Launchpad: Jenaé Louis-Jacques
Jenaé Louis-Jacques turned her passion for music into a career in music clearance, helping bring songs to television on "American Idol."
From the Spring/Summer 2026 issue
Owning the Sound
Meet the two alumni helping artists take control of their music in the streaming era.
Coming Full Circle
Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music Executive Director Bob Santelli ’73, ’14HN reflects on bringing the project to life—and what he hopes visitors take away.
Building the World Cup Buzz
Caroline Alvarado ’18 is helping build excitement and shape the fan experience ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
From Starting Blocks to the Bobsled Track
Bryan Sosoo ’18, '19M made Monmouth history as the University’s first Winter Olympian at the 2026 Games in Milan and Cortina.
Still in the Game
Two decades after first competing on "Survivor," Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick '02 is back for the show's 50th season—and still ready for a challenge.
Cancer Picked the Wrong Girl
Twice diagnosed before age 22, Alayna Riozzi-Bodine refused to back down, transforming her fight into a mission that’s reshaping care for other young patients.
Launchpad: Ashley Zingillioglu
Monmouth helped her develop an edtech tool for students with autism. Now she's advancing that work as a graduate student at the University of Pennsylvania.
The Business of Fun
Kureé Sheard founded Ninalem’s Party, a thriving decor brand that’s generating Beyoncé-level buzz.
Affirmation Innovation
Deanna Blasi DeAndino is the creator of the Mindset Tapestry, an innovative tool designed to help parents teach their children the power of positive self-talk.
Behind the Scenes in Paris
Meet three communication alumni who helped bring the 2024 Games to millions around the world.
Launchpad: Karla Avila
A bilingual background and degrees in communication and business helped set this alumna up for success at NBCUniversal.
From the Sideline to the Headlines
NFL Insider Connor Hughes ’15 shares the story behind his first national scoop, his mentors at Monmouth, and how the game has shaped his career.
Language Lessons
Brittany Scardigno '21M on what she learned during her Fulbright experience in South Korea.
Brewing Beers & Bonds
Chelsey DeMarino-Ziolkowski '17 found love, family, and community all thanks to a cold one.
Launchpad: Morgan Alston ’23
The 2023 communications graduate is a production assistant at ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut.
Connecting the Dots
Terik Tidwell draws on his considerable experience in inclusive innovation to enhance the nation's competitiveness in science and technology.
Launchpad: Jesse Bragger
The January 2021 graduate is an associate research scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb.
How to Get Unstuck in Your Life and Career
Three tips from Bailey Frumen, CEO and founder of Mindrise.
Murder, Mystique, and Early Monmouth County
When Anthony Setaro started digging into the history of his family’s emigration from Italy, he uncovered a world of intrigue that had been lost for more than a century. Now he’s creating a multimedia universe that brings that world to life.
A Healthy Outlook
Joey Cioffi, CEO and founder of the rapidly expanding Salad House franchise, explains why his family is the secret to his success.
Family Matters
Stephanie Ramos is paving the way for expanded paid family leave in New Jersey and beyond.
The Organizer
Activist and organizer Dante Barry talks about the people and events that shaped him, and his ongoing fight for social justice.
Turning tragedy into change
HERO Campaign chairman and CEO Bill Elliott ’95M is working to end drunk driving tragedies.