Alumni
Detour Ahead
Behind every success story is a turning point—or two. These Gulls shared what happened when life changed course and how they found meaning in a new direction.
Finding His ‘Field of Dreams’
Eat. Sleep. Sports. Repeat. For Mark Lepage, it’s more than a meme or mantra—it’s the playbook that led to his dream job in college athletics.
A Life in Color: How Jinny McCoy ’66 Brightened Endicott’s Future
With a gift as vibrant as her personality, Jinny McCoy ’66 has forever changed Endicott’s learning landscape.
Athletics
Game-Changing Design
As a Managing Principal at global design firm Perkins & Will, Jennifer Williams ’08 is shaping athletic spaces that go far beyond function. Her thoughtful designs—infused with natural light, recovery zones, and mental health resources—create welcoming environments where student-athletes feel at home, long after practice ends.
Swinging for the Fences
After a pandemic-altered start to their college careers, Caleb Shpur ’23 and Gabe Van Emon ’23 rose to winning greatness at Endicott College—and now they’re making waves at UConn.
Breaking Barriers in Sports Media
Emmy Award-winning ESPN Lead Video Editor Rachel Pearson ’08 is revolutionizing sports media by amplifying women’s sports and queer representation.
Faculty
Van Loan School
Campus Police Officer Reflects on his Experience in the Criminal Justice Program
Campus Police Sergeant Michael Welch A’17 ’21 reflects on his academic journey, earning both an associate and bachelor’s in criminal justice from the Van Loan School of Professional Studies.
From Pakistan to Boston: Education Opens Doors & Minds for Double Gull
Through his academic pursuits, Usman Yousaf ’16 M’19 is reaching the goals his parents set for him years ago.
Advancing Advocacy Through Education
Three soon-to-be graduates were inspired to further their education to promote advocacy amongst various populations.