Feb 29, 2024
The race to the top
By Stella Katsipoutis-Varkanis Dominique Lester ’99 jokingly says if you cut his arm, it would bleed gasoline. A Maryland native, he grew up in his stepfather’s…
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Feb 29, 2024
Getting his head in the game
By Stella Katsipoutis-Varkanis Each year, Crain’s Chicago Business hand-selects 40 of the city’s brightest business stars who have made a mark on their…
Feb 29, 2024
The larger-than-life paintings of Jolie Saint Vil ’27
By Madeline Marriott ’24 Jolie Saint Vil ’27 began her artistic journey with a long string of paper dolls. “I had hundreds of these paper dolls…
Feb 29, 2024
Taking Chances, Chasing Dreams
By Jill Spotz Heavenly Anderson ’24 first heard about Lafayette while she was in high school. As a high-performing student, Anderson was nominated to…
Sep 21, 2023
From peer counseling to health care mentoring
By Jill Spotz Many professionals look back on the progression of their careers and find their paths to be nonlinear. Although these twists and turns may…
Sep 14, 2023
A passion for fundraising
By Bryan Hay Lucas Simpson ’13 (anthropology and sociology) never intended a career in fundraising and development, but the seed was planted at Lafayette…
Sep 14, 2023
Against all odds
By Stella Katsipoutis-Varkanis It was summer of 2000, and then-7-year-old Unique Andres ’15 had arrived at Palm Springs, excited to start her vacation…
Sep 13, 2023
Kyvory Henderson ’12 engineers an impressive career
by Cindy Breme Kyvory Henderson ’12 rarely comes up short in anything. At 6-foot-3, his impressive stature is matched by his academic and personal achievements…
Feb 20, 2023
In the media: Unsung civil rights pioneers who helped desegregate schools in New Orleans
As part of its Black Heritage Month coverage, CBS News on Feb. 14 aired a report that recalled an untold story about a historic moment that led to desegregation…
Dec 21, 2022
A Moment to Remember
By Imane Halal ’23 Alumni, faculty, staff, and students joined together to celebrate the dedication of the Portlock Black Cultural Center during Rivalry…