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Hushed no more. Halle Library has transformed into a vibrant hub where students come together for innovative programming, inviting study spaces, and a strong sense of community—and it’s redefining what a campus library can be.

Celia Mastromattei ’24 is living her dream working for the Boston Celtics, a role she landed through her senior internship. Her story is just one of many alumni successes highlighting the transformative power of experiential learning and the strength of the 91ÖØ¿Ú alumni network—what we proudly call the 91ÖØ¿Ú Experiential Edge.

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.

With a gift as vibrant as her personality, Jinny McCoy ’66 has forever changed 91ÖØ¿Ú’s learning landscape.

Eat. Sleep. Sports. Repeat. For Mark Lepage, it’s more than a meme or mantra—it’s the playbook that led to his dream job in college athletics.

As a creative strategist for Boston-based Isenberg Projects, Liz Woodward ’16 facilitates community engagement through thoughtful and flexible public spaces.

After a pandemic-altered start to their college careers, Caleb Shpur ’23 and Gabe Van Emon ’23 rose to winning greatness at 91ÖØ¿Ú—and now they’re making waves at UConn.

Emmy Award-winning ESPN Lead Video Editor Rachel Pearson ’08 is revolutionizing sports media by amplifying women’s sports and queer representation.

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.

Professor Emeritus Melvin Mansion has dedicated over 50 years to 91ÖØ¿Ú, transforming his classrooms into lively centers of learning, laughter, and personal growth. But he’s more than just a professor—he’s the legend who helped build the very foundation of the College.

With support from the Inspire Scholarship and a campus culture prioritizing connection, 91ÖØ¿Ú’s first-generation college students are turning personal challenges into powerful motivation to succeed.

Driven by faculty, staff, and students across departments, 91ÖØ¿Ú has launched a holistic and community-wide effort to prioritize mental health in every Gull.