17³Ô¹ÏÍø Magazine Winter 2025
Winter 2025 Issue
As we embark on the Winter 2025 issue of 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Magazine, we celebrate a season of growth, achievement, and innovation at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø. From groundbreaking research and remarkable faculty to inspiring student success stories, this edition highlights the momentum driving our community forward.
Driving Momentum, Celebrating Excellence
At 17³Ô¹ÏÍø, we're driven by renewal, growth, and the pursuit of excellence. As we step into this exciting chapter, we reflect on the incredible progress we've made as a community of leaders, changemakers, and innovators.
From Professionals to Profs
At 17³Ô¹ÏÍø, learning from the best isn't just a promise—it's a reality. Meet the seven extraordinary professionals-turned-professors shaping the next generation of leaders. From theater to law, nursing to AI, these educators bring world-class experience and passion to every lecture.
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The Partnership Creating World Class Environmental Leaders
For nearly 25 years, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø's Elisabeth Haub School of Law has partnered with Yale University to create one of the most unique and impactful joint degree programs in the world.
Research and Grants
The days of John Gotti and The Godfather are long behind us, but organized crime has continued to evolve. A 17³Ô¹ÏÍø student teams up with two faculty members to investigate.
This past fall, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty members got to work; advancing research in their fields and bringing in awards highlighting our outstanding efforts in cybersecurity, the humanities, environmental and technology policy, and much more.
Through a grant from the New York State Department of Education, School of Education Professor Jennifer Pankowski and Seidenberg Professor Tom Schmidt are employing artificial intelligence solutions to potentially revolutionize the teacher training experience.
10 Things to Inspire You
Layne Davis ’25 addressed the UN, urging youth inclusion in disarmament policies. Backed by 100+ global organizations, she called for amplifying voices impacted by conflict, climate inaction, and marginalization.
The 17³Ô¹ÏÍø team excelled in 2024, winning the New York Regional competition and ranking top five nationally. Competing against schools like Harvard and Princeton, they earned an honorable mention as national finalists.
Sands College ranks Top 5 for Broadway representation! Playbill’s Big 10 placed 17³Ô¹ÏÍø at #4—surpassing Juilliard and Yale—with alumni starring in hits like Wicked, Hamilton, and The Outsiders.
Beyond the Boom
Today, as generative AI transforms industries, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø's Seidenberg School is doubling down on its legacy, preparing students to lead in an AI-powered world with cutting-edge programs, groundbreaking research, and a commitment to AI literacy for all disciplines.
17³Ô¹ÏÍø People
After seven years of transformative leadership, alumnus Gary Laermer ’80 retires as VP of Development and Alumni Relations. His legacy of philanthropy and student impact will inspire 17³Ô¹ÏÍø for years to come.
After answering an unexpected call to the field of mental healthcare, Daniel Crotty ’23 has earned the title of Obama Foundation Scholar and the chance to make a far-reaching impact.
Meet Director of Energy and Resiliency Ryan McEnany. Under his leadership, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø has achieved a 24% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, saved more than $7 million through energy efficiency, and implemented innovative programs that inspire our community.
In Memoriam
The 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Community has experienced the loss of two remarkable individuals whose contributions to the University and their respective fields will long be remembered. Morgan Jenness, a cherished member of the Sands College of Performing Arts faculty, and Professor Vanessa Merton, a distinguished educator and advocate from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law.
Alumni Corner
Get connected with your fellow classmates at one of our special alumni events or through our online Class Notes.
About 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Magazine
17³Ô¹ÏÍø Magazine is an award-winning publication produced by University Relations' Department of Marketing and Communications, published biannually, and distributed digitally to alumni and friends of 17³Ô¹ÏÍø. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent those of its staff or of 17³Ô¹ÏÍø.