Cheryl Collier (B.S.'77/HP) returned to the organization where she completed her internship and first full-time, non-grant-funded job after graduation from VCU. Her nephew graduates from the VCU College of Health Professions in May 2019.

Katherine Fornili, D.N.P. (B.S.'82/N; M.P.H.'95/M), earned a doctorate in nursing practice in 2016 from the University of Maryland School of Nursing in Baltimore. She is a registered nurse, a certified addictions registered nurse and a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.

Michael Alao (B.S.'99/B) and Katy Glasgow welcomed daughter Lily Alao on Dec. 5, 2018.

Mary Mattingly (B.F.A.'71/A) is a working artist. Her website, www.marymattingly.art, catalogs the full spectrum of her art, and she sells wearable art through www.marymattinglyjewelry.com.

Frankie Moore Purdie** (B.F.A.'08/A) has been promoted to captain in the Ordnance Corps in the United States Army, where she has served for more than nine years.

Stephanie Tyson (B.S.'96/E) played field hockey for Pat Stauffer and on the first women's soccer team at VCU.

Deborah Padgett-Carley (B.S.'73/H&S) enjoys sailing, painting and cycling.

Thomas Burgess (B.S.'69/P) retired Feb. 1, 2012.

Russ Hanchin (B.F.A.'73/A) retired in June 2017 after more than 35 years in graphic design and advertising-related positions. He is now pursuing jazz guitar, performing in clubs, restaurants and other venues around Richmond, Va.

Darlene Fishman, Ed.D.** (B.S.'71/N), retired from nursing education in July 2018 after 40 years of service. She holds an Ed.D in educational leadership from California State University in Fullerton, Calif.