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Alumni in the News
Author Maggie Jackson ’78 spoke at SXSW.
Producer Sam Bisbee ’86’s recent documentary won an award at Sundance.
Farah Pandith ’86, former diplomat and renowned foreign policy strategist, received an award from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
Lamont Gordon ’87, College Visions’ executive director, was quoted in The Providence Journal.
Artist Sarah Sze ’87 was mentioned in The Boston Globe.
Author and Producer Patrick Radden Keefe ’94 was mentioned in Vanity Fair.
SXSW also hosted the premiere of producer Phil Keefe ’07’s latest film.
Amherst senior midfielder Niall Murphy ’20 was a guest on New England Soccer Journal’s “The Goal” podcast.
Alumni News
We Did It! Milton’s 10th Giving Day Raises Over $1.1 Million
Our 10th annual Giving Day was a tremendous success! Over 1,200 donors came together to contribute more than $1.1 million to Milton in just one day. We are so grateful for the energy our entire community brought, from early morning Peloton riders with Head of School Alixe Callen ’88 to volunteers encouraging participation across the globe to our students, faculty, and staff getting in the spirit in Giving Day HQ—Milton pride was overflowing on March 12! We are still crunching our numbers, so stay tuned for our final Impact report, which hits inboxes on March 27; until then, enjoy some scenes from Giving Day in the Student Center.
New Chief Advancement Officer
Following a highly competitive national search, Milton has chosen Kelly DeGregorio as our next Chief Advancement Officer. We look forward to welcoming her to our amazing community next month! Learn more.
Pulitzer Prize Finalist Rebecca Makkai Visits Milton
Acclaimed novelist Rebecca Makkai spent two days on campus as this semester’s Bingham Visiting Writer, encouraging students to embrace reading as a tool for understanding history. She visited creative writing classes, workshopped student writing, and spoke at an Upper School assembly, where she shared insights on storytelling, time shifts in fiction, and the impact of theater on writing. Read More.
Women’s History Month Speaker Jamie Mittelman ’06 Amplifies Underrepresented Female Athlete Voices
Jamie Mittelman ’06, a former triple-varsity athlete at Milton, is amplifying the voices of female athletes through her media company, Flame Bearers. Founded in 2020, Flame Bearers shares the stories of Olympians and Paralympians, focusing on issues such as pay equity, racial justice, and disability bias. Invited by SAGE (Students Advocating for Gender Equity) to speak for Women’s History Month, Jamie emphasized the power of media to drive change and ensure underrepresented women in sports get the recognition they deserve. Read more.
Ian Torney ’82 named MAEA Independent Schools Art Educator of the Year
The Massachusetts Art Education Association (MAEA) has named Ian Torney ’82 the 2025 Independent Schools Art Educator of the Year. A dedicated artist, educator, and curator, Ian has taught Visual Arts for over three decades. Since returning to Milton in 2012, he served as department chair for 10 years and now directs the Nesto Gallery. His passion for arts education and exhibition curation has had a lasting impact on our community. Read more about Ian and this accomplishment here.
