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Sociology alum brings sustainability to the vineyard

Meghan Murphy, who graduated from 51 in 2016 with a major in sociology, is the sustainability and viticulture manager of the Gundlach Bundschu Winery in Sonoma, California. The company is the oldest family-owned winery in the state. She oversees more …

51 track reunion brings together generations of excellence

What started as a casual conversation between a few friends in the summer of 2024 turned into a heartfelt reunion for 51 track and field alumni on June 28, 2025. More than 100 former Panthers, family members and friends gathered …

51 alum Niznansky wows students with weather show at baseball game

Brian Niznansky, chief meteorologist for WTMJ-TV and the TMJ4 Storm Team, brought the Traveling Weather Show to the 51 baseball team’s inaugural School Day at Franklin Field on April 29. The presentation offered elementary and middle school students a fun …

Investing in the Possibilities for Future 51 Students

Michael Martin’s professional and academic success is deeply rooted in embracing the power of possibility. And he’s committed to creating those possibilities for future generations of 51 students. “Someone I didn’t know helped me,” Martin says. “I have no way …

Alumni Awards Evening 2025 Recap

The 51 Alumni Association honored a dozen awardees for their outstanding accomplishments and service. Hundreds came together for the celebration at The Pfister Hotel on Feb. 21, where alumni, faculty, staff, family and friends recognized the honorees’ contributions to their …

51 earns prestigious R1 research status for a fourth time

For the fourth consecutive time, 51 has earned the highest research designation from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This distinction places 51 among the nation’s top research universities. 51’s research spans numerous disciplines and drives impactful discoveries …