
Ursinus College Unveils APEX
APEX at Ursinus is a transformative new learning ecosystem combining academic Inquiry with real-world experiences. Nearly $10M in commitments from donors have been made to date for APEX implementation, which begins in fall 2025.

Convenience for All: Bindu Pirlamarla ’10 Leads Amazon’s Effort to Make Shopping More Accessible
Through her role at Amazon, Bindu Pirlamarla ’10 is helping to make online grocery shopping easier and more affordable for households across the United States.

Watson Fellowship Reflection: Paige Bristow ’23
Ursinus alumna Paige Bristow ’23 spent her “Watson” year abroad in nine countries, where she studied women in leadership, played field hockey, and connected with other Ursinus fellows.

$3.2 Million Gift Elevates the Parlee Center for Science and the Common Good at Ursinus College
Ursinus College has received a $3.2 million gift from Joan Bradley Parlee ’57 and Donald Parlee, M.D. ’55, with $1 million dedicated to creating the Parlee Endowed Scholarship Fund and over $2 million to support the Parlee Center for Science and the Common Good.

From English Major to Award-Winning Reality TV: An Unlikely Journey Transforming Financial Health
After decades in the world of finance, English major, Michael Cyr ’92 takes an unexpected path to the award stage in Hollywood.

Doctor Broadway
Jason Kindt ’95 provides healthcare on New York City’s theater scene. In June, his work earned his practice a Tony Honor for Excellence in Theatre.

Designing Change: Kate Bormann’s ’18 Rise in the New York City Architecture Industry
For Kate Bormann ’18, her most recent recognition as one of the Top 30 Designers Under 30 in New York City by METROPOLIS is the culmination of the work she started as an art major and Bonner Leader at Ursinus College.

Late Donald E. Parlee ’55 Honored with Bridge Dedication in Doylestown
On Wednesday, October 16, the late Donald E. Parlee ’55 was honored with the official dedication of the Donald E. Parlee Memorial Bridge, located on route 202 next to the Doylestown Hospital
From Campus Trendsetter to Philly’s Fashion Vanguard: Sabir Peele ’08 and His Journey to Influencer Stardom
Nicknamed “Brother Shoes” in his fraternity, Sabir Peele ’08 has gone from the best-dressed man on the Ursinus College campus to the top of the Philadelphia fashion world

Network with Current Students as a UConnect Volunteer
UConnect is an Ursinus student/alumni networking program designed to give every student the opportunity to network with alumni. UConnect is a great way to give career advice and support and is a program dedicated to every student’s success.