Southwestern Magazine | Spring 2022

20 SOUTHWESTERN Triston Beadle ’18 Beadle graduated with his B.S. in chemistry from Southwestern and began his career the following Monday as a quality control chemist with Insys Therapeutics. Today he is quality assurance manager for Michael Angelo’s Gourmet Foods, where he leads cross-functional teams responsible for the commissioning of product line extensions, new equipment installations, and other major changes that impact production. Beadle credits his early career success to his unwavering willingness to take on additional responsibilities. While he has many fond memories of his time at Southwestern, graduation day is by far his favorite. “As a first-generation college graduate, walking across that stage with my family in the audience was an unforgettable experience that I will cherish forever,” he says. A communication studies major and business minor at Southwestern, Coleman earned his master’s degree in educational administration from the University of Texas at Austin. He currently serves as the director of education for Phi Delta Theta. Coleman was a member of Phi Delta Theta at Southwestern and says this experience provided invaluable leadership opportunities. He believes Southwestern students have a unique opportunity to gain skills that will lead to personal and professional success. “From student organization leadership experiences to intimate classroom environments and countless opportunities to learn and grow from top-notch faculty, every student can find a connection to enhance their intellectual curiosity, grow as a leader, learn problem-solving skills, and become a better communicator,” he says. Clay Coleman ’04 After graduating from Southwestern with a B.A. in psychology, Agtarap earned her M.S. in experimental psychology and her Ph.D. in behavioral science from the University of North Texas. She currently is a research scientist at Craig Hospital, which specializes in the rehabilitation of individuals with traumatic brain and spinal cord injury. Agtarap develops and pursues research focused on the psychological well-being and recovery of patients and their family members. She encourages Southwestern students to take advantage of the many experiences available both in and out of the classroom and trust the college process: “The more insight you gain about yourself from these experiences, the more adaptable and prepared you’ll be for life’s many changes.” Stephanie Agtarap ’11 A philosophy major and sociology minor, Bryant is the founder and editor of the nonprofit news site BigIfTrue.org, which focuses on inequality in the United States. Previously, she was an investigative reporter for Oklahoma Watch and the Clarion Ledger in Mississippi, where her work spurred an overhaul of state campaign finance laws. She has received awards for her work from the Texas Associated Press Managing Editors, the Louisiana-Mississippi Associated Press Managing Editors, the Oklahoma Society for Professional Journalists, and the USA Today Network. Bryant was drawn to Southwestern’s interdisciplinary approach to education: “I really wanted to find a community of like-minded folks and pursue an education that would challenge me, both of which I found at Southwestern.” Mollie Bryant ’08 Southwestern University recognizes these 18 alumni under the age of 40 who exemplify the core values of the University and have made an outstanding contribution to their alma mater, state, or country through their good deeds and services.