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Class of 2023 Brings Hope to a World That Needs Them
Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø said farewell to the Class of 2023 at Commencement on May 14. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the world during their first year; its status as a public health emergency ended just days before their graduation. Despite the pandemic’s upheaval, they built community, made lifetime friends and worked toward a better world.
Object Lessons: Artifacts from the Office of the President
From the baseball cards he’s collected since childhood to an antique bookcase to a wall tapestry purchased in Amman, Jordan the day after the 2001 World Trade Center terrorist attacks, Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø President Doug Hicks’s office tells many stories of who he is, and where he’s been.
'Cats in the House
For the first time in recent memory, cats now live in the Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø president’s house. Hamilton and Virginia love being part of the Hicks family but aren’t as wild about the baby gates keeping them out of the newly renovated living room that serves as a gathering place for guests of the college.
Living in Two Worlds and Examining Immigration in Four Nations
Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s Caro Djakuduel ’23 added a Watson Fellowship to her already impressive resume. She will travel the world for a year to study barriers faced by Black immigrants. Learn more.
Honoring Bob McKillop’s Legacy and Investing in Future Wildcats
As wide-reaching changes sweep through college sports, Joel ’67 and Cheryle Williamson are investing in the future of Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Athletics. Read more.
A Day in the Life of Nummit, Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s On-Campus Coffee Shop
Sydney Schertz ’24 captures a day in the life of Nummit, Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s on-campus coffee shop, through her camera lens. Learn more in her photo essay.
Novel Treatments for Disease, Affordable Pharmaceuticals Are Goals of Goldwater Scholars
Two Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø students awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarship. The national award goes to outstanding students in math and science. Read more.
Ready, Set, Bake! Alum Competes on ‘Great American Baking Show’
Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø alum Karis Stucker ’18 competes with eight other amateur bakers on the Great American Baking Show. The show airs May 5 on Roku Channel. Learn more.
Students Gear Up for Verna Case Symposium--a Day to Celebrate Discovery, Scholarship and Creative Inspiration
Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s 2023 Verna Miller Case Symposium on Wednesday, May 3, offers the college community a chance to gather, share a meal and learn from student projects on a wide variety of topics. Music performed by students, faculty and staff add a festive vibe.
Alum Takes Analog Approach to Water Conservation Work in Drought-Stricken West
Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø alum Adde Sharp ’20 is leading a project to restore the health of the Colorado River, a source of water for more than 40 million people. Read more.
NSF Grant Opens Doors to Extended Reality Research
Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø professor and collaborators receive nearly $5 million from the National Science Foundation to develop a system for extended reality (XR) research that involves human subjects. Read more.
Screen Time for the Home Team: Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Gets Sneak Peek at Stephen Curry Film
Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø became the first non-festival venue to host the Stephen Curry: Underrated documentary. The critically acclaimed film follows Curry’s unlikely journey from overlooked college prospect to NBA legend, with much of it centered at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø.
Students Share Insights, Experiences on ‘My Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’ Blog
Check out the latest entries on the My Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø blog, a place where students share insights and stories about their Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Experience, from advice on applying to memorable moments.
Study Reveals Way to Measure Role of Climate Change in Insect Decline
A new study published in the journal Ecology examines how climate change affects insect populations in North America. Learn more.
Fulbrights Around the Globe to A10 Records at Home: Convocation Turns Spotlight on Student and Faculty Achievement
Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s 2023 Spring Convocation celebrated academic achievement, leadership, character, sportsmanship and community service. It’s a prelude to Commencement on May 14, and a time to acknowledge the accomplishments, talents and commitment of students, faculty and staff.
Cheers to 10 Years! Annual #AllinforÂ鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Effort Celebrates $1.1 Million Raised from 3125 Donors
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø community showed up in a big way to support #AllinforÂ鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø, the college’s annual giving day. Learn more.
Roger Brown ’78: Launching Artists and Opportunities at the Salt Lick Incubator
The through-line of Roger Brown’s career is clear: trying to make people’s lives better.
Anna Murray ’23: Dance, Art History and the 1960s
Anna Murray ’23 chose Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø because she knew it was the perfect place to pursue her interests in both art history and dance.
Portrait of the Artist: John MacMahon ’95 Brings Muholi to Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø
A love for art and a passion for Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø inspires an alum to bring the work of a widely celebrated South African artist-activist to Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø. Learn more.
Roman Fenner ’22: Mentors, Music & Medicine
Roman Fenner ’22 says the music scholarship he received from Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø is what gave him “the total green light to go.â€