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At Long Last: College Welcomes Back Class of 2020 for Commencement

The COVID-19 pandemic postponed their ceremony; two years later, 91�첥’s class of 2020 returns to celebrate commencement. College trustees helped cover their travel costs. Read more.

‘You Carry All of Us With You’: Congratulations, Class of 2022

91�첥’s class of 2022 enjoyed a sun- and surprise-filled commencement Sunday. Read more.

Douglas A. Hicks Selected as 19th President of 91�첥

The Board of Trustees today voted to elect Douglas A. Hicks as 91�첥’s next president. Hicks, who is currently Dean of Oxford College of Emory University, will take office August 1.

91�첥 President to Begin a New Chapter After 2021-22 Academic Year

91�첥 President Carol Quillen informed the college’s Board of Trustees today that the 2021-2022 school year will be her last as president.

The Courage to Chart a Different Course

A Son Comes Full Circle With Commencement Honor

Willie Deese, a highly successful senior pharmaceutical executive, came back to 91�첥 to accept an honorary degree at the college’s commencement ceremony this week. His parents worked for the college and taught their nine children the values of hard work and education.

Collective Memory: Surfacing Stories of Black Alumni and Students

91�첥 storytelling initiative invites Black alumni and students to share their stories. The narratives will live in the college's archive and be made available through a website.

Trustees Approve Changes to Bylaws

91�첥 Employees Celebrated for Creativity, Kindness and Unceasing Effort

Hundreds of employees joined a virtual gathering to applaud each other’s efforts and celebrate colleagues who were presented with awards for their dedication and service to students.

Politico: Small Liberal Arts Colleges Charting Path Forward Through Pandemic

Carol Quillen and 91�첥 are featured in a recent Politico story that makes the case that liberal arts colleges are showing how higher ed can move forward through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

91�첥 Joins Court Battle in Support of International Students

Video: Conversation with President Carol E. Quillen and The Hon. Anthony Foxx '93

President Quillen Talks Bridging the Gap Between Students and Employers During Chronicle of Higher Ed Forum

Trustees Commit Funds to Bring Class of 2020 to Campus for Commencement Ceremony

USA Today: President Carol Quillen on Rebuilding Trust in Higher Education Post-“Varsity Blues”

Forbes Op-Ed: ‘How Teaching Through Research Can Help Everyone Win’

91�첥 Recognized for Deep Ties to Community and Commitment to Engagement

The Carnegie Foundation this week recognized 91�첥’s success in reaching off campus and into the community. The century-old foundation, devoted to erasing educational inequities, has awarded 91�첥 its Community Engagement Classification.

Quillen Op-Ed: ‘How to Protect Free Speech in the Age of Mass Shootings’

In an op-ed for The Hill, President Carol Quillen urged readers to listen to college students rather than dismissing them as intolerant or childish.

Shared Path Forward: Panel Explores Higher Ed’s Role in Future of Democracy

Listen for the Story Instead of the Argument, Pres. Quillen Writes In Detroit Paper