Anne Stein

From Shaquille O'Neal to Scott Turow, I write and edit profiles, sports features, book reviews and global health and wellness stories. I also write and shoot travel features, and my alumni profiles appear in publications throughout the U.S.

Alumni Publications

I write for a number of alumni magazines and sites, including Grinnell, Haverford, Colgate, University of Chicago Medicine and Northwestern.

University of Chicago • 7th September 2023

Albert Bendelac, pathologist and former chair of the Committee on Immunology, 1956-2023

Albert Bendelac, MD, PhD, the A.N. Pritzker Distinguished Service Professor of Pathology at the University of Chicago, died at his home on August 23, 2023, surrounded by family. He had just celebrated his 67th birthday. Known for his passion for immunology, his mentorship of students and young faculty, and his broad scientific thinking, Bendelac joined the faculty in 2002 as an established investigator. His research had already demonstrated that CD4 and CD8 T cells were required for the developm

30th May 2023

Tackling the Global Migration Crisis

As Deputy Director General for the UN's International Organization for Migration, Amy Pope works to provide support to vulnerable people on the move, whether displaced in their own country or crossing international borders.

Haverford • 3rd January 2023

Trailblazing UChicago arts professor honored in exhibit

Paul Moses achieved more in his short life than most do in a lifetime. His son dug through archives and co-curated an exhibit in tribute to his father.

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign • 1st February 2022

Versatile performer

Actor Jon Michael Hill '07 returns to his hometown stage for a break from TV.

Grinnell College • 18th March 2022

How four Grinnellians made furniture from beloved campus trees

Alumni woodworkers teamed up with the College and students to craft furniture from trees that were removed from campus for new construction.

Northwestern University • 24th February 2022

In Service: Former Pro Katrina Adams helps grow her sport

Former pro Katrina Adams '89, believes that tennis builds character and self-confidence — and teaches lessons for life.

University of Chicago Medicine • 30th July 2018

UChicago Medicine tackles the opioid crisis

It’s no secret there is an opioid addiction crisis in the United States.

Grinnell College • 12th March 2022

On the vaccination trail with investigative reporter David Heath

When David Heath ’81 was asked by his USA Today editors in June 2020 to follow the development of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, the veteran investigative journalist jumped on the story.

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Northwestern School of Professional Studies • 25th February 2022

It's all about the numbers

The Dallas Cowboys were the first NFL team to delve into analytics.

Haverford • 24th February 2022

Palliative care doc: Talking about living with those who are dying

Palliative care physician Justin Sanders ’00 brings
compassion and clarity to the seriously ill.

Northwestern School of Law • 25th February 2022

Former pros tackle law school

From better pro contracts to CTE, there's plenty for former NFL players to talk about in law school.

Grinnell College • 13th March 2022

Crimes against Nature

(Warning: Disturbing images in article) Steve Galster '84 has devoted his life to battling human and animal trafficking.

Northwestern • 13th March 2022

Resilience

This cover story focuses on five people who tell how they persevered through devastating circumstances.

Haverford • 25th February 2022

Learning from the Land

Teens learn life lessons on the farm through LEAF project.

Haverford • 25th February 2022

Living with the end in mind

Barbara Becker '89 has written a touching and exquisitely insightful tribute to patients she cared for in hospice, as well as her mentors, friends and family.