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Alumni Couple Supports Teaching, Learning & Inspiration in The George Lawrence Abernethy Library
Alums Fritz Porter ’99 and Mary Margaret Cochrane Porter ’98 have generously contributed to the George Lawrence Abernethy Library at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø. Their donation will name the Porter Classroom in the John Crosland Jr. Center for Teaching and Learning, with the goal of inspiring future generations of scholars and educators.
In the Community, Out in the World: Spencer-Weinstein Award Winners Exemplify Leadership and Service
The Spencer-Weinstein Prize for Community and Justice recognizes Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø students and faculty who endeavor to create a more just world. Read about this year’s recipients.
#ChallengeAccepted: 12th Annual #AllinforÂ鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Giving Day Raises $1.2 Million
Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's 12th annual #AllinforÂ鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø event raised more than $1.2 million in just one day, surpassing its donor goal and unlocking a $500,000 challenge. The day was filled with fun and philanthropy, featuring campus events and alumni gatherings across the country. Learn more.
Case Family Investment in Track and Field Facility Brings the Competition Home
Thanks to the generosity of Lisa Green Case ’99 and Jeff Case ’99, Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø track & field scholar-athletes won’t have to travel to every meet. The new track and field complex will be christened March 29 when the Wildcats host their first meet at home. Read more.
Curry, Berman Jump Start Funding for Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Basketball
A combined gift from Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø alums Stephen Curry ’10 and Matt Berman ’05 and their families will set up the men’s and women’s basketball teams for success in a transformed college sports environment. Read more.
Connection Across Continents: Domina Wamara ’26 Finds Community at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø
From Tanzania to Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø, 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, Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s Sustainability Scholars Summer Internship Program has connected students passionate about people and planet with community partners in the Charlotte area. It’s opened career pathways and has been an invitation to explore sustainability roles across diverse fields and organizations. Now, thanks to the generosity of environmental specialist Elizabeth Lusk ’85, the college’s sustainability program can continue turning out student leaders for years to come.
Truist Charitable Fund Grant Deepens Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s Reach in Charlotte
Support from the Truist Charitable Fund will bolster programming at the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø and translate into new small businesses, startup capital and pro bono consulting for local entrepreneurs. Read more.
The George Lawrence Abernethy Library: New Video Released
The George Lawrence Abernethy Library will be a multi-purpose space in the center of Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’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.
Room for Reading: Family Honors Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Alum’s Love of Books
Family honors Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø 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.
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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø develop last a lifetime.
Scholarship Empowers Disability Advocates
Anna Morrow ’28 writes about Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø a more accessible place — financially, physically and socially.
Gracie Ghartey-Tagoe ’18 on Timeless Connections and a Lifelong Commitment to Service
Gracie Ghartey-Tagoe '18 shares how Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø 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.
From C Student to the C Suite, Clayt Daley '73 Supports Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Initiatives and Names Martin Court Housing
After a successful career in business, Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø alum Clayt Daley and spouse, Meredythe, provide generous support to academic institutions that have touched their lives. Learn more.
Healing Research, Supportive Allies
When a family member suffered a traumatic brain injury, the Foil family founded a care facility with community-based programs for other TBI survivors. The Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø alums fund a college research award to support students studying brain injuries. A separate fund supports health and wellness initiatives for Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s LGBTQIA+ students.
Men’s Soccer Alums Honor Beloved Coach Charlie Slagle With Head Coaching Endowment
Coach Charlie Slagle ’74 made an indelible mark on Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø men’s soccer. Now, an endowment created by former players in honor of Slagle will help the college attract top talent. Read more.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Celebrates Record-Breaking Fundraising, Remarkable Engagement, Extraordinary Impact
With support from alums, families, faculty, staff and friends, Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø celebrated a record-breaking fundraising year. Learn more about the culture of philanthropy at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø and the initiatives the funds will support.
New Scholarship Celebrates the Life, Integrity and Selflessness of Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Resident Roosevelt Wilson
An anonymous donor and Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø alum has created a scholarship to honor the life and legacy of the late Roosevelt Wilson, a resident of the Town of Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø who was an inspiration to many. Learn more.
Women’s Soccer Scores Scholarship and Internship Support from Falconi Family
Inspired by their experiences as D1 scholar-athletes at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø, the Falconi family has established a scholarship and internship to support the college’s women’s soccer program.
Building Community Through Art and Service: Meet the 2024 Spencer-Weinstein Award Winners
Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø awarded a student and staff member the Spencer-Weinstein Prize for Community and Justice. The recipients use forms of art to create dialogue and foster community. Learn more.