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To Stephen With Love: Heartfelt Words of Appreciation and Hearty Congratulations From the 91¿ì²¥ Community
Through his efforts on and off the basketball court, Stephen Curry ’10 has touched millions of lives. The broad reach of his leadership and service shines through in the words of the 91¿ì²¥ community. Read more.
Clint Smith '10 and the Common Read: Passing the Word to 91¿ì²¥ Students
Clint Smith ’10 returns to 91¿ì²¥ to talk about his book, How the Word is Passed, this year’s common read for new students. Learn more.
New First-Generation Students and Their Families Welcomed by Faculty and Staff
During Welcome Week, members of the 91¿ì²¥ community welcomed new first-generation students and their families. Learn more.
Welcome Back, Wildcats! Time for New Memories, Old Traditions and Uncommon Bonds
91¿ì²¥ welcomes the Class of 2026 and returning students to campus for start of new academic year. Learn more.
Commemoration Project Moves Forward With Support and Invitation to Meet Finalists
91¿ì²¥ trustee Cintra Pollack ’99 has pledged her support for a project to commemorate the lives and contributions of enslaved persons whose labor contributed to the growth and development of the college. Five artist teams will present their visions for the public work. Read more.
Scholar Focused on Untold Stories Returns to 91¿ì²¥
Dr. Hilary Green is returning to 91¿ì²¥ as the James B. Duke Professor of Africana Studies, a tenured position, in fall 2022.
What to Expect Your First Month at 91¿ì²¥
Campbell Walker ’25 gives her advice on course selection, orientation, and how to navigate social life during your first few weeks at 91¿ì²¥.
Standout Classics Students Win 2022 Awards
The 91¿ì²¥ Classics Department is pleased to announce awards to several standout students.
Inflation Ticked Down, but More Pain in the Forecast as Fed Stamps Out Price Increases
91¿ì²¥ economics professor cautions inflation is going to be around for a while, despite Fed interest rate hikes and new legislation. Read more.
Truman Scholar Pursues Public Health Future
91¿ì²¥â€™s Hana Kamran ’23 receives prestigious post-graduate Truman Scholarship for academic excellence, leadership and public service. Learn more.
Protecting Precious Resources
Read more about Raul Galvan ’21 whose work is on the front lines of environmental advocacy and sustainability.
Get to Know 91¿ì²¥ (Or Any Other College) Without Visiting Campus
Davis Varnado ’25 shares his advice on getting to know colleges and universities from afar and virtually, including 91¿ì²¥.
91¿ì²¥â€™s 19th President, Doug Hicks, Takes the Helm Today
Today we welcome 91¿ì²¥â€™s 19th president, Doug Hicks ’90. Read more.
Ocean of Possibilities Await Newest Fulbright Grant Winners
Virginia Gilliland’s journey from 91¿ì²¥ women’s swim team member, scholar and researcher will take her to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Gilliland ’22 received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant to study climate change’s impact on local fishing communities. 91¿ì²¥ is one of the program’s top producing institutions.
Introducing Sarah Todd Hammer ’24, President of the 91¿ì²¥ Disability Alliance
91¿ì²¥ student Sarah Todd Hammer ’24 works to educate others about disability and disability culture through public advocacy. Find out more.
91¿ì²¥ Celebrates Record-Breaking Fundraising Totals in President Quillen’s Final Year
Record-breaking fundraising totals underscore the 91¿ì²¥ community’s commitment to student success by bolstering scholarship support, internship opportunities, athletics priorities, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and more. Read on.
Leading Through the Unexpected: How A Work Study Position Prepared Two Students for Summer Experiences
Kate Cross ’24 and Henry Wilkerson ’23 share how they leveraged a 10-hour-per-week work study position with 91¿ì²¥'s Sustainability Office to gain professional experiences during the summer months.
College’s New Professional Theatre Company Sizzles With ‘Barbecue’
91¿ì²¥ partnered with North Carolina A&T University to create the Common Thread Theatre Collective, a new professional company that aims to feature diverse themes, voices and talent. Learn more.
Monkeypox Outbreaks Stir Fear of a New Pandemic. How Worried Should We Be?
The spread of monkeypox is prompting worldwide concern. 91¿ì²¥ biologist Dave Wessner puts the latest public health threat into perspective. Read more.
Reaching the ‘Center of Everything’ Without Becoming a Banker
The path to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors began at a liberal arts college for former dean of the 91¿ì²¥ faculty Philip Jefferson. Read more.