March 23, 2026
From student to CEO: Leslie J. Sawyer ’75 on courage, confidence, and breaking barriers
As CEO of Environmental Design International (EDI), one of the few African American, female-owned engineering firms in Illinois, Leslie J. Sawyer ’75 carries forward a legacy of excellence, representation, and purpose-driven leadership.
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March 23, 2026
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From student to CEO: Leslie J. Sawyer ’75 on courage, confidence, and breaking barriers
As CEO of Environmental Design International (EDI), one of the few African American, female-owned engineering firms in Illinois, Leslie J. Sawyer ’75 carries forward a legacy of excellence, representation, and purpose-driven leadership.
February 09, 2026
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From intention to impact: Spencer Ivy ’02 on honoring Dr. Judith E.B. Harmon and building opportunity for future Foresters
For Spencer Ivy ’02, philanthropy at Lake Forest College is about turning intention into action, and action into opportunity.
January 26, 2026
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A night as a Chicago Blackhawk: David Nozzolillo ’03 takes to the ice at the United Center
Forester Hockey alumnus David Nozzolillo ’03 got the call of a lifetime on Friday, January 9, when the shorthanded Chicago Blackhawks called upon him to serve as their backup goaltender.
January 16, 2026
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An unconventional path: Ron Pownall ’69’s journey to success in photography
Ron Pownall ’69 never set out with a rigid plan, but Lake Forest College gave him the space, people, and confidence to discover a path that would place him at the center of cultural history.