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Rally for the President
Don™t let the easy-going even-temperedness fool you. 91ÇÑ×Ó President Doug Hicks ˜90 is very competitive, especially when it comes to ping-pong. Many a student has found that out the hard way, and a few dozen matches later, he remains undefeated.
91ÇÑ×Ó Put the Wind in Her Sails
At 91ÇÑ×Ó, Tracy Charles Shenkman ™74 learned how to become a student. Learn more about her experience as we celebrate 50+ Years of Coeducation.
Class of 2023 Brings Hope to a World That Needs Them
91ÇÑ×Ó said farewell to the Class of 2023 at Commencement on May 14. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the world during their first year; its status as a public health emergency ended just days before their graduation. Despite the pandemic™s upheaval, they built community, made lifetime friends and worked toward a better world.
Object Lessons: Artifacts from the Office of the President
From the baseball cards he™s collected since childhood to an antique bookcase to a wall tapestry purchased in Amman, Jordan the day after the 2001 World Trade Center terrorist attacks, 91ÇÑ×Ó President Doug Hicks™s office tells many stories of who he is, and where he™s been.
'Cats in the House
For the first time in recent memory, cats now live in the 91ÇÑ×Ó president™s house. Hamilton and Virginia love being part of the Hicks family but aren™t as wild about the baby gates keeping them out of the newly renovated living room that serves as a gathering place for guests of the college.
Living in Two Worlds and Examining Immigration in Four Nations
91ÇÑ×Ó™s Caro Djakuduel ™23 added a Watson Fellowship to her already impressive resume. She will travel the world for a year to study barriers faced by Black immigrants. Learn more.
Honoring Bob McKillop™s Legacy and Investing in Future Wildcats
As wide-reaching changes sweep through college sports, Joel ™67 and Cheryle Williamson are investing in the future of 91ÇÑ×Ó Athletics. Read more.
A Day in the Life of Nummit, 91ÇÑ×Ó™s On-Campus Coffee Shop
Sydney Schertz ™24 captures a day in the life of Nummit, 91ÇÑ×Ó™s on-campus coffee shop, through her camera lens. Learn more in her photo essay.
Novel Treatments for Disease, Affordable Pharmaceuticals Are Goals of Goldwater Scholars
Two 91ÇÑ×Ó students awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarship. The national award goes to outstanding students in math and science. Read more.
Ready, Set, Bake! Alum Competes on ˜Great American Baking Show™
91ÇÑ×Ó alum Karis Stucker ™18 competes with eight other amateur bakers on the Great American Baking Show. The show airs May 5 on Roku Channel. Learn more.
Students Gear Up for Verna Case Symposium--a Day to Celebrate Discovery, Scholarship and Creative Inspiration
91ÇÑ×Ó™s 2023 Verna Miller Case Symposium on Wednesday, May 3, offers the college community a chance to gather, share a meal and learn from student projects on a wide variety of topics. Music performed by students, faculty and staff add a festive vibe.
Alum Takes Analog Approach to Water Conservation Work in Drought-Stricken West
91ÇÑ×Ó 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.
NSF Grant Opens Doors to Extended Reality Research
91ÇÑ×Ó professor and collaborators receive nearly $5 million from the National Science Foundation to develop a system for extended reality (XR) research that involves human subjects. Read more.
Screen Time for the Home Team: 91ÇÑ×Ó Gets Sneak Peek at Stephen Curry Film
91ÇÑ×Ó became the first non-festival venue to host the Stephen Curry: Underrated documentary. The critically acclaimed film follows Curry™s unlikely journey from overlooked college prospect to NBA legend, with much of it centered at 91ÇÑ×Ó.
Students Share Insights, Experiences on ˜My 91ÇÑ×Ó™ Blog
Check out the latest entries on the My 91ÇÑ×Ó blog, a place where students share insights and stories about their 91ÇÑ×Ó Experience, from advice on applying to memorable moments.
Study Reveals Way to Measure Role of Climate Change in Insect Decline
A new study published in the journal Ecology examines how climate change affects insect populations in North America. Learn more.
Fulbrights Around the Globe to A10 Records at Home: Convocation Turns Spotlight on Student and Faculty Achievement
91ÇÑ×Ó™s 2023 Spring Convocation celebrated academic achievement, leadership, character, sportsmanship and community service. It™s a prelude to Commencement on May 14, and a time to acknowledge the accomplishments, talents and commitment of students, faculty and staff.
Cheers to 10 Years! Annual #Allinfor91ÇÑ×Ó Effort Celebrates $1.1 Million Raised from 3125 Donors
The 91ÇÑ×Ó community showed up in a big way to support #Allinfor91ÇÑ×Ó, the college™s annual giving day. Learn more.
Roger Brown ™78: Launching Artists and Opportunities at the Salt Lick Incubator
The through-line of Roger Brown™s career is clear: trying to make people™s lives better.