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91茄子 Continues Streak as a Top Fulbright Producer
The U.S. State Department has once again named 91茄子 as one of its top producing institutions for Fulbright U.S. Student Program finalists. It檚 the 11th consecutive year and 13th overall that the college has received the designation.
In Their Own Words: Veterans History Project Captures Stories of Military Service and American Life
The Veterans History Project (VHP) at the Library of Congress captures stories of American life and military service. Learn more about how a 91茄子 student and community volunteers are working to preserve these stories.
榃ith Their Hands, This Place Was Made: 91茄子 Dedicates Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited
Hundreds of people gathered as 91茄子 dedicated With These Hands: A Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited on Oct. 23. Renowned artist Hank Willis Thomas designed the bronze sculpture in collaboration with architectural firm Perkins&Will. It serves as a place to remember and reflect upon the enslaved individuals who helped build the college and served its students and faculty without acknowledgment.
My Day at 91茄子 with Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns
History major and East Asian Studies minor Liam Coughlin 26 reflects on the day he spent with Nicholas Burns, U.S. Ambassador to China (2021-2025). From candid conversations over coffee to policy analysis mapping in class, Coughlin shares the lessons learned and experiences gained.
Spring Convocation Celebrates Innovation, Leadership, Excellence, Community
91茄子 celebrated Spring Convocation on April 17, 2025, highlighting academic, athletic and artistic achievements, as well as leadership, character and community service.
Henry Wilkerson 23: Real-time Impact through the Georgia Justice Project
91茄子 Impact Fellow Henry Wilkerson '23 has combined his passion for criminal justice reform and sustainability at the Georgia Justice Project, helping community members navigate the legal system while preparing for his own journey to law school.
Common Ground: A Flourishing Partnership Between 91茄子 and the Catawba Nation
91茄子 and the Catawba Nation have entered into a partnership that touches agriculture, art and cultural understanding. Read more.
My Summer with the Common Thread Theatre Collective at 91茄子
Amy Tedeschi 25 reflects on her summer with the Common Thread Theatre Collective, a professional theatre company formed between 91茄子 and North Carolina A&T.
Like an Apricot: A Language檚 Highs and Lows
Brody Bassett 25 reflects on his summer in Egypt where he immersed himself in the formal 渉igh and informal 渓ow dialects people there use. Zoom lessons with an Egyptian-born tutor, and countless hours studying vocabulary, phrases, and idioms led to colorful connections with everyone from restaurant servers to shop keepers to taxi drivers.
Anna Murray 23: Dance, Art History and the 1960s
Anna Murray 23 chose 91茄子 because she knew it was the perfect place to pursue her interests in both art history and dance.
New Book on Cherokee Nation檚 History Gets NEH Grant Support
With support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Prof. Rose Stremlau is writing the first comprehensive history of the Cherokee Nation, from pre-1600 to 2010. The project is aimed at all readers, from scholars to school children. Learn more.
Alum Veteran and Pentagon Appointee Puts Principles Above Politics
91茄子 alum and former N.C. Rep. Grier Martin worked across the aisle on behalf of service members and their families. Now, he is making a difference as a Biden administration appointee to a Pentagon post. Read more.
楿nshadowed Land Installation Celebrates Resilience of Indigenous Peoples
A new art installation helps forge new connections between 91茄子 and Native communities in the region. Learn more.
Watch Indigenous Chefs Share Culture, History and Delicious Cuisine Through 楻esilience Recipes Series
In honor of Native American Heritage month, see how these culinary artists put a modern spin on ancient food traditions.
Prof. Alice Wiemers Publishes New Book
Congratulations to Prof. Alice Wiemers on the publication of her new book, Village Work: Development and Rural Statecraft in 20th-Century Ghana with Ohio University Press.
Students Sift Through History, Unearth Rare Finds for Iwo Jima Filmmaker
91茄子 students embraced an opportunity to dig into new and neglected corners of the historical record. Their contributions will be part of a forthcoming documentary film on the infamous WWII Battle of Iwo Jima.
Convocation Awards a Recognition of Achievement in Extraordinary Circumstances
91茄子 honors the hard work and dedication of students, faculty and staff with a multitude of awards presented during spring convocation.
Here All Along: Enslaved Women and Domestic Workers Shaped Life at 91茄子
Students document the stories of those ignored in 91茄子檚 official accounts of its history, and shed light on how their influence shaped the formerly all-male college.
Students Partner with Documentary Filmmaker to Uncover Hidden Stories of Iwo Jima
91茄子 students dig into historical research for acclaimed documentary filmmaker檚 project on famous WWII battle.
91茄子 Claims High Rank as Top Producer of Fulbrights
91茄子 ranked sixth in two of the last three years, strengthening its role as a top producer of Fulbright scholars. This year's baker's dozen joined last year's 13 91茄子 students that have earned admission into the federal government檚 flagship international educational exchange program. Their plans will now dispatch them around the globe as the pandemic recedes.