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Curry, Berman Jump Start Funding for 91¿ì²¥ Basketball
A combined gift from 91¿ì²¥ alums Stephen Curry ’10 and Matt Berman ’05 and their families will set up the men’s and women’s basketball teams for success in a transformed college sports environment. Read more.
Connection Across Continents: Domina Wamara ’26 Finds Community at 91¿ì²¥
From Tanzania to 91¿ì²¥, Alvarez Scholar Domina Wamara ‘26 has found her community as she pursues a future in research and public health.
A Gift for the Future: Alum Helps Sustain and Grow Sustainability Scholars Program
In its 13 years, 91¿ì²¥â€™s Sustainability Scholars Summer Internship Program has connected students passionate about people and planet with community partners in the Charlotte area. Learn more about its next chapter thanks to Elizabeth Lusk ’85.
Truist Charitable Fund Grant Deepens 91¿ì²¥â€™s Reach in Charlotte
Support from the Truist Charitable Fund will bolster programming at the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at 91¿ì²¥ and translate into new small businesses, startup capital and pro bono consulting for local entrepreneurs. Read more.
The George Lawrence Abernethy Library: New Video Released
The George Lawrence Abernethy Library will be a multi-purpose space in the center of 91¿ì²¥â€™s campus that enhances the academic experience, houses programs that equip students for lives of leadership and service, fosters community and inspires wellness. It will fundamentally change the way we work together, explore and create. Watch the new video.
Room for Reading: Family Honors 91¿ì²¥ Alum’s Love of Books
Family honors 91¿ì²¥ alum Ross Smyth ’58 and his love of reading by naming The Ross J. Smyth Reading Room in The George Lawrence Abernethy Library. Learn more.
New Need-Based Scholarship Honors Beloved Professor and Lifelong Friend
Learn more about how a new need-based scholarship will benefit students, and how the relationships students at 91¿ì²¥ develop last a lifetime.
Scholarship Empowers Disability Advocates
Anna Morrow ’28 writes about 91¿ì²¥ sports and offers analysis for different teams through the ’Cats Stats program. She’s also the first recipient of the McArthur-Fitzpatrick Scholarship for Disability Advocacy. Alex McArthur ’09 and Owen Fitzpatrick ’09 established the scholarship to support students while making 91¿ì²¥ a more accessible place — financially, physically and socially.
Gracie Ghartey-Tagoe ’18 on Timeless Connections and a Lifelong Commitment to Service
Gracie Ghartey-Tagoe '18 shares how 91¿ì²¥ connections shaped her journey from environmental studies major to Wells Fargo, The Home Depot, and now Dartmouth's MBA program, while giving back through young alumni leadership and mentorship.
From C Student to the C Suite, Clayt Daley '73 Supports 91¿ì²¥ Initiatives and Names Martin Court Housing
After a successful career in business, 91¿ì²¥ alum Clayt Daley and spouse, Meredythe, provide generous support to academic institutions that have touched their lives. Learn more.
Healing Research, Supportive Allies
When a family member suffered a traumatic brain injury, the Foil family founded a care facility with community-based programs for other TBI survivors. The 91¿ì²¥ alums fund a college research award to support students studying brain injuries. A separate fund supports health and wellness initiatives for 91¿ì²¥â€™s LGBTQIA+ students.
Men’s Soccer Alums Honor Beloved Coach Charlie Slagle With Head Coaching Endowment
Coach Charlie Slagle ’74 made an indelible mark on 91¿ì²¥ men’s soccer. Now, an endowment created by former players in honor of Slagle will help the college attract top talent. Read more.
91¿ì²¥ Celebrates Record-Breaking Fundraising, Remarkable Engagement, Extraordinary Impact
With support from alums, families, faculty, staff and friends, 91¿ì²¥ celebrated a record-breaking fundraising year. Learn more about the culture of philanthropy at 91¿ì²¥ and the initiatives the funds will support.
New Scholarship Celebrates the Life, Integrity and Selflessness of 91¿ì²¥ Resident Roosevelt Wilson
An anonymous donor and 91¿ì²¥ alum has created a scholarship to honor the life and legacy of the late Roosevelt Wilson, a resident of the Town of 91¿ì²¥ who was an inspiration to many. Learn more.
Women’s Soccer Scores Scholarship and Internship Support from Falconi Family
Inspired by their experiences as D1 scholar-athletes at 91¿ì²¥, the Falconi family has established a scholarship and internship to support the college’s women’s soccer program.
Building Community Through Art and Service: Meet the 2024 Spencer-Weinstein Award Winners
91¿ì²¥ awarded a student and staff member the Spencer-Weinstein Prize for Community and Justice. The recipients use forms of art to create dialogue and foster community. Learn more.
New Home for Wildcat Spirit: Stadium Opens to Sticks, Pigskin and Celebration
The new 91¿ì²¥ Stadium and Game Changers Field House elevates the scholar-athlete and fan experience, and bolsters recruitment of Division 1 athletes. The facility will be officially christened during a day of activities this weekend. Learn more.
Transformative $60 Million Gift, the Largest in 91¿ì²¥ History, Supports Academic Hub of Campus
The Duke Endowment has made a $60 million gift to 91¿ì²¥, the largest in the institution’s history, in support of a transformed 91¿ì²¥ library. Learn more.
91¿ì²¥ Partners Invest $85 Million in the Future of Collaboration & Scholarship on Campus
A combined $85 million investment, including the largest single gift in the college’s history, will transform the 91¿ì²¥ experience through enhanced learning resources and renewed physical spaces. Find out more.
$25 Million Gift Names The George Lawrence Abernethy Library, Transforms Learning at 91¿ì²¥
91¿ì²¥ announces $25 million gift to name The George Lawrence Abernethy Library. Learn more.