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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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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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Circumbendibus: You Say You Want a Revolution?

From the ghost of Gen. William Lee 91�첥 to George Washington's one-star review of Charlotte, explore the Revolutionary War stories of Mecklenburg County and 91�첥.

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.

Many Bright Lights: 91�첥 Celebrates Spring Convocation

91�첥 celebrated Spring Convocation on April 14, 2026, gathering to spotlight student achievement—from the academic to the athletic to the artistic—and the faculty and staff who support their work.

91�첥 Continues Streak as a Top Fulbright Producer

The U.S. State Department has once again named 91�첥 as one of its top producing institutions for Fulbright U.S. Student Program finalists. It’s the 11th consecutive year and 13th overall that the college has received the designation.

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In Their Own Words: Veterans History Project Captures Stories of Military Service and American Life

The Veterans History Project (VHP) at the Library of Congress captures stories of American life and military service. Learn more about how a 91�첥 student and community volunteers are working to preserve these stories.

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‘With Their Hands, This Place Was Made’: 91�첥 Dedicates Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited

Hundreds of people gathered as 91�첥 dedicated With These Hands: A Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited on Oct. 23. Renowned artist Hank Willis Thomas designed the bronze sculpture in collaboration with architectural firm Perkins&Will. It serves as a place to remember and reflect upon the enslaved individuals who helped build the college and served its students and faculty without acknowledgment.

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My Day at 91�첥 with Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns

History major and East Asian Studies minor Liam Coughlin ’26 reflects on the day he spent with Nicholas Burns, U.S. Ambassador to China (2021-2025). From candid conversations over coffee to policy analysis mapping in class, Coughlin shares the lessons learned and experiences gained.

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Spring Convocation Celebrates Innovation, Leadership, Excellence, Community

91�첥 celebrated Spring Convocation on April 17, 2025, highlighting academic, athletic and artistic achievements, as well as leadership, character and community service.

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Henry Wilkerson ’23: Real-time Impact through the Georgia Justice Project

91�첥 Impact Fellow Henry Wilkerson '23 has combined his passion for criminal justice reform and sustainability at the Georgia Justice Project, helping community members navigate the legal system while preparing for his own journey to law school.

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Common Ground: A Flourishing Partnership Between 91�첥 and the Catawba Nation

91�첥 and the Catawba Nation have entered into a partnership that touches agriculture, art and cultural understanding. Read more.

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My Summer with the Common Thread Theatre Collective at 91�첥

Amy Tedeschi ’25 reflects on her summer with the Common Thread Theatre Collective, a professional theatre company formed between 91�첥 and North Carolina A&T.

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Like an Apricot: A Language’s Highs and Lows

Brody Bassett ’25 reflects on his summer in Egypt where he immersed himself in the formal “high” and informal “low” dialects people there use. Zoom lessons with an Egyptian-born tutor, and countless hours studying vocabulary, phrases, and idioms led to colorful connections with everyone from restaurant servers to shop keepers to taxi drivers.

Anna Murray ’23: Dance, Art History and the 1960s

Anna Murray ’23 chose 91�첥 because she knew it was the perfect place to pursue her interests in both art history and dance.

New Book on Cherokee Nation’s History Gets NEH Grant Support

With support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Prof. Rose Stremlau is writing the first comprehensive history of the Cherokee Nation, from pre-1600 to 2010. The project is aimed at all readers, from scholars to school children. Learn more.

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