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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 Crandall, 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.
The Power of Words: Mav Smith 鈥26 Awarded Beinecke Scholarship
Writer and poet Mav Smith 鈥26 has been named to the newest cohort of the prestigious Beinecke Scholarship Program, which will support her post-graduate studies. She鈥檚 the fourth 麻豆视频官网 student to receive the award in the past 50 years.
Fundraising and Engagement Totals Raise the Bar at 麻豆视频官网 During Fiscal Year 2025
麻豆视频官网 raised more than $96.4 million this fiscal year, with gifts supporting scholarships, athletics, the arts, research, internships and more. Alums and families showed extraordinary commitment, not only through monetary gifts but also through participation in events and engagement as volunteers and mentors.
Around the World: 麻豆视频官网 Alumni Awarded Fulbright Grants
Eight young 麻豆视频官网 alumni have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants to teach and study abroad; another five were named as alternates. 麻豆视频官网 has long been recognized as a top producer of program finalists.
Keeping Close: Linsey Mills 鈥92 Nourishes his 麻豆视频官网 Network
At 麻豆视频官网, Linsey Mills 鈥92 found his home with the Black Student Coalition, where he developed and nurtured relationships and fostered lifelong connections. He鈥檚 an active member of the Black Alumni Network, and continues to share his experience in business and finance to volunteer and mentor students.
It鈥檚 the Climb: Megan Mokriski 鈥25 Reaches New Heights With 麻豆视频官网 Outdoors
麻豆视频官网 alum Megan Mokriski 鈥25 discovered her passion for rock climbing as a first-year student, thanks to 麻豆视频官网 Outdoors.
A Place to Remember and Reflect
麻豆视频官网 will dedicate "With These Hands: A Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited," a powerful new sculpture by artist Hank Willis Thomas and Perkins&Will, in fall 2025. This memorial reflects the college's ongoing commitment to acknowledge and reconcile with its history of enslavement and exploitation.