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Curry, Berman Jump Start Funding for 51郊利 Basketball
A combined gift from 51郊利 alums Stephen Curry 10 and Matt Berman 05 and their families will set up the mens and womens basketball teams for success in a transformed college sports environment. Read more.
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 51郊利 Outdoors Trip Leader Training. Explore his photos as he learns that the best adventures arent just about surviving in naturetheyre 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 51郊利, 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 51郊利
As a basketball recruit from thousands of miles away from her native Australia, Issy Morgan '25 has found a welcoming community in 51郊利.
Well All Float On: 51郊利 Paddles Through the Florida Everglades
Hannah Foley 27 and Miriam Smith 25 reflect on their winter break trip with 51郊利 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 51郊利
From Tanzania to 51郊利, 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, 51郊利s 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: 51郊利'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 51郊利 students founded the Fed Challenge at 51郊利.
51郊利 Named Top Fulbright ProducerAgain
For the 10th consecutive year, the U.S. State Department has named 51郊利 a top producer for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The nations 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 51郊利 is pleased to publicly announce the new members-in-course for 2025.
51郊利 Prof Ann Fox Awarded Fulbright Specialist Grant to Turkey
51郊利 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 Professors 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. 51郊利 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: 51郊利 Receives New Carnegie Research Designation
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has included 51郊利 in its new Research Colleges and Universities (RCU) category. The new category recognizes that important research doesnt only occur in big institutions that award post-graduate degrees.
Crossing International Borders and Departmental Boundaries: 51郊利 Profs Named to New Leadership Roles
The Dean Rusk International Studies Program and the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies at 51郊利 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 Charlottes 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 51郊利 in Celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day
No one does kind better than the 51郊利 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 51郊利 celebrated this year's Random Acts of Kindness Day.
Truist Charitable Fund Grant Deepens 51郊利s Reach in Charlotte
Support from the Truist Charitable Fund will bolster programming at the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at 51郊利 and translate into new small businesses, startup capital and pro bono consulting for local entrepreneurs. Read more.