DOROTHY BERGIN, KLN ’49, is celebrating her continued work as a copy editor and writer for The Bedford Citizen, a daily online news publication serving Bedford, Massachusetts, at 97 years old. As she shares, “A Temple education can carry you a long way.”

HARRIS L. KLIGMAN, FOX ’58, ’63, built a global career with Woodward & Dickerson, an international commodities firm headquartered in Philadelphia. Over the course of his tenure with the company, he led the company’s Seoul, South Korea, office, overseeing Far East operations, and traveled extensively across the region, including to Indonesia, Pakistan, India, Vietnam and Thailand. Returning to Philadelphia in 1968, his responsibilities were further expanded to South America and Africa. Kligman began publishing fiction in 2020 inspired in large part by his international experiences. To date, he has published 13 novels and four children’s books.

FREDERICK LIPMAN, CLA ’57, has practiced business law for 63 years, and has authored 21 books—primarily for entrepreneurs and business owners—and 57 articles. He has appeared on national television programs and lectured on business topics throughout the world.

STU WESBURY, PHR ’57, was awarded an honorary doctorate of science by the University of Missouri in May 2025.

KEN GARSON, CLA ’69, published a second novel, The Werewolf File, in 2025. His recent and earlier novel, Liegemen (2018), are both available on Amazon in book and e-book format.

RICHARD MILLER, CPH ’62, retired from full-time employment in early 2004. He now volunteers as an administrator for techsupportforum.com and as a moderator for sysnative.com.

PETER ZAKROFF, KLN ’67, EDU ’68, recently published the fourth book in his series, 101 Tales of a Middle-Class, Middle Child. This volume continues his humorous lesson-filled glimpses, adventures and life-changing experiences as a Jewish kid from Philly.

WILLIAM BUREAU, EDU ’73, co-authored Schools as Seeds of Change, which addresses the entrenched factory model of schools, teaching and learning that must be transformed if we are to prepare students for the rapidly emerging future.

LEE PASSARELLA, CLA ’70, published In the Deep, now available as an e-book on Amazon and barnesandnoble. com. Set in Philadelphia in 1959, the novel explores ideas of justice and injustice on the cusp of the Civil Rights era.

STEVEN I. PRESENT, DEN ’78, was recently named one of the Top 100 Doctors in the World for the Class of 2026 by the Global Summits Institute.

JORDON ROSEN, FOX ’79, received the prestigious Sid Kess Award for Excellence in Continuing Education from the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). The award was presented during the 2025 AICPA and CIMA ENGAGE Conference in Las Vegas and honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to tax and financial planning education.

JAY WEINER, CLA ’75, has his book, A More Dangerous Game: How a Young Sportswriter Met Patty Hearst and Landed in Federal Prison, forthcoming this fall by the University of Minnesota Press.

MARC P. WEINGARTEN, CLA ’73, gave a presentation at the 2025 Association of Personal Injury Lawyers Asbestos Conference in Manchester, England, titled “An Overview of United States Asbestos Litigation.” Weingarten is a partner in the Locks Law Firm.

MEREDITH WENZEL, TYL ’73, is honored to be one of 50 women in Tough Stuff: Women in the American Glass Studio at the Corning Museum of Glass.

JEREMIAH DALEY, CLA ’88, retired from the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General as executive director of the Liberty Mid-Atlantic High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program in October 2024 after 20 years.

LEON DAVENPORT, KLN ’80, has a story, “Never Alone,” in issue 18 of FARE Magazine, out now. FARE is a lifestyle publication that highlights one city per issue. Issue 18 is all about Philadelphia.

DAVID HOCH, CPH ’89, celebrated the publication of his 10th book, Management: The Misunderstood and Unappreciated Process of Skill Sets, in October. The book is aimed at high school athletic administrators.

KENT KAUFFMAN, CLA ’89, recently published his fourth book, Navigating Choppy Waters: Key Legal Issues College Faculty Need to Know. Topics include legal risks in grading decisions, whether a syllabus constitutes a contract, intellectual property rights, defamation law as it applies to faculty, and the legal implications of tenure rejection and revocation.

DEBORAH DERRICKSON KOSSMANN, EDU ’89, won the inaugural Aurora Polaris Prize in Creative Nonfiction from Trio House Press for her memoir, Lost Found Kept. The book was also named one of the best memoirs of 2025.

DANIEL MCKENNA, KLN ’84, is celebrating his retirement after a 32-year career as an assignment editor at 6abc Philadelphia.

