Alumni Archives

Megan Minoka Hill ’93: Indigenous Nation Builder

Megan Minoka Hill ’93 supports Indigenous nation building and self-determination throughout the United States and around the world. “Before attending UWC-USA, my experience and knowledge was limited to American Indian […]

Written by Carl-Martin Nelson on April 15, 2021

René Celaya, in a suit and glasses, smiles with three diverse puppets, reflecting global citizenship and commitment to education.

René Celaya ’88: Education and Humanitarian Programs

Congratulations to René Celaya ’88, recipient of the 2020 Giulio Regeni Alumni Impact Award. As vice president for humanitarian programs at Sesame Workshop, René leads an innovative collaboration between Sesame Workshop […]

Written by Carl-Martin Nelson on May 20, 2020

Len Necefer, Native Nations advocate, stands outdoors, reflecting UWC-USA’s commitment to diversity and global citizenship.

An Advocate for Native Nations: Len Necefer ’07

Congratulations to Len Necefer ‘07 the recipient of the 2019 Giulio Regeni Alumni Impact Award. Len has been a strong advocate for Native nations and the environment since graduating from […]

Written by Carl-Martin Nelson on May 20, 2019

A dedicated community member smiles outdoors, reflecting UWC-USA’s commitment to service and global engagement.

Helping Those Most in Need: Noor Cornelissen ’10

Leonoor “Noor” Cornelissen ’10 (The Netherlands) is the 2018 UWC-USA Giulio Regeni Alumni Impact Award recipient for her humanitarian work around the world. Noor simply thinks about others. Whether working […]

Written by Carl-Martin Nelson on May 20, 2018

National Book Award Nominee, Andrés Reséndez ’85, Shares Research With Students

Andrés Reséndez ’85 led a Fireside Chat at UWC-USA on his 2016 book The Other Slavery: The Uncovered Story of Indian Enslavement in America. Nominated for a National Book Award, […]

Written by Carl-Martin Nelson on April 5, 2018

Alumnus in patterned shirt smiles before colorful flags symbolizing UWC-USA's diverse, sustainability-focused global community.

Making the World More Sustainable: Bushan Tuadhar ’87

Bushan Tuladhar is the 2017 UWC-USA Giulio Regeni Alumni Impact Award winner. “Green is not just a color; it is an attitude. It is a way you see life, it […]

Written by Carl-Martin Nelson on May 20, 2017