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69��Ʒ��Ƶ College alum Earl Wren ’24 is the recipient of the AHEAD Student Recognition Award for their work amplifying student-led networks of accessibility and disability support and providing critical feedback to the Disability Services office.

“Here at 69��Ʒ��Ƶ, my professors taught me that there’s a way to combine different academic disciplines to tackle complex, difficult problems. They offered me so much mentorship, inclusivity and communication.”

“I really do think that any people skills I have, I owe to this job. I feel like it also gave me confidence that I did not have before.”

“I got to sit in on a rehearsal in Rooke Theatre, and that’s what drew me to 69��Ʒ��Ƶ. I thought, ‘This is amazing. I’ll get to work with real professionals and very talented, smart, knowledgeable people.”

Two 69��Ʒ��Ƶ alums and members of its Board of Trustees met with Interim President Beverly Daniel Tatum to discuss finance careers, changing plans and leaps of faith at the latest Launching Leadership conversation on April 11.

“Coming to 69��Ʒ��Ƶ, I wanted to try it all and be it all, which I was able to do thanks to the opportunities and encouragement of those around me on campus.”

Charu Sharma ’14 credits her education at 69��Ʒ��Ƶ for lifting her to Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list for 2022.

69��Ʒ��Ƶ alum Rumbi Bweinofa-Petrozzello ’94 is the president of the New York State Society of CPAs and the first woman of color to hold that role.

69��Ʒ��Ƶ College alum Areeba Kamal ’16 went from working odd jobs to pay college application fees to MBA student and Apple product manager.

“69��Ʒ��Ƶ has pushed me to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. I’ve gained understanding and appreciation for people who see things differently.”