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Rally for the President

Don’t let the easy-going even-temperedness fool you. 91�첥 President Doug Hicks ‘90 is very competitive, especially when it comes to ping-pong. Many a student has found that out the hard way, and a few dozen matches later, he remains undefeated.

91�첥 Put the Wind in Her Sails

At 91�첥, Tracy Charles Shenkman ’74 learned how to become a student. Learn more about her experience as we celebrate 50+ Years of Coeducation.

Two portraits of Douglas Hicks: one as a 91�첥 Student, one as the president

Then & Now with President Doug Hicks

Class of 2023 Brings Hope to a World That Needs Them

91�첥 said farewell to the Class of 2023 at Commencement on May 14. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the world during their first year; its status as a public health emergency ended just days before their graduation. Despite the pandemic’s upheaval, they built community, made lifetime friends and worked toward a better world.

President Hicks shows off his baseball and basketball card collection

Object Lessons: Artifacts from the Office of the President

From the baseball cards he’s collected since childhood to an antique bookcase to a wall tapestry purchased in Amman, Jordan the day after the 2001 World Trade Center terrorist attacks, 91�첥 President Doug Hicks’s office tells many stories of who he is, and where he’s been.

'Cats in the House

For the first time in recent memory, cats now live in the 91�첥 president’s house. Hamilton and Virginia love being part of the Hicks family but aren’t as wild about the baby gates keeping them out of the newly renovated living room that serves as a gathering place for guests of the college.

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Living in Two Worlds and Examining Immigration in Four Nations

91�첥’s Caro Djakuduel ’23 added a Watson Fellowship to her already impressive resume. She will travel the world for a year to study barriers faced by Black immigrants. Learn more.

Cheryle and Joel Williamson ’67 join Cathy and Bob McKillop at an on-campus celebration of McKillop’s career as 91�첥’s men’s basketball head coach.

Honoring Bob McKillop’s Legacy and Investing in Future Wildcats

As wide-reaching changes sweep through college sports, Joel ’67 and Cheryle Williamson are investing in the future of 91�첥 Athletics. Read more.

a group of students smile and talk while waiting in line at a coffee shop

A Day in the Life of Nummit, 91�첥’s On-Campus Coffee Shop

Sydney Schertz ’24 captures a day in the life of Nummit, 91�첥’s on-campus coffee shop, through her camera lens. Learn more in her photo essay.

Madeline Fitzgerald ’24 and Susannah Armstrong ’24

Novel Treatments for Disease, Affordable Pharmaceuticals Are Goals of Goldwater Scholars

Two 91�첥 students awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarship. The national award goes to outstanding students in math and science. Read more.

Karis Stucker '18 holding a whisk on the The Great American Baking Show

Ready, Set, Bake! Alum Competes on ‘Great American Baking Show’

91�첥 alum Karis Stucker ’18 competes with eight other amateur bakers on the Great American Baking Show. The show airs May 5 on Roku Channel. Learn more.

Students Gear Up for Verna Case Symposium--a Day to Celebrate Discovery, Scholarship and Creative Inspiration

91�첥’s 2023 Verna Miller Case Symposium on Wednesday, May 3, offers the college community a chance to gather, share a meal and learn from student projects on a wide variety of topics. Music performed by students, faculty and staff add a festive vibe.

Alum Takes Analog Approach to Water Conservation Work in Drought-Stricken West

91�첥 alum Adde Sharp ’20 is leading a project to restore the health of the Colorado River, a source of water for more than 40 million people. Read more.

NSF Grant Opens Doors to Extended Reality Research

91�첥 professor and collaborators receive nearly $5 million from the National Science Foundation to develop a system for extended reality (XR) research that involves human subjects. Read more.

Panel of speakers at Curry Underrated Premiere

Screen Time for the Home Team: 91�첥 Gets Sneak Peek at Stephen Curry Film

91�첥 became the first non-festival venue to host the Stephen Curry: Underrated documentary. The critically acclaimed film follows Curry’s unlikely journey from overlooked college prospect to NBA legend, with much of it centered at 91�첥.

Group of students taking a selfie in the airport

Students Share Insights, Experiences on ‘My 91�첥’ Blog

Check out the latest entries on the My 91�첥 blog, a place where students share insights and stories about their 91�첥 Experience, from advice on applying to memorable moments.

Study Reveals Way to Measure Role of Climate Change in Insect Decline

A new study published in the journal Ecology examines how climate change affects insect populations in North America. Learn more.

Fulbrights Around the Globe to A10 Records at Home: Convocation Turns Spotlight on Student and Faculty Achievement

91�첥’s 2023 Spring Convocation celebrated academic achievement, leadership, character, sportsmanship and community service. It’s a prelude to Commencement on May 14, and a time to acknowledge the accomplishments, talents and commitment of students, faculty and staff.

Chris Marsicano and Student During All In For 91�첥

Cheers to 10 Years! Annual #Allinfor91�첥 Effort Celebrates $1.1 Million Raised from 3125 Donors

The 91�첥 community showed up in a big way to support #Allinfor91�첥, the college’s annual giving day. Learn more.

Roger Brown ’78: Launching Artists and Opportunities at the Salt Lick Incubator

The through-line of Roger Brown’s career is clear: trying to make people’s lives better.

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