Impactful Educator
Dena Simmons ’05 has been honored with a Columbia University Teachers College distinguished alumni award.
Midd Connections
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Remixing a Literary Classic
In her new novel 4 Janes, Marian Yee ’84 reimagines Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre through the stories of four versions of the titular character in different parts of the world.
More than a Kick or a Punch
The New York Times published a video profile to accompany an op-ed by Rana Abdelhamid ’15 about her approach to teaching self defense as a skillset for emotional, economic, and political safety.
Support for Determined Learners
In 2023, Taniya Noori ’25.5 founded a remote tutoring service to support Afghan women and girls who are now banned from schools under Taliban rule.
Visionary New Yorker
Rana Abdelhamid ’15 has won a David Prize as the founder of an anti-violence organization and community center in Queens, New York.
California’s New Climate Chief
Recently, Lauren Sanchez ’11 was sworn in as the chair of the California Air Resources Board by Governor Gavin Newsom.
Treasure in Trash
Tik Root ’12 reports on Grist.org on a new study that found that the U.S. discards critical minerals in mine waste every year, including enough lithium to power 10 million electric vehicles.
Art Revelations
Artist Jordan Nassar ’07 questions the meanings given to ancient relics or historical crafts in a new exhibition at the James Cohan Gallery.
Psychology of Voter Preferences
A new research paper by Mohamed A. Hussein ’17 looks at the psychological factors behind voters’ overall preferences for more extreme political candidates.