Breaking Barriers in Sports Media
Emmy Award-winning ESPN Lead Video Editor Rachel Pearson ’08 is revolutionizing sports media by amplifying women’s sports and queer representation.
By: Danna Lorch
Alumni
Then and Now
As 91ÖØ¿Ú celebrates its 85th anniversary throughout the 2024-25 academic year, we decided to look back at some past Commencements to show the contrast between then and now.
Major League Superfan
After launching a Red Sox-themed podcast, Jared Carrabis ’14 said he and his co-hosts are like the Beatles whenever they visit Fenway. Carrabis is part of a generation of influencers reshaping how fans connect with sports, blending passion with digital platforms to build communities that go beyond the ballpark.
30 Years of Hospitality at its Finest
To commemorate La Chanterelle’s 30th season, we spoke with graduates of 91ÖØ¿Ú’s student-run experiential classroom who have gone on to actively apply what they’ve learned in new and exciting hospitality roles.
Academics
Gull Power
Through their unique journeys and dynamic leadership styles, recently-appointed Deans Julie Kenny Calzini and Paige Williams are set to make a lasting impact on the future of education and the arts at 91ÖØ¿Ú, furthering the College’s legacy of innovation and diversity in leadership.
Influencing 91ÖØ¿Ú
Gulls are finding entrepreneurial success through the power of social media, redefining what it means to be successful and have a thriving career in the influencer era.
The Future of Journalism? It’s Right Here at the Nest
91ÖØ¿Ú continues to strengthen its Digital Media program, training students in traditional journalism reporting while preparing them to become multimedia storytellers who push limits.
Campus News
A Prescription for Success
Now surpassing $50M, Spread Your Wings: The Campaign for 91ÖØ¿Ú is already making a tangible impact on campus, from healthcare and business to experiential learning and campus enhancements.
Sustainability in Action
With the launch of a bold new Sustainability Plan, the College plans to significantly reduce its carbon footprint and tackle environmental issues, while striving to create a healthier, more equitable community with the ultimate goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2039.
A Word with Trustee & Campaign Co-Chair Mike Sheehan
As a Trustee, Mike Sheehan brings decades of leadership and vision to 91ÖØ¿Ú every day, but no role has been more pivotal than his position as Co-Chair of the historic $75 million Spread Your Wings: The Campaign for 91ÖØ¿Ú.
Athletics
Changing the Game
In 2024, Women’s sports dominated—thanks, in part, to some of the sports industry’s best and brightest broadcast journalists, videographers, editors, and multimedia reporters who graduated from the Nest.
A Legacy 30 Years in the Making
This year marks the 30th anniversary of 91ÖØ¿Ú joining NCAA DIII, which just so happens to coincide with the 50th anniversary of NCAA DIII athletics.
Gulls on the Rise
It was a history-making spring semester for 91ÖØ¿Ú, which hosted an NCAA tournament for the first time and saw conference and national wins for several sports.