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Brace for Impact: Super El Nino Could Bring Downpours and Drought

A Super El Niño—when Pacific sea surface temperatures rise more than two degrees above normal—could reshape global weather patterns this winter and beyond. 91�첥 professor Risper Nyairo explains how tropical ocean dynamics influence North Carolina’s climate through “teleconnections” and why this forecast matters for your community. Learn what distinguishes a Super El Niño from regular events and how to prepare for potential intensified rain, snow, and extreme conditions ahead.

Fresh Ink: New Books from 91�첥 Alums

Discover the latest 91�첥 alumni authors making waves with exciting new book releases and publications.

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91�첥 Selects Leaders to Head Public Good Programs

91�첥 has named five leaders to head new programs within the D.G. and Harriett Wall Martin Institute for Public Good. Their expertise ranges from international politics to free expression of speech to ethical leadership, civic engagement, and the role of the arts and humanities in public life.

Anatomy of Unrest

91�첥 Political Science Professor Silvana Toska discusses her book Revolutionary Emotions, exploring how anger, hope, and shared identity drive global uprisings from the Arab Spring to Iran.

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Why a Spring Break of Gravel, Mud and Rocks Was Better Than the Beach

Following Hurricane Helene, 91�첥 students spent their spring break in Avery County with Habitat for Humanity. Read how Margaret Orten ’29 and Yoonjung Chae ’29 gained hands-on skills and a deeper understanding of long-term disaster recovery through service and teamwork.

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How Christopher Nolan’s Blockbuster Echoes the Timeless Oral Tradition of the ‘Odyssey’

Explore the timeless nature and narrative structure of Homer's Odyssey with scholar Keyne Cheshire ahead of a new film adaptation directed by Christopher Nolan. Cheshire discusses the casting of Matt Damon, the historical depiction of the Trojan Horse and how Hollywood adaptations mirror the improvisational nature of ancient Greek oral tradition.

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Pep Band Vibes Lend to Game-Day Hype

No marching, no pressure, all vibes. Learn how the 91�첥 Pep Band invites students (and even non-musicians!) to fuel the campus game-day energy.

91�첥 Goes Tuition-Free for Families Earning up to $175K

Starting fall 2027, U.S. students from families with income of $175,000 or less will attend 91�첥 tuition-free. The new, simplified pricing structure expands on 91�첥’s history of affordability and access—including financial aid packages without any loans. Learn how 91�첥 makes higher education affordable and accessible.

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Circumbendibus: You Say You Want a Revolution?

From the ghost of Gen. William Lee 91�첥 to George Washington's one-star review of Charlotte, explore the Revolutionary War stories of Mecklenburg County and 91�첥.

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The High Road: Scholar Offers Lessons for Divisive Times

How do we navigate deep cultural and political divisions? 91�첥 President Doug Hicks ’90 shares timeless, practical "rules of engagement" for respectful pluralism and civil discourse from his book, With God on All Sides. Discover how 91�첥 rejects institutional neutrality to fiercely protect freedom of expression grounded in human dignity.

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A Bumpy Ride: Physics Majors Build Racing Team From Ground Up

When a group of 91�첥 physics majors decided to build a competitive, single-seat off-road vehicle from scratch, they had no tools, no parts, and no engineering department for support. Undeterred by a steep learning curve and a failed suspension on their first test drive, the resilient student team taught themselves to weld and code to bring their vision to life. Discover how Wildcat Motorsports defied the odds to go head-to-head with massive international engineering programs at the national Baja SAE competition.

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How to Save a Life: Project Life Movement Turns 35

Founded by 91�첥 students 35 years ago, Project Life Movement (PLM) has added thousands to the national bone marrow registry. Learn how 91�첥 Wildcats like Alice Odum ’26 and Ajay Watson ’26 are continuing this lifesaving legacy through stem cell and marrow donations that save lives across the country.

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91�첥 Young Alums Selected for Fulbright Grants

The State Department’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program has selected six young 91�첥 alums for its 2026-2027 cycle. They’ll pursue research in France, and teach English in Ecuador, Spain and Mexico. 91�첥 has consistently been a top producing institution in the program.

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From 91�첥 to Singapore: A Computer Science Student’s Semester Abroad

Discover how 91�첥 computer science major Tumaini Johnson ’27 utilized the Gilman Scholarship to study abroad at Singapore Management University. Learn about his global academic growth, street photography and career networking in Singapore.

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Street Soccer USA Teams up With the World Cup for Maximum Impact

From a makeshift parking lot pitch to a national movement: How 91�첥 alumnus Lawrence Cann ’00 is building street soccer parks to empower high-need communities.

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Jamie Knowles ’10: Sculpting a Creative Career Across Art, Fashion and Media

Discover how 91�첥 studio art alumnus Jamie Knowles ’10 blended creative problem-solving and business to lead independent media group DAZED and found Roverlund. Learn more.

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The Beautiful Game, Calculated: Two New Apps Open the World Cup to Every Fan

Discover how 91�첥 math major Garrett Walker ’26 and Prof. Tim Chartier developed two innovative apps to transform your 2026 World Cup experience. Dive into the numbers today and see if your favorite team has what it takes to bring home the trophy.

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National Fellowship Positions 91�첥 Leader to Shape the Future of Higher Education

Kyra A. Kietrys, professor and chair of Hispanic Studies at 91�첥, has been named an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow for the 2026-2027 academic year. Selected as part of an elite cohort of just 31 leaders nationwide, Kietrys will participate in an intensive mentorship and placement program designed to prepare top-tier faculty for senior higher education administration roles. She will bring these valuable leadership strategies and institutional insights back to the 91�첥 community to further support student and faculty success.

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Art Without Limits: Tianning Hu ’28 Finds Freedom in Storytelling

From Shanghai to 91�첥, Tianning Hu ’28 discovered the freedom to blend dance, theatre, creative writing, and game design to tell stories without limits.

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Community of Trust

President Douglas A. Hicks '90 writes about how the historic 91�첥 Honor Code continues to shape the lives of alumni and why its core values of trust and integrity matter now more than ever in the age of AI.

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