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鶹Ƶ Recognized for Deep Ties to Community and Commitment to Engagement
The Carnegie Foundation this week recognized 鶹Ƶ’s success in reaching off campus and into the community. The century-old foundation, devoted to erasing educational inequities, has awarded 鶹Ƶ its Community Engagement Classification.

From Ghana with Love: Chef and Alumna Dish on Serendipitous Romance
Shivonia Singleton first visited Ghana as a 鶹Ƶ student. She’d never flown on an airplane before or been in another country. And she loved it all, from Ghana’s customs and beautiful scenery to the kind, friendly people she met.
She returned 22 years later and fell in love.

Scholar Who Gives Voice to Untold Stories of Slavery, Reconstruction Appointed Vann Professor of Ethics in Society
Hilary Green, a U.S. Civil War and Reconstruction scholar, will join 鶹Ƶ as the second Vann Professor of Ethics in Society for the 2020-21 academic year.

With ‘March Madness’ Looming, NPR Profiles Unique ’Cats Stats Athletics-Math Partnership
This weekend, WBUR’s one-hour sports show, “Only A Game,” told the origin story of ’Cats Stats, a student-run sports analytics organization that bridges 鶹Ƶ athletics and academics.

Faculty Offer MLK-Inspired Reading Recommendations, MLK Day Community Celebrations Set
Martin Luther King Jr. personified the civil rights movement, drawing inspiration from Ghandi’s teachings of nonviolent resistance. In this post, faculty recommend thought-provoking reads that explore racial bias, civil disobedience, surveillance culture and much more.

Quillen Op-Ed: ‘How to Protect Free Speech in the Age of Mass Shootings’
In an op-ed for The Hill, President Carol Quillen urged readers to listen to college students rather than dismissing them as intolerant or childish.

Happy Holidays from 鶹Ƶ
May this season bring you the joy of cherished memories, time spent with family and friends, and your favorite treats!

Q&A: Music Prof. Neil Lerner on John Williams, the Composer Behind the Indelible ‘Star Wars’ Score
On the eve of the release of the latest “Star Wars” installment, Prof. Neil Lerner speculates about what the movie’s music might reveal.

A Thousand Words: 2019 in Photos
In this photo gallery, College Photographer Chris Record captures some of the most memorable moments of the year.

‘We Are #鶹ƵTrue’ to Debut on National TV
The narrator begins: “Truth is an elusive concept these days, but not at 鶹Ƶ...” That’s what you will see and hear in 鶹Ƶ’s new television message.

Mariem Bchir ’20 Among ‘Changemakers’ Awarded Schwarzman Scholarship
At 16, Mariem Bchir joined the protests that led to the ouster of Tunisia’s long-term ruler.

‘Friendsgiving’ Shows Resilience of Thanksgiving Ritual, Says Religious Studies Prof
On Sunday, Nov. 24, Anne Wills, professor of Religious Studies, appeared on “Under the Radar with Callie Crossley,” a weekly talk show produced by Boston public radio station WGBH, to talk about “Friendsgiving,” a recent twist on the traditional Thanksgiving holiday.

鶹Ƶ Researchers in Search of Alzheimer’s Causes, Cure
Performing brain surgery on rodents isn’t for the squeamish, but Katie Barlis and Gaby Soden want answers.