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Welcome Class of 2024!

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Vocalist Lucy Wijnands ’20 Finalist in Prestigious Competition
Congratulations to Lucy Wijnands ’20 (jazz studies), named one of five finalists of the Ella Fitzgerald Competition.
#PurchaseCares: Steve Lambert
Associate Professor of New Media is “forming a global, advocacy innovation lab to Free the Vaccine for COVID-19.”
Meet the Senior Athletes
Hear from our senior athletes whose final season of DIII play has been preempted due to coronavirus.
Paramount Picks Up Original Script by Mattson Tomlin ’12
The competition was apparently heated for his script, 2084.
Ilias Fourati ’20 Receives SUNY Chancellor’s Award
The chemistry and piano performance double major is among two Purchase College graduating seniors to receive the prestigious 2020 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence.
Eric Gottesman Awarded Prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship
Assistant Professor of Art+Design will continue his work on a film project in Ethiopia and Eritrea.
#SUNYTogether + #PurchaseCares: “Both Sides, Now”
Enjoy this performance of the Joni Mitchell classic by Jazz Studies students Lucy Wijnands ’20 and Harrison Graser ’22, with Pete Malinverni, associate professor of jazz studies.
Meet Elizabeth Cook ’20: Thayer Fellowship Winner
The Acting major shares this year’s Thayer Fellowship award given by SUNY.
#PurchaseCares
We’re sharing stories from the Purchase community to focus on the positive and to inspire others. Learn more…
Campus Arts Organizations Deliver Online Content
The Neuberger Museum of Art and The Performing Arts Center are both providing online content to keep you engaged in the arts while staying home.
Meet Rakeem Hardy ’20: Thayer Fellowship Winner
The Dance major shares this year’s Thayer Fellowship award given by SUNY.
Novel by Claribel Ortega ’10 Will See the Big Screen
Scholastic published Ghost Squad today, a middle grade novel by journalism major Claribel Ortega ’10. It will also be made into a movie.
Garth Greenwell Earns Guggenheim Fellowship
Congratulations to author Garth Greenwell ’01 (literature) for receiving the prestigious award.
Britney DiTocco ’20 Receives SUNY Chancellor’s Award
The history and studio composition double major is among two Purchase College graduating seniors to receive the prestigious 2020 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence.
Faculty and Alum Nominated for Drama Desk Awards
Associate Professor of Theatre Design/Technology Anita Yavich, Chris Perfetti ’11, and Herrick Goldman ’91 earned nominations.

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Alumni Outcomes:

