Alumni Essay

Summer/26

Notes on rock climbing in the South.

Winter/26

An alumnus reflects on the value of a liberal arts education.

Fall/25

An alumna reflects on her husband’s legacy and the community he created.

Summer/25

Following the loss of his mother, an alumnus reflects on skepticism and faith.

Winter/25

From the Atlantic to the Pacific, an alumna takes the measure of Route 20 and points along the way.

Summer/24

What teaching middle school taught me about the humanities.

Spring/24

A whirlwind tour of Chicago street food—and why it matters.

Fall/23

The loss of her grandmother compelled an alumna to understand her heritage.

Summer/23

A film professor reappraises 
his childhood approach to performing magic.

Summer/23

Why there’s nothing neutral about gray.

Winter/23

Lessons from a life of bridge.

Fall/22

A coach’s lessons went well beyond tennis.