17³Ô¹ÏÍø Magazine Winter 2026
Winter 2026 Issue
This edition of 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Magazine celebrates new academic leadership, a national faculty honor, and student success—from Fed Challenge wins to global environmental impact. In this issue you’ll also find athletic highlights, impactful Caribbean alumni, our semesterly 10 Things to Inspire, and other standout stories to fuel your 17³Ô¹ÏÍø pride.
From One Room to a World of Possibility
For 120 years, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø has opened doors, challenged expectations, and launched lives. As we mark this milestone, we look ahead—celebrating the people, programs, and purpose that continue to move the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Community forward.
Elevating 17³Ô¹ÏÍø's Standing in Business and Health
As higher education evolves, leadership matters. This fall, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø welcomed Ajay Khorana, PhD, and Brian Goldstein, PhD, as deans of the Lubin School of Business and the College of Health Professions—leaders who combine academic excellence, industry insight, and a focus on student success.
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10 Things to Inspire You
17³Ô¹ÏÍø was awarded more than $3 million from the New York State Department of Health to launch the College of Health Professions Pathways to Practice Initiative, a major effort to strengthen the region’s healthcare workforce pipeline.
With strong representation on Broadway, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø ranked fifth on Playbill’s Big 10 list of schools and colleges—ahead of both Yale and Juilliard.
17³Ô¹ÏÍø kicked off its inaugural Actionable AI Conference with a keynote from Google Cloud’s Charles Elliot on how AI is reshaping higher education and the future of work.
Six Wins and Counting—17³Ô¹ÏÍø Takes First at Fed Challenge
17³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Federal Reserve Challenge Team has secured a record-breaking sixth national championship title. Team Captain Suraj Sharma ’26 opens up about the grind, the growth, and the meaning behind the historic win.
17³Ô¹ÏÍø People
Named one of the Top 50 Undergraduate Business Professors in the nation, Jessica Magaldi, JD, connects law to what students care about by building courses (and relationships) rooted in meaning, relevance, and real-life learning.
When Joseph Benfield ’91, Kathy-Ann Edwards ’93, and Franklyn Smith ’89 arrived at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø from across the Caribbean, they found more than an education—they found a community that believed in them. Today, they are channeling that shared experience into meaningful impact, establishing a scholarship that honors their journey and invests in the future of Caribbean and Black business students at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Bridging the Gap in Campus Wellness
At 17³Ô¹ÏÍø, student well-being isn’t an afterthought. It’s built into the experience. RADical Health, a nationally recognized, peer-led wellness program, is helping students build resilience, connection, and confidence before challenges escalate. Discover how the program is transforming lives, strengthening teams, and setting 17³Ô¹ÏÍø apart.
17³Ô¹ÏÍø Now: Athletics
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120 Years of 17³Ô¹ÏÍø
It’s 2026, and 17³Ô¹ÏÍø is turning 120. We’re kicking off a yearlong celebration of the people, places, and moments that have shaped our community since 1906. This is just the beginning—stay tuned for stories, events, and ways to get involved all year long.
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.