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Dawn Digrius Smith C’99, G’05,’07 on Drew’s Caspersen School of Graduate Studies’ History & Culture Program

“History is so nimble and flexible and provides opportunities across perceived boundaries that allows you to be really marketable in the workplace”

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Two-Time Alum Leo Colon T’20,’23 on Integrating Ministry and Music

“My first experience in ministry was, of course, in music ministry. Everything flowed from that experience.”

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Suhail Majid C’23 Named Trepp Commercial Real Estate Future Leader

The alum is one of only 15 selected for the award

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Kashon Lopes C’13, G’14 on Drew University’s Master of Arts in Teaching Program

The principal shares the unexpected benefits of the teaching profession

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Michael Barthel G’17 on Drew University’s Master of Arts in Teaching Program

“Drew has a well-known MAT program. I knew my training would be the best I could get.”

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Drew University Alum Heads to NYU Masters in Dramatic Writing Program

Erin Gruodis-Gimbel C'22 credits hands-on opportunities, faculty mentorship, and liberal arts experience at Drew

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Katelynn Fleming C’21 Enters NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Program

Fleming is also earning her PhD in microsystems engineering

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A Full-Circle Story of a Drew University Mentor-Mentee Relationship

From research to applesauce, Dr. De Lacy Davis C'84 and Dr. Reynaldo Ortíz-Minaya C'98 have guided one another through their careers in social justice

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Drew University Alum Uncovers Provenance of Lincoln Portrait in Madison

Mallory Mortillaro C'13,G'15 researched the painting now in the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery

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Drew University Alum Named Poet Laureate for Jersey City

Ann Wallace C'92 discusses the honor and her time at Drew

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Drew Theological School Alum Mayra Rivera T’01,’05 Serves as President of AAR

The alum earned a PhD and master’s from Drew

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Drew University Alums Team Up to Start Professional Development Theater Program

Emily Dzioba C'18 and Alyssa Sileo C'22 reflect on how Drew helped them achieve their goal

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Pearl Yea eun Lee C’18 Gives Back to Drew University with Full-Circle Donation

Lee donated to the same fund that opened up research opportunities, leading to her legal career

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Drew University Students Tout Hands-On Research Experiences in RISE Program

Students gain skills, confidence, resume-building experience

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Greg Hunt C’13 Uses Drew University Professors as the Standard in his Teaching Career

Hunt is an assistant professor at the College of William & Mary

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Drew University Alum Anna King C’18 Opens Contemporary Art Gallery

King leaned on experiences from Drew to open Wolfgang Gallery in Atlanta

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Drew University Students Accepted to Med, Dental, Vet Schools at Incredible Rate

First-time applicants far outpaced national averages in acceptance rates in 2022 admissions cycle

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Drew University Alum Delaney Redford C’22 Is Making a Difference with the N.J. Food Council

Alum points to opportunities, skills, and networking at Drew for launching her career

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Drew University Student-Turned-Professor Has Full-Circle Experience

Adijat Mustapha C'11, assistant professor of psychology, took part in Drew's Summer College as a student mentor, professor

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Violet Kimble C’21 Starts Business While Studying at Yale

Drew University alum learned from valuable undergraduate research experience

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Rutendo Jakachira C’20 is Thriving at Brown University’s Physics PhD Program

"I didn't see myself fitting the physicist mold. Drew changed that."

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Elaina Cuffy C’20, G’22 On Life At, After Drew University

"The people and the environment at Drew have played a big part in my journey into adulthood. Drew is the perfect school for students looking to be surrounded by faculty and friends who have their best interest at heart."

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Rage Hezekiah C’06 Takes on Writing After Exploring Her Passions at Drew University

"I felt empowered to explore my passions and find agency in my education."

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Joie Affleck C’20 Uses Skills from Drew University in Her Career at FanDuel

Affleck edits social media videos for high-profile personalities

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Drew University Athletics Department Helps Start Alum’s Career

Brian Dagostino C'20 is currently working for Major League Baseball while studying at Georgetown

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Nick Caicedo C’20, G’21 Doubles Down on Drew University Business, Finance Degrees

Alum followed his bachelor's in business with a Master of Science in Finance and job in regulatory finance

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Lauren Cassella C’21 Builds Skills, Gains Contacts in Drew University Business Program

Cassella now works in wealth management, helping families invest and plan

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Nick Russo C’13, G’14 Brings Drew University Experience to Georgetown

"Whenever I meet with students, I try to make our discussions transformational, not transactional, which mimics the same that I received from Drew"

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Drew University Alum Earns Award for First Book

Wendy Barnes G'16 turned her D.Litt. dissertation into her debut book

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Jack Crowley C’18, G’20 Flourishes in Drew University’s Undergrad, Grad Business and Finance Programs

Crowley found his way in the classroom and in his career path after transferring to Drew

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Drew University Alum Releases Debut Feature Film

Lee Ann Kurr C'13 went from acting in plays to a career in writing movies thanks to her undergrad inspirations

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Drew University Alum Pulls From Liberal Arts Education in the Real World

Andrew Dugan C'20 is currently a literary agent in NYC

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Drew University Alum Discusses Criminal Justice Career

Katharine Dolin C'09 still uses lessons from her undergraduate classes, experiences

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Drew University’s Teaching Dual-Degree Saves Time and Money

The program landed recent alum in the workforce a year early

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Drew University Alum Comes Back to The Forest as Adjunct Professor

Elizabeth Pemberton C'16 to teach data visualization course

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Morissa Schwartz C’15, G’20 Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 List

Drew University grad founded a publishing company and PR/marketing firm

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Drew University Grads Accepted to Medical Schools at Impressive Rate

More than 75 percent of first-time med school applicants earned acceptance last year

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Lloyd Goldstein C’20 Embraces Drew University Research

"Getting experience with RISE and other independent research opportunities was really important in preparing me for grad school."

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Drew University Student Lands Job with IBM

Erin Frederick C'21, G'22 is getting her Master's in Data Analytics

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Junhui Huang C’20 Gets Sense of Direction in Drew University’s RISE Program

"I think the key takeaway from the RISE lab is that research is fun to do!"

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Drew University Alum Founds The Juneteenth Foundation

Laquan Austion C'10 discusses the roots of his career that grew from The Forest

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