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Can the Industrial Revolution Prepare Us for the AI Era?

Machines have been 渢aking jobs from humans since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. 91茄子 Economics Professor Siobhan O橩eefe offers context on how history will define the AI era, and about the unique challenges of the current moment.

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Finding Your Happy Place: The Little Moments That Make Up College Life

Senior Ellie Heald 26 reflects back on the experiences that have made up her college experience from chatting with friends on the way to class to taking in the fall foliage from her dance studio window, it檚 the simple things in life that have made her 91茄子 experience so special. Learn more in this photo essay.

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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.

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Fostering Deliberative Discourse in a Liberal Arts Education

In this student blog, Arshiya Husain 26 reflects on the political climate at 91茄子 in 91茄子, North Carolina. Learn how programs like the Deliberative Citizenship Initiative (DCI) and 91茄子檚 individualized learning environment teach students to engage in respectful dialogue and embrace intellectual humility攕kills essential for today檚 complex world.

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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.

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Designing My Major at a Liberal Arts College

Can't find the major you want? Learn how a student designed a Disability Studies major, blending academics, activism and career prep through the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies (CIS) at 91茄子.

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Senators Bridge Polarized Times

U.S. Senators Thom Tillis and Amy Klobuchar visited 91茄子 to share their experiences reaching across the aisle to bridge partisan divides. The event was sponsored by the President檚 Office and Institute for Public Good.

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Student Vlog: My First Two Weeks at 91茄子

In this vlog, Ellie Kim '29 reflects on her transition from high school to 91茄子. She shares her experiences with move-in, new student orientation, the liberal arts curriculum and the distinctively supportive community she has found to pursue her many interests, in and out of the classroom.

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Power Forward: From Political Heat to a Career on Ice

91茄子 alum Brian Fork '01 transitioned from collegiate football and political science to become CEO of the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes, leveraging his diverse skills in sports, law, and government. Learn more. 

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How to Take Advantage of Embedded Tutors at 91茄子

Senior economics major and applied mathematics minor Kyle Berlage 26 shares his experiences as an embedded tutor at 91茄子. Learn more about 91茄子檚 distinctive program of embedded tutors who are neither graduate students nor lecturers, but rather undergraduate students endorsed by the professor to help their peers succeed.

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Rhodes and Bridges

91茄子's Madeline Dierauf '25, a talented musician and Rhodes Scholar, bridges worlds through her deep roots in Appalachian folk music, rigorous academic pursuits, and commitment to community. Learn more.

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My Summer as a Climate Reporting Intern at WFAE

This summer, Stella Mackler '26 chased stories with mic and chunky headphones in hand as an environmental reporting intern at WFAE, Charlotte檚 NPR news source. Her internship was made possible by the Sustainability Scholars program at 91茄子. Learn more.