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UConn Women’s Basketball Alumni Sweep 2026 WNBA Openings Across Nine Teams
sports18 days ago

UConn Women’s Basketball Alumni Sweep 2026 WNBA Openings Across Nine Teams

As the 2026 WNBA season tips off, 17 former UConn women’s basketball stars are on opening-day rosters across nine teams, making UConn the league’s most represented college program. Notables include Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers with Dallas, Azura Stevens with Chicago, Aaliyah Edwards and Olivia Nelson-Ododa with Connecticut, Napheesa Collier and Dorka Juhász with Minnesota, Breanna Stewart and Aubrey Griffin with New York, Stefanie Dolson and Katie Lou Samuelson with Seattle, Kaitlyn Chen, Tiffany Hayes, Kiah Stokes and Gabby Williams with Golden State, Kia Nurse with Toronto, and Serah Williams headed to Portland’s expansion Fire. Caroline Ducharme was waived from training camp, and Huskies also hold coaching and front-office roles across the league.

via Hartford Courant|
#alumni#basketball#roster
Twin Hills grad rockets to Artemis II, sends thanks to the teachers who sparked him
science1 month ago

Twin Hills grad rockets to Artemis II, sends thanks to the teachers who sparked him

NASA Ames aerospace engineer Nate Eller, a 2019 Analy High School graduate who helped Artemis II with wind-tunnel work, texted his Twin Hills middle school science teachers to thank them for inspiring his curiosity. His journey began in seventh grade with science classes and a bottle-rocket project, and his success prompts the retiring teachers to celebrate a student who became a rocket scientist working on a Moon-bound mission.

via The Press Democrat|
#alumni#artemis-ii#education
Palantir Signals Return of Former Employees With Shire-Themed Appeal
business2 months ago

Palantir Signals Return of Former Employees With Shire-Themed Appeal

Palantir publicly enlists former employees to rejoin, using a Lord of the Rings–themed pitch that they’ll be on a plane day one and coding on meaningful deployments within hours. The outreach comes amid increased scrutiny of AI use in government and the military, and follows Palantir’s expanding government work (US Army contracts up to $10B, DHS $1B). The company hasn’t disclosed compensation details or how large a hiring push this represents, and it’s unclear if this signals a broader recruitment effort.

via Business Insider|
#alumni#business#government-contracts
Quinn McKay Becomes WWE Alumni After Contract Expires
entertainment3 months ago

Quinn McKay Becomes WWE Alumni After Contract Expires

Kelly Kincaid, known on-screen as Quinn McKay, is officially listed as WWE alumni after her contract expired on February 14 with no new deal offered; her last on-screen appearance was February 10 on NXT, and WWE has moved her profile to the alumni section, confirming her departure from the company where she served as a backstage interviewer and Level Up ring announcer (formerly ROH broadcaster Kelly Verbil).

via Ringside News|
#alumni#contract-expiration#entertainment
Karrion Kross and Scarlett Depart WWE
entertainment9 months ago

Karrion Kross and Scarlett Depart WWE

WWE has moved Karrion Kross and Scarlett to the alumni section of its website amid ongoing contract negotiations, sparking speculation about their future with the company. Kross has expressed hope for a return and emphasized loyalty, while the move has led fans to interpret potential storyline developments, especially as other WWE figures like Dwayne Johnson are also listed as alumni.

via Cageside Seats|
#alumni#contract-negotiations#entertainment
Birmingham-Southern Baseball Chases NCAA Title Amid School Closure
education2 years ago

Birmingham-Southern Baseball Chases NCAA Title Amid School Closure

Birmingham-Southern College held its final graduation ceremony as it prepares to close permanently after 168 years due to financial difficulties and a failed loan effort. The event was marked by emotional speeches, honorary degrees, and reflections on the college's legacy. Alumni and staff expressed sadness over the closure, which will result in over 200 job losses. Despite the closure, the community celebrated the college's impact and cherished memories.

via AL.com|
#alumni#birmingham-southern-college#closure
"Birmingham-Southern College Closure: Impact and Concerns for Students"
opinion2 years ago

"Birmingham-Southern College Closure: Impact and Concerns for Students"

In an opinion column addressed to the Birmingham-Southern College Class of 2024, Pulitzer Prize winner Kyle Whitmire reflects on the closure of the college, attributing it to a combination of factors including the declining popularity of liberal arts education and past administrative missteps. He urges the students not to lose hope and emphasizes the importance of remembering the college's impact and values. Whitmire encourages them to carry forward the mission of being "freedom fighters" and to sit with the pain of the loss, using it as a motivator for the future.

via AL.com|
#alumni#birmingham-southern-college#closure
"Mike Jones Named New Head Coach of Old Dominion Men's Basketball Team"
sports2 years ago

"Mike Jones Named New Head Coach of Old Dominion Men's Basketball Team"

Old Dominion University hires alumnus Mike Jones as the new head coach for the men's basketball team, making him the second ODU alumnus to lead the program. Jones, who previously coached at DeMatha High School and served as an assistant coach at Maryland and Virginia Tech, brings a wealth of experience and success to the role. With a strong background in player development and ties to USA Basketball, Jones is poised to build upon the program's foundation and lead it to future success.

via Old Dominion University|
#alumni#head-coach#mens-basketball
education2 years ago

"MUW's Name Change Saga: The Rise of Wynbridge State University"

Mississippi University for Women proposes a new name, Wynbridge State University of Mississippi, in an effort to drop the gender-specific "women" from its name, while still marketing itself as "The W." The proposed name change aims to address recruiting challenges and honor the institution's legacy. This is the second attempt to rename the university, with previous attempts facing strong backlash from alumni. If approved, the name change would take effect on July 1.

via ABC News|
#alumni#education#gender-specific-name
Calls for Accountability at Lincoln University Following Administrator's Tragic Death
education2 years ago

Calls for Accountability at Lincoln University Following Administrator's Tragic Death

The president of Lincoln University in Missouri, John Moseley, has been placed on paid leave following the suicide of the university's vice president of student affairs, Antoinette "Bonnie" Candia-Bailey. Her family alleges that she was terminated by Moseley before her death and had expressed a deteriorating relationship with him. The university's board of curators has initiated a review of personnel issues and mental health concerns, with Moseley volunteering to go on leave during the review. Calls for Moseley's ouster have emerged from students, alumni, and the university's national alumni association, while the board emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the mental health of employees.

via NBC News|
#alumni#education#leadership
"Lincoln University President Placed on Leave Following VP's Tragic Death"
education2 years ago

"Lincoln University President Placed on Leave Following VP's Tragic Death"

The president of Lincoln University in Missouri, John Moseley, has been placed on paid leave following the suicide of the university's vice president of student affairs, Antoinette "Bonnie" Candia-Bailey. Her family alleges that she was terminated by Moseley and had a deteriorating relationship with him. The board of curators has initiated a review of personnel issues and mental health concerns, with Moseley volunteering to go on leave during the review. Calls for Moseley's ouster have emerged from students, alumni, and the university's national alumni association.

via NBC News|
#alumni#education#leadership