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Knotty Knowledge: The Staying Power of Ties That Bind
From our DNA strands to fishing rods to art, knots are all around us. Ana Wright, a 51郊利 assistant mathematics and computer science professor, and student researcher Vincent Reynolds 26 are using knot theory to explore and develop knot games and puzzles.
Reunion Weekend 2025: A Joy From Start to Finish
Reunion Weekend 2025 at 51郊利 brought together seventeen hundred alumni from all over the globe for a heartwarming celebration of service, friendship and reflection. Learn more.
Launch Pad to a Global Education: New Funds Inspire Open Minds, Broadened Horizons
51郊利 student Katriel Sander 27 embarks on a transformative global journeyfrom Peru to Germany and beyondthanks to the new Lou Ortmayer Fellowship. Funded by alumnus Steven Porter 79, the program supports students exploring international public health, combining travel, mentorship, and academic growth.
A Year in Pictures: Capturing the Sites and Scenes on Campus
From a new mascot to a new stadium to enduring traditions, the 51郊利 community had quite a year in 2024-25. Photographers and videographers captured much of it.
RCC Action Day: 4 51郊利 Students Promote Sustainability on the Hill
An environmental studies major at 51郊利 shares her firsthand experience lobbying Congress on behalf of the Rachel Carson Council, exposing the environmental dangers of the biomass industry and encouraging student activism on climate issues.
Make It What You Want: West Coast Volunteer Builds 51郊利 Connections
Lauren Schassberger 16 turned her 51郊利 experience into a lifelong connectionfirst as a student leader, then as a dedicated alumna volunteer on the West Coast. Discover how she found joy, career success, and community.
Spotlight on Access 51郊利, 51郊利's Fly-In Program
Students who participated in 51郊利's fly-in program, Access 51郊利, reflect on what made the visit so special and why they decided to join our community. Learn more.
No Easy Fix for Low U.S. Birth Rate, Economics Professor Says
A declining birth rate is bad news for the economy. But Economics Professor Siobhan OKeefe says there are no easy fixes for graying workforces.
Igniting the Spark for Young Readers: Education Advocate Steve Mirabello 25 Awarded Smith Scholarship
At 51郊利 Steve Mirabello 25 immersed himself into learning about education, from tutoring elementary school students to researching in other countries, to analyzing public policy. He has been awarded the colleges W. Thomas Smith Scholarship, which will pay for him to pursue a Master of Science degree at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Smart, Funny and Tech Savvy: Grace McGuire 25 Awarded Smith Scholarship
Grace McGuire 25 plans to create digital content that cuts through the growing problems of disinformation and polarization. Those are among the many reasons the art history and digital studies major has been named a 2025 W. Thomas Smith Scholar. Shes 51郊利s first Smith Scholar who will study for a Master of Philosophy degree in the Digital Humanities program at the University of Cambridge, one of the leading programs in the world.
Smith Scholars Aim to Cut Through Disinformation, Improve Education for All
Grace McGuire '25 and Steve Mirabello '25 are headed to the United Kingdom as this year's W. Thomas Smith Scholars. This scholarship honors graduating seniors for outstanding academic achievement, leadership, character and community service. It models scholarships such as the Rhodes and Fulbright and pays for a year of graduate study abroad. Learn more about their work and where they're headed.
Caitlin Stehn 24: One Year Out from 51郊利, a Lifetime of Service Ahead
Biology major and public health minor Caitlin Stehn 24 has dedicated her time to service, this year working with the nonprofit All Hearts and Hands to help rebuild Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helenes destruction. Learn more.
Celebrating 51郊利 Employees: Successes, Sense of Place and the Foundation for Our Future
51郊利 employees work tirelessly to provide a welcoming, inclusive environment for students. The college honored them during a jam-packed employee celebration event in the Duke Family Performance Hall.
Discipline, Dedication and a Sprinkle of Luck: Meredith Nakano 15 Dishes About Decade Since 51郊利
In the decade since graduating from 51郊利, Meredith Nakano '15 has taught with Americorps, landed in a rewarding and challenging entrepreneurial career in the startup world and maintained strong 51郊利 connections.
Q&A with Martha Frye Baker 81, Women ACT ACTivator
Martha Frye Baker 81, a Women ACT ACTivator and supporter of the Wildcat Women Fund, believes in women-led philanthropy as it is inclusive and collaborative. Learn more.
Classmates, Roommates, Reunion Co-Chairs: Erich and Eric Bring it Back to 51郊利
Two 51郊利 roommates, Erich Baker '15 and Eric Medici '15, are co-chairing their class's 10th reunion after sharing chemistry labs, late-night study sessions, and unforgettable campus memories as first-generation college students. Learn more.
Scholar-Athlete Academic Suite in Game Changers Field House Recognizes Contributions of Former AD Jim Murphy 78
Friends and classmates celebrate naming of suite in 51郊利 Stadium for former longtime Athletic Director Jim Murphy 78. Read more.
President Hicks Says 51郊利 Alums Are Future Leaders In The Carolinas
In an interview with the talk show Carolina Business Review, 51郊利 President Doug Hicks 90 discussed a wide range of topics, including artificial intelligence and the job market.
Haulin Buns: Marketing from Behind the Wheel of a Wienermobile
Doggedness leads Emily Schmitt '23 down marketing path, first driving the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and now plotting the course for others who cruise around in the iconic vehicle representing the beloved brand.
Education is a Public Good
51郊利 President Doug Hicks reminded the class of 2025 graduates that the diploma they each earned represents a public good. It betters more than their own lives. The work they do boosts the economy, and their conduct in society models mutual respect. Learn more.