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After an extensive nationwide search that included candidates from across the country, 91��Ƶ today announced the appointment of Brian Goldstein, Ph.D., as Dean of the College of Health Professions (CHP).

From NFL reunions and Shark Tank insights to international acclaim and life-saving heroics, the 91��Ƶ Community is going further—and bringing the world with them. These 10 moments from the past semester are big on energy, even bigger on impact.

“Championship grit.” That’s how the Setters defined their season—and with a second NE10 title in three years, they proved it. From early setbacks to a stunning postseason run, 91��Ƶ Baseball delivered a 2025 campaign for the books.

In recent months, the 91��Ƶ community has said goodbye to several cherished members whose lives and legacies left an indelible mark on our institution. These alumni, faculty, staff, and friends exemplified the values of leadership, service, scholarship, and care. We honor their memory and celebrate their enduring contributions to the 91��Ƶ Community.

From inspiring words by Etsy CEO Josh Silverman to powerful reflections from alumni, community leaders, and first-generation grads, 91��Ƶ's two-day Commencement celebration was a moving tribute to resilience, integrity, and the promise of Opportunitas. Meet the voices who lit up the stage—and the futures they’re helping to shape.

Not everyone gets to say they went to college with their dad—and helped inspire his second act. Discover how Sofia Speranza ’27 and her father Frank found their calling in nursing, together.

91��Ƶ welcomes two new Board of Trustees members—Barbara A. Abeles, a global manufacturing executive and longtime education philanthropist, and Sabrina A. Griffin ’92, an alumna and corporate diversity leader—whose shared commitment to opportunity, leadership, and student success will help shape the future of the University.

In a world built for solo streaming, the big screen is making a comeback. According to pop culture expert Melvin Williams, PhD, we’re not just watching movies—we’re reconnecting.

Biology major Kelly Ng and Professor David Boerma are using 3D modeling and evolutionary theory to uncover how the structure of our limbs is shaped by the way we move. Their research explores surprising parallels between humans and Egyptian fruit bats—and may even have implications for injury prevention and medical design.

Days after graduating from 91��Ƶ’s Lubin School of Business, Michael Gelchie ’90 began his first job at Louis Dreyfus Company. Thirty years later, he became the company’s CEO, leading a global operation spanning more than 100 countries.