A Whole New Hood

The College’s art museum is set for a $50-million overhaul ($30 million has already been raised) starting in the spring, after new director John Stomberg takes over. Here are the details.

Deaths

Edward Gerson ’35 • Oct. 23, 2015 Clark Robinson Fletcher Jr. ’38 • July 9, 2015 Victor Carl Bloede ’40 • April 19, 2015 George Fredson Baine Jr. ’41 • Oct. 15, 2015 Edward Campbell…

The Unlikely Governor

As a former Peace Corps volunteer, forklift operator and hardware store manager, Democrat Tom Wolf ’71 brings an unusual resume to Pennsylvania politics.

Enlightened Reading

Twenty professors from a variety of disciplines recommend their favorite books and tell us what makes them special.

What a Racket!

Michael C. Lewis ’11 quit his job to pursue a not-quite-dominant ranking on the pro squash circuit—and circle the globe. Mission accomplished.

Train the Brain

What are the liberal arts, exactly? A means to stoke curiosity, promote critical thinking and, simply put, make you smarter.