alumni and their families returned to the Hill to celebrate classes from 1967 to 2012.

Authors on Animals

By Julie Barton '95

Julie Barton '95 talks with Laura Hillenbrand '89 H'03 about writing, animals, and writing about animals.

Activism and the Liberal Arts

By Sean Decatur

Leopoldo Lopez '93 exemplifies the responsibilities of citizenship a liberal arts education is meant to instill.

Storied Career

Jennifer Rudolph Walsh '89 discusses how Kenyon sparked a love of storytelling and a career as a top literary agent.

Remembering William Gass

The postmodern author William Gass ’47 H’74, one of the great figures within Kenyon’s literary tradition, died on Dec. 6, 2017.

Kale to Action

Two Kenyon alumni seize a one-in-a-melon opportunity to put “ugly” produce to good use.

Theater as Empathy

Harrison David Rivers ‘04, a drama and American studies major, writes plays that reflect his life experiences.

Switchboard Stories

Switchboard connects 2,300+ members of the Kenyon community across generations to find internships, information and more.

New Star Rising

In 1998, Kenyon profiled Oscar-winning actor Allison Janney ’82, then on the cusp of “West Wing” fame.

Appraising a Career

Kenyon students considering careers in art can tap into alumni connections at Christie’s.

Relentless Writer

Playwright Gracie Gardner ’13 has earned national acclaim for her innovative and challenging work.

Return to the Hill

Alumni from 1968 to 2013 journeyed to Kenyon for a record-breaking Reunion Weekend.

#KenyonReunion 2018

Kenyon alumni of all ages captured the joy of Reunion Weekend in photos and videos.

Winning Streak

Henry Abraham ’48 is honored for decades of unbroken Kenyon Fund support.

Making Networking Less Awkward

Workplace guru Mary Abbajay ’86 gives tips on etiquette for Kenyon students interested in reaching out to alumni.

Remembering Paul Newman

The Hollywood star, grocery aisle mogul and proud Kenyon alumnus died Sept. 26, 2008.

Kenyon Newsmakers

From D.C. politicos to Hollywood stars, Kenyon alumni have made news around the world in 2018.

Storytelling and Startups

Entrepreneur Nicole Van Der Tuin ’07 shares how she uses the “tools for change” gained from her liberal arts education.

Criminal Injustice

In a new book, journalist Kyle Swenson ’07 chronicles his effort to free two innocent men from decades in prison.

Cutting to the Chase

Great films should cause viewers to “forget about time,” says film editor Alex O’Flinn ’03.

Welcome Home

More than 1,200 alumni and their families returned to the Hill to celebrate classes from 1969 to 2014.

#KenyonReunion 2019

Kenyon alumni shared their favorite moments on social media as they reunited with friends and faculty at Reunion Weekend.

A Custom Fit

Dearborn Denim & Apparel founder Rob McMillan ’07 has big ideas for the apparel industry.

Trivia Master

Gabe Brison-Trezise ’16 uses his quiz bowl skills to dethrone a ‘Jeopardy!’ champion.

Schwarzman Scholar

Maher Latif ’17 heads to Beijing to continue a career of improving educational and economic outcomes around the world.

2019 Kenyon Newsmakers

From lauded artists to committed activists, Kenyon alumni, students and faculty (and even one cat) grabbed headlines in 2019.

Prized Playwright

Kenyon experiences helped shape Will Arbery ’11, a recent winner of the prestigious Whiting Award for emerging writers.

Lords and Ladies Give Back

Read stories of Kenyon alumni rising to the challenges caused by COVID-19.

Ready to Serve

Ann Palcisco ’01 works to make vital protective equipment available to those on the frontlines of fighting COVID-19.

Keeping Gambier Connected

In a time of physical distance, Mayor Leeman Kessler ’04 finds new ways to hold a far-flung village community together.

A Subtle Transformation

In “Stray: A Memoir,” Stephanie Danler ’06 confronts the demons of her past.