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Ryan Bieber ‘22 graduated from Ithaca College with a journalism major but decided to follow his love for music instead. His second album will be released Nov. 15.

Q&A: Journalism alum pursues musical passions in LA

By Mariana Contreras, Life and Culture Editor • November 13, 2024
Ryan Bieber ’22 proves that a degree is not a binding contract for a career path after college. Bieber got his Bachelor of Arts in journalism with minors in environmental studies and Spanish at Ithaca College. After graduation, he decided to move to Los Angeles to pursue a music career. Originally having picked the college for its journalism program, Bieber said he benefited from the former School of Music by taking every class available for students who did not have a major or minor in the Department of Music Performance.
Letter to the Editor: Alum shares the wider history of Roy H. Park School of Communications

Letter to the Editor: Alum shares the wider history of Roy H. Park School of Communications

By Mike Slepian • April 26, 2023
I hope we don't ignore much of our history and the many great professors and pioneering alumni that set the stage for the Park School.
Loki Mulholland ’23 finished his undergraduate degree at Ithaca College after failing to return to complete his senior year during the 1993–94 academic year.

Alum proves it is never too late to earn your degree

By Mariana Contreras, Contributing Writer • March 8, 2023
Loki Mulholland ’23 took a job offer as an English teacher in Dubna, Russia, when life took an unexpected turn and his Russian visa expired.
Cantor Abbe Lyons ’87, college affiliate in the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, released her new book, “Jewish Liturgy: A Guide for Everyone,” which discusses the observance of Judaism through engaging recitations and music.

Q&A: Hillel cantor releases new book about Judaism

By Ashan Chandrasena, Contributing Writer • February 15, 2023
Cantor Abbe Lyons released her new book, “Jewish Liturgy: A Guide for Everyone,” which discusses the observance of Judaism through recitations and music.
From left, junior Chris Bendig and senior Ben Macarell host the current rendition of the "Breakfast with the Beatles" radio show, which has been on since 1980.

Alum documents 40 years of Beatles radio history

By Elizabeth Kharabadze, Co Life and Culture Editor • November 16, 2022
“Breakfast with the Beatles” on WICB at the college has a claim to be the longest continuously-running “Breakfast with the Beatles” program in the nation — running as early as 1980.
From left, junior Jenny Rose and Aaliyah Warrington ’21 rehearse for Warrington's original play, "Pas De Trois, or The Dancing Witch Play." The play runs from Nov. 11 to Nov. 17.

Q&A: Alum bewitches Dillingham with original play

By Matt Minton, Co Life and Culture Editor • November 8, 2022
The premiere of Aaliyah Warrington’s ’21 play, “Pas De Trois, or The Dancing Witch Play,” occurs Nov. 11 in the Earl McCarroll Studio, and runs until Nov. 17.
From left, sophomores Grant Johnson, Julia Guest and senior Melanie Kardos talk with (bottom right) Louis Levanti ’19 over Zoom about Levanti's recent success on social media.

Alum talks all things social media with students

By Victoria Kellogg, Contributing Writer • September 28, 2022
Ithaca College alum Louis Levanti ’19, a comedy and entertainment content creator, spoke to members of the Ithaca College community on social media.
Mariah Lyttle ’19 performs with her fellow cast members as Celie in the tour revival of the winning broadway show “The Color Purple.” The tour started in October 2019 and runs until May 2020.

Q&A: Alum takes the stage with “The Color Purple” tour

By Gabrielle Topping • February 19, 2020

In the national tour of “The Color Purple,” a Tony Award-winning musical, Mariah Lyttle ’19 plays Celie, the show’s protagonist. She has been working across North America with the show since October...

The Board of Trustees of Ithaca College announced in October 2017 that 2 Fountain Place, the former presidential residence, was going to be put on the market.

Ithaca College alum purchases Two Fountain Place

By Madison Fernandez, News Editor • March 13, 2019
Ashleigh Zimmerman ’99 and her husband, Cornell University alum Ryan Zimmerman, purchased 2 Fountain Place and 2 Willets Place for $1.7 million.
Giant Panda Guerrilla Dub Squad's James Searl (Right) poses in the studio with with producer Matt Goodwin. Giant Panda Guerrilla Dub Squad

Q&A: IC alumnus performs with Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad

By Angela Poffenbaugh, Staff Writer • October 19, 2016
The bassist and vocalist of the group, James Searl ‘04, helped to form the band in 2001 when he was a sophomore at Ithaca College.
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