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Alumni Updates
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Daniel Croix Henderson ’17 Debuts on Broadway
Daniel Croix Henderson ’17 made his Broadway debut in the The Imaginary Invalid.
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Lilia Ireland ’26 Joins Cast of Feature Film “Egg Baby”
SUNY Purchase acting graduate Lilia Ireland ’26 joins Emmy Award-winner Jean Smart (Hacks) in Amazon MGM Studios’ new romantic comedy.
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Artist Khalif Tahir Thompson ’18 on Inspiration
SUNY Purchase alum Khalif Tahir Thompson shares with The New York Times Magazine what works of art inspire him.
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Jesse Heffler ’09 Brings Fresh Vision to Rosendale Theater
As Managing Director of the Hudson Valley arts venue, Heffler brings to the role a diverse background in independent film and contemporary performance.
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Investigative Reporter Curtis Brodner ’19 Covers Critical Issues Behind Affordable Housing
In his new role at The Jersey Vindicator, he exposes the complex policies, culture and economics that determine where residents can afford to live.
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SUNY Purchase Alum Jill Bargonetti-Chavarria ’85 Named Distinguished Professor
SUNY Purchase alum Jill Bargonetti-Chavarria ’85 was named a CUNY Distinguished Professor—the highest academic honor at the City University of New York—for her cancer research.
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Congratulations to Kyle McKenzie ’13 on Emmy Win
A coordinating producer for ABC News Live, McKenzie and team received the Emmy News and Documentary Award for Outstanding Live Breaking News Coverage.
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Lighting Designer Jen Schriever ’04 Adds Tony Award for ‘The Lost Boys’
For illuminating a world of vast, dark spaces and flying vampires for the stage adaptation of the cult classic film, Schriever has already won a Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award.
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Lara Mimosa Montes ’09 Wins Prestigious Whiting Award
SUNY Purchase alum Lara Mimosa Montes won a 2026 Whiting Award for Fiction, which recognizes emerging writers.
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Daniel Muñoz ’26: From Pre-Med Club to Published Research
Laser-focused on medical school, SUNY Purchase biology grad Daniel Muñoz ’26 co-authored a published parasitology study as an undergrad.
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Two Film Grads Honored With NBR Student Award Grants
The SUNY Purchase Film BFA program is proud to share that alumni Jamie Simiele ’26 andMichael Warren ’26 earned National Board of Review Student Grant Awards.
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New Dance Alliance Selects Claude ‘CJ’ Johnson ’17 as Artist in Residence
The innovative dancer and accomplished choreographer takes part in the organization’s Black Artists Space-to-Create program.
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Disney’s Matt Conover ’88 Named Head of RWS Global Productions
A skilled creative executive who captured Disney magic for three decades will oversee RWS Global live entertainment.
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SUNY Purchase Faculty and MFA Alumna Win 2026 NYFA Artist Fellowships
SUNY Purchase professors Hakan Topal and Rob Swainston and MFA alumna Kakyoung Lee ’03 won 2026 NYFA Artist Fellowships selected from 3,985 applicants statewide.
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Dan DeGloria ’01 Wins Emmy for Motion Graphics
DeGloria’s team at NBC Sports won the Outstanding Graphic Design award for the NBA on NBC campaign.
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Karen Beltran ’02 Named President of the Westchester County Bar Association
The first woman of color to lead the WCBA in its 130-year history has been a rising star and “raising the bar” for almost two decades.
