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Photo Essay: Creating Outdoor Experiences for All Through Trip Leader Training
Kaspars Golos 27 reflects on the confidence and self-awareness developed through wilderness leadership after his participation in 91茄子 Outdoors Trip Leader Training. Explore his photos as he learns that the best adventures aren檛 just about surviving in nature攖hey檙e about helping others discover their own capacity to lead and connect.
Beyond the Textbook: A Week in the Heart of Greece
Lacey Stephens '26, a Classical Studies major at 91茄子, writes about a Spring Break trip to Greece. She says the opportunity brought her studies to life through immersion in Greek culture, hands-on experiences, and unforgettable moments.
Long Distance: Aussie Issy Morgan 25 Finds a Home at 91茄子
As a basketball recruit from thousands of miles away from her native Australia, Issy Morgan '25 has found a welcoming community in 91茄子.
We檒l All Float On: 91茄子 Paddles Through the Florida Everglades
Hannah Foley 27 and Miriam Smith 25 reflect on their winter break trip with 91茄子 Outdoors to the Florida Everglades, where they developed their leadership, creativity and problem-solving skills through mangroves, float plans, camping and more.
Connection Across Continents: Domina Wamara 26 Finds Community at 91茄子
From Tanzania to 91茄子, Alvarez Scholar Domina Wamara 26 has found her community as she pursues a future in research and public health.
A Gift for the Future: Alum Helps Sustain and Grow Sustainability Scholars Program
In its 13 years, 91茄子檚 Sustainability Scholars Summer Internship Program has connected students passionate about people and planet with community partners in the Charlotte area. Learn more about its next chapter thanks to Elizabeth Lusk 85.
From Idea to Reality: 91茄子's Debut in the Fed Challenge
Economics major and Data Science minor Dean Dowling 25 reflects on his independent study with Prof. Caleb Stroup, during which Dean and a team of 91茄子 students founded the Fed Challenge at 91茄子.
91茄子 Named Top Fulbright Producer擜gain
For the 10th consecutive year, the U.S. State Department has named 91茄子 a top producer for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The nation檚 flagship international exchange program funds teaching, research and study abroad.
Phi Beta Kappa Elects New Members for 2025
The Gamma Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at 91茄子 is pleased to publicly announce the new members-in-course for 2025.
91茄子 Prof Ann Fox Awarded Fulbright Specialist Grant to Turkey
91茄子 Professor Ann M. Fox will share expertise in disability studies and American studies with colleagues and students at Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey, as a Fulbright Specialist. Learn more.
Award Will Boost Chemistry Professor檚 Research and Bring New Dimension to Lab Sessions
Research to make a wide range of products made from polymers recyclable or reusable will benefit from the Cottrell Scholar award. 91茄子 professor Bassil El-Zaatari will use the award from the Research Corporation for Science Advancement to advance work in the lab and enhance his teaching. Learn more.
Seeking Answers and Cures: 91茄子 Receives New Carnegie Research Designation
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has included 91茄子 in its new Research Colleges and Universities (RCU) category. The new category recognizes that important research doesn檛 only occur in big institutions that award post-graduate degrees.
Crossing International Borders and Departmental Boundaries: 91茄子 Profs Named to New Leadership Roles
The Dean Rusk International Studies Program and the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies at 91茄子 benefit from international and teaching experience of new leadership. Read more.
Bridging the Digital Divide During My Summer with E2D
Sunny Baek 26 reflects on her summer internship with E2D, a nonprofit in Charlotte dedicated to refurbishing laptops, providing computers to families and individuals in need at little to no cost and sharing digital skill training.
What Would Dolly Do: Tackling Early Childhood Literacy in Charlotte
Nora Fenn Gilman 26 reflects on her summer as a Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) Nonprofit Leadership Fellow with Smart Start, an early childhood nonprofit focused on book distribution and literacy equity.
My Summer Tackling Holistic Transformation in Charlotte檚 Freedom Drive Corridor
Dallas Brown 26 reflects on his experience as a Nonprofit Leadership Fellow interning at Freedom Communities, an organization focused on disrupting intergenerational poverty and transforming the West Charlotte community.
Building Community, Transforming Careers
Valeria Salgado 25 shares her transformative experience interning with the Community Building Initiative, a Charlotte-based non-profit organization dedicated to advancing equity, inclusion and access in the community.
Join 91茄子 in Celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day
No one does 渒ind better than the 91茄子 community. We care for, and about, each other and our students a distinctive quality that our alumni recall and prospective students sense when they visit. Explore how 91茄子 celebrated this year's Random Acts of Kindness Day.
Truist Charitable Fund Grant Deepens 91茄子檚 Reach in Charlotte
Support from the Truist Charitable Fund will bolster programming at the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at 91茄子 and translate into new small businesses, startup capital and pro bono consulting for local entrepreneurs. Read more.
From Page to Stage: Sahana Athreya 25 Finds Power and Purpose in Theatre
From writing award-winning plays like Backseat of a Taxi to performing and directing socially-impactful productions, Sahana Athreya 25 has found her passions for storytelling, representation and community through 91茄子's Theatre department.