alumnus
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It happened in the Philadelphia episode, after Transportation Secretary and “Real World: Boston” alumnus Sean Duffy herded his family past the Liberty Bell, but just before he took them into the National Constitution Center.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham, a Cambridge alumnus, has called Arday's death "a tragedy on so many levels".
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
“It will be a time for Brett to expand his skill set,” said Brian Adams, another BLS alumnus who once supervised him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
One attended Pioneer Valley High School, one attended Santa Maria High School, one attended Delta High School, and one was an alumnus of Delta High School, the spokesperson said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
Duke alumnus William Styron sent a note expressing his “fullest sympathy and support.”
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
Other famous alumni include Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie and Kim Kardashian—all of whom became poster children for a later era of L.A. wealth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Castelion was co-founded by three SpaceX alumni under the premise that a new manufacturer could design, test and produce weaponry more quickly than traditional defense contractors like RTX and Lockheed Martin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
People were introducing themselves to legendary alumni that they hoped to meet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
It counts many prominent Thai figures as its alumni, from diplomats and athletes to several prime ministers.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Paul Coughlin, president of the alumni association, started placing calls to some of the university’s more prominent graduates.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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