Fall 2025: A Stellar Season of Top Alumni Achievements Across Arts, Journalism, and Sports

This Fall 2025, we celebrate a remarkable collection of Alumni Achievements, showcasing the profound impact our graduates are making across the global stage. From Broadway’s highest honors to the prestigious Pulitzer Prizes, and from the competitive world of professional sports to cutting-edge artistic expressions, these individuals represent the pinnacle of achievement in their respective fields, demonstrating exceptional Alumni Achievements. These remarkable Alumni Achievements are a testament to the caliber of our graduates.

Broadway’s Best: A Tony Triumph and Alumni Achievements

The entertainment world is abuzz with the success of “Maybe Happy Ending,” a futuristic South Korean musical that clinched the coveted 2025 Tony Award for Best Musical. The production, which opened on Broadway in November 2024, captivated audiences and critics alike, earning a total of six Tony Awards. Its accolades extended to Best Score, Book, Direction, Scenic Design, and a Leading Actor win for Darren Criss, solidifying its place as a standout in a competitive Broadway musical success season. The musical’s upcoming North American tour in Fall 2026 promises to bring its unique blend of heart and technology to even wider audiences, a testament to its impressive Alumni Achievements.

Literary and Artistic Recognition: Notable Alumni Achievements

In the realm of literature and arts, author Paul Yoon ’02 has been honored with the 2025 Arts and Letters Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. This prestigious recognition celebrates Yoon’s distinguished body of creative work, adding to his already impressive list of achievements, which includes being a Guggenheim Fellow and author of five acclaimed books, earning significant literary honors. Meanwhile, conceptual artist Abdul Latif ’97 has received significant support for his innovative work, being awarded a $50,000 Culpepper Arts and Culture project grant from the Rockefeller Brothers Fund for his project “Off The Wall”, further highlighting his significant Alumni Achievements and commitment to conceptual art grants.

Journalism’s Impact: Illuminating Stories and Alumni Achievements

The field of journalism is equally distinguished this season, with significant recognition for work that sheds light on critical global issues. Miriam Berger ’12, a staff writer for The Washington Post, was named a Pulitzer Prize finalist in International Reporting for her impactful journalism detailing the Middle East conflict and its devastating effects on the Gaza Strip. Her reporting from the region, informed by her fluency in Arabic and conversational Hebrew, provides vital insights into complex geopolitical landscapes. In a profound posthumous honor, Charles Stone Jr. ’49 was awarded a 2025 Pulitzer Prize in Special Citations and Awards. This accolade commemorates his pioneering career covering the Civil Rights Movement, his groundbreaking role as the first Black columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News, and his instrumental role in co-founding the National Association of Black Journalists 50 years ago, showcasing remarkable Alumni Achievements in journalism awards.

Sports and Business Milestones: Celebrating Alumni Achievements

The professional sports news landscape sees notable advancements as well. Jordan Sears ’18 has been appointed as an assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks, joining the coaching staff under head coach Jason Kidd for the 2025-26 NBA season. Sears brings extensive experience from his previous roles as head coach of the Texas Legends and various video coordination positions within the Mavericks organization and with the Milwaukee Bucks. In baseball operations, Jed Hoyer ’96, President of Baseball Operations for the Chicago Cubs, has secured a multi-year contract extension. Hoyer, who was pivotal in building the Cubs’ 2016 World Series-winning team, will continue to lead the franchise’s baseball strategy as his previous contract was set to conclude after the 2025 season, marking significant Alumni Achievements.

Visual Arts and Experimental Performance: Further Alumni Achievements

Celebrating artistic innovation, Alana Perino ’11 has been awarded the 2025 Aperture Portfolio Prize for their compelling photography project “Pictures of Birds,” which delves into themes of familial memory and mortality. This prize recognizes emerging talents, highlighting Perino’s unique photographic voice. On the experimental theater front, Anthony Nikolchev ’08 premiered his new piece, “The (Un)Double,” at the 2025 Venice Biennale Teatro. Written, directed, and performed by Nikolchev, the work draws inspiration from Dostoyevsky’s “The Double” and explores complex themes of identity and self through a blend of movement, dialogue, and theatrical inquiry, adding to the impressive list of Alumni Achievements.

A New Chapter in Memoir: Shared Alumni Achievements

Author Tembi Locke ’92 continues to share her deeply personal stories with the release of her new audiobook memoir, “Someday, Now”. Narrated by Locke herself, the audiobook revisits themes of family, personal growth, and finding a sense of place, following the success of her New York Times bestselling memoir “From Scratch”, a notable example of her ongoing Alumni Achievements.

The achievements of these alumni underscore a vibrant period of success, highlighting their significant contributions and continuing influence across a wide spectrum of culture, sports, and intellectual discourse. These stories are a testament to the enduring impact of their work and dedication, a true reflection of exceptional Alumni Achievements.