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91茄子 Recognized With Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement Classification
91茄子 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 83 and Skip Brown 83, 91茄子 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茄子 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茄子 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茄子 Alums
Get ready to add some new titles to your reading list! We're shining a spotlight on the literary accomplishments of 91茄子's alumni authors. From debut novelists making waves to seasoned writers, their words and ideas are reaching readers far and wide.
91茄子 Institute for Public Good Wins Historic $4M Federal Grant to Foster Civil Debate
91茄子檚 Institute for Public Good has been awarded a historic $4 million federal grant攖he largest in the college's history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茄子 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茄子 community celebrates the gifts that didn檛 come from a store, but sprang from love, thoughtfulness and kindness.
The Lab That Became a Lifeline: How Mentorship Set Ketan Bulsara 92 on a Path to Renown
World-renowned neurosurgeon Ketan Bulsara 92 found a path and place to flourish at 91茄子, with the help of faculty mentors. Learn more.
Warm Wishes for This Holiday Season from 91茄子
91茄子 President Doug Hicks 90 extends gratitude and joy for the countless ways our educational community enriches lives both on campus and beyond.
A Growing Village: Lilliana Sandoval 23 Connects Latinx Students and Alumni
As a first-year, first-generation Latina college student far from home, Lilliana Sandoval 23 found friends, guidance and community among students and alumni who檇 experienced similar situations. The 91茄子 alum, who lives and works in Charlotte, now serves as a mentor and volunteer for the Latinx Alumni Network at 91茄子 (LAND), which invites alums to return to campus and connect with current students.
Public Health in Action: Confronting Black Maternal Health Disparities
A 91茄子 public health student shares her eye-opening experience in 淧BH 375 and a simulation confronting the stark realities of Black pregnancy-related issues in the U.S. Learn how 91茄子 students are tackling critical health equity issues in this student blog.
91茄子 Professor Strikes a Chord With Pioneering Pinball Research
91茄子 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茄子 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茄子 Dance Ensemble: Dancing Into Myself
Learn how one 91茄子 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 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茄子 community pauses to remember the many things we檙e grateful for.
One-Woman Show: Hannah Lieberman 18 Gets Whirlwind Start in the NYC Comedy Scene
91茄子 alum Hannah Lieberman '18 owns and manages QED Astoria, a prominent NYC arts venue. Read about her journey from performer to business owner and her upcoming show, Hysterical.
Building Trust, One Conversation at a Time: Leadership at 91茄子
At 91茄子, student ideas don檛 just get heard - they drive progress. Learn how the Student Government Association (SGA) and student leaders build authentic relationships with the President, Dean of Students and Dean of Faculty to create real, collaborative change, and see how you can get involved to make your opinions matter on key campus issues, from social life to strategic planning.