Success Stories
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Alumnae Turn Old Letterpress into Creative New Business
An antique letterpress named Pearl, that’s the centerpiece of a one-of-a-kind stationery business owned by Sarah Meyer Walsh, SPA/BA ’05, and Erin Doerflein Miller, CAS/BA ’02.
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From Clawed to Counsel: Reunion Leader Reflects on Campus Experience Then and Now
According to Justin Perillo, SPA/BA ’99, WCL/JD ’02, assistant general counsel for the university and a cochair of the 10 Year Reunion, the best part of Alumni Weekend ’09, was “getting a chance to see friends that I have not seen in years.”
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Former Inspector General Shares Nostalgic Side
The friendly demeanor of Robert A. Cerasoli, SPA/BA ’69, the 2009 Alumni Achievement Award winner and renowned public servant, is a stark contrast to the focus of his career investigating government waste, fraud, corruption, and abuse.
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FBI Agent Serves Country and University
Nothing could have stopped FBI special agent Rick Evanchec, SPA/BA ’02, from serving in the federal government. His interest was first piqued during his junior year, when he secured an honor’s internship with the Department of Justice.
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Key Alum Promoted to Acting Deputy Regional Administrator at GSA
Key Executive Leadership MPA alum Robert Schall was promoted to Acting Deputy Regional Administrator of the National Capital Region within GSA.
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PR Executive Sparks Connections Across Washington
Jan Du Plain, SPA/BA ’66, is a connector who takes great pride and joy in being the “go-to” person, helping people make connections and experience Washington as “a world-class capital city” – a calling that sprung from her student days at AU.