ANDREW MCMASTERS, TFM ’88, recently published his book Listening without Agenda with Manuscripts Press. For more info visit improvmindset.com.

GERALD PATNODE, FOX ’80, published a new novel, The Stirling Defense, with Ruxton Ridge Books in 2026.

MARK POKEDOFF, KLN ’84, won his eighth Sports Emmy as part of the technical team covering the 2024 Paris Olympics for NBC.

SHARON POWELL, KLN ’86, received a citation from City Council honoring more than 20 years of community service and leadership. Powell is a former Comcast senior director of government and community affairs.

JANET ROBERTS, KLN ’81, published What Lies We Keep in 2024. The novel was a finalist for the 2024 Hawthorne Prize from American Writing Awards and was awarded a Silver from Literary Titan, and has since won five awards. Roberts independently published a new novel, Wired for Magic, in March 2026.

FLOYD RUMOHR, TFM ’88, is a finalist in the Music and Drama Education Awards 2026 Outstanding Drama Education Resource category for his book, Stage It: Making Shakespeare Come Alive in Schools, published by Routledge Taylor & Francis in December 2024.

ROBERT STEINBERG, LAW ’81, has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award given by the Montgomery Bar Association at its annual business meeting.

BRYAN TATE, KLN ’89, was recently elected president of the Registers of Wills and Clerks of Orphans’ Court Association of Pennsylvania. He also serves on the association’s Legislative Committee and as an alternate delegate to the Pennsylvania State Association of Elected County Officials.

KENNETH ATKINSON, CLA ’96, was a co-editor and a contributor to two recent books, Misusing Scripture: What are Evangelicals Doing with the Bible? and Essays on the Psalms of Solomon: Its Cultural Background, Significance, and Interpretation. He also edited The Oxford Handbook of Josephus, out April 2026.

LEAH CHALFEN, CLA ’91, has been a high fashion couture milliner for 20 years. She also works in the field of fine furnishings for interior design.

STEPHEN F. GAMBESCIA, CLA ’96, published A Study Guide for Public Policymaking in the U.S., intended to give students insight on basic features of the American government relating to policymaking and public policy analysis.

ADRIENNE RALPH, TYL ’99, was recently appointed director of marketing and communications for Dermatology Partners. Ralph brings more than 15 years of experience leading customer-focused marketing strategies that deliver measurable growth and engagement.

RAUL SERRANO, SSW ’96, recently retired after 43 years at Temple University Hospital, where he worked in the Emergency Department and critical care units. Since retiring, he has been writing a book on the history of Philadelphia’s Spring Garden community, the city’s first Puerto Rican community, highlighting its cultural and historical significance

LINDA TAPP, ENG ’92, began her one-year term as president of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) in July 2025. Tapp is widely recognized for her commitment to the safety profession. Her contributions have earned her several distinguished honors, including ASSP’s Safety Professional of the Year Award, the Charles V. Culbertson Outstanding Volunteer Service Award, and the Board of Certified Safety Professionals Lifetime Achievement Award.

LOUIS TELLER, CLA ’93, was inducted into the Northeast High School Wall of Fame, and received the Northeaster of the Year Award on May 2, 2025.

ELANA VERBIN, KLN ’90, returned to graduate school to become a licensed clinical social worker and is now associate director of the University of Texas Austin Integrated Health Program. Drawing upon her journalism experience, she created the Thrive at UT app to help students across all UT Systems’ schools improve their well-being.

ALIAH WRIGHT, KLN ’90, recently concluded a two-year book tour promoting her critically acclaimed novel, Now You Owe Me. The novel was named a Book of the Year finalist by Foreword Indies Magazine and has been featured in The Root, Apple News, Associated Press and Publishers Weekly. Wright was also recognized at ThrillerFest, the International Thriller Writers Conference in New York.

DORENE F. BALMER, CPH ’06, recently published The Long Arc of Training: Six Stories of Aspiring Doctors, a narrative nonfiction book collecting the stories of a small group of medical students as they transitioned from school to residencies to fellowships to practicing as physicians. Balmer interviewed the students every six–12 months over the course of 12 years.

DANA CRAWFORD, EDU ’04, published a book, Healing Bias: Your Guide to Individual, Interpersonal, and Institutional Change, with W.W. Norton. The book is a timely resource focused on healing both the collective and individual hurt we experience as we continue to see our country divided.

