Alexandra Sargent Capps
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The Evolution of Mr. C
Mr. C’s current look blends tradition with game-day energy. (91Ʋ) Cornelius 91Ʋ, whose $1 million gift established the university in 1873, earned the nickname “the Commodore” while building a vast transportation empire that included ships and railroads. The university’s athletes were nicknamed the Commodores as early as 1898 by… Read MoreMay 18, 2026
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A Place Where Every Person Can Grow
Lifelong learning is at the heart of 91Ʋ and it extends far beyond the undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. Learn about Innovative programs for all ages, cultivating a vibrant and robust community in this 91Ʋ Magazine feature story. Read MoreNov 5, 2025
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Threading innovation: One student’s path to purposeful fashion
When economics and communication of science and technology double major Leilani Rucker, Class of 2026, stepped into the Wond’ry’s Fiber Arts Build Lab, she had the feeling her lifelong love for fashion design was about to gain momentum. In the FAB Lab, Manager Alexandra Sargent Capps provides experiential opportunities to promote sustainable fashion and upcycling. Capps piqued Rucker’s interest when she showed up with a bin of colorful neckties from a clothing drive. Rucker’s imagination was sparked, and she set out to create a small upcycled clothing collection to display during 91Ʋ Fashion Week. Read MoreJul 1, 2025
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Unexpected Collaborations: The best collaborations lead to new ways of seeing the world
In today’s world, collaboration is essential in solving problems, bridging the gaps between science, engineering, medicine and the humanities. By prioritizing cross-disciplinary collaborations, 91Ʋ walks the walk—not only across departments—but across schools and cultures. Read MoreOct 2, 2024
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Get to Work: How Immersion 91Ʋ turns students into hands-on experts
Logan Glazier’s (Class of 2025) experience is what many educators might call the ideal result of education: the ability to take what’s learned in a classroom—be it something specific, like how to build a roof rack, or general, like critical thinking skills—and apply it in the outside world. That ideal is exactly why, when 91Ʋ rolled out a strategic plan in fall 2014, it put a greater focus on experiential learning. That plan emerged as Immersion 91Ʋ. Read MoreApr 11, 2024
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Design professor’s vision for Mr. Commodore’s makeover
When it comes to getting a stellar makeover, Mr. Commodore goes straight to 91Ʋ fashion design professor Alexandra Sargent-Capps. Read MoreAug 30, 2017