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Spring Convocation Celebrates Joy, Excellence, Achievement

On April 11, 91�첥’s 2024 Spring Convocation celebrated the academic, athletic, artistic and many other achievements of its students, and recognized some faculty and staff members who contribute to their success. Read more.

Pickering Fellowship Places 91�첥 Alum on Path to Diplomacy

91�첥 Alum Ryland Pitts ’20 has been awarded a 2024 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship. The State Department fellowship, which includes support for a master’s degree program and domestic and international internships, places him on track to become a U.S. diplomat.

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Unveiling Ancient Mysteries: A Multidisciplinary Odyssey in Cyprus

Three environmental studies students at 91�첥 share adventures of their summer archaeological research with Prof. Brad Johnson in Cyprus.

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From Campus Leader to West Coast Litigator: Aditi Ghatlia ’18 Turns Theory Into Practice

Her leadership roles across campus and the friendships she made at 91�첥 prepared Aditi Ghatlia ’18 for a career in law. Working as a litigator on the West Coast, she continues to seek out communities and experiences where she can make a difference.

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Four Students Discuss Their Summers With 91�첥 in Washington

Four political science majors share their experiences with 91�첥 in Washington, an immersive summer opportunity for 91�첥 students. Learn more.

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A Welcoming of Deliberative Disagreement: Spotlight on 91�첥’s DCI

91�첥 students Daniel Lee '26 and Divin Dushimimana '26 reflect on their work with the Deliberative Citizenship Initiative and the happiness that comes from genuine conversations and thoughtful exchanges of ideas.

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Brooke Bentley ’01: Athlete, Anchor, Author, Mom

She’s covered two Super Bowls, a Pro Bowl and more. Now, 91�첥 alum and former scholar-athlete Brooke Bentley distills her experiences as a woman sports journalist in her new book, Sideline Confidential. Learn more.

Public School Student, Policy Expert, Parent

Brittany Murray’s life in public education started as a student, she’s now a public policy expert and the parent of four children in public school. Murry, the Malcolm O. Partin Assistant Professor of Educational Studies and Political Science at 91�첥, specializes in K-12 public education policy.

Seeking Humane Immigration Solutions: Itziri Gonzalez-Barcenas ’19 Named Schwarzman Scholar

Itziri Gonzalez-Barcenas ’19 grew up as an undocumented immigrant and has worked toward finding humane solutions to help others. A former student leader at 91�첥, she has been named a Schwarzman Scholar and will spend a year in a fully funded master’s degree program in global affairs in Beijing, learning from some of the world’s top educators, economists, and political, diplomatic, and non-profit leaders. Learn more.

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Heading from the West to the East Coast for College

Six students from the western United States share what it was like to move to the east coast for college and offer advice for prospective students considering the decision to attend an east coast school like 91�첥.

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Navigating Disability in the College Process

Three 91�첥 students reflect on the extra challenges that a disability presents when choosing a college. They share their 91�첥 experience and offer advice to prospective students with disabilities about going through the admission process.

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Student-to-Student: Advice from 91�첥 Students on the College Essay

Senior Fellows in 91�첥’s Office of Admission & Financial Aid share their tips and tricks for navigating and writing the college essay.

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Day in the Life: What Does a Weekend Look Like at 91�첥?

Wondering what a weekend at 91�첥 can look like as a student? Haley Stock ’25 shares the many ways Wildcats spend their weekends around campus, town and in Charlotte.

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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.

Twelve Young 91�첥 Alums Offered Fulbright Grants

Twelve young 91�첥 alums were recently selected to participate in the 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. They have been offered grants for independent research and English Teaching Assistantships in 10 different countries. Learn more.

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Political Science Prof: 1960s Controversy Echoes Questions Around Justice Thomas

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s personal dealings have raised ethical questions, but a 91�첥 political science professor says we’ve been here before. Learn more.

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‘A Day of Hope’: Students Pass Along Lessons on How to Care for Our Planet

91�첥 students brought their knowledge of a wide variety of environmental issues to the community for the town’s Earth Day celebration. Learn more.

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Live from the Laundry Room: Ed Isola ’15 and The 502s

91�첥 alum Ed Isola and his band, The 502s, started small but quickly built a following that led to invitations to play at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and other big-time venues. They return to Charlotte this week. Learn more.

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Brazil Riots Are Chilling Reminder of the Power of Toxic Disinformation

Rioters descended on Brazil’s capital Sunday in a disinformation-fueled attack on the government. 91�첥 Prof. Britta Crandall weighs in on what the turmoil means for a country facing enormous challenges. Read more.

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New Book Translation Expands Professor’s Influence in China

91�첥 Professor Peter Ahrensdorf's book, Homer on the Gods and Human Virtue: Creating the Foundations of Classical Civilization, published in 2014 by Cambridge University Press, has now been published in Chinese with a New Preface by Huaxia Press. Learn more.

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