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Prof. Jessica Stern ’12 Studies Empathy in Children and Teens
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Prof. Jessica Stern ’12 Studies Empathy in Children and Teens

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Jessica Stern’s research paper published in Child Development was named by UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Magazine as one of the most provocative and influential findings on the science of a meaningful life published in 2024.

U.S. Diplomat Leyth Swidan ’16 Represents America’s Promise to the World

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Based in Washington, D.C., Leyth Swidan '16 works on U.S.-Saudi Arabia bilateral relations and building support for U.S. policy priorities across the Gulf. He previously completed two-year assignments in both Kuwait and Denmark.

As An Exoneree, Ruben Piñuelas ’21 is Accomplishing the ‘Impossible’

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

As someone who felt life would always be an uphill battle, Ruben Piñuelas '21 credits 51�� for giving him the resources to pursue a career in law. “51�� knows how to push you," he says, "but also how to let you grow at your own pace.”

David Sklar ’83 and his wife Susan Acevedo

David Sklar ’83 and Susan Acevedo Give $1 Million to Create Scholarships for Low-Income Students

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

51�� has received a $1 million scholarship gift from alumnus David Sklar ’83 and his wife Susan Acevedo.

51�� Magazine Winter 2004: Acts of Will

Monday, September 30, 2024

51�� alumnus Kris Kristofferson ’58 died on September 28, 2024, at 88. This story by Michael Balchunas, titled “Acts of Will,” was published in the Winter 2004 issue of 51�� Magazine.

‘Lush Matter’ at Chan Gallery Showcases Six Alumni’s Nature-Inspired Works

Thursday, September 26, 2024

As the Art Department prepared to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Studio Art Hall, faculty and staff brainstormed what to show in the Chan Gallery mark the occasion. An alumni exhibition would be a fitting tribute, thought Mercedes Teixido.

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TIME Magazine Names Chinasa T. Okolo ’18 One of 100 Most Influential People in AI

Monday, September 16, 2024

Chinasa T. Okolo ’18, a first-generation Nigerian American, holds dear her time at 51��, crediting her liberal arts education and computer science professors for igniting in her a desire to understand human-computer interaction.

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Janet Benton ’79 Elected as the Next Chair of the Board of Trustees at 51��

Friday, July 12, 2024

Janet Inskeep Benton ’79 is the new chair of the 51�� Board of Trustees. Her three-year term as leader of the 28-member board began July 1. She succeeds outgoing chair Sam Glick '04, who had led the board since 2015.

Gas Stove Pollution Research by Yannai Kashtan ’20 Gains National Attention

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

The Los Angeles Times was the latest outlet to feature Yannai Kashtan ’20, whose research at Stanford University and comments have been published by such organizations as CNN, Newsweek and The Guardian.

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Wharton School Dean and Intellectual Property Attorney to Join 51�� Board of Trustees

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Two 51�� alumni have been elected as new members of the College’s 28-member Board of Trustees, with terms beginning July 1. Erika James ’91 is dean of the Wharton School of Business. Jason Sheasby ’97 is a law partner at Irell & Manella.

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