Alumni in the media

Jazmin Puicon '07, a professor at Bard High School Early College Newark, is a 2024 History Teacher of the Year for New Jersey.

Tommy Harding '19 was recently featured in a Daily Gazette newspaper article, “Former Union men’s hockey student manager earns Stanley Cup ring.” He is hockey communications manager for the Florida Panthers, which won the Stanley Cup in 2024.

Alissa Quinn '84 was recently featured in a Daily Gazette article, “Schenectady native Alissa Quinn dances for joy, wins international awards.”

Jake Schneider '12 was recently featured on WGN9's "Lunchbreak", making Schneider Deli's smoked salmon cake.

Jennifer Lawless '97 helped provide a Trump-Biden debate preview and post-debate analysis on GoLocal LIVE. Lawless is the chair of the political science department at the University of Virginia.

Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC (SSB), recently announced that Jim Loree '80, a seasoned executive and a member of the SSB Board of Directors, has been appointed as chief executive officer. He is the former chief executive officer of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

The Motion Picture Association has hired Larissa Knapp '91 to lead its fight against worldwide piracy. She previously led the FBI's National Security Branch.

Linda Boff '83, who spent almost 10 years as chief marketing officer at General Electric, is now chief executive at marketing agency Said Differently.

Phil Beuth ’54 will be recognized by the Broadcasting + Cable Hall of Fame with the Service to Community Award. He was also featured in "WTEN-TV 70th Anniversary...A Look Back."

Pat Seftel '80 was recently featured in the New York Times story, "How FaceTime Calls With Mom Became a TV Hit."