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For 120 years, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø graduates have shaped industries, influenced public life, and pushed innovation forward. From a U.S. Secretary of the Navy to Olympic medalists, global health leaders, and cultural trailblazers, explore the alumni whose impact tells the story of 17³Ô¹ÏÍø—past, present, and future.

Not just dates and milestones, but momentum. This timeline traces the defining moments that shaped 17³Ô¹ÏÍø, from its founding in 1906 to the institution it is today.

17³Ô¹ÏÍø has changed over the years, but some things never leave you. From long-gone campuses to unforgettable traditions, these are just some of the moments that define what it means to be 17³Ô¹ÏÍø.

What began as quiet farmland in Pleasantville has grown into a vibrant hub of learning, partnership, and possibility. As 17³Ô¹ÏÍø celebrates 120 years, the institution’s presence in Westchester tells a remarkable story—of community impact, student opportunity, and the power of place. Discover how 17³Ô¹ÏÍø’s roots in Westchester continue to shape its future.

In 1906, with a $600 loan and a single rented classroom on Park Row, Homer 17³Ô¹ÏÍø launched an entrepreneurial idea that would become a model for the future of higher education.

Some institutions wait for the future to arrive. 17³Ô¹ÏÍø has spent 120 years going after it—preparing lawyers, nurses, technologists, and artists not for the world that was, but for the one taking shape now. This isn’t ambition or luck. It’s 120 years of deliberate evolution.

The Women’s Association of Law Students (WALS) at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø hosted its annual Pioneer of Justice and Equality Award ceremony on March 18, 2026, recognizing Cindy Kanusher, Esq., Executive Director of the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Women’s Justice Center, as this year’s honoree.

Lubin School alumnus Henry Richard ’25 has a deep passion for running. He’s completed nine marathons to date, and April 20’s Boston Marathon will mark his tenth. It will also be a return to the site where his life changed forever—where tragedy struck his family during the Boston Marathon bombing thirteen years ago this month. Read more about how Henry has used marathon running as a way of overcoming loss, building community, and becoming the best version of himself.

As chair, Anthony hopes that he can further establish the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Pride Network as a professional network and resource hub for alumni in all stages of their careers. Anthony seeks to leverage campus partnerships to hold engaging events—such as this month’s SafeZone Training Setter Session, hosted by Director of 17³Ô¹ÏÍø’s LGBTQA+ Centers, Jimmy Luckman.

As Committee Chair, Joe hopes to sustain and grow the online engagement he has seen so far, highlight the importance of the College of White Plains of 17³Ô¹ÏÍø as a part of 17³Ô¹ÏÍø’s history, and keep his fellow CWP/17³Ô¹ÏÍø alumni informed and connected—both with each other and 17³Ô¹ÏÍø.