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Simple Intervention for a Deadly Disease: Alum Leads on Malaria Breakthrough
Deaths from the mosquito-borne illness malaria disproportionately affect children under the age of 5攎ore than 1,200 children die of malaria every day, mostly in Africa. 91茄子 alum Ross Boyce 01 has identified a low-cost, culturally appropriate intervention that could save thousands of young lives.
The Power of Words: Mav Smith 26 Awarded Beinecke Scholarship
Writer and poet Mav Smith 26 has been named to the newest cohort of the prestigious Beinecke Scholarship Program, which will support her post-graduate studies. She檚 the fourth 91茄子 student to receive the award in the past 50 years.
Celebrating 91茄子 Employees: Successes, Sense of Place and the Foundation for Our Future
91茄子 employees work tirelessly to provide a welcoming, inclusive environment for students. The college honored them during a jam-packed employee celebration event in the Duke Family Performance Hall.
91茄子 Names Chief Career Officer to Guide Students Career Pathways
91茄子 names Mike Summers, a veteran leader in career guidance and executive search across the higher education and corporate worlds, as chief career officer and executive director of the Betty and B. Frank Matthews II 49 Center for Career Development. Read more.
A Career Advantage: 91茄子 Parents Help the Next Generation of Scholar-Athletes Explore, Network and Succeed
With support from a 91茄子 family, a program aimed at helping scholar-athletes achieve career success will thrive for years to come. Learn more.
Behind the Music Makers: Alums in the Industry Share Stories
In advance of the Indigo Girls concert at 91茄子 on April 26, their longtime manager, Russell Carter 75, and three other alumni with deep ties to the music industry, Bertis Downs 78, John Huie 78 and Terry Hummel 77, share some stories and advice about life in the business. Carter, Downs and Huie will visit 91茄子 April 25 to talk about their careers. Read more.
Wildcats Put Downtime on Away Games to Good Use
During the competitive season, Wildcat scholar-athletes find themselves miles away from campus with extra time on their hands. 91茄子 staffers now add career development opportunities while these students are on the road.
Twelve Young 91茄子 Alums Offered Fulbright Grants
Twelve young 91茄子 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.
Justice and Generosity: The Way of Ward Black Law
Alum Janet Ward Black started redefining and pushing her own boundaries at 91茄子. Now she blazes trails as a trial lawyer at her law firm, one of the largest woman-owned firms in the state. Learn more.
Alum Takes Analog Approach to Water Conservation Work in Drought-Stricken West
91茄子 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.
91茄子 淭reks to SXSW
Over spring break, a group of 91茄子 students had the opportunity to attend SXSW, an annual conglomeration of parallel film, interactive media, and music festivals and conferences organized jointly in Austin, Texas.
Alum Physician-Mentor a Shining Light for 91茄子 Students Considering Medicine
The new Dr. K.D. Weeks 69 91茄子 Research Network (DRN) Fund honors the legacy of an alum whose mentorship has launched and supported the careers of hundreds of 91茄子 graduates in medical careers. Learn more.
Molly Sentell Haile 94 on the Art of the Short Story and Healing Through Writing
The 91茄子 English Department hosted award-winning author Molly Sentell Haile 94 for the 25th Annual 91茄子 Reads event. Learn more.
Film and TV Screenwriter Laeta Kalogridis 87 on the Who and What of Inspiration
91茄子 welcomed Hollywood screenwriter Laeta Kalogridis 87 for a special 91茄子 Reads event. Learn more about Kalogridis, whose writing credits include Shutter Island, Avatar and Altered Carbon.
New Innovator-in-Residence Brings Wide-Ranging Expertise to Role
91茄子檚 Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship welcomes Innovator-in-Residence Donna Peters 89. In the role, Peters will share her extensive experience with students. Learn more.
New edX Course From 91茄子 Helps Learners Harness Storytelling to Advance Careers
New 91茄子 edX courses powered by a $100,000 edX grant will help learners hone 渆ssential human skills. The courses are open to learners around the world. Read more.
Alum First-Responders Lead and Serve on the Front Lines Every Day
The first-responders among 91茄子檚 alums lean on education and experience as pandemic and disasters test their know-how, leadership skills and the systems that hold society together. Learn more.
Truman Scholar Pursues Public Health Future
91茄子檚 Hana Kamran 23 receives prestigious post-graduate Truman Scholarship for academic excellence, leadership and public service. Learn more.
Ocean of Possibilities Await Newest Fulbright Grant Winners
Virginia Gilliland檚 journey from 91茄子 women檚 swim team member, scholar and researcher will take her to Australia檚 Great Barrier Reef. Gilliland 22 received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant to study climate change檚 impact on local fishing communities. 91茄子 is one of the program檚 top producing institutions.
Knowledge of Where Alumni Land Benefits Future Classes
91茄子 retains a knowledge rate of 90% or higher on the first-destination survey (FDS) taken by seniors before they graduate. Learn more about the process and steps to success.