ADAM FABIE, CST ’07, was nominated by his peers for the second consecutive year as an agency all-star in recognition of his work in energy and climate. The honor reflects his continued commitment to advancing a cleaner, more efficient, net-zero future for Baltimore residents.

DEBORAH HUDNUT, CLA ’00, is founder and owner of Forget Me Not Beauty, an innovative mobile application designed to empower consumers in effectively managing their personal beauty product collections. The platform provides a streamlined solution for tracking product usage, monitoring expiration dates and organizing inventory, ultimately helping users optimize their routines, minimize waste and make more informed purchasing decisions.

LAURA HUTCHINSON, KLN ’08, has served as the morning news anchor for News 8 WTNH for the past 10 years, during which time the program has become Connecticut’s No. 1 morning news show. She also highlights inspiring stories from local schools through her popular segment, “What’s Right With Schools.”

MICK ISKRIC, EDU ’09, was recently named superintendent of schools for Abraxas Youth and Family Services, a leadership role reflecting his commitment to expanding educational opportunities for youth in specialized care settings.

PAUL KAHAN, CLA ’09, received the Annual Preservation Award for publications from the Heritage Commission of Delaware County for his recent book, Philadelphia: A Narrative History (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2025).

JEANNINE KIENZLE, KLN ’01, recently relocated to Asheville, North Carolina, where she completed an herbalism program at the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine followed by a sevenmonth mentorship. She now serves as fulfillment and admin manager at Red Moon Herbs, bringing her communications background into a new career path while embracing mountain life and sharing her vegan culinary adventures online.

TONY PHAX KING, CLA ’03, is celebrating 37 years as a founding member of the nation’s 10th African American fraternity, Atophi. Founded at a high school in West Philadelphia, the fraternity was the first to create a bridge between high school and college.

CARLTON A. PAYNE, EDU ’00, is president-elect of the Association of Black Psychologists. He is the former director of behavioral health and retired chief psychologist for the Philadelphia Department of Prisons. Payne is writing his seventh book, and he and his wife Crystal recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.

DAVID RUFINO, BYR ’03, has been elected president of Boston Musicians Association, AFM Local 9-535.

SEAN SATCHELL, FOX ’09, recently joined the team at C&S Wholesale Grocers as senior director of merchandising. He is excited to contribute to the company’s mission by driving innovative merchandising strategies, enhancing supply chain solutions and amplifying community impact.

FRANK SCARDUZIO, FOX ’01, and JOEY LEE SPERA- SCARDUZIO, FOX ’01, recently celebrated 21 years married!

SHAWN THOMAS, EDU ’02, released a new book, Capable, Chosen: Aligning Your Career with God’s Plan. The book equips readers with practical tools to navigate career decisions, overcome fear and confusion, and pursue work that reflects both their skills and their values.

VICTORIA VELAZQUEZ, EDU ’00, ’02, was appointed interim superintendent of the Bensalem Township School District on April 1, 2026.

VIVECA WILLIAMS-GLOVER, EDU ’02, leads Fort Lee School No. 3, recently recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School for the second time in 14 years, as principal. Under her leadership, the school’s community remains dedicated to the success of every student, emphasizing collaboration, celebration and intentional planning to foster a joyful and engaging learning environment.

SHAHIRAH BROWN, FOX ’13, was recently honored with the Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia Outstanding Young Lawyer Award. Presented by her mentor, Temple alum Charles Gibbs, the award recognizes attorneys for their leadership, service and commitment to advancing inclusion and improving perceptions of the legal profession within the Philadelphia legal community.

STEVEN COLLINS, FOX ’12, and his wife are proud owners of the original security blanket company for babies—the first in the country to hold a patent for a security blanket. Thirteen years into continuing this beloved legacy, Collins credits his success to the valuable lessons he learned from his professors at the Fox School of Business.

JOEY CONTINO, KLN ’14, was recently ranked as one of the top social media influencers reshaping how young Americans receive their political news.

JAMIE COOPERSTEIN, STH ’12, a lifelong Philadelphian and founder of J. Cooperstein Hospitality Consulting LLC, recently released her debut memoir, True Hospitality, in April, published by GFB. Written in the spirit of a beach read, the memoir offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into her decade-long career as a concierge in two of Philadelphia’s most iconic luxury properties: The Rittenhouse Hotel and Two Liberty Place.

