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VCU: 'You Learn How to Put in Hard Work' - How Sports Can Shape Future Physicians
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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'You learn how to put in hard work': How sports can shape future physicians
For former collegiate student-athletes, medical school is trading one high-intensity environment for another.
By Grace McOmber, School of Medicine
Nearly every hour of a Division I student-athlete's day is accounted for. Morning workouts often start before the sun rises, and late afternoons are reserved for practice, team dinners and active recovery that can stretch into the evening.
Those experiences can teach lifelong,
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RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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'You learn how to put in hard work': How sports can shape future physicians
For former collegiate student-athletes, medical school is trading one high-intensity environment for another.
By Grace McOmber, School of Medicine
Nearly every hour of a Division I student-athlete's day is accounted for. Morning workouts often start before the sun rises, and late afternoons are reserved for practice, team dinners and active recovery that can stretch into the evening.
Those experiences can teach lifelong,translatable skills, according to Mary Caldwell, D.O. As a former Division I track and field runner herself and now a sports medicine physician who works with athletes every day, Caldwell said the ability to perform under pressure, value teamwork and pick herself up after a setback prepared her for a career in medicine.
"I can never be separated from being an athlete," Caldwell said. "I've been in many of my patients' shoes, and being in touch with my body and mind as a runner has helped me recognize when I need to take a step back or ask for help."
Caldwell, an associate professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, isn't alone in her experience. Research has found that many of the attributes necessary to be successful in high-level athletics make student-athletes particularly well-suited for medical school.
"Every single athlete, regardless of their level, has a bad day, a bad game or a bad season," Caldwell said. "How you respond to those setbacks that shapes you and makes you wiser in whatever career you decide to pursue in the future."
Amanda Sandberg, M.D.-Ph.D. student
Whether it's moving alone to a new country to pursue her athletic goals or committing to an eight-year, dual-doctoral program, Amanda Sandberg approaches challenges as an adventure.
"I'm not really afraid to try new things, because that's where you find opportunity," Sandberg said.
Soccer brought Sandberg to the U.S. from her native Sweden in 2018. Growing up in Skurup, a town of approximately 7,000 people, "almost everyone" in the small coastal community played the sport, Sandberg said. After excelling in youth leagues and winning international titles, Sandberg left her home country on a sports scholarship to the University of Maine women's soccer team.
Living, learning and playing in a new country meant thinking on her feet, Sandberg said. As a defender, she competed at a high level while getting used to her American teammates' alternative style of play. Off the pitch, she had to navigate an education system completely different from the one she was used to, while still focusing on her academics and thinking of her future.
Those challenges didn't dissuade Sandberg from deciding to pursue both an M.D. and Ph.D. in the U.S., a combination of her passion for research and interest in working with others. Knowing the odds were stacked against her -- less than 36% of medical schools accepted international applications in the 2025-2026 admissions cycle -- Sandberg earned a master's degree in microbiology at the University of Maine, while still playing on the team, to make herself a more competitive applicant.
"It was a little daunting to think about being in school for another eight years, but I worked so hard for this opportunity," Sandberg said. "I'm taking it one year at a time, and I think these years are going to fly by."
Now in the graduate phase of the Medical Scientist Training Program, Sandberg said her soccer career has helped her stay resilient through the ups and downs, both on and off the pitch.
"In sports, you learn to put in hard work, even if results don't come right away," Sandberg said. "It teaches you to trust the process and not let the bad days bring you down."
Gina Tuzzolo, third-year medical student
For Gina Tuzzolo, success comes down to one thing -- effort.
Tuzzolo grew up in an athletic family with parents who encouraged her and her two brothers to try multiple sports. While both of her brothers excelled in baseball early on, it took Tuzzolo a bit longer to find her footing.
"I was really tall, but very uncoordinated," Tuzzolo said. "I was terrible at volleyball too, but I had so much fun playing that it just stuck. It didn't matter that I was bad at it."
Years of hard work paid off, and by the time she graduated high school, the middle blocker and opposite hitter had broken school records, earned state and national titles and received a recruitment offer from VCU.
