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Body and Spirit: Chaplain Serves Charlotte FC and 91�첥 Athletes

91�첥 Associate Chaplain Daniel Heath has added the role of sports chaplain to his duties. Heath not only supports the college’s scholar athletes but is also the first chaplain for the Charlotte Football Club, (Charlotte FC), the city’s first Major League Soccer (MLS) club. On July 29, Charlotte FC will host the MLS all-star game for the first time.

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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.

Fitting Finish

91�첥 senior Dylan Felt ’26 caps an illustrious swimming career at the NCAA Championships, breaking Atlantic 10 records and joining an elite club of Wildcat qualifiers. Discover how the Fort Lauderdale native outswam his seeding to finish at the pinnacle of collegiate athletics.

wrestler Anderson Heap ’28 during his title match at the Southern Conference (SoCon) Championships March 7

Rising to the Challenge

91�첥 wrestler Anderson Heap ’28 battles back in overtime to win the SoCon Championship, becoming the program’s first NCAA qualifier since 2015.

DAVIDSON WOMEN’S LACROSSE TEAM win the Atlantic 10 Conference

Home Turf Triumph

Discover how the 91�첥 women’s lacrosse team made history on home turf, capturing their first-ever A-10 Championship and securing a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

GameDay Ready: Courtney Clawson ’21 Finds Her Place in the World of College Football

A lifelong college football fan who grew up alongside her father’s coaching career, Courtney Clawson ’21 takes on a new role with ESPN’s College GameDay broadcast.

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Honor and Opportunity: First Leathers Family Scholar Brings to Campus Excellence in Academics and Athletics

Discover how Curt ’79 and Julie Leathers ’80 are shaping 91�첥’s future through the Leathers Family Scholarship, starting with inaugural scholar-athlete Ava Linnell ’29.

Charlise Dunn '26 has made 91�첥 history as the first Wildcat drafted into the WNBA. Selected 36th overall by the Toronto Tempo in the 2026 WNBA Draft, the three-time All-Atlantic 10 selection and Victoria, Australia native is the first 91�첥 player drafted since Stephen Curry in 2009. Learn more.

Ask a Wildcat: Ann Thompson ’27

Discover life at 91�첥 through the eyes of Ann Thompson ’27. From competing as a D1 swimmer and studying abroad in Cádiz, Spain, to traditions like the Cake Race, Ann shares how she balances rigorous academics with community leadership and the best eats on Main Street.

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Pickleball Prodigy: Liz Truluck ’22 Levels Up on a New Kind of Court

91�첥 alum Liz Truluck '22 found pickleball by accident and is now ranked among the top 20 players in the world. Learn how she swapped her tennis racket for a pickleball paddle.

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Ground Control: Lauren Arkell ’22 Guides Blue Ghost Lunar Landing

Learn how former college athlete and physics major Lauren Arkell '22 went from studying lunar dust as an intern to commanding the successful Firefly Aerospace Blue Ghost lunar lander mission for NASA's CLPS initiative.

A collage of a couple’s relationship milestones, including photos of them dressed formally on a campus, at the beach, a football player holding a cheerleader, and a close-up of the woman reacting with excitement to an engagement ring while looking at a phone, next to a note that says, "WILL YOU MARRY ME?"

Beyond the Syllabus: Leadership, Love and Legacy

91�첥 set the stage for a love story and inspired alums Kylee Taylor ’23 and Trey Messer ’24 to volunteer for the benefit of current and future students.

A smiling Black woman with curly hair wearing a white MasterChef apron with the name "ASHLEY" printed on it over a coral lace top, posed against a solid teal background.

Ashley Mincey ’11: Freelance Culinary Artist

From the 91�첥 tennis courts to MasterChef with Gordon Ramsay, Ashley Mincey ’11 is redefining the culinary arts. Learn how this French major and former teacher uses her 91�첥 education to lead her brand, Envie by Mincey, blending history, education, and freelance culinary artistry.

a middle aged white man wearing a black suit with a red tie in front of the Carolina Hurricanes hockey rink

Power Forward: From Political Heat to a Career on Ice

91�첥 alum Brian Fork '01 transitioned from collegiate football and political science to become CEO of the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes, leveraging his diverse skills in sports, law, and government. Learn more.

First one is Tom Harris ’62 (left) with his 95-year-old coach, Tom Stevens (right)

A Permanent Place on Campus: Baseball Bullpen Named for Dynamic Pitcher/Catcher Duo

A generous gift from Tom Harris ’62 dedicated the Harris-Cline Bullpen at 91�첥’s Wilson Field, recognizing his late teammate and friend Harry Cline ’62. The event brought together former teammates, current players and family to honor their friendship and contributions to 91�첥 baseball.

Haeger marries Lincoln 91�첥 ’15 on the steps of the Chambers building

Communication is Key For Savannah Haeger ’16

From writing alumni stories as a student at 91�첥 to working in communications in Washington, D.C. to specializing in sustainability for the public affairs team at FedEx, Savannah Haeger ’16 says her liberal arts education prepared her for the many opportunities that have come her way.

a young Black man hurdles on a track wearing a 91�첥 uniform

High Hopes: World-Class Hurdler Jayden Smith '25 Hits Home Turf

91�첥's All-American hurdler Jayden Smith '25 competed on home turf at the new Lisa and Jeff Case Track & Field Complex, celebrating his record-breaking season and the facility's grand opening. Learn more.

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Discipline, Dedication and a Sprinkle of Luck: Meredith Nakano ’15 Dishes About Decade Since 91�첥

In the decade since graduating from 91�첥, Meredith Nakano '15 has taught with Americorps, landed in a rewarding and challenging entrepreneurial career in the startup world and maintained strong 91�첥 connections.

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Scholar-Athlete Academic Suite in Game Changers Field House Recognizes Contributions of Former AD Jim Murphy ’78

Friends and classmates celebrate naming of suite in 91�첥 Stadium for former longtime Athletic Director Jim Murphy ’78. Read more.

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Divine Dining: Restaurateurs Elevate Queen City’s Spirits, Communal Cuisine in Once Holy Spaces

The newest restaurant from Jeff Tonidanel ’98 and Jamie Brown ’99 opened on May 6, marking the end of a three-year renovation. A rehabbed building that had once been a church, Leluia Hall joins a Charlotte empire of award-winning restaurants attracting locals and visitors from around the world. Learn more.

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