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In this issue, we take a look at the new Science Center, which opened in the completely refurbished garden level of the Kumar Wang Library, as well as our new Frost Hall Biotech Research Lab.

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Newsday profiles Broadway's Will Roland '07

Published on: Feb 28, 2019 Written by Andrea Miller

Former cast member of "Dear Evan Hansen" and now Broadway's newest "Be More Chill," alumnus Will Roland talks the show, its genesis, and his time at Friends Academy.

Newsday profiles Friends Academy alumnus Will Roland '07 as he stands ready to open his second Broadway musical as the leading man in "Be More Chill." In previews now, the musical opens on March 10th at the Lyceum Theatre.