Beyond Campus: Alumni in the World

  • The Beauty of Coding
    Smartphone apps of her own design, plus a wave of media attention, have turned a runway model into a role model.

  • Like an ER, but Just for Kids
    Best friends since they were freshman roommates, two alumni founded a chain of urgent-care centers that see children—and children only.

  • The Modern Farmer
    Deep in the Green Mountains, one alumna shares her life with 90 Icelandic sheep. Fortunately, they’ll eat anything.

  • Getting There First
    Most people in Somaliland get their power from massive diesel generators. Two alumni hope to make solar units a better option.

  • Empowering Girls—and Women
    In Texas, one alumna is helping girls navigate the pressures that come with growing up. On the side, she founded a network for Amherst women.