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The film, produced by Lecturer in Communications Melissa Rodriguez ’13 with Jamie Simiele ’26 as production coordinator, will screen Oct. 18.

The September 2025 edition of your Alumni eNewsletter is online now!  From Board elections to big premieres, this month’s newsletter is full of alumni stories, campus highlights, and fall events. Don’t miss what’s happening in the Purchase community.

Selecting a course mix that aligns with an entrepreneurial mindset, she turned her vision for a comfortable neighborhood spot into a reality.

The August 2025 edition of your Alumni eNewsletter is online now!  Savor the last days of summer with Alumni In Action stories, a heads-up about the PCAA’s annual meeting in September, and a sneak peek at fall events. 

The recent grad received a grant from the National Board of Review for her documentary short, Puff Puff Pass, an intimate look at the Black lives impacted by the legal and cultural history of the now-legal cannabis industry.

El Tiguere (The Tiger) received the green light from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s fellowship and filmmaking incubator, Colectivo, paving the way for its premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City in June. 

Costarring Laurie Metcalf, the play debuted last summer at the renowned Steppenwolf Theater Company where Stock was hailed by The Chicago Sun Times as “shockingly terrific” and “a revelation.”

And the shows featuring our alumni that rose to the top.

The 21 x 35-foot interactive sign, Capitalism Works for Me! True/False invites audiences to engage in thoughtful reflection and meaningful debate at the Zürcher Theater Spektakel, a festival that celebrates art and culture.

The modern dance innovator was presented with the 2025 Princess Grace Award, recognizing dance artists for their extraordinary accomplishments. 

What began as a passion for baseball evolved into an independent training and coaching business that now serves thousands of young athletes across Westchester County and the tri-state area each year.

Liberty Lost is created, produced, and hosted by the seasoned journalist.

The Playwriting and Screenwriting/Arts Management major is among the International Screenwriters’ Association ‘s first-ever class of Student Fellows.

The recent grad  joins award-winning cast members Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones), Sandra Oh (Killing Eve), Lupita Nyong’o (Black Panther), and Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family) in Twelfth Night, a comic romp about romance, gender roles, and mistaken identity.  

The July 2025 edition of your Alumni eNewsletter is online now!  Keep the summer vibes going with alumni highlights, upcoming events, and creative inspiration from Purchase. 

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