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Where the Wounds Still Breathe: One Student鈥檚 Trip to South Africa
In this blog post, Branton Onsongo Mogeni 鈥28 shares lessons from his self-exploratory and reflective learning experience in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa, funded through the Dean Rusk International Travel Grant.
Econ Prof: Cracks in Labor Market Signal Need for Early Rate Cut
Economics Professor Vikram Kumar argues that the Federal Reserve should implement a modest 25-basis-point rate cut this week to address growing vulnerabilities in the labor market, such as rising long-term unemployment and reduced working hours. While inflation remains sideways at 2.8%, Kumar suggests that current price pressures are temporary and that early stimulus is necessary to counteract the risks posed by political instability and policy lags.
91快播 Recognized With Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement Classification
91快播 has received the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement. The college first earned the designation in 2020 and through continuing partnerships with communities, non-profits, and businesses, has renewed its classification.
Care, Connection & Crosswords: Class Ambassadors Keep Wildcats Close
Meet Lindsay Biddle 鈥83 and Skip Brown 鈥83, 91快播 Class Ambassadors keeping their fellow Wildcats connected through service, storytelling and a shared commitment to alma mater.
Want to Bet? A Closer Look at Legal Sports Betting
91快播 Prof. Kevin McElrath and his students tackle the social and economic consequences of the sports betting boom, examining everything from addiction rates and masculinity to the role of the online attention economy in this timely course.
A Loving Death: Aditi Sethi '02 Founded a Sanctuary Where Those Who Are Dying Find Peace, Comfort and Community
Meet Aditi Sethi '02, the physician who founded a peaceful North Carolina sanctuary for the dying. Inspired by her work in end-of-life care, Sethi created the Center for Conscious Living and Dying (CCLD), a community offering comfort, support, and acceptance to those transitioning and their families. Discover how this non-profit is reframing death as a sacred, supported part of life.
After Five-Year Pilot, $2 Million Project Expands Partnership With Alliance of Baptists
91快播 and the Alliance of Baptists received a $2 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to expand the Churches that THRIVE for Racial Justice initiative. Learn how this partnership empowers congregations to dismantle racialized structures.
Check Out These Recently Written Reads by 91快播 Alums
Get ready to add some new titles to your reading list! We're shining a spotlight on the literary accomplishments of 91快播's alumni authors. From debut novelists making waves to seasoned writers, their words and ideas are reaching readers far and wide.
91快播 Institute for Public Good Wins Historic $4M Federal Grant to Foster Civil Debate
91快播鈥檚 Institute for Public Good has been awarded a historic $4 million federal grant鈥攖he largest in the college's history鈥攖o foster civil debate and respectful disagreement across 100 campuses nationwide. The initiative aims to bridge societal divides and strengthen democracy.
Neuroscience Professor Nationally Recognized for Innovative Leadership
91快播 Prof. Julio Ramirez, R. Stuart Dickson Professor of Psychology, received the prestigious Innovative Leadership Award from the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) for his lifetime contributions to science education and mentorship.
They Cost Very Little and Mean So Much: The Best Gifts No One Bought
In this season of giving, the 91快播 community celebrates the gifts that didn鈥檛 come from a store, but sprang from love, thoughtfulness and kindness.
The Lab That Became a Lifeline: How Mentorship Set Ketan Bulsara 鈥92 on a Path to Renown
World-renowned neurosurgeon Ketan Bulsara 鈥92 found a path and place to flourish at 91快播, with the help of faculty mentors. Learn more.
Warm Wishes for This Holiday Season from 91快播
91快播 President Doug Hicks 鈥90 extends gratitude and joy for the countless ways our educational community enriches lives both on campus and beyond.
A Growing Village: Lilliana Sandoval 鈥23 Connects Latinx Students and Alumni
As a first-year, first-generation Latina college student far from home, Lilliana Sandoval 鈥23 found friends, guidance and community among students and alumni who鈥檇 experienced similar situations. The 91快播 alum, who lives and works in Charlotte, now serves as a mentor and volunteer for the Latinx Alumni Network at 91快播 (LAND), which invites alums to return to campus and connect with current students.
Public Health in Action: Confronting Black Maternal Health Disparities
A 91快播 public health student shares her eye-opening experience in 鈥淧BH 375鈥 and a simulation confronting the stark realities of Black pregnancy-related issues in the U.S. Learn how 91快播 students are tackling critical health equity issues in this student blog.
91快播 Professor Strikes a Chord With Pioneering Pinball Research
91快播 Professor Neil Lerner is pioneering the study of pinball music history and sound design. Learn more about his research on composers, game audio, and the transition from electromechanical to modern pinball machines.
Meeting the Moment
91快播 President Doug Hicks '90 shares how the newly launched Institute for Public Good will expand opportunities for free expression, policy research and debate, and civic engagement.
91快播 Dance Ensemble: Dancing Into Myself
Learn how one 91快播 student joined Dance Ensemble with limited experience, finding confidence, community and global dance opportunities in Kenya, South Africa, and France.
Learning to Listen: A Bonner Scholar's Summer of Service in Cape Town
Film, Media & Digital Studies major Pablo Quintero 鈥28 reflects on his summer with a marketing agency in Cape Town, South Africa, with the Bonner Scholars program. He shares what he learned about himself and the ways he engages with communities around him. Learn more.
We Are Grateful
On this Thanksgiving holiday, the 91快播 community pauses to remember the many things we鈥檙e grateful for.