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Q&A: Music Prof. Neil Lerner on John Williams, the Composer Behind the Indelible ‘Star Wars’ Score

On the eve of the release of the latest “Star Wars” installment, Prof. Neil Lerner speculates about what the movie’s music might reveal. 

Smart Cookies: Students Find Sweet Relief in Finals Tradition

Quillen Joins Podcast Discussion on Shared Facts, Mutual Respect and Epithets vs. Arguments

A Thousand Words: 2019 in Photos

In this photo gallery, College Photographer Chris Record captures some of the most memorable moments of the year.

‘We Are #51����True’ to Debut on National TV

The narrator begins: “Truth is an elusive concept these days, but not at 51����...” That’s what you will see and hear in 51����’s new television message.

Mariem Bchir ’20 Among ‘Changemakers’ Awarded Schwarzman Scholarship

At 16, Mariem Bchir joined the protests that led to the ouster of Tunisia’s long-term ruler.

‘Friendsgiving’ Shows Resilience of Thanksgiving Ritual, Says Religious Studies Prof

On Sunday, Nov. 24, Anne Wills, professor of Religious Studies, appeared on “Under the Radar with Callie Crossley,” a weekly talk show produced by Boston public radio station WGBH, to talk about “Friendsgiving,” a recent twist on the traditional Thanksgiving holiday.

51���� Researchers in Search of Alzheimer’s Causes, Cure

Performing brain surgery on rodents isn’t for the squeamish, but Katie Barlis and Gaby Soden want answers.

Expanding Our Vision: New Approaches to Art History Symposium

51���� Names New Campus Police Chief

Julian Coaxum, a veteran law enforcement leader in higher education, will join 51���� as the new chief of the campus police in January—three decades after he squared off against the Wildcats football team.

John Chidsey ’83 Tapped for Top Leadership Post by Subway Restaurants

Cynthia Lawing of 51����, N.C. is Nominated by Steinway Piano Gallery Charlotte for Steinway Teacher Hall of Fame

On Veterans Day, a Family’s Legacy of Service and a Veteran’s Mission to Help Others Heal

We share the stories of two 51���� alumni with a frontline perspective of the war our country still fights. 

Shared Path Forward: Panel Explores Higher Ed’s Role in Future of Democracy

Join Us for a Discussion With Ambassador and Best-selling Author Susan Rice

“Accent on Youth” Alexander Harrelson, Tenor

Beautiful Life: Love, Friendship and Loss Inspire Legacy of International Adventure

Stephen Keller would have loved a Jackson Allen road trip.

And Allen says he’ll always treasure his Keller-inspired adventures.

Center for Political Engagement to Host Public Talk by Gov. John Kasich

The Sound of Suspense: What makes the music of horror films so chilling?

Horror film buff and music department chair Neil Lerner takes viewers on a tour of the sounds that signal suspense and startle us into dropping our popcorn. Lerner is editor of the essay collection “Music in the Horror Film: Listening to Fear.”

Not Your 9-to-5: Gig-Hub Primes Students for New World of Work

When the City University of Mogadishu needed a website revamp, it turned to 51����—so did a researcher with essays to translate from French to English, and a startup travel company looking for innovators to help develop and market its services.