We craft careers with intention.
Kenyon grads do more than land jobs, they launch meaningful careers — shaping the world with their thoughts, words and actions. From writing Pulitzer-winning pieces to conducting groundbreaking research, here are some of the ways Kenyon students and alumni are leading critical conversations.
A Monumental Idea
Raya Kenney ’25 long envisioned a memorial honoring women in WWII. She worked with government leaders to make her dream into a law, earning herself a seat at the State of the Union.
Leading the Conversation
Learn how “Pod Save America” host Tommy Vietor ’02 waxed philosophical at Kenyon, hitched a ride to the White House with a hotshot senator and ended up as an influential voice to millions of ears across America.
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"Placed Here, In This Calling"
In the News — On BeingColette Pichon Battle ’97, who has dedicated her career to climate activism and disaster recovery, talks with Krista Tippett of “On Being” about the power of the stories we tell.
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The Kenyon Review speaks to Nadia Reiman ’05, who produced an episode of “This American Life” that received the first Pulitzer Prize for audio reporting.
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Stopping the Stigma
Kenyon NewsAs an executive producer of an Oscar-winning short documentary, Ruby Schiff ’21 brought global attention to the lack of education surrounding menstruation in a rural Indian village.
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Critical Diplomacy
Bridget Brink ’91 is confirmed as the United States’ ambassador to Ukraine as the nation faces continued threat from Russia.
“We wanted to make learning fun. We wanted to make it feel the way that it feels for us in adulthood, which is thrilling. It's so exciting to be able to better understand the universe and our place in it in a way that's wondrous and funny.”
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Will Arbery ’11
In the News — New York Times MagazineA Pulitzer-Prize nominated playwright, Arbery “challenges us to slow down, even when dealing with the pressures of political and social discord.”
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Sarah Longwell ’02
In the News — The AtlanticA political strategist and researcher, Longwell is a sought-after source in national election coverage.
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Jamal Jordan ’12
In the News — National Public RadioIn his debut book “Queer Love in Color" Jordan takes readers on a journey through moving portraits, heartwarming meet-cutes, and tales of thriving queer couples of color.
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Leah Missik ’10
In the News — National Public RadioThe climate policy expert talks clean transportation and how it can translate into Washington State policy on a recent NPR segment.
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Ellen Herbert '07
In the News — C-SPANThe wetlands scientist testified before the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation about the critical water shortage facing western states.
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Harrison David Rivers ’04
In the News — Boston GlobeThe prolific playwright looks at himself through his mother's eyes in his newest work "we are continuous."
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Maria Paparella ’20
In the News — Reader's DigestFounded by Paparella as a teenager, Chair-ity makes a difference for youth transitioning from foster care to independent living by providing furniture and household goods.
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Basil Kahwash ’10
In the News — New York TimesThe Kenyon molecular biology major is now an assistant professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University, cracking cases of mysterious allergic reactions to bring relief to patients.
For Kefa Memeh ’22, the road to an Architectural Digest cover began with a love for color and photography.
“Kenyon was a springboard for me to go out into a field, a business, and a life that I knew nothing about. I had an idealized vision of what I wanted, and Kenyon gave me the tools to go and pursue that life.”
