Bryn Athyn College Alumni Magazine Spring/Summer 2017 | Page 2

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT President Blair with Kiri Rogers and Allen Bedford at graduation A s we celebrate the class of 2017, we also mark important milestones that this group of scholars represents for the College. A record-breaking 63 students earned their baccalaureate degrees, 10 students earned associate degrees, and one student earned a master’s in divinity, making this the largest grad- uating class in Bryn Athyn College history. Addi- tionally, we saw 11 business majors receive their diplomas—representing the first cohort of gradu- ates from this major since its creation in 2014. I am proud of the hard work our students put in throughout each year, from the quiet hours of study in the library and residence halls, to the conferences and competitions where they repre- sent the College so admirably. These student ef- forts are consistently and generously supported by the faculty and staff, who have made caring, dedicated tutelage a hallmark of BAC. Two administration members who exemplify this approach are moving toward new endeavors in the coming year, and while you will find more on their transitions within these pages, I would like to acknowledge the work that Allen Bedford, Ph.D., and Kiri Rogers have contributed to Bryn Athyn College as dean of academics and dean of students, respectively. As Allen embarks on a sab- batical year and Kiri moves to a full-time faculty appointment, we celebrate the ever-evolving gifts that they both bring to the College. Also in this issue you will read more about specific students, professors, coaches, alumni, and various aspects of campus life. I hope that you find these stories interesting, informative, and in- spiring. It is an honor to serve the entire extended College community, and it is a joy to stay con- nected with this growing and thriving BAC family. BRIAN BLAIR PRESIDENT, BRYN ATHYN COLLEGE ALUMNI MAGAZINE managing editor & layout Serena Silverman Sutton  senior editor Angella Irwin (BA ’08)  contributing editors Amanda Lichtenstein, Sasha Silverman (AA ’99)  copy editor Holly Adams (BA ‘14) contact us [email protected] | 267-502-6045 | Bryn Athyn College, Alumni Relations, P.O. Box 717, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009 2 | SPRING/SUMMER 2017