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A Love Letter to Nummit, Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's On-Campus Coffee Shop

Natalie Russell ’25 reflects on the memories made at Summit Outpost, Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s on-campus coffee shop and hub for student events, including trivia, study sessions, live music, game nights and more.

On Stage at Home and Abroad: Cole Erickson ’26 Tours Poland with the Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Chorale

From singing the National Anthem at a basketball game to performing during a three-city tour in Poland, Cole Erickson ‘26 has found his place with the Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Chorale. 

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Names Chief Career Officer to Guide Students’ Career Pathways

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø names Mike Summers, a veteran leader in career guidance and executive search across the higher education and corporate worlds, as chief career officer and executive director of the Betty and B. Frank Matthews II ’49 Center for Career Development. Read more.

My Work Getting Out the Vote at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø

Political science and sociology double major Sophia Ludt '25 reflects on the work spent registering, educating and mobilizing student voters leading up to the 2025 elections.

Why Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø: Then & Now

Applicants to Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø are asked to write a supplemental essay on why they want to be part of our community. After four years at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø, we checked in with current seniors to reconsider the question, Why Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø? They reflect on their four years and why they're still choosing to be part of our community.

Want to help Monarch Butterflies? Essential Advice for Carolina Gardeners From Biologist Scott Villa

This article offers essential guidance from Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Professor Scott Villa for Carolina gardeners looking to support monarch butterflies. Native milkweed varieties like swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) are strongly recommended. Non-native milkweed that grows year-round disrupts natural migration patterns. Learn more.

From After School to CEO: Kirsten Sikkelee’s Career Empowering Women and Families Through YWCA

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø alum Kirsten Sikkelee has helped countless women and children in the Charlotte region find their footing through housing and other YWCA of Central Carolinas programs. As she looks toward what’s next, she reflects on her path and her Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø experience. Read more. 

Taking Over Full Frame: Students Head to International Film Festival

Follow a sophomore student’s transformative weekend at the 27th Full Frame Festival in Durham, where her passion for cinematography blossomed into renewed creative inspiration. Explore this cinephile's dream experience in her photo essay.

Spring Convocation Celebrates Innovation, Leadership, Excellence, Community

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø celebrated Spring Convocation on April 17, 2025, highlighting academic, athletic and artistic achievements, as well as leadership, character and community service.

Leah Mell-Carrington ’19 on Poetry, Nonfiction and Drag

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø alum Leah Mell-Carrington '19 discusses her journey from campus drag performances to pursuing an MFA in creative nonfiction, where she's writing a memoir about the drag scene and its history in the Carolinas.

From Drive-In to Mega Church to Modern Ministry: Prof Explores ‘Most Important Forgotten Religious Figure of the Last Century’

The pastor Robert Schuller had a lasting impact on modern ministry. In a new book, Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Professor Gerardo Martí explores how his innovative fundraising, architectural vision with the Crystal Cathedral, and approach to church leadership became the template for American Christianity today. Read more.

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.

Professors Gill-Sadler and Castañeda Selected for National Humanities Center Residencies

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø professors Gill-Sadler and Castañeda were recently selected for summer residencies at the National Humanities Center—a four-week program to give humanities scholars an opportunity to make progress on a current research project or jumpstart a new one. Learn more.

A Guide to the Alvarez College Union: Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Hub for Student Life

The Knobloch Campus Center is the gathering place for Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø students, faculty, staff, and visitors, providing opportunities for involvement in formal and informal activities. Explore this space of resources, opportunities and people looking to connect with you in this guide, broken out by floor. 

French and Francophone Studies and Economics alum Nadia Baye '22 has built on her experiences doing research in the Ivory Coast and working with UN Women and the African Union to tackle a Master's Degree in International Development Policy at Georgetown University as a means to promote women's leadership and gender equity through lasting cultural change.

#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.

Death by Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø: Spotlight on Roller Derby

When Isabel Schmidt '25 joined the Skate Club at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø, it led her on an unexpected journey from beginner skater to competitive derby player. Learn more.

Through the Lens: A Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Student Journey from Copenhagen to Kraków

Join psychology major Josh Matushak '26 as he shares his first international experience through captivating photography from his semester abroad in Copenhagen and travels across Europe with the Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Chorale, documenting cultural experiences from Danish smoking culture to Polish landscapes and musical performances.

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø prepares students to fulfill their life-long educational and professional pursuits by connecting them with tools, resources and networks, and fostering the development of critical competencies that build on the liberal arts experience.

We're All Artists in this Exhibit

Intended STEM major Elie Jerjees ’28 explores new artistic horizons through a collaborative workshop with Lebanese artist Elie Bou Zeidan, discovering that creativity transcends boundaries while deepening language skills and cultural connections.