IC People of Progress

Beth Ryan is unapologetic about nerding out to biochemistry and what might just be the coolest job ever: designing the future of medicine.

Who defines progress, and how? Professor Belisa González – and a new major at IC – ask challenging questions about dominant social narratives.

Dave Prunty has a unique perspective on Ithaca College—one that comes from over three decades working on campus.

Rita Bunatal founded a business, cofounded a movement, and found herself. Hear how Rita created her community—and profound change—at IC.

From life changing to life calling: Scott Capozza ’98, MS ’99 helped evolve cancer care after navigating his own survival.

Whether juggling 12-hour hospital shifts or a 4-hour time difference for virtual classes, Alaska native Raevyn Goodson knows how to keep her cool.

Bomber (“with a capital B”) Bradley Whittemore ’16 helps students find their forte at IC’s School of Music.  

By daring students to take risks—and make mistakes—Annemarie Farrell helps students bring a winning mindset into an ever-evolving industry.

Alex Wilson ’77 knows the best way to prepare for climate disaster is to expect it—and plan how to bounce forward when it strikes. 

Music’s power to bridge divides helped shape Professor Jorge Grossmann’s life during an adolescence spent among several cultures.  

On a NASA mission, Antara Sen ’22 and Professor Beth Ellen Clark Joseph set national research and lifelong friendship into motion.

Major League baseball player Tim Locastro ‘14 knows that making progress—and stealing bases—is about biding time and seizing chances.

IC’s president, La Jerne Terry Cornish, brings her authentic self to all she does and is committed to sustaining the college’s culture of inclusion.  

Take one part pandemic and mix it with two parts inspiration. Then add a heavy dose of entrepreneurial spirit & you get Olivia Carpenter: Cookie Maven

Growing the Future: Whether feature writing or farming, IC alumni Kara Cusolito ’08 & Aaron Munzer ’08 are building the future with their own hands.

Wild Collaborations: From IC to Costa Rica, two faculty members forged an unexpected and unwavering partnership to save an endangered species.

Journey to IC & Back: Eric Jordan Young ’93 finds fuel for continual collaboration, creative refuge, & transformation where he launched his career—IC.

Walking the Wire: When Ariana Wunderle ’26 left the circus for college, she felt overwhelmed by change. Step by step, she’s finding new footing.