<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/2731-acclaimed-singer-song-writer-regina-spektor-01"><img src="/live/image/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,3070/4838_Regina_Spektor_credit_Shervin_Lainez_2.rev.1494337464.jpg" alt="Regina Spektor ’01" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,3070/4838_Regina_Spektor_credit_Shervin_Lainez_2.rev.1494337464.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,3070/4838_Regina_Spektor_credit_Shervin_Lainez_2.rev.1494337464.jpg 3x" data-max-w="3200" data-max-h="3070"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/2731-acclaimed-singer-song-writer-regina-spektor-01">Acclaimed Singer-Song Writer Regina Spektor ’01</a></h4><div>Spektor Published her first album senior year at Purchase.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/1326-thom-widmann-90-tames-the-hairy-ape"><img src="/live/image/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,224,2133,2355/4619_ThomWidmann.rev.1492543271.jpg" alt="Thom Widmann '90" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,224,2133,2355/4619_ThomWidmann.rev.1492543271.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,224,2133,2355/4619_ThomWidmann.rev.1492543271.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2133" data-max-h="2131"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/1326-thom-widmann-90-tames-the-hairy-ape">Thom Widmann ’90, Stage Manager Extroidinaire</a></h4><div>One of NYC’s most sought-after stage mangers is lecturer in Purchase Design/Tech program</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/1429-david-hamilton-thomson-83"><img src="/live/image/gid/18/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/178,0,576,397/4926_David-Thomson2.rev.1495038901.jpg" alt="David Hamilton Thomson '83" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/18/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/178,0,576,397/4926_David-Thomson2.rev.1495038901.jpg 2x" data-max-w="398" data-max-h="397"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/1429-david-hamilton-thomson-83">David Hamilton Thomson ’83</a></h4><div>Collaborative and performing artist to serve as mentor in the <a href="http://www.queer-art.org/mentorship/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Queer|Art|Mentorship</a> program.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/884-second-oscar-nomination-for-tom-cross-93"><img src="/live/image/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,0,564,353/3462_TomCross_Oscar_web.rev.1485543840.jpg" alt="Visual Arts Alum Tom Cross '93" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,0,564,353/3462_TomCross_Oscar_web.rev.1485543840.jpg 2x" data-max-w="564" data-max-h="353"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/884-second-oscar-nomination-for-tom-cross-93">Second Oscar Nomination for Tom Cross ’93</a></h4><div>The film editor has just been nominated for an Oscar for editing the critically acclaimed film <em>La La Land</em>.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/626-jill-bargonetti-85-biology"><img src="/live/image/gid/25/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,0,288,282/3477_SURC_Bargonetti.rev.1485562152.gif" alt="Jill Bargonetti '85" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" data-max-w="288" data-max-h="282"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/626-jill-bargonetti-85-biology">Jill Bargonetti ’85</a></h4><div>A renowned cancer researcher, Hunter College professor, winner of many awards, and innovator in the education of minorities in science.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/1932-susie-essman-77-returns-to-curb-your-enthusiasm"><img src="/live/image/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/104,0,768,663/5987_SusieEssman_MARC_JANKS_HUFFPOST.rev.1507828934.jpg" alt="Actress and comedienne Susie Essman '77" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/104,0,768,663/5987_SusieEssman_MARC_JANKS_HUFFPOST.rev.1507828934.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/104,0,768,663/5987_SusieEssman_MARC_JANKS_HUFFPOST.rev.1507828934.jpg 3x" data-max-w="664" data-max-h="663"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/1932-susie-essman-77-returns-to-curb-your-enthusiasm">Susie Essman ’77</a></h4><div>Comedienne and actress is best known for her foul-mouthed character on the HBO hit series, <em>Curb Your Enthusiasm</em>.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/476-actors-land-big-roles-on-the-small-screen"><img src="/live/image/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,0,564,402/469_tv_malcolmgoodwinstevenweber_izombie.rev.1474998295.gif" alt="Robert Buckley; Steven Weber ’83; Malcolm Goodwin ’03; and Rose McIver in the CW’s iZombie" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,0,564,402/469_tv_malcolmgoodwinstevenweber_izombie.rev.1474998295.gif 2x" data-max-w="564" data-max-h="402"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/476-actors-land-big-roles-on-the-small-screen">Actors Land Big Roles on the Small Screen</a></h4><div><p> Three alumni from the Conservatory of Theatre Arts’ Acting Program have landed starring roles on hit television shows—and garnered critical acclaim along the way.</p></div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/1006-jaya-mohanan-99"><img src="/live/image/gid/18/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/118,9,449,340/3693_JayaMohanan2.rev.1487106180.jpg" alt="Jaya Mohanan '99 at the Stars of STEM charity fashion show" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/18/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/118,9,449,340/3693_JayaMohanan2.rev.1487106180.jpg 2x" data-max-w="331" data-max-h="331"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/1006-jaya-mohanan-99">Jaya Mohanan ’99</a></h4><div>Sustainable science—senior research chemist who works to clean the air.