Pursuing medicine as a collegiate athlete was a delicate balance, Tuzzolo said. Mandatory lab sessions for her biology major often conflicted with the team's morning weightlifting practices, and Tuzzolo would have to make up those lifts alone later in the day. While her teammates spent bus rides to midweek away games relaxing or catching up with each other, Tuzzolo used that time to finish homework or study for an upcoming exam.
"None of my teammates were pursuing a similar track, so it could be isolating at times. I couldn't hang out with them as much because I had work to do," Tuzzolo said. "But I think that also prepared me for medical school, because I know I can get the work done."
That mindset, Tuzzolo said, has helped her find confidence as a medical student. Even when she feels overwhelmed, she has a sense of self-assurance in her ability to overcome challenges.
"It taught me that I can improve if I put the work in, and that talent isn't the only thing that determines success," Tuzzolo said. "If I didn't play volleyball, I don't think I would have even remotely the amount of belief I have in myself."
Sam Wolfe, third-year medical student
Basketball has been a part of M3 Sam Wolfe's life for as long as he can remember. He recalls dribbling a ball behind his grandmother's trailer and tagging along with his dad, a former D1 player himself, for games at his alma mater. There, a 7-year-old Wolfe watched Davidson College sophomore point guard Stephen Curry at the beginning of his all-star career.
"That was a really cool experience, and I just looked up to my dad and all these 19- or 20-year-old kids that are just pouring their heart out on the court," Wolfe said. "By the time I was in middle school, I knew I wanted to do that as well."
A decade later, Wolfe was a forward on the Virginia Military Institute men's basketball team. While he excelled with the team, Wolfe said he went through much of undergrad unsure of what was to come next. He credits his mentors and teammates for recognizing his hard work both on the court and in the classroom and encouraging him toward medicine. And after he shadowed a cardiothoracic surgeon for a week, he was sold.
"It was amazing to see how complex the human body is and how it works. It was also truly touching to see a group of people coming together to care for someone who is suffering," Wolfe said. "I've always liked being in a pack."
Wolfe said he sees similarities between his time as a medical student and as a student-athlete. His time on the court taught him to be a part of something "bigger than himself."
"In the basketball world, a player focused only on themselves isn't going to make the team better. You have to have love in your heart for your teammates and their success as well," Wolfe said. "I think it's the same in medicine. You have to learn to bring value to your team, no matter what."
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Original text here: https://news.vcu.edu/article/you-learn-how-to-put-in-hard-work-how-sports-can-shape-future-physicians
Tara Westover Joins Bard College as Visiting Writer in Residence in the Division of Languages and Literature
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Aug. 15 -- Bard College issued the following news release:
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Tara Westover Joins Bard College as Visiting Writer in Residence in the Division of Languages and Literature
Bard College's Division of Languages and Literature is pleased to announce the appointment of Tara Westover as visiting writer in residence. Her appointment begins in the fall 2026 semester.
Westover is an American historian and memoirist. Her first book, Educated, a memoir of her upbringing in rural Idaho, was a finalist for a number of national awards, including the Los Angeles Times Book
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ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Aug. 15 -- Bard College issued the following news release:
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Tara Westover Joins Bard College as Visiting Writer in Residence in the Division of Languages and Literature
Bard College's Division of Languages and Literature is pleased to announce the appointment of Tara Westover as visiting writer in residence. Her appointment begins in the fall 2026 semester.
Westover is an American historian and memoirist. Her first book, Educated, a memoir of her upbringing in rural Idaho, was a finalist for a number of national awards, including the Los Angeles Times BookPrize, PEN America's Jean Stein Book Award, and two awards from the National Book Critics Circle Award. The New York Times named Educated one of the 10 Best Books of 2018, and the American Booksellers Association voted Educated the Nonfiction Book of the same year. "I'm very pleased to be joining the faculty at Bard and am really looking forward to meeting the students," said Westover.
In 2019, Westover was named by TIME magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of the year. She holds a PhD in intellectual history from Trinity College, Cambridge, and in 2019 she was the Rosenthal Writer in Residence at Harvard University. In 2023, she was awarded the National Humanities Medal by former president Joseph Biden.
