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By Ed Cohen, 13 Mar 2016
3 min read
Allison Kopf ’11 is bringing cutting-edge analytics to the world of agriculture.
By Michael S. Malone ’75, MBA ’77, 13 Mar 2016
6 min read
John A. Sobrato ’60 on his role in Silicon Valley.
Steven Boyd Saum, 13 Mar 2016
7 min read
A few words from the remarkable life of Francisco Jiménez.
David DeCosse, 13 Mar 2016
14 min read
A father's life of dedication—the man who would be Dr. Jerome.
By Sam Farmer, 13 Mar 2016
7 min read
On FOX and CBS, Mike Pereira ’72 and Mike Carey ’71 changed the way Americans watch football.
Mike Wise, 21 Aug 2016
6 min read
In 2006, Mike Carey ’71 decided to stand up for his beliefs, even though it might jeopardize his career as an NFL referee.
Words by Sam Farmer. Illustrations by Sean McCabe, 11 Mar 2016
3 min read
Seven great NFL moments (and a cookie) with Mike Carey