After They Walk
In October 2009, the Daily premiered a new feature series, “After They Walk,” which profiles University alumni who are significantly changing the lives of others for the better. The series, which will run periodically throughout the year, started with the incredible story of Wendy Rhein, who runs a program for the homeless in Atlanta.
Recent articles
After They Walk: CNN medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta still ‘true blue'
BY STEPHANIE STEINBERG
ATLANTA — It was 9:45 a.m. and Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN’s chief medical correspondent, was 15 minutes late for his interview — with me. He had a good excuse, of course.
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Michael Newdow: An atheist with a cause
BY VERONICA MENALDI
With a penchant for questioning the status quo of existing governmental procedures and documents, Law School alum Michael Newdow has earned a reputation as one of the leading activists in the country — working to have the words “Under God” expunged from federal documents and declarations like the United States Constitution and the Pledge of Allegiance.
After They Walk: Eugene Robinson, the man with the pen
- Courtesy of Steve Kagan
BY JILLIAN BERMAN
Robinson, a regular guest on “Countdown,” is also a twice-weekly columnist for The Washington Post. He’s addressed a wide range of topics – from the recently passed health care bill to racial profiling. But Robinson wrote one set of columns that got him more attention than usual — his coverage of the 2008 presidential election for which he won the Pulitzer Prize, journalism’s most prestigious award.
Aaron David Miller: A life on both sides of the negotiating table
- Photos courtesy of Aaron David Miller
BY JILLIAN BERMAN
WASHINGTON — In the first chapter of his recent book “The Much Too Promised Land,” University alum Aaron David Miller sets the scene for the announcement in Jerusalem of one of the most historic Middle East peace conferences.
Dante Vasquez: The man with a cure
- Photo Courtesy of The Carter Center/L. Gubb
BY KATHERINE MITCHELL
Dante Vasquez lives in Juba, the capital of southern Sudan, in a compound constructed roughly out of imported crates and shipping containers. He travels the country as best he can — land cruiser, motorcycle and, when necessary, by foot. For some, it would appear a grueling existence. But for Vasquez it's business as usual.
After They Walk: Laurie Miller, the Beltway attorney
BY JILLIAN BERMAN
WASHINGTON D.C. — Though she’s sitting in a cool, crisp conference room, perched high above the sultry concrete jungle of downtown Washington D.C., University alum Laurie Miller is very much in the thick of things.
After They Walk: Wendy Rhein, the woman who offers second chances at life
- Photo Courtesy Wendy Rhein
BY STEPHANIE STEINBERG
Known as “Wen” to her friends and family, Wendy Rhein, a 1991 University alum, runs a program for homeless men and women in Lawrenceville, Ga., called NSPIRE Outreach. Started in 2007, the nonprofit organization currently works with 30 former homeless men and women to teach them the necessary skills and give them the resources to lead a self-sufficient life.
