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Voting in North Carolina? Make a Plan

At 91�첥, leadership and service extend directly into civic participation. Whether voting locally in Mecklenburg County or submitting an absentee ballot from another state, every student is encouraged to make a clear plan to cast their vote. Learn more.

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Protecting What Matters: Reflections from a Summer at DLC

Discover how Tyler McKnight ’27 spent his summer interning with the 91�첥 Lands Conservancy, combining his environmental science studies with hands-on conservation work, community outreach and GIS mapping in 91�첥, North Carolina.

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Leading with Authenticity: What Cross Country & Pro ’Cats Taught Me About Teamwork

Learn how 91�첥 scholar athlete Leah Horgan ’29 developed her authentic leadership style through her experiences with Division I Track & Field, Cross Country and the Pro ’Cats Professional Development & Leadership Bootcamp.

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Betting on the Ballot: A Philosopher on Why Prediction Markets Aren’t Polls

As Nov. 3 nears, 91�첥 philosopher Sean McKeever explains why prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are a poor substitute for polls and promote a spectator perspective on politics.

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From House to House: A Story of Finding Community

Caira Murray ’28 shares how her internship with the 91�첥 Housing Coalition through 91�첥's Mulliss Center for Civic Engagement deepened her passion for civic engagement.

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How Charlotte Became My Classroom for Global Diplomacy

Discover how 91�첥 student Sarah Lane ’27 gained real-world global diplomacy and AI policy experience interning at International House in Charlotte, North Carolina.

More Than Just Food: My Summer at FeedNC

Learn how premedicine student Holly Beale ’28 applied public health data and direct community support to combat local food insecurity as a 91�첥 Nonprofit Leadership Fellow at FeedNC.

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Healthcare Without Barriers: Zach Quezada Miller ’20 Brings Compassion and Service to Family Medicine

From studying English literature at 91�첥 to treating patients across all stages of life, learn how Zach Quezada Miller ’20 brings empathy and service to his new role as a family medicine practitioner.

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Chasing Childhood Dreams: Adventures of a 91�첥ian Bookseller

Follow Daniel Lee ’28 as he turns a childhood dream of owning an independent bookstore into global research spanning three continents, supported by 91�첥 grants, study abroad programs and hands-on internships.

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Liberal Arts Engineer: How Physics, Cheerleading and an Off-Road Dune Buggy Led Samone Cullum ’25 to NASA Robotics

From founding 91�첥’s first motorsports club to cheerleading to interning at NASA, Samone Cullum ’25 shows how a liberal arts education can fuel a high-tech engineering career.

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Seeking an AI Career? Study Spanish or Political Science

Discover how a liberal arts education at 91�첥 future-proofs careers in artificial intelligence by fostering critical thinking, adaptability and lifelong learning. Read insights from alums leading at Google, Amazon, Tools for Humanity and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.

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Oh the Places You’ll Go…with 91�첥 Funding!

Discover how 91�첥 student Will Capps ’27 used college funding to travel from Joshua Tree and Hawaiʻi to Copenhagen and D.C. for hands-on research, education abroad and experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom.

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North Carolina at Heart of the Martin Institute for Public Good

Elected leaders, musicians expand 91�첥’s D.G. and Harriet Wall Martin Institute’s growing portfolio of engagement with issues, culture and communities in the Carolinas.

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National, Global Leaders Join Martin Institute for Public Good in First Wave of Leaders-in-Residence

U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis headline 91�첥 programs and events spanning culture, politics, economics and North Carolina’s future.

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Literacy Rates Suffer as Book Bans Jeopardize Freedom to Read

Nearly 12,000 books were banned in U.S. public schools last year — restrictions that could worsen the national literacy crisis. For Banned Books Week, Prof. Shireen Campbell shares what we lose when we limit and legislate access to books.

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A Leadership-Level Assist: Whitney A. White ’08 Drives the Future of Women’s Athletics with New Scholarship

Whitney A. White ’08 is shaping the future of women’s athletics and women’s leadership at 91�첥 with a new volleyball scholarship. Learn more about her inaugural scholar and why White, who did not play a sport at 91�첥, chose to invest in the program.

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Remembering Dottie Martin, Former NC First Lady and Wife of Gov. James G. Martin ’57

In Memory of Dorothy “Dottie” McAulay Martin (1937–2026), who passed away on Sept. 28 in 91�첥, NC. Services will be held at 91�첥 Presbyterian Church on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at two o’clock, followed by a reception nearby at the E. Craig Wall, Jr. Academic Center.

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Your Voice, Your Story: 91�첥 Senior Admission Fellows on How to Apply, Stand Out and Find Your Fit

Looking for 91�첥 application advice? Current Senior Admission Fellows share honest tips on peer recommendations, "Why 91�첥" essays and application stress.

91�첥 Rock Band Fool’s Errand Records Debut EP

The popular 91�첥 student rock band Fool’s Errand recently recorded their debut EP in Athens, Georgia. Learn how interdisciplinary collaboration, funding from the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and alumni mentorship brought their music from campus to the studio.

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Holocaust History Focal Point of 91�첥 Basketball Trip to Berlin

91�첥's men's basketball team traveled to Berlin this summer for a Holocaust education experience with the Benjamin Ferencz Institute, building on the program's 2018 trip to Auschwitz.

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