MARK FABBI, CLA ’11, has sold over 1,000 copies of his children’s book series Don’t Eat the Trash, which he co-created during paternity leave. The series, published in 2025, helps families navigate picky eating and promotes healthy habits through engaging storytelling for children.

CASIE GIRVIN, BYR ’17, artistic director of Philadelphia-based Circus Opera Company, recently presented her awardwinning performance The Tire Swing for a limited engagement in May at Christ Church Neighborhood House. She was heartened to see how much the show has continued to resonate since its premiere at the 2024 Fringe Festival.

JEFFREY HINES, FOX ’12, is in his fourth year as managing partner of Jeffrey Hines State Farm. Hines also serves on the Board of Directors of the Oak Park River Forest Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Directors for Family Focus and the Board of Advisors for the Oak Park Liquor Control Review Board.

STEVEN JOHNSTON, LAW ’18, has joined the Roseland, New Jersey, office of Marshall Dennehey as an associate in the Healthcare Liability Department after five years with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

AMELIA KOVACS, FOX ’19, founded the Pressed Bouquet Shop by Element, a flower preservation studio based in Easton, Pennsylvania. What started as a creative side project has grown into a nationwide business—they have now preserved over 16,000 wedding bouquets for brides across all 50 states.

JASMINE LYNEA, TFM ’15, a film director and mixed media artist, recently had her short film Della Can Fly! selected for the BlackStar Film Festival. Lynea wrote and directed the film, which follows an elderly man on his journey to prove that his missing sister truly flew away, as family legend suggests.

GABRIEL MASSALLEY, TYL ’15, recently launched the Status Apparel DC University-inspired Collection, a limited-edition line that reimagines college apparel through the lens of personal pride, cultural identity and lived experience. Highlights include the “SG Established” TU Owls premium crew, TU Owls premium striped jersey, Status striped socks and embroidered patches inspired by university culture.

SARAH NOVAK, FOX ’19, has been promoted to chief of staff to the Office of the Director of Finance for the City of Philadelphia. In this position, Novak applies her combined legal and business expertise to support financial strategy, policy implementation and executive operations that advance fiscal stability and organizational effectiveness in city government.

MARY KATE RADOMSKI, KLN ’16, became the fourth-generation president of Montgomery County-based Frank V. Radomski & Sons Inc. last year. Only 3% of businesses make it to the fourth generation, according to the Family Business Institute.

JACOB SMOLOVER, KLN ’19, is a line producer for Bloomberg Television in New York City, where he produces the network’s flagship morning show, Bloomberg Surveillance. Smolover previously worked at MSNBC.

TAJA STEWART, CLA ’16, has been accepted into Temple University’s inaugural summer Adult Study Abroad program in Tokyo.

MOLLY BURT-WESTVIG, TYL ’24, was a 2025 recipient of the AAF/ Seebacher Prize for Fine Arts. Last summer, she spent two weeks in Salzburg, Austria, taking a video course at the Summer Arts Academy alongside other emerging artists. The AAF/Seebacher Prize supports three outstanding recent MFA graduates annually, covering tuition and lodging in a historic castle.

CHARLOTTE CHUN, CLA ’20, a licensed psychologist, recently published Earliest Memories: Discover the Psychology of Memory, Explore Cross-Cultural Stories, and Reconnect with Your Past. The nonfiction book offers an accessible look at the science of memory, featuring childhood recollections from around the world and exploring the psychology of nostalgia. She has been on a national book tour promoting her work.

PORTER CRUMPTON, TYL ’21, joined the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in May 2025 as a transportation planner on the Operations Planning, Network Redesign/ Special Projects team. He has contributed to the Queens Bus Network Redesign, one of the largest and most comprehensive bus service redesigns in the country, and is now supporting the Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign.

JACLYN GOLDEN, CLA ’20, ’21, was promoted to director of public policy for the City of Philadelphia Controller’s Office in August 2025.

TASNIM HASAN, KLN ’20, worked as a producer of Bangladeshi Trailblazers, a podcast highlighting inspiring Bangladeshis around the world, including entrepreneurs, artists, community builders and changemakers. She continues to elevate voices within the global Bangladeshi diaspora through storytelling and conversation.

SAM JEUNE, SSW ’24, is celebrating her work as a co-author of Success at a Price: Women of Color Students at a White University and her role as a featured keynote co-speaker at the 2026 Sister of Excellence Conference at West Chester University, highlighting her contributions to scholarship and dialogue on the experiences of women of color in higher education.