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Five alumni shared notes of gratitude, appreciation and respect for the university, as they received the highest accolades conferred by the Office of Alumni Engagement at the Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony.

As she prepares to retire after 40 years at ������Ƶ, Patterson joins President Connie Ledoux Book on “������Ƶ Beyond the Bricks” to reflect on student leadership, mentorship and the relationships that defined her career.

Educators, students and industry leaders gathered at ������Ƶ May 1–2 for the AI Summit, a two-day program focused on how artificial intelligence is reshaping business education, career preparation and the future of learning.

Daniela Pereyra ’16 shifted her career from TV to real estate and couldn't be happier. She credits the lessons learned at ������Ƶ for allowing her to have such a versatile career.

CBS New York anchor Doug Williams '13 successfully pivoted from a seven-year career in sports journalism to the unpredictable world of local news and international reporting. Today, he uses his university training to cover high-stakes human interest stories while dedicating time to mentoring the next generation of journalists.

Investment banking is equal parts strategy and narrative. Vice President Mike Goldstein ’17 shares how his pivot to ������Ƶ provided the mentorship and toolkit necessary to lead major transactions at Guggenheim Securities.

From student leader to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Nikki Sanz ’18 is changing the live event industry. After touring with music legends, she founded Giggs to modernize hiring for "gig" workers. Now an ������Ƶ Top 10 Under 10 award winner, Sanz is building a more inclusive professional community for the next generation.

The CEO of Sleep Number returned to her alma mater on April 22 for an award presentation in LaRose Digital Theatre where she encouraged students to embrace risk, lead with a people-first mindset and take ownership of their paths.

Gary Grumbach ’16 will receive the ������Ƶ Top 10 Under 10 Alumni Award for his distinguished career as a Legal Affairs Reporter at NBC News. His impressive journey began at ������Ƶ, where he honed his skills at ������Ƶ Local News before making his mark in the fast-paced world of journalism.

Hollywood production of one ������Ƶ LA grant-funded film results in an ������Ƶ alumni reunion on set.