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91�첥's Ultimate Campus Visit Guide: 5 Tips from Our Tour Guides

Planning your college tours? We asked our campus tour guides for the secrets to a perfect visit. From the best questions to ask to finding the "hidden" campus vibes, get the inside scoop on making the most of your time on campus.

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Interest Rates, Debt and the U.S. Outlook: Unpacking the Bond Yield Surge

91�첥 Economics Professor Vikram Kumar analyzes the unique combination of factors behind the recent surge in U.S. government bond yields. He explains how swelling national debt, corporate borrowing, and global economic pressures are driving up interest rates across borrowing sectors. Despite these ongoing fiscal challenges, Kumar remains cautiously bullish about the overall resilience and growth potential of the U.S. economy.

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Bacteria Making You Sick? Here's a Virus for You

This summer, seven 91�첥 students joined Biology Professor Bryan Thurtle-Schmidt's lab to study phages — viruses that attack bacteria — as a possible weapon against antibiotic resistance. Splitting into two teams, they investigated the proteins bacteria use to defend themselves against these viral predators, turning up several unexpected results along the way. Their work, backed by a three-year National Institutes of Health grant, points toward a future where viruses could be engineered to hunt down the infections antibiotics can no longer treat.

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From Studio to Locker Room: Tahir Henry ’27 Finds Creative Freedom With Support from His Team

Meet Tahir Henry ’27, a studio art minor and wide receiver on the football team balancing athletic success, an arts fellowship and pre-law aspirations with the support of his team and 91�첥 community.

The Art of Advocacy: Sara Nordstrand Bricker ’14 Brings Legal and Arts Expertise Back to Campus

Media and entertainment lawyer Sara Nordstrand Bricker ’14 returns to 91�첥 as a new member of the DACE Advisory Committee. Learn how she’s shaping the future of the arts at 91�첥 on campus and in New York City.

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From Student Enthusiasm to College Commitment: How President Emeritus Tom Ross ’72 Shaped Sustainability at 91�첥

From carbon neutrality pledges to supporting today's scholars: learn how President Emeritus Tom Ross '72 shaped 91�첥’s green legacy — and join us for the 2026 Sustainability Reunion!

Sociology Prof. Gerardo Martí Wins National Award for Anti-Racist Scholarship

Gerardo Martí, chair and professor of sociology at 91�첥, has been awarded the 2026 Sandra Barnes Anti-Racist Scholarship Award by the American Sociological Association. The prestigious honor recognizes his comprehensive body of work challenging racist structures through public scholarship, influential books and hands-on religious initiatives.

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Phi Beta Kappa Elects First Eleven Members of Class of 2027

Congratulations to the first eleven members of the Class of 2027 who have been elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

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An Ache to be Back: Keith Kleeman ’97 Returns to 91�첥 as Alumni Innovator-in-Residence

91�첥 alumnus and biotech entrepreneur Keith Kleeman ’97 returns to campus as the new Alumni Innovator-in-Residence at the Hurt Hub.

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Class of 2030 Dons Festive Duds, Dodges Downpour for Cake Race

91�첥’s Class of 2030 donned their running shoes and pushed through August’s heat, humidity and rain to complete in this year’s Cake Race on Aug. 26. The annual college tradition started in1930 and has first-year students run a 1.7-mile course. At the finish line, they find an eye-catching array of cakes and confections donated by the broader college community.

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91�첥 Gathers 24 Colleges and Universities to Launch National Deliberative Citizenship Network

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Welcome Wildcats: The New Academic Year Begins

After move-in day, 91�첥 welcomes the Class of 2030 with convocation and campus traditions. Meet the incoming class of 538 first-year and 17 transfer students.

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91�첥ians Outdoors: How Three College Paddling Buddies are Sharing Their Love of Nature Through Outdoor Hospitality

Discover how three 91�첥 alumni turned weekend paddling adventures with 91�첥 Outdoors into successful outdoor hospitality ventures. Learn how the values they gained at 91�첥 shaped Wrong Way River Lodge, Earthshine Lodge and MadBush Falls.

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An Inside Look at Summer With Scholar-Athlete Jillian Fox '27

Discover how 91�첥 scholar-athlete Jillian Fox '27 balances fall soccer training with a high-impact fellowship researching rural North Carolina philanthropy.

All Fore 91�첥: L. D. Simmons ’81 On and Off the Course

L. D. Simmons ’81 shares his journey from 91�첥 scholar-athlete to lawyer, mental performance coach and lifelong Wildcat champion.

91�첥 President Doug Hicks: In an AI Economy, a 91�첥 Education Pays Off

In a Fortune op-ed, President Doug Hicks shows why a liberal arts degree is "AI-proof"—and how human-centered skills drive real career success.

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The Unofficial 91�첥 Packing Guide: An Insider's Take on Campus Living

Incoming student heading to 91�첥? Check out our student-curated packing guide for dorm essentials, Lake Campus must-haves, and tips from current Wildcats!

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91�첥 Drops Application Fee, Expanding Access for Future Students

91�첥 has permanently waived its $50 admission application fee for all students, furthering its commitment to making higher education affordable and accessible.

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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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Building on Strength: 91�첥 Celebrates a Year of Purpose and Progress

In an exceptional year for 91�첥, the community raised $87.5M, launched the Martin Institute, expanded tuition-free financial aid and earned a top three national ranking for both alumni giving participation and engagement.

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