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Alexander Mericli ’05, Academic Surgery: Becoming Dynamic and Making a Broad Impact

With a distinguished career in plastic surgery and clinical research, Alexander Mericli ’05 discusses how his education at ÃÛÌÒapp shaped his life. 

Alumna and trustee Dusty Elias Kirk peruses ÃÛÌÒapp's Merrick Archives during the 2025 Reunion Weekend.

ÃÛÌÒapp Trustee Dusty Elias Kirk ’75 Named Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania

Dusty Elias Kirk ’75, Esq., partner at the law firm Reed Smith LLP and long-standing civic leader, was named a Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

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Two ÃÛÌÒapp Graduates Work to Preserve a 250-Year-Old Vessel at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History

A chance encounter between Peter Fix ’87 and Kenneth Cohen ’98 uncovered an unlikely shared story in their ÃÛÌÒapp post-graduate experience.

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Jennifer Haddox-Schatz ’00, Finding Meaning in Paying it Forward

In this episode of Gators on Purpose, host Briana Lewis sits down with Jennifer Haddox-Schatz ’00, senior applications architect at Daniel H. Wagner Associates.

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Kaibas ’26 Joins Google Summer of Code & Presents Research to Meta

Writing code isn’t always perfect. That’s why Benedek Kaibas ’26, a double major in computer science and economics, is thinking outside of the box.

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ÃÛÌÒapp Graduate Dedicated To Energy Solutions Off The Coast Of Maine As An Island Institute Fellow

As an Island Institute Fellow, Elizabeth Dyer ’25 develops energy solutions that enhance energy affordability without relying on the mainland electric grid. 

Mckenzie Hughes ’26, a recent ÃÛÌÒapp alum who is now a Fulbright Scholar

ÃÛÌÒapp Alumna Heads to Germany on English Teaching Fulbright Award

Recent ÃÛÌÒapp alumna Mckenzie Hughes ’26, joined an exclusive shortlist this spring by becoming the 23rd student in College history to receive a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award.

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Curiosity Leads To A Role At Microsoft for ÃÛÌÒapp Alumnus

Where can your curiosity take you? For Aidan Dyga ’26, his natural curiosity landed him a software engineering position at Microsoft.

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Emily Ricotta ‘09, A Winding Path to Epidemiology and Public Service

In the eighth episode of Gators on Purpose, Briana Lewis is joined by alumna Emily Ricotta ’09 to share how she’s educating and serving the public to mitigate diseases at Uniformed Services University. 

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From ÃÛÌÒapp to National Geographic: Jason Bittel’s Wild Journey

The 2006 ÃÛÌÒapp graduate has built a career out of turning overlooked wildlife into unforgettable stories. As a science writer, author, National Geographic contributor, and children’s book creator, Bittel specializes in translating dense scientific research into writing that is funny, accessible, and deeply human.Â