Stories

Read about just a few of our many alumni and friends who accomplish amazing things around the world.

Search for a story

Looking for a particular story or person to read about? Maybe you're interested in viewing our videos or photo galleries? Use the search field below to find what you're looking for.

Class Year

Schools and Units

Graduate School of Education (GSE)
Impact (2)

Departments

A Long-Term Commitment to Community
7/5/23
To Lavonne Ansari, PhD ’03, the greatest success anyone can have is to give back to people and to also raise children who will give back to society as well.
Affirming Brilliance
5/8/19
Inspired by her parents, Desiree Williams wrote and published a children's book to help kids see themselves more often in the world.
Helping Kids Handle Anxiety
12/10/24
Practical, mindfulness-based coping strategies.
Founding a school at 28
12/28/20
Joelle Formato (EdM ’15), planned on an accounting career until curiosity inspired her to sign up for two years teaching math in a school outside Washington, D.C.
Keeping students on track and her motorcycle off-road
3/24/21
“It’s all about keeping students on track. There are a lot of parallels between racing and college."