Charlotte's Webcast
In our newest episode of “Charlotte’s Webcast,” hear more from our president, Dr. Charlotte Borst about some of our most exciting recent stories, from successful philanthropy to unique undergraduate research! Click here for more!
The Berger Banter
Episode 14: New School Year
The new school year is fast approaching! How does Dr. Howard Berger feel about the start of a new semester? Find out in the newest episode of “The Berger Banter.”
Coyote Athletics Roundup
Yet another Coyote baseball player is on his way to the major leagues! Former Coyote pitcher and student-assistant coach Mitch Viydo signed a free agent contract with the Seattle Mariners and will join their Arizona League affiliate. Good luck, Mitch!...Meanwhile, fellow Coyote pitcher Riley O’Brien is making good on his own pro opportunity, pitching for the Princeton Rays after being drafted in the eighth round of the MLB Draft. Check out this local profile of O’Brien by the Bluefield Daily Telegraph! The football season is upon us, YoteFam! Tickets for all five of our home games are now available online to purchase here! Single game tickets, season tickets and tailgate spots are all available! Hurry now and reserve your spots!...The Yotes will begin the football season ranked No. 6 in the Frontier Conference Coaches’ Poll, with the first practices of the season beginning on Aug. 4. All practices are open to the public, including an intrasquad scrimmage at 9 a.m. on Aug. 12…The women’s volleyball team has added six new recruits for the 2017 season and are set for their season opener on Aug. 16-17 at the annual Summer Slam Tournament.
Alumni News and Notes
Jitendar Singh ’13 has published his first novel, Fracture Point, which is now available on Amazon. The first in a new series, Fracture Point follows Jack Griffin as he uses his newfound mystic talents to navigate a new world of gods, magic and nobility. Congratulations, J. Singh!
Dr. Rebecca Constantino ’85 has been named a finalist for the CNN Hero Awards. Earlier this year, she received the G2 Pilot Overachiever Award for her work as the founder of Access Books, a Los Angeles based non-profit dedicated to increasing literacy rate.
James Alderman ’96 will assume the responsibilities of Senior Vice President, corporate Secretary and General Counsel of the J.R. Simplot Company effective Aug. 28.