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Testing Coeducation: Five Women Who ‘Tried It Out’
Before women were admitted to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø, five women participated in an exchange program that paved the way for coeducation. Learn more.

Jassyran Kim ’20 on Building a Brand and Beginning a New Chapter
Leveraging her economics degree from Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø, Jassyran Kim '20 built a successful consulting career over the past three years, and is now entering a new chapter in her personal life as she starts a family in her Massachusetts hometown.

Strong Leadership, Strong Schools
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø alumna Ann Clark ’80 blazed trails as Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ (CMS) first woman superintendent and now works with school systems across America to improve student outcomes. She helps systems with recruitment, leadership and talent development.

And Education for All: These public-school educators teach, lead, counsel, nurture, care
The many challenges in America’s public education system include underfunding, pandemic learning losses, school violence, mental health struggles and increasing political polarization creeping into classrooms. Despite often-demoralizing circumstances, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø alumni continue to educate, innovate and advocate for high-quality public education for all children.

Enchanting Education on the Emerald Isle: Pilot Program Kicks Off
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø students spent five summer weeks immersed in the culture, history, politics and educational system of Northern Ireland. The pilot program launched Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø in Northern Ireland, a new study abroad option.

Basketball, Rock Bands & World Travel: Bertis Downs ’78 Supports Life-Changing Study Abroad Opportunities for Today’s Wildcats
At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø, R.E.M. manager Bertis Downs ’78 discovered a love for the music business that led to a career full of international travel. Now, he’s making study abroad experiences accessible to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø students. Learn more.

A Great Teammate
Never one to back down from a challenge, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø women’s basketball alum Robyn (Flewelling) Fralick ’04 began her role as head coach of Michigan State’s women’s team this year, earning a new nickname from friends — “Big Time.â€

Color Outside the Lines: Stephen Salyer ’72 Shares Lessons From Career That Reshaped Public Media
Stephen Salyer ’72 delivered a Dean Rusk Lecture that shared some of the lessons learned from his long, successful career in media and global policy. Learn more.

William Howard Boyd Jr. ’72 Athletic Scholarship Supports Class of ’27 Distance Runners
A new scholarship, the Howard Boyd ’72 Track and Field Scholarship, celebrates Boyd’s life and legacy by supporting a new generation of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø scholar-athletes. The first two recipients - both first-year cross country runners - are already finding success on the track and in the classroom.

How One Influential Woman Made Thanksgiving an American Tradition
Nineteenth-century magazine editor Sarah Hale transformed the Thanksgiving holiday from an occasional harvest ritual into today’s family feast — and we still follow her script. Learn more.

My Summer with the Common Thread Theatre Collective at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø
Amy Tedeschi ’25 reflects on her summer with the Common Thread Theatre Collective, a professional theatre company formed between Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø and North Carolina A&T.

Life of an Aviator Honored: Air Base Bears Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø Alum’s Name
This Veterans Day we honor all veterans for their service, including Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø faculty, staff and alumni. Learn more.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø's Commitment to Education and Reconciliation
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø releases an account of the ties between Maxwell Chambers and the college, and details its work on understanding the college’s history regarding slavery and expanding its commitment to education and reconciliation efforts in the present and future. Learn more.

Quillen Named President of National Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation, the nation’s preeminent preservation organization, announced Carol Quillen as its tenth President and CEO.

Navigating Disability in the College Process
Three Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø students reflect on the extra challenges that a disability presents when choosing a college. They share their Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø experience and offer advice to prospective students with disabilities about going through the admission process.

Here to Help: Connecting Students with Mental Health Resources
Addie Anderson ’24, a student Mental Health Ambassador (MHA) at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø, works to destigmatize seeking help and to show struggling students they’re not alone.

Unique Works, New Works Showcased in ‘Homecoming: Art by Alumni’ Exhibition
As the Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Arts Center (VAC) celebrates its 30th anniversary, the Van Every/Smith Galleries highlights nine alum artists working across diverse visual mediums, many of whom began their art careers in the VAC’s studio and gallery spaces in its latest exhibition, Homecoming: Art by Alumni. Learn more.