Meet 10 inspirational alumni who
hit the ground running after CMU
In the years following graduation, many alumni feel an inevitable
letdown – a sense of being disconnected from the vibrant university
life that anchored them for four or more years.
Sometimes it takes a little nudge in the right direction to realize that life
really is just beginning, and if you channel your energy and passion in
the right ways, you can do amazing things.
Here are 10 stories of alumni who have graduated within the last 10
years – the recipients of CMU's inaugural "10 Under 10" awards – to
inspire you. Who knows? Maybe you'll fi nd yourself or someone you
know on the list next year.
And if you're struggling with those postgraduation blues, stay tuned
for our tips at the end of the article for keeping the CMU love alive. In
the words of musician Rick Astley, we're "never gonna give you up,
never gonna let you down."
BY TERRI FINCH HAMILTON, '83
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centralight summer '14