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About Bard College
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place and Massena properties, Bard's campus consists of more than 1,200 parklike acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs; advanced degrees through 14 graduate programs; 10 early colleges; and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 166-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal arts education. The undergraduate program at the main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow's thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
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Original text here: https://www.bard.edu/news/releases/pr/fstory.php?id=21510
Morehead State University Receives $1 Million Federal Grant for Water Rehabilitation Project
MOREHEAD, Kentucky, Aug. 15 -- Morehead State University issued the following news:
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Morehead State University Receives $1 Million Federal Grant for Water Rehabilitation Project
Morehead State University has received a $1 million federal grant to support a water rehabilitation project that will strengthen critical infrastructure serving the campus and surrounding community.
The funding was announced Aug. 12 by U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers during an event in Hazard highlighting more than $30 million in infrastructure investments across Eastern Kentucky. The grant was secured through the
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MOREHEAD, Kentucky, Aug. 15 -- Morehead State University issued the following news:
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Morehead State University Receives $1 Million Federal Grant for Water Rehabilitation Project
Morehead State University has received a $1 million federal grant to support a water rehabilitation project that will strengthen critical infrastructure serving the campus and surrounding community.
The funding was announced Aug. 12 by U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers during an event in Hazard highlighting more than $30 million in infrastructure investments across Eastern Kentucky. The grant was secured through theU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 531 Infrastructure Program, a federal initiative designed to improve access to clean water and reliable wastewater services throughout Kentucky's Fifth Congressional District.
The Morehead State University Water Rehabilitation Project will support repairs and upgrades to the University's aging water system, helping ensure dependable service for students, employees and visitors while positioning the campus for continued growth in the years ahead.
"This investment in our infrastructure will help ensure that Morehead State University continues to provide a safe, reliable and sustainable campus environment," said Dr. Jay Morgan, president of Morehead State University. "We are grateful to Congressman Rogers and our federal partners, including the Corps of Engineers, for recognizing the importance of this project."
During the announcement event, Congressman Rogers emphasized the importance of infrastructure investments in creating opportunities and supporting economic development throughout Eastern Kentucky.
"This project aligns with Morehead State University's ongoing commitment to investing in campus facilities and infrastructure that support student success and regional growth," Morgan said. "From academic and student-centered improvements to critical utility and infrastructure upgrades, we are transforming our campus to meet the needs of future generations. This water rehabilitation project is an important part of that broader vision as we continue educating the workforce of tomorrow and contributing to the economic vitality of our region."
The project is one of several initiatives underway as Morehead State continues to enhance facilities. For more information about Morehead State University's campus transformation, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/forward.
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Original text here: https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/2026/08/msu-receives-federal-grant-for-water-rehabilitation-project
Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: David Smith Selected for NASA NIAC Fellowship
DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 15 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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David Smith Selected for NASA NIAC Fellowship
Award will support the pursuit of robotically assembled metamaterials in space for radar systems enabling long-range situational awareness.
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Duke Engineering's David Smith, the James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been selected as a 2026 NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) fellow.
One of the original inventors of metamaterials and a continued pillar in the field, Smith will seek to address
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DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 15 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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David Smith Selected for NASA NIAC Fellowship
Award will support the pursuit of robotically assembled metamaterials in space for radar systems enabling long-range situational awareness.
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Duke Engineering's David Smith, the James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been selected as a 2026 NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) fellow.
One of the original inventors of metamaterials and a continued pillar in the field, Smith will seek to addressa growing challenge in space situational awareness: monitoring the increasing population of satellites and other objects in space.
Metamaterials are essentially engineering materials that receive unusual properties through their structure rather than just their chemistry. For example, a coil of copper wire with a magnet rotating inside will create an electric current, whereas a straight copper wire won't. Or a smooth sheet of silver is reflective, while a surface coated with tiny silver spheres is black.
Smith's specialty is electromagnetic metamaterials, which use small repeating cells containing short arrangements of wires that interact with incoming light waves such as radio waves or infrared waves to bend, focus or absorb them. Moving far beyond a fundamental scientific discovery, Smith has pushed this work into more than 10 successful startups that have received over $1 billion in funding ranging from programmable flat antennas to devices that can see into the interior of your walls.
In this application, the metamaterials will act like sensors to track objects in space. Existing ground-based radar systems can track objects in low Earth orbit, but the distances involved in monitoring activity beyond low Earth orbit--including the increasingly important cislunar environment--make extremely large ground-based radar arrays impractical. Because radar performance improves with larger apertures, space-based systems could provide significant advantages, but conventional deployable antennas are constrained by the size of a rocket's launch fairing.
