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91�첥's Fed Challenge Team Reaches National Finals

In the latest Federal Challenge, 91�첥's Fed Challenge team finished among the top six in the nation — alongside Harvard, the University of Chicago and UCLA.

Living at 91�첥: A Guide to Our Residential Community

Go behind the scenes into the residence halls at 91�첥. From historic first-year dorms to transitional independent senior apartments, find out where you’ll study, sleep and build community during your four years. 

Connection Across Generations: 91�첥’s Inaugural Women of 91�첥 Alumnae Weekend

91�첥 recently hosted the first Women of 91�첥 Alumnae Weekend, bringing women from across generations together for a weekend of personal and professional growth, and connection. 

Ask a Wildcat: Ann Thompson ’27

Discover life at 91�첥 through the eyes of Ann Thompson ’27. From competing as a D1 swimmer and studying abroad in Cádiz, Spain, to traditions like the Cake Race, Ann shares how she balances rigorous academics with community leadership and the best eats on Main Street.

The Art of Curiosity: Courtney Lassiter ’27 Weaves Film, Music and Visuals in Cultural Exploration

Meet Courtney Lassiter ’27, a multidisciplinary artist redefining cultural exploration through film, zines, and techno.

Care With Dignity and Kindness: Luis Cordero ’22 on the Power of Community for an Aging Population

Discover how 91�첥 alum and Watson Fellow Luis Cordero ’22 is reimagining elderly care through community-based neurodegenerative disease support. From studying "Dementia Villages" in the Netherlands to public health initiatives in Chicago, Cordero explores intergenerational exchange and dignity-first care, exemplifying the 91�첥 mission of leadership and service.

Thursday Livestream to Shed Light on Shifting Economy

Despite the economy showing resilience in terms of growth, Americans continue to express widespread anxiety driven by the knock-on effects of the war in Iran, cost of living and a slowing labor market. A 91�첥 alum and former VP of academic affairs, now vice chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, will share their thoughts in a livestreamed conversation. 

‘She Is Not a Footnote’: National Women’s History Museum Spotlights Pioneers, Changemakers

The National Women’s History Museum offers hundreds of biographies of women whose contributions helped shape America. From Supreme Court justices to educators, artists, scientists and top athletes, the digital-first museum documents their role in history. Museum president and CEO Frédérique Campagne Irwin, from 91�첥’s class of 1996, works to expand access and knowledge by reimagining what a cultural institution can look like in 2026 and in the age of AI.

Investing in What Matters: Trey Harris ’18 and Katherine Maultsby Harris ’18 Shape 91�첥’s Future

Discover how young alumni leaders Trey Harris ’18 and Katherine Maultsby Harris ’18 are shaping the future of 91�첥 through philanthropy, mentorship, and their leadership of the Young Alumni Ne Ultra (YANU) Society.

Why the World Can’t Stop Talking About ‘Sinners’

Explore the cultural and cinematic depth of the record-breaking horror film Sinners through a Q&A with 91�첥 Professors Marcus Pyle and Randy Ingram. The discussion delves into the film's subversion of the Robert Johnson myth, its portrayal of 1930s racial tensions and how it redefines traditional vampire lore through the lens of Black artistry. 

Fact, Fiction and ‘Hamnet’: Prof. Emerita Cynthia Lewis on Art and Grief

91�첥 Shakespeare scholar and Professor Emerita of English Cynthia Lewis discusses the confluence of grief and creativity in Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet. The book and its Academy Award-nominated film adaptation reimagine personal tragedy as the impetus for one of the playwright’s most beloved works.

‘Rally’ Reinvents Pickleball Experience: Alum Brings a Hospitality Bent to a Booming Sport

Barrett Worthington ’09 turned a hunch into a successful business. Learn how the 91�첥 alum is reinventing the social experience of the fastest-growing sport: pickleball.

During a visit to present the 2026 Joel Connaroe Lecture at 91�첥, acclaimed author Charles Yu challenged our definitions of intelligence in the age of AI. In his recent piece in The Atlantic, “Don’t Call It ‘Intelligence,’” Yu draws from his campus lecture to caution against conflating technological capability with a fundamental human attribute. 

Why ‘One Battle After Another’ Is Even More Radical Than It Looks

91�첥 English Professor Jeff Jackson explores the political complexity of the Oscar-frontrunner One Battle After Another and its surprising connection to the 1966 classic The Battle of Algiers. The discussion dives into how modern cinema balances big-budget genre tropes with radical themes of insurgency and resistance.

Charlotte Optimist: The College That’s Betting on Better Arguments

The Charlotte Optimist spotlights the new D.G. and Harriet Wall Martin Institute for Public Good at 91�첥. The Martin Institute aims to develop effective, ethical leaders and citizens. 

Presidents Give Voice to the Enduring Values That Have Guided 91�첥 Across Time

Five 91�첥 presidents, representing 42 years of leadership, gathered to discuss the enduring values of a liberal arts education amidst AI disruption and shifting higher education landscapes. The event came after the college announced more than $47 million of gift commitments to launch the D.G. and Harriet Wall Martin Institute for Public Good. Watch the event recording.

91�첥 Secures $47 Million to Launch the D.G. and Harriet Wall Martin Institute for Public Good

91�첥 establishes the D.G. and Harriet Wall Martin Institute for Public Good with a landmark $47 million in support. The ambitious initiative will cultivate ethical leaders and bridge-builders dedicated to solving the world’s most pressing civic challenges.

Pickleball Prodigy: Liz Truluck ’22 Levels Up on a New Kind of Court

91�첥 alum Liz Truluck '22 found pickleball by accident and is now ranked among the top 20 players in the world. Learn how she swapped her tennis racket for a pickleball paddle.

Phi Beta Kappa Elects New Members for 2026

The Gamma Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at 91�첥 is pleased to publicly announce the new members-in-course for 2026.

Ground Control: Lauren Arkell ’22 Guides Blue Ghost Lunar Landing

Learn how former college athlete and physics major Lauren Arkell '22 went from studying lunar dust as an intern to commanding the successful Firefly Aerospace Blue Ghost lunar lander mission for NASA's CLPS initiative.