During Rally Day tomorrow, four remarkable alums will be celebrated for forging new paths, making change, and improving the world through their work. Read Q&As from this year’s medalists—clockwise from bottom left, climate scientist Brenda Ekwurzel ’85, law professor Cheryl Brown Wattley ’75, human rights advocate Sarah Belal ’01, and psychologist Tomi-Ann Roberts ’85—to discover how they’ve used their Smith education to push the world forward in profound ways.

The Magnolia fraseri is an Appalachian tree that’s at risk of extinction. Led by Associate Professor Jesse Bellemare and the botanic garden’s interim director, John Berryhill, Smith is working to translocate the tree to Whately, Massachusetts, and ultimately conserve the species.

On March 5 at 7 p.m. EST and March 15 at 12:30 p.m. EST, Willie-LeBreton will discuss her vision for the future, reflect on the first year of her presidency, and answer submitted-in-advance questions from alums during a free webinar. Registration is now open for both conversations.

A native of Tampa, Florida, Scher is the director, co-writer, and co-producer of Popular Theory—her first feature film to premiere in theaters. “It’s kind of a bucket list thing to have the movie be released in theaters,” Scher told the Florida newspaper about her school-set film.

The Gardena Cinema in California is a relic of the past, with a single screen, an old-fashioned ticket booth, and other traces of its bygone beginnings. In this interview, Kim shares her plans for the cinema’s future and reflects on how her family came into its ownership.

On March 5, Ross will be honored alongside Kimberlé Crenshaw, Serena Williams, and other illustrious inductees during a ceremony in New York City. Tickets are still available for the event, which will be nationally televised in conjunction with Women’s History Month.

In collaboration with the Office for Equity and Inclusion, the Smith Reads Committee seeks suggestions for books and mediums that support the mission of opening hearts, minds, and systems. Use this form to submit a title and say why it’s a compelling read.

Written and illustrated by Kong-Savage, Piano Wants to Play is described as “a tender invitation to rediscover old friendships and create new melodies” by Kirkus Reviews. The 40-page book centers on a budding musician named Amy and her piano.

In 2023, five years after sports betting was legalized, gambling companies spent an estimated $508 million on TV ads, CNN Business reports. Zimbalist told the news outlet that sports have long brought people together but that gambling might “undo that.”

Davis’ This show is available to tour was performed at the festival’s inaugural weekend. Stressing the event’s role in fostering community, he told The Williams Record, “It is important to me that folks see themselves and their community reflected on stage.”

Recognized for her excellence in the health care field for more than three decades, Patterson was included in a Marquis Who’s Who in America biographical volume. She’s been focused on end-of-life care for the past 10 years, according to a press release.

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