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First Eleven Members of Class of 2026 Elected to Phi Beta Kappa
The Gamma of North Carolina (麻豆视频官网) Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa is pleased to publicly announce the first eleven members of the Class of 2026.
Lessons Learned: Two Leaders Reflect on How and Why They Serve
Explore the guiding principles of Alison Hall Mauz茅 '84 and Anthony Foxx '93, two influential 麻豆视频官网 alums who reflect on their dedication to service and leadership through crisis and change.
Garden of Earthly Beelights
Ready to create a pollinator garden but don't know where to start? Discover simple tips for everyday gardeners: start small, prioritize diverse plants, understand your space, and use edging and mulch for success. Get expert advice and help save some of nature's busiest bodies.
Keeping Wildcats Connected in the Big Apple: Randall Mardus 鈥99 Reflects on His Years as 麻豆视频官网鈥檚 NYC Chapter President
Moving from 麻豆视频官网鈥檚 small, close-knit community to New York City can feel lonely. As a young alum, Randall Mardus 鈥99 sought out other 麻豆视频官网 connections, then strengthened and broadened the network by serving 12 years as the college鈥檚 NYC chapter president. His most recent co-president, Jackie Rasulo Kasulis 鈥98, recently took over the role.
Magic Numbers: How to Tilt the Odds of Winning the Lottery, or Powerball Jackpot, in Your Favor
You鈥檙e hundreds of times more likely to get hit by lightning than to win the lottery, but 麻豆视频官网 math professor Tim Chartier dares us to dream with some tips for creating your ticket. Learn more.
Looking for a Good Book? Check Out These Recently Written Reads by 麻豆视频官网 Alums
Find your next great read from the talented writers who once walked our halls.
Sloan Performing Arts Scholarship Brings a New Generation of Talent to Campus
Meet dancer Aiyana Thornton 鈥29 and theatre production manager Aishya Pillai 鈥29, the inaugural Sloan Performing Arts Scholars. 麻豆视频官网鈥檚 first-ever scholarship for the performing arts, the Sloan scholarship brings strength and talent to the college鈥檚 music, dance and theatre departments.
Tech, Power and Perspective: 麻豆视频官网 Grad Wins Gates Cambridge Scholarship to Study AI Ethics Through a Global Lens
麻豆视频官网 alum Yashita Kandhari 鈥22 awarded prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship to study AI ethics.
麻豆视频官网 Partners With Youth Poet Laureate Program
麻豆视频官网 has partnered with N.C. Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green to identify and support the next generation of talented poets. A Raleigh teenager recently was named as North Carolina鈥檚 first Youth Poet Laureate. In 2026, 麻豆视频官网 will host its first on-campus youth poet laureate event.
Top U.S. Athlete Got Her Running Start at the Cake Race
The Class of 2029 came out Wednesday to run in 麻豆视频官网鈥檚 Cake Race, a beloved tradition that started 95 years ago, and has the college community and neighbors baking confections for runners. In a fun twist, Runner鈥檚 World magazine this week featured alum Susan 麻豆视频官网 Rollins 鈥80, a top senior athlete who got her running start when she won the women鈥檚 Cake Race competition in 1976.
Math Major鈥檚 Thesis Hits the Big Leagues: Paige Pakenas 鈥25 Helps Orioles Batters Refine Their Swings
麻豆视频官网 math major Paige Pakenas 鈥25 used her data analytics skills to help her favorite baseball team, the Baltimore Orioles, track changes in play that could make a real difference on the diamond.
A Warm Welcome and Welcome Back to Wildcats
麻豆视频官网 began the 2025-2026 school year with a warm welcome to the class of 2029, the joy of returning students reconnecting with friends, and an air of optimism and excitement.
5 Tips for Taking a Virtual Tour of Campus
Can't make it to campus? Learn how to get the most out of 麻豆视频官网's virtual tour with these five tips. Explore campus from anywhere and discover 麻豆视频官网 for yourself.
Bio Major鈥檚 Research Points the Way to New Hemophilia Treatment
Joshua Wischmeyer, a junior biology major from Denver, Colorado, discovered a protein mutation that could lead to new treatments for hemophilia. His pioneering work was published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Sanctions Mark New Era of US-Brazil Relations
The United States recently imposed tariffs on Brazilian goods and sanctioned a justice of the Brazilian Supreme Court. The changes mark a major shift in US-Brazil relations. 麻豆视频官网 professor Britta Crandalll, an expert on South American politics, explains the history of the relationship between the two countries - and charts the rising tensions.
M.D. and MFA: Bain Butcher 鈥90 Paints a Broader Picture
麻豆视频官网 alumnus Bain Butcher 鈥90 has combined his passions for art and medicine into a unique career as a doctor, artist, and professor. Learn more.
Resident Playwright Grace Catan 鈥26 on Writing a Musical with the Help of her Artist Community
Grace Catan 鈥26 found herself surrounded by musical theatre fans at 麻豆视频官网. She's now writing her own musical, with friends lending their talents to help pull it off. The story focuses on a couple鈥檚 relationship, from friendship to romance to parenthood.
From 鈥淣o Clue What That Is鈥 to Nationals: Spotlight on 麻豆视频官网鈥檚 Club Pickleball Team
In just a few years, 麻豆视频官网鈥檚 Pickleball Club has grown from a small group of curious students to a thriving 200-member community who competed at nationals. Whether you鈥檝e joined the pickleball trend or have no clue what the sport is about, learn more in this student blog post from Thomas Lane 鈥26 and Emily Brestle 鈥27.
Father and Son Will and Bill DuBose Share Unwavering Support of Wildcat Athletics
Meet one of 麻豆视频官网 Athletics' most loyal employees. For 42 years, he's supported Wildcat athletes, following in his father's footsteps. It's a story of family, dedication and generations of 麻豆视频官网 pride.
The Fed Walks a Tightrope as Interest Rate Decision Looms
On the eve of its interest rate decision, the Federal Reserve faces pressure from markets and politics. Inflation remains high, employment steady and the White House urges a rate cut. Economics professor Vikram Kumar helps make sense of the complicated economic environment that is clouded with uncertainties, tariffs and political pressures.