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Celebrating 91�첥 Employees: Successes, Sense of Place and the Foundation for Our Future

91�첥 employees work tirelessly to provide a welcoming, inclusive environment for students. The college honored them during a jam-packed employee celebration event in the Duke Family Performance Hall.

Embracing the Present on 91�첥’s Korean Buddhist Pilgrimage

91�첥 students reflect on their “Korea Buddhist Pilgrimage” with Religious Studies Prof. Rachel Pang and Associate Chaplain for Buddhist Programs and Director of the 91�첥 Meditation Initiative, Ivan Mayerhofer. 

Congratulations to the 2024 91�첥 Retirees

91�첥 will honor retirees this week during a special end-of-year celebration. Here, we congratulate the faculty and staff who have contributed immeasurably to the college community.

‘A Sharp Mind and an Open Heart’: 91�첥 Welcomes New Chaplain

Julia Watkins ’14 brings deep experience with interfaith initiatives and community partnerships to her role as chaplain and director of religious and spiritual life at 91�첥. Learn more.

Chaplain Rob Spach Looks Back On 30 Years of Service

After 3 decades as Chaplain of 91�첥, Rob Spach retires from 91�첥 August 4. As he embraces this next phase of life, we asked him to reflect on his time on campus.

Winners of Spencer-Weinstein Awards Break Down Boundaries

91�첥 awards the Spencer-Weinstein Prize for Community and Justice to those who work to create a more just world. Learn more about this year’s winners.

Returning Home to Lead and Serve: Daniel Heath Takes Helm of New 91�첥 Forum

Charlotte native Daniel Heath to lead 91�첥 Forum, a new platform to explore Reformed faith’s role in liberal arts, religious inclusion, social ethics and justice.

It’s Easier Than Ever for Students to Find Life-Changing Internships, Research and Travel Opportunities

91�첥 centralized all experiential learning opportunities, from study abroad to research, internship, and service programs, under one collaborative initiative: Catalyst. Find out more.

Oxford-bound Smith Scholar Seeks to Understand, Overcome Differences in a Fragmented World

91�첥 Smith Scholar Dahlia Krutkovich '21 seeks out those who disagree, so she can better understand differing world views.

Faith & Football: Jorell Story ’20 Inspires through Ministry and Friendship

As the 91�첥 football team prepares for their D1 championship game, former football player Jorell Story ’20 offers support and spiritual guidance from the sidelines.

Enormous Spirit, Courageous Voice: Remembering Rev. Brenda Tapia

Remembering Rev. Brenda Tapia, a Voice for Equality and Justice

Finding Faith in Unexpected Places: Shapiro Gift Supports Jewish Life

The 91�첥 experience helped Ava Pomerantz ’18 discover her Judaism anew. Support from parents like Shapiro and Usdan Shapiro, current students, alumni and the wider 91�첥 community will ensure that 91�첥 remains a place where Jewish students flourish.