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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.
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.
ChatGPA: Honor Councils Nationwide Navigate AI and Cheating
As colleges wrestle with the use of AI in the classroom, more than 60 student honor council members and advisers from 18 colleges and universities gathered on 91茄子檚 campus to discuss AI, cheating, campus culture and more.
What's the Endgame in Venezuela? Political Science Professor Explains U.S. Pressure Campaign
While the U.S. ramps up military pressure on Venezuela's Maduro regime, 91茄子 expert Britta Crandall provides critical context: the country is already in a state of collapse.
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.
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.