Smith's concept offers a different approach: rather than launching a complete, massive antenna, robots would assemble a radar system in space from modular components. The system would combine robotically assembled, mechanically stable structures with reconfigurable electromagnetic metamaterials. The modular architecture could allow radar apertures to scale far beyond the dimensions of conventional deployable antennas while providing wide-field beam steering without mechanically moving the antenna. The work draws on NASA's Automated Reconfigurable Mission Adaptive Digital Assembly Systems (ARMADAS) project, which is developing technologies for robotic assembly of large structures in space.
Working with Smith on the project as a co-principal investigator is Christine Gregg, a reserach engineer at NASA Ames Laboratory. If successful, the concept could provide a new way to monitor objects in space, including debris and other spacecraft, while also enabling applications beyond space situational awareness such as low-frequency Earth observation and deep-space communications.
NASA's NIAC program supports visionary, technically credible ideas that could transform future missions by enabling radically better or entirely new aerospace concepts. The program provides researchers with multiple phases of funding to explore the feasibility of concepts that could change what is possible in space exploration. The first phase provides up to $225,000 for nine months of study, with successful concepts eligible to compete for subsequent funding.
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Original text here: https://pratt.duke.edu/news/david-smith-selected-for-nasa-niac-fellowship/
Case Western Reserve: Engineering's Gourav Datta Receives More Than $900K to Further Resilient and Energy-efficient Generative AI Research
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 15 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Engineering's Gourav Datta receives more than $900K to further resilient and energy-efficient generative AI research
Gourav Datta, assistant professor of electrical, computer and systems engineering at Case School of Engineering, and a team of researchers were recently awarded a $912,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to investigate resilient and energy-efficient generative AI for secure hospital robotics over NextG networks.
In addition to Datta, who is the principal investigator, the research
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CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 15 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Engineering's Gourav Datta receives more than $900K to further resilient and energy-efficient generative AI research
Gourav Datta, assistant professor of electrical, computer and systems engineering at Case School of Engineering, and a team of researchers were recently awarded a $912,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to investigate resilient and energy-efficient generative AI for secure hospital robotics over NextG networks.
In addition to Datta, who is the principal investigator, the researchteam includes co-principal investigators:
* An Wang, assistant professor at the CWRU Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering;
* Zonghe Chua, PhD, assistant professor at the CWRU Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering; and
* Sandeep Chinchali, assistant professor of engineering at The University of Texas at Austin.
About the award
Hospitals are starting to adopt robots that assist surgeons, dispense medications and take care of patients. These robots must respond promptly and continue functioning efficiently even during low or disrupted internet connections without compromising patient confidentiality. Thus, this research seeks to design robots capable of operating independently, powered by their own lightweight AI brains that would interact with powerful cloud computers only when required to exchange crucial information efficiently and save energy. Moreover, the robots will be capable of learning and adjusting to the situation, as well as collaborating effectively within the robot team.
This project incorporates advanced wireless networks technology and artificial intelligence at the network edges to enable secure, real-time hospital robotics based on four integrated objectives. Specifically, the first objective is developing an energy-efficient method of synchronizing compact vision-language-action models and world models through the application of model distillation and event-driven model updates. The second objective involves developing adaptive coordination techniques to achieve privacy-awareness and resilience in the operations of multi-robot teams amid varying conditions of network connectivity. The third objective aims to develop a hierarchical federated learning algorithmic framework utilizing knowledge distillation and Byzantine-resilient aggregation and the fourth objective validates the developed algorithms and approaches on both physical robotic platforms and their high-fidelity simulations.
This research improves healthcare delivery by enabling secure, reliable, and energy-efficient robotic systems that support clinical staff and enhance patient care, with particular benefit to underserved and infrastructure-limited settings where dependable connectivity cannot be assumed. The algorithms and open-source testbeds will carry over to other safety-critical areas, among them eldercare, disaster response, and smart manufacturing. The work brings research outcomes into graduate and undergraduate courses, supports kindergarten through twelfth grade summer programs that expand participation in science and engineering and provides interdisciplinary training opportunities in artificial intelligence, networking, robotics and cybersecurity.
