With notable alumni such as Carter Bays ’97, Craig Thomas ’97, Michael Bay ’86, and Lin Manuel-Miranda ’02, Wesleyan is often an attractive destination for creative students. In particular, Wesleyan has a tendency to bring in some excellent writers and artists every year—people who the University has decided to start recognizing before they even move […]
Allison Cronan ’17 and Kiley Rossetter ’17 have made quite the splash at Wesleyan thus far. Co-founders of the podcast “The Production Report,” Cronan and Rossetter have remarkable resumes within the entertainment industry: Allison has worked for Starz, SyFy, and USA, while Kiley has worked at Universal Studios and “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” and now commutes […]
I remember watching “How I Met Your Mother” (“HIMYM”) with a friend of mine back in 2008, during season three when Ted and Robin’s relationship was fresh in our minds and our hearts. We lamented the fact that the creators of the series, beloved Wes alums Carter Bays ’97 and Craig Thomas ’97, did not […]
Now that you’ve all said goodbye to Walter White, let us remind you of your old friends on network primetime. We’ve been waiting all summer for our favorite friends—sorry, characters—to come back. We’ve got weddings at every corner and the beginning of the end for shows and characters, plus Tina Fey. Here’s a roundup for […]
The University held a preview screening on April 12 of the pilot episode for a new HBO comedy series entitled “Veep,” which stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus P’14. All 372 seats in the TimesCenter, an auditorium in New York City, were reserved for University alumni, faculty, and parents to see the preview hosted by Louis-Dreyfus. “It should […]
It’s hard to believe that, one day, far down the line, that kid’s name you forgot at Psi U last night will be plastered on silver screens nationwide. Given the diverse interests and tastes of Wesleyan students, alumni have popped up all over the country, making waves—and the arts community is no exception. Whether they’re […]
A roundup of Fall TV
With names like Michael Bay ’86 and Joss Whedon ’87 frequenting notable alumni lists, it’s not surprising that some of the University’s most visible and illustrious graduates are found in the entertainment industry.
A roundup of artistic alums.
Jessica: Jio, I have low self-esteem.
Jio: Well, that’s understandable.