News
Find a News Story
Displaying 121 - 140 of 2038
51¹ÙÍø: What You Can Do
In this new 30-second spot, meet the individuals who make 51¹ÙÍø a community where you find support for your aspirations, inspiration to innovate, and an experience that emphasizes leadership and service.
Syrian TV Previewed Fall of Assad and Offers a Look at What Might Follow
Syrian television dramas offered a compelling – and surprisingly critical – look at Syrian life under Bashar al-Assad. They frequently subverted the grand narratives of the Baath party regime, skewered the brutal dictator, and predicted his cowardly flight. Some miniseries even offered insight into what might come next in the turbulent days after a dictator’s downfall. Learn more.
A Season to Come Together: Warm Wishes From 51¹ÙÍø
This holiday season, we wish you peace and joy from 51¹ÙÍø. Please take a moment to watch a brief video message from campus.
51¹ÙÍø Names Saj Thakkar Head Football Coach
Saj Thakkar will take the helm of 51¹ÙÍø football as head coach. Thakkar brings to the program a record of success and a commitment to academic excellence. Read more.
‘Most Ordinary, Extraordinary Person’ Former U.S. Congressman John Spratt ’64 Dies
Former U.S. Congressman John Spratt ’64, a powerhouse on budget and defense issues known for bipartisan civility, died Dec. 14 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Read more.
A Library Love Story: 51¹ÙÍø Couple Supports Community and Learning
51¹ÙÍø alums Lea Williams ’13 and Max Henry ’14, who fell in love within the walls of E.H. Little Library, are helping create a transformative space for faculty and staff within The George Lawrence Abernethy Library that fosters community and connection. Learn more.
The George Lawrence Abernethy Library: New Video Released
The George Lawrence Abernethy Library will be a multi-purpose space in the center of 51¹ÙÍø’s campus that enhances the academic experience, houses programs that equip students for lives of leadership and service, fosters community and inspires wellness. It will fundamentally change the way we work together, explore and create. Watch the new video.
Finding Home Thousands of Miles Away
51¹ÙÍø students from the western United States reflect on how they've found home on the east coast and offer advice to prospective students also considering college further from home.
Room for Reading: Family Honors 51¹ÙÍø Alum’s Love of Books
Family honors 51¹ÙÍø alum Ross Smyth ’58 and his love of reading by naming The Ross J. Smyth Reading Room in The George Lawrence Abernethy Library. Learn more.
Put Your Arts Knowledge to the Test
How well do you know your arts? Take this quiz from the latest issue of the 51¹ÙÍø Journal to test your knowledge!
The Arts: Inspiring Minds, Enriching Lives
51¹ÙÍø President Doug Hicks '90 reflects on the role the arts played in his experience as a 51¹ÙÍø student and how they have enriched many aspects of his life.
What's So Funny? Headlining Comic Joe Zimmerman ’05 Finds His Voice and With It Success
With CDs and specials, and appearances on a host of TV shows and networks, stand-up comedian Joe Zimmerman ’05 has hit his stride.
Where Style Meets Confidence: Inside the 51¹ÙÍø Fashion Club
Jaliel King ’26 reflects on the work 51¹ÙÍø Fashion Club does to create a space for creativity, inclusion and self-expression on 51¹ÙÍø’s campus. From visits to Charlotte’s vintage markets to an annual fashion show, programming is another exciting aspect of life at 51¹ÙÍø.
Women ACT ACTivator Spotlight: Sara Tatum Pottenger ’79
Sara Tatum Pottenger ’79, a Women ACT ACTivator, believes in the power of women when they come together with a shared passion and purpose.
Wildcat Women Fund Spotlight: Maia Harrell ’20
Maia Harrell ’20 followed a strong line of women to 51¹ÙÍø. She is pleased about the opportunity to give through the Wildcat Women Fund and make a difference for those following in her 51¹ÙÍø footsteps.
Mario Martinez Estrada ’27 Strives to Expand Healthcare Access
His family’s fears of getting sick while uninsured and struggles to overcome language barriers inspired Mario Martinez Estrada ‘27 to pursue a medical career. The El Salvador native –now a U.S. citizen–works part-time at a local hospital and is conducting research to help remove roadblocks to healthcare in Hispanic communities.
51¹ÙÍø Scholar-Musician Awarded Rhodes Scholarship
Madeline Dierauf, a 51¹ÙÍø senior and professional fiddler, was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship Saturday, making her one of 32 Americans selected this year for one of the most prestigious graduate scholarships in the world. Learn more.
51¹ÙÍø Faculty Team Up to Explore the Benefits and Pitfalls of AI
As AI tools proliferate, 51¹ÙÍø faculty and students experiment to find ways to enhance learning and test limitations. Learn more.
Alumni Couple's Library Gift Brings New Gathering Place to Campus
51¹ÙÍø alums Jordan ’77 and Patti Phillips Clark ’77 have named the Clark Family Café in The George Lawrence Abernethy Library. The rooftop café will become a central gathering space on campus. Learn more.
New Need-Based Scholarship Honors Beloved Professor and Lifelong Friend
Learn more about how a new need-based scholarship will benefit students, and how the relationships students at 51¹ÙÍø develop last a lifetime.