Alum Features from 2012-2013

Healthy Living is a Passion for Anita Lang (TPR ’89)
Healthy Living is a Passion for Anita Lang (TPR ’89)

May 28, 2013

Carnegie Mellon is well known for a lot of things, especially the passion of its community. Anita Lang (TPR ’89) is a perfect example of that passion, and the former swimmer is using that energy to make positive change in the United States’ ongoing battle with nutrition.

Basketball Experience Helped Former Standout Paul Hamerly Become a True Entrepreneur
Basketball Experience Helped Former Standout Paul Hamerly Become a True Entrepreneur

April 24, 2013

Paul Hamerly always knew that he was meant to be an entrepreneur. Having grown up in a house that fully embraced the entrepreneurial spirit, Hamerly longed for the opportunity to start a business of his own. After nearly two decades of a successful management career in the corporate world, Hamerly took his shot in 1996 when he developed Kitchen Basics.

Robots Bring Volleyball Alum Jen King (CS '04) Back Home
Robots Bring Volleyball Alum Jen King (CS '04) Back Home

March 28, 2013

Jennifer King believes that robots will play a major role in the 21st century, but she doesn’t see them competing on the volleyball court anytime soon. A four-year member of the Carnegie Mellon University women’s volleyball program, King recently returned to the university to pursue her PhD in robotics.

Ryan Einwag (TPR '09) Brings His Tartan Pride to the Basketball Courts of Chicago
Ryan Einwag (TPR '09) Brings His Tartan Pride to the Basketball Courts of Chicago

February 26, 2013

One of the greatest players to ever put on a Carnegie Mellon basketball uniform, Ryan Einwag is still lacing up his sneakers and hitting the hardwood. Einwag and four other former Tartans have joined an adult basketball league in Chicago – and they are tearing up the courts of the Windy City.

Former Football Standout Brian Freeman (CIT ’09) Cheering Way To Top
Former Football Standout Brian Freeman (CIT ’09) Cheering Way To Top

January 30, 2013

Following a standout four-year football career at Carnegie Mellon, Brian Freeman knew he wanted to remain involved in organized athletics for as long as possible. When he was accepted to a doctoral program in biomedical engineering at the University of Wisconsin, he never imagined it could help him get to the Rose Bowl – twice.

Former Women’s Soccer Captain Mary Wall (CIT ’98, DC ’99) Living Hollywood Dreams
Former Women’s Soccer Captain Mary Wall (CIT ’98, DC ’99) Living Hollywood Dreams

December 20, 2012

While millions of hockey fans wait on the sidelines for their favorite sport to return, Mary Wall (CIT ’98, DC ’99) is skating around Buffalo with a camera in her hand. The former women’s soccer captain has been spending her days and nights directing, producing and writing a documentary about something near and dear to her heart – Buffalo Sabres fans.

Golf Alum Jason Lawrence (CIT ’01) Making Big Impact at the University of Virginia
Golf Alum Jason Lawrence (CIT ’01) Making Big Impact at the University of Virginia

November 27, 2012

After graduating from Carnegie Mellon University, Jason Lawrence (CIT ’01) decided that he never wanted to leave the confines of a college campus. Following his time in Pittsburgh, the former golf standout headed to Princeton University, where he received his PhD in computer science in 2006. That same year, he accepted a position on the faculty at the University of Virginia and has remained in Charlottesville since then as an associate professor in the department of computer science.

Former Swimmer Sarah Lam (TPR '08) Making Her Mark
Former Swimmer Sarah Lam (TPR '08) Making Her Mark

October 31, 2012

When Sarah Lam arrived at Carnegie Mellon as a first-year student, she was apprehensive about leaving home and beginning a new adventure in Pittsburgh. Those fears quickly flew by the wayside, as Lam was greeted at Donner House by members of the swimming and diving program. Her new teammates were there to help get her acclimated to college life.

Men’s Soccer Alum Maks Khurgin ’10 Honored To Defend Country
Men’s Soccer Alum Maks Khurgin ’10 Honored To Defend Country

September 28, 2012

Maks Khurgin wants to defend the United States. It is part of his essence, his fiber, his being. There are a number of citizens who devote themselves to protecting what America stands for, but not too many of them were born in the Soviet Union and went on to become standout soccer players for Carnegie Mellon University.

Women’s Basketball Alum Amy Buxbaum (H&SS ’92) Right At Home on College Campus
Women’s Basketball Alum Amy Buxbaum (H&SS ’92) Right At Home on College Campus

August 29, 2012

Amy Buxbaum (H&SS ’92) has returned home. One of the most decorated women’s basketball players in Carnegie Mellon University history, Buxbaum was recently selected as the Vice President for Finance and Administration at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown. Buxbaum grew up in Johnstown and her family still lives in the area.