View full award details (https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/show-award?AWD_ID=2548952).
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Original text here: https://case.edu/news/engineerings-gourav-datta-receives-more-900k-further-resilient-and-energy-efficient-generative-ai-research
Capitol Tech's First AeroCamp Takes Flight, Inspires Future Aviators
LAUREL, Maryland, Aug. 15 -- Capitol Technology University issued the following news:
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Capitol Tech's First AeroCamp Takes Flight, Inspires Future Aviators
Capitol Technology University successfully launched our first-ever AeroCamp this July, giving high school students an unforgettable introduction to aviation, aerospace, and flight training through a week of immersive, hands-on learning.
Designed for rising 9th-12th graders, AeroCamp allows participants to explore aviation fundamentals while learning directly from our faculty and exploring potential aviation careers.
Throughout the
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LAUREL, Maryland, Aug. 15 -- Capitol Technology University issued the following news:
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Capitol Tech's First AeroCamp Takes Flight, Inspires Future Aviators
Capitol Technology University successfully launched our first-ever AeroCamp this July, giving high school students an unforgettable introduction to aviation, aerospace, and flight training through a week of immersive, hands-on learning.
Designed for rising 9th-12th graders, AeroCamp allows participants to explore aviation fundamentals while learning directly from our faculty and exploring potential aviation careers.
Throughout theinitial week, participants trained on Capitol Tech's new Redbird FMX flight simulator and gained real copiloting experience with instructors by flying at Fort Meade Executive Airport (FME) in Odenton, Maryland. For many students, this was their first time flying in a plane, affording them a rare opportunity.
"The enthusiasm from students and families exceeded every expectation," said Aviation Program Director, Frank Turney. "The response to our AeroCamp demonstrated a tremendous interest in aviation education amongst our local prospective students."
Demand for the program was so strong that a second half-week session was added to accommodate additional students who wanted to participate.
Gaining practical skills and mentorship, campers in the program also earned a Certificate of Completion and became eligible for a $5,000 FSANA AeroCamp Scholarship toward Capitol Tech's Bachelor of Science in Aviation Professional Pilot program.
This undergraduate pilot program is the only four-year pilot degree offered within the Washington, DC Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA). It is authorized by the FAA to certify graduates with an accelerated Restricted Airline Transport Pilot (R-ATP) certificate, requiring 500 fewer flight hours than the traditional pathway.
Following two successful sessions and overwhelming interest from prospective campers, Capitol Tech plans to expand AeroCamp with additional sessions next summer. Poised to become a signature program at the university, AeroCamp--alongside Capitol Tech's aviation degree programs--is inspiring the next generation of aviators by introducing students to futures in flight.
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Original text here: https://www.captechu.edu/news-events/capitol-techs-first-aerocamp-takes-flight-inspires-future-aviators
Albany Law School Welcomes Six Distinguished Alumni to Board of Trustees
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 15 -- Albany Law School issued the following news:
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Albany Law School Welcomes Six Distinguished Alumni to Board of Trustees
Albany Law School is pleased to announce the appointment of six accomplished alumni to its Board of Trustees, further strengthening the board's leadership with graduates whose careers span law, business, finance, technology, government, and public service.
Joining the Board of Trustees are Joseph P. Breda, Esq. '94, Donald M. Cepiel, Jr., Esq. '95, Brian C. Cuneo, Esq. '96, Benjamin J. Wolf '04, Glinnesa D. Gailliard '07; and Matthew J. Laroche,
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ALBANY, New York, Aug. 15 -- Albany Law School issued the following news:
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Albany Law School Welcomes Six Distinguished Alumni to Board of Trustees
Albany Law School is pleased to announce the appointment of six accomplished alumni to its Board of Trustees, further strengthening the board's leadership with graduates whose careers span law, business, finance, technology, government, and public service.
Joining the Board of Trustees are Joseph P. Breda, Esq. '94, Donald M. Cepiel, Jr., Esq. '95, Brian C. Cuneo, Esq. '96, Benjamin J. Wolf '04, Glinnesa D. Gailliard '07; and Matthew J. Laroche,Esq. '10.
