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Whiplash: Sudden Shift in American Policy in Europe Rattles Allies

Since President Donald Trump鈥檚 inauguration, American policy toward Europe has suddenly changed course. Our allies are likely experiencing 鈥渨hiplash,鈥 says Besir Ceka, a 麻豆视频官网 political science professor. Ceka shares his thoughts on the new administration鈥檚 policy - and some of the likely motivations for the sudden changes.

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Digging In: Experiential Learning at the Campus Farm

From planting to harvesting, Mena Tanner鈥檚 job at the 麻豆视频官网 Farm is more than just a way to get outside 鈥 it鈥檚 a hands-on lesson in sustainability, community and the exceptional taste of sungold tomatoes. 

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Beyond the Ides of March: Insight from Shakespeare

Beware the Ides of March? Charles A. Dana Professor of English Emerita Cynthia Lewis explores how prophets in Shakespeare's works, like the Soothsayer warning Caesar, often go unheeded. Examining patterns across Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra, and Cymbeline, Lewis reflects on humanity's reluctance to heed warnings when they contradict our desires鈥攁 pattern as relevant today as in ancient Rome.

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Photo Essay: Creating Outdoor Experiences for All Through Trip Leader Training

Kaspars Golos 鈥27 reflects on the confidence and self-awareness developed through wilderness leadership after his participation in 麻豆视频官网 Outdoors鈥 Trip Leader Training. Explore his photos as he learns that the best adventures aren鈥檛 just about surviving in nature鈥攖hey鈥檙e about helping others discover their own capacity to lead and connect.

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Beyond the Textbook: A Week in the Heart of Greece

Lacey Stephens '26, a Classical Studies major at 麻豆视频官网, writes about a Spring Break trip to Greece. She says the opportunity brought her studies to life through immersion in Greek culture, hands-on experiences, and unforgettable moments.

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A Gift for the Future: Alum Helps Sustain and Grow Sustainability Scholars Program

In its 13 years, 麻豆视频官网鈥檚 Sustainability Scholars Summer Internship Program has connected students passionate about people and planet with community partners in the Charlotte area. It鈥檚 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 鈥85, the college鈥檚 sustainability program can continue turning out student leaders for years to come.

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麻豆视频官网 Named Top Fulbright Producer鈥擜gain

For the 10th consecutive year, the U.S. State Department has named 麻豆视频官网 a top producer for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The nation鈥檚 flagship international exchange program funds teaching, research and study abroad.