Birth of an Advocate
Â鶹ӰԺ State Magazine
September 2024
Willard Jenkins’ Journey Through Jazz, Journalism and Community
Birth of an Advocate: The Willard Jenkins Tracks
Growing up, Willard Jenkins, ‘73, found music the way a lot of kids do: by rifling through his dad’s record collection. But when he came to Â鶹ӰԺ, he had to start building one for himself.
Read More »When War Hits Home
Like a nagging toothache, the war in Ukraine is always throbbing in Mark Polatajko’s thoughts. Sometimes the discomfort is slight; other times the deep pain just won’t subside.
Read More »Celebrating International Student-Athletes
Â鶹ӰԺ is proud to host a remarkable group of international student-athletes.
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Writing His Own Stanza
Following a winding path back home led Wick Poetry Center director to a ‘fruitful and valuable career.’
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Class Notes
Here’s the latest news from the last century of Golden Flashes.
Catch up on what fellow alumni have been doing over the years and be sure to share your update with us as well.
Giving Voice
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