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/1716-photographer-tapped-for-brooklyn-museum-exhibition"><img src="/live/image/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,857,2129,2988/5471_Graves_photograph_by_jan_dams.rev.1505756990.jpg" alt="Kris Graves' 04" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,857,2129,2988/5471_Graves_photograph_by_jan_dams.rev.1505756990.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,857,2129,2988/5471_Graves_photograph_by_jan_dams.rev.1505756990.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2129" data-max-h="2131"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/1716-photographer-tapped-for-brooklyn-museum-exhibition">Photographer Tapped for Brooklyn Museum Exhibition</a></h4><div>Kris Graves ’04 commissioned by EJI to create work for <em>The Legacy of Lynching</em> currently on view.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/985-elizabeth-tichenor-94"><img src="/live/image/gid/18/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,94,600,694/3644_ElizabethTichenor.rev.1486750073.jpg" alt="Elizabeth Tichenor ’94" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/18/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,94,600,694/3644_ElizabethTichenor.rev.1486750073.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/18/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,94,600,694/3644_ElizabethTichenor.rev.1486750073.jpg 3x" data-max-w="600" data-max-h="600"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/985-elizabeth-tichenor-94">Elizabeth Tichenor ’94</a></h4><div>Works to educate healthcare and law enforcement professionals about prescription drug-diversion.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/2345-carlos-t-fernandez-93"><img src="/live/image/gid/18/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,0,258,258/7088_Carlos-T.-Fernandez.rev.1518558270.jpg" alt="Carlos T. Fernandez '93" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" data-max-w="258" data-max-h="258"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/2345-carlos-t-fernandez-93">Carlos T. Fernandez ’93</a></h4><div>FBI legend now global chief security officer for Viacom.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/2174-two-from-purchase-dance-to-the-top"><img src="/live/image/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,67,2000,2068/6775_DanceMagJan2018Cover.rev.1513877018.jpg" alt="Cover of Dance Magazine January 2018 issue" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,67,2000,2068/6775_DanceMagJan2018Cover.rev.1513877018.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,67,2000,2068/6775_DanceMagJan2018Cover.rev.1513877018.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2000" data-max-h="2001"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/2174-two-from-purchase-dance-to-the-top">Two Dancers Rise to the Top</a></h4><div>Dance alumnae named “25 to Watch in 2018” by <em>Dance</em> magazine.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/1808-fourth-emmy-award-for-david-grill-86"><img src="/live/image/gid/38/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1019,712/926_davegrill.rev.1478550431.jpg" alt="Dave Grill '86" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/38/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1019,712/926_davegrill.rev.1478550431.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/38/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1019,712/926_davegrill.rev.1478550431.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1019" data-max-h="712"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/1808-fourth-emmy-award-for-david-grill-86">Fourth Emmy Award for David Grill ’86</a></h4><div>For outstanding lighting direction on the Super Bowl halftime show.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/625-adam-nagourney-77-economics"><img src="/live/image/gid/25/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,0,171,164/1161_Adam_Nagourney.rev.1479489821.jpg" alt="" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" data-max-w="171" data-max-h="164"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/625-adam-nagourney-77-economics">Adam Nagourney ’77</a></h4><div>Los Angeles Bureau Chief of the <em>New York Times,</em> a former chief national political correspondent for the paper and an author.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/1565-verite-aka-kelsey-byrne-12-breaking-through"><img src="/live/image/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,366,999,1365/5201_VRIT-Jan-2017-v2-Eric-Ryan-Anderson_120dpi.rev.1499454215.jpg" alt="VÉRITÉ (Kelsey Byrne '12)" class="lw_image" width="160" height="160" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,366,999,1365/5201_VRIT-Jan-2017-v2-Eric-Ryan-Anderson_120dpi.rev.1499454215.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/22/width/160/height/160/crop/1/src_region/0,366,999,1365/5201_VRIT-Jan-2017-v2-Eric-Ryan-Anderson_120dpi.rev.1499454215.jpg 3x" data-max-w="999" data-max-h="999"/></a></span><h4 class="title"><a href="/live/news/1565-verite-aka-kelsey-byrne-12-breaking-through">VÉRITÉ, aka Kelsey Byrne ’12, Breaking Through</a></h4><div>With over 100 million Spotify streams and her new album <em>Somewhere In Between…</em></div>

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Art Sandwiched-In: A Virtual Curator-led Exhibition Tour

June 5
BROWN BAG LUNCH & LEARN

Enjoy lunch while Patrice Giasson, Alex Gordon Curator of Art of the Americas, speaks about a selection of works in the Pier Paolo Pasolini: Subversive Prophet exhibition.

DIGITAL DELIVERY. Advance registration required.

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