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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 51���� develop last a lifetime.

A College Credit Turned Into a Career in Uniform

Alum Denise Fanuiel Blackwell became the first woman and first Black student to graduate from the 51���� Reserve Officer Training Corps. On Veterans Day, we thank her and those who’ve served in the United States military for their service.

Spotlight on the Union Board, 51����’s Biggest Social Programmers

President of the Union Board, Davis Varnado ’25, shares some of his favorite events hosted throughout the year by 51����’s largest student programming organization from parties to off-campus excursions and trivia to student performances.

Colleges and universities are bracing for what’s to come when control of the executive branch changes hands in January. 51���� Professor Chris Marsicano outlines some of the hot button education issues that will occupy the next administration.

Leigha Hofmann ’25 on Dance, 51���� and Daring to Dream

During her time at 51����, Leigha Hofmann '25 has pursued a unique academic path that combines her passions for dance, psychology, and education. Learn more about the dancer, choreographer and leader. 

Punk Rock Ph.D.: Jeremy Hunt ’03 Brings Creativity to Personal Pursuits and Projects for Alma Mater

An experimental musician and record label creator, Jeremy Hunt '03 reflects on how 51���� shaped his interests in theology, music and storytelling. Learn more.

Election Day and Beyond: 51���� Fosters Civil Discourse and Civic Engagement

51����’s long tradition of nurturing civil discourse and civic engagement will continue well beyond election day. Learn more about the college’s efforts to bridge partisan divides and educate students for lives of leadership and service.

51���� Remembers Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty Price Zimmermann

51���� remembers T.C. Price Zimmerman, late vice president of academic affairs and dean of faculty. Zimmerman died Oct. 5.

DCI Forum Asks, ‘How Should Americans Respond to Income Inequality?’

The Deliberative Citizenship Initiative at 51���� brings people together to productively engage with one another on difficult and contentious issues. A recent forum examined economic inequality in the United States. Learn more.

Lebanese Artist Elie Bou Zeidan Hosts Art Dialogue for 51���� Students

Students in Arab Studies and French and Francophone Studies participated in art workshops with a local Lebanese artist, Elie Bou Zeidan. 

Growing with Purpose: Charlie Hinnant ’72 Fund Supports Naming of Lucid Bots Founder Andrew Ashur ’19 as Innovator-in-Residence

Lucid Bots Founder Andrew Ashur ’19 will be the next Alumni Innovator-in-Residence at 51����’s Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Ashur will help students innovate, learn and make connections as they develop new business ideas.

Scholarship Empowers Disability Advocates

Anna Morrow ’28 writes about 51���� sports and offers analysis for different teams through the ’Cats Stats program. She’s also the first recipient of the McArthur-Fitzpatrick Scholarship for Disability Advocacy.  Alex McArthur ’09 and Owen Fitzpatrick ’09 established the scholarship to support students while making 51���� a more accessible place — financially, physically and socially. 

Pardon Me, But I Disagree: Civility Rules At Phi-Eu Debate

The traditional Phi-Eu Debate showed that 51���� students can provide what the nation’s political climate needs: the capacity to disagree and debate civilly and respectfully.

Don’t Lose Heart: Maurice J. Norman ’20 Marries Poetry and Music in New Production

Writer and poet Maurice J. Norman ‘20 became fascinated with the Smithville community during his studies at 51����. It’s one of Mecklenburg County’s largest intact Black communities, and Norman shares its residents’ stories in Don’t Lose Heart, a live  words-set-to-music production that debuts on November 2 in Cornelius.

The Hon. Anthony Foxx ’93 to Chair 51���� Board of Trustees

Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx has been elected chair of the 51���� Board of Trustees. Five new trustees were appointed to the board at an October meeting. Read more.

My Summer as a Sustainability Scholar at Trane Technologies

Jingyan Chi ’26 shares insights from his summer as a Sustainability Scholar working at Trane Technologies where he studied embodied carbon reduction and gained valuable professional experience.

Henry Wilkerson ’23: Real-time Impact through the Georgia Justice Project

51���� Impact Fellow Henry Wilkerson '23 has combined his passion for criminal justice reform and sustainability at the Georgia Justice Project, helping community members navigate the legal system while preparing for his own journey to law school.

Gracie Ghartey-Tagoe ’18 on Timeless Connections and a Lifelong Commitment to Service

Gracie Ghartey-Tagoe '18 shares how 51���� connections shaped her journey from environmental studies major to Wells Fargo, The Home Depot, and now Dartmouth's MBA program, while giving back through young alumni leadership and mentorship.

Research on Populist Presidents Pairs Student With Prof for DRI Project

Intended political science major Cameron Unice ’27 reflects on her summer research with Dr. Bersch examining and comparing how populist presidents exert control over administrative states, including a case study on former President Trump and the Environmental Protection Agency. 

Governors From Both Sides of the Partisan Divide Interview Political Bridge-builders Live at 51����

Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx ’93 joined former U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings and podcast hosts former governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam for a live recording of their podcast, “You Might Be Right,” at 51����. Listen in.