Feature Stories from 2012-13
Academics, Athletics and Community Service are Liam McGrath’s Recipe for Success
May 28, 2013
Growing up in the shadows of Haverford College, Liam McGrath always believed his interactions with the institution’s student-athletes helped form some of the best memories of his childhood. As a two-sport student-athlete at Carnegie Mellon, McGrath made it his goal to provide those opportunities for children in the Pittsburgh community as well.
Digging Deep with Christopher Madden
April 23, 2013
Junior goalkeeper Christopher Madden of men’s soccer is a three-year letter winner for the Tartans with 21 career starts. In his first full season as a starter in net, he helped the Tartans to the Second Round of the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament with a record of 13-4-1. Find out a little more interesting information about the Business Administration major.
Unexpected Letter Changes McHenry’s Path
April 22, 2013
For freshman basketball player Amanda McHenry, coming to Carnegie Mellon University was an easy decision – once she stepped on campus. As one of the new faces on the 2012-13 women’s basketball team, she had a big role in pushing the program to new heights this past season, even though she wasn’t sure she wanted to play a sport in college.
Track and Field’s Markowitz Spends Spring Break Giving Back
March 27, 2013
When most students plan trips for spring break, they think about relaxing and enjoying the bright sun. Track and field athlete David Markowitz, did just that, but in a different way. The junior spent the week in Taos, New Mexico, as a volunteer with the Carnegie Mellon University chapter of Habitat for Humanity.
Music Man with a Gift of Multiple Strokes
February 27, 2013
Thomas Cooper’s musical gifts began around the age of three, when he was introduced to the piano. His music progression took him through wind instruments, to strings and now to the latest craze of electronic music, which he produces when he’s not attending classes and playing tennis.
Courtney Brant Flips into Success
February 26, 2013
In a room filled with excited people on a cold fall afternoon in November, a video clip of sophomore Courtney Brant’s acrobatic flip throw was met with loud cheers as the NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer Selection Show opened its national broadcast. A few minutes later, the Carnegie Mellon University women’s soccer team found out that it had made school history with its first-ever invite to the national tournament.
Success Surrounds Evan Gates from the Classroom to the Trails
January 31, 2013
High standards are nothing new for senior runner Evan Gates, who earned All-America status as a junior and led a young cross country team back to the national stage as a senior this past fall. The accomplished runner also boasts perfection in the classroom, carrying a 4.0 GPA in biomedical engineering, and has his sights set on the highest level of academia with aspirations of passing his knowledge on through coaching.
Wolfinger, Female Student-Athletes Proud to be Engineers
December 18, 2012
First-year student-athlete Rebecca Wolfinger is one of 41 female athletes studying engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. A growing field amongst the women, as 44% are freshmen, engineering offers a hands-on working environment unlike any other.
Q & A with Sophomore Anton Razanav
November 28, 2012
Sophomore men’s swimmer Anton Razanav has made a big impact at Carnegie Mellon. A member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Council, Razanav was crowned the University Athletic Association champion in the 200-yard backstroke last year before earning All-America Honorable Mention distinction as part of the 400-yard medley relay team that competed at the NCAA Championships. Find out a more about the Business Administration major in our 10 Questions Feature:
Sasha Spalding has a Drive for Success in Business and Track
October 31, 2012
Unlike her passion for business, Sasha Spalding’s athletic ability didn’t come from her family. But the drive to work hard and succeed was certainly instilled in her by her hard-working Caribbean-born parents. A native of New York who relocated to Florida, Spalding chose Carnegie Mellon University as her number one school because of the opportunity to compete in track and receive a renowned education.
Men’s Basketball Jasen Blakney Fulfills Dreams at Democratic National Convention
September 27, 2012
The saying “following in your brother’s footsteps” couldn’t ring truer for sophomore Jasen Blakney of the Carnegie Mellon University men’s basketball team. Even though Jasen and his brother Jared are a year apart, the Raleigh, North Carolina native decided to apply for an internship to be a part of the Democratic National Committee during the summer of 2012, the same position his older brother held during the spring.
Couture Makes Most of Summer with Second-Year Internship
August 30, 2012
Junior women’s soccer player Brittany Couture returns to Carnegie Mellon for her third season on the pitch after spending her time away from Pittsburgh traveling and gaining experience in the biomedical engineering field. The Santa Barbara, California native spent the beginning of the summer in Thailand before returning to her home city for a second stint of work at Owl Biomedical.