December 2025 Newsletter
the power of PLACE
A Year of Impact, Momentum, and Vision for the Next 100 Years
As I reflect on this year, I am filled with a deep sense of appreciation and excitement for continuing to move RMBL forward into the next century. This year has been extraordinary for our organization, from the acquisition of RMBL 365 and the future of RMBL year-round to reconnecting with alumni and building new partnerships…
Ian Billick | PhD
Executive Director, RMBL
Education Stories – December 2025
The Marmot Touch
Here’s an interesting fact about marmots. They’re surprisingly strong. That’s what McKenna Sanchez discovered when she came to RMBL in 2022 through the NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program…
Alumni Stories – December 2025
Voices of RMBL
Dr. Alison Brody first saw Gothic in 1981, as a summer initiation into Dr. Ken Armitage’s marmot lab. She recalls how immediately and deeply attached she felt. “I just had this transformation…