"These six alumni exemplify the excellence, leadership, and commitment to service that define Albany Law School," said Cinnamon Carlarne, President and Dean of Albany Law School. "Each has distinguished themselves professionally while remaining deeply connected to the law school. Their diverse perspectives and dedication to our mission will be invaluable as we continue to prepare our students to practice, serve and lead."
Each new member will serve a five-year term.
Joseph P. Breda, Esq. '94 serves as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Partner of Cordell & Cordell, based in St. Louis, Missouri. Drawing on extensive experience in law, technology, and business, Breda previously served as President of Bloomberg Law after helping build the legal information platform during his tenure with Bloomberg. A cum laude graduate of Albany Law School and member of the Justinian Society, Breda earned his bachelor's degree from SUNY Brockport. His daughter, Olivia M. Breda, is currently a member of Albany Law's Class of 2027.
Donald M. Cepiel, Jr., Esq. '95 is Associate General Counsel for Cyber & Product Security & Antitrust Governance at Schneider Electric, following a distinguished 29-year career with IBM, where he served as Vice President and Assistant General Counsel. Cepiel is a trusted advisor to senior executives on complex legal, regulatory, and enterprise risk matters while helping advance business objectives. A cum laude graduate of Albany Law School, he joined the Dean's Leadership Council in 2023. He earned his bachelor's degree in economics from Hamilton College.
Brian C. Cuneo, Esq. '96 is a Private Advisor and Managing Director with Rockefeller Global Family Office, where he leads a team providing comprehensive wealth planning and advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, families, and family offices. His expertise includes investment advisory, trusts and estates, tax strategy, philanthropy, and multigenerational planning. Before joining Rockefeller, Cuneo spent 22 years with Ayco, a Goldman Sachs Company, serving in several senior leadership positions. He earned his J.D., cum laude, from Albany Law School and his bachelor's degree in English from the University at Albany. His wife, Julie F. Cuneo '24, is also an Albany Law graduate.
Benjamin J. Wolf, Esq. '04 is Counsel with Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP, where his practice focuses on trusts and estates, business litigation, and corporate law. Wolf recently completed his term as President of Albany Law School's National Alumni Association (NAA), serving from 2024 to 2026. He served on the Board of Trustees as the NAA representative from 2022 - 2026. While a student, he served as President of the Student Bar Association, was Note & Comment Editor of the Journal of Science and Technology, and received the Albany Law School Student Service Award. He continues to mentor Albany Law students and is active in the New York City Bar Association and the National Association of Consumer Advocates. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan.
Glinnesa D. Gailliard, Esq. '07 is the General Counsel and Director of Legal, Risk & Compliance for the New York State Technology Enterprise Corporation (NYSTEC). She is an experienced and influential C-suite executive specializing in legal and compliance roles, directing and overseeing multiple departments, including in-house legal team and contract management specialists, to ensure all corporate contracts and agreements are properly managed. As a student, she was active in the Black Law Students Association, Non-Traditional Law Student Association, and Women's Law Caucus. Since graduating, Gailliard has remained actively engaged with Albany Law through the National Alumni Association, where she currently serves as President-Elect, and as a mentor to current students. She will serve as the NAA representative to the Board of Trustees. She earned her undergraduate degree in communications from the University at Albany.
Matthew J. Laroche, Esq. '10 is a partner in Milbank LLP's Litigation & Arbitration Group in New York, focusing on white collar defense, government and internal investigations, complex civil litigation, regulatory compliance, and cryptocurrency-related matters. A former federal prosecutor, Laroche represents financial institutions, multinational corporations, asset managers, boards, and individuals in high-profile investigations and enforcement matters. He graduated summa cum laude from Albany Law School, ranking second in the Class of 2010, and served as Editor-in-Chief of the Albany Law Review. He also served on the Dean's Leadership Council from 2023 to 2026 and received the National Alumni Association's Outstanding Young Alumni Award in 2018.
"The Board of Trustees is honored to welcome these exceptional alumni as our newest colleagues," said Dianne R. Phillips '88, Chair of the Board of Trustees. "Each has built an impressive career while remaining deeply engaged with Albany Law School and the legal profession. Their leadership, insight, and unwavering commitment to our institution will strengthen the Board's work as we help guide the school's future. I look forward to working alongside them."
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Original text here: https://www.albanylaw.edu/news/albany-law-school-welcomes-six-distinguished-alumni-board-trustees
