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Fundraising and Engagement Totals Raise the Bar at Ë®¹ûÅÉ College During Fiscal Year 2025
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College 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.
Launch Pad to a Global Education: New Funds Inspire Open Minds, Broadened Horizons
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College student Katriel Sander ’27 embarks on a transformative global journey—from Peru to Germany and beyond—thanks to the new Lou Ortmayer Fellowship. Funded by alumnus Steven Porter ’79, the program supports students exploring international public health, combining travel, mentorship, and academic growth.
Make It What You Want: West Coast Volunteer Builds Ë®¹ûÅÉ Connections
Lauren Schassberger ’16 turned her Ë®¹ûÅÉ College experience into a lifelong connection—first as a student leader, then as a dedicated alumna volunteer on the West Coast. Discover how she found joy, career success, and community.
Classmates, Roommates, Reunion Co-Chairs: Erich and Eric Bring it Back to Ë®¹ûÅÉ
Two Ë®¹ûÅÉ College roommates, Erich Baker '15 and Eric Medici '15, are co-chairing their class's 10th reunion after sharing chemistry labs, late-night study sessions, and unforgettable campus memories as first-generation college students. Learn more.
Scholar-Athlete Academic Suite in Game Changers Field House Recognizes Contributions of Former AD Jim Murphy ’78
Friends and classmates celebrate naming of suite in Ë®¹ûÅÉ College Stadium for former longtime Athletic Director Jim Murphy ’78. Read more.
Going Places: Alums Honor Professor Emeritus Through International Travel, Research Endowment for Students
When Biology Professor Emeritus Jeremiah Putnam retired in 2019 after 46 years at Ë®¹ûÅÉ College, his former students honored his legacy by creating an endowed biology fund to help students pursue research and career interests around the world. Read more.
Alumni Couple Supports Teaching, Learning and Inspiration in The George Lawrence Abernethy Library
Alums Fritz Porter ’99 and Mary Margaret Cochrane Porter ’98 have generously contributed to the George Lawrence Abernethy Library at Ë®¹ûÅÉ College. Their donation will name the Porter Classroom in the John Crosland Jr. Center for Teaching and Learning, with the goal of inspiring future generations of scholars and educators.
In the Ë®¹ûÅÉ, Out in the World: Spencer-Weinstein Award Winners Exemplify Ë®¹ûÅÉ and Service
The Spencer-Weinstein Prize for Ë®¹ûÅÉ and Justice recognizes Ë®¹ûÅÉ College students and faculty who endeavor to create a more just world. Read about this year’s recipients.
#ChallengeAccepted: 12th Annual #AllinforË®¹ûÅÉ Giving Day Raises $1.2 Million
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College's 12th annual #AllinforË®¹ûÅÉ event raised more than $1.2 million in just one day, surpassing its donor goal and unlocking a $500,000 challenge. The day was filled with fun and philanthropy, featuring campus events and alumni gatherings across the country. Learn more.
Case Family Investment in Track and Field Facility Brings the Competition Home
Thanks to the generosity of Lisa Green Case ’99 and Jeff Case ’99, Ë®¹ûÅÉ College track & field scholar-athletes won’t have to travel to every meet. The new track and field complex will be christened March 29 when the Wildcats host their first meet at home. Read more.
Curry, Berman Jump Start Funding for Ë®¹ûÅÉ College Basketball
A combined gift from Ë®¹ûÅÉ College alums Stephen Curry ’10 and Matt Berman ’05 and their families will set up the men’s and women’s basketball teams for success in a transformed college sports environment. Read more.
Connection Across Continents: Domina Wamara ’26 Finds Ë®¹ûÅÉ at Ë®¹ûÅÉ
From Tanzania to Ë®¹ûÅÉ College, Alvarez Scholar Domina Wamara ‘26 has found her community as she pursues a future in research and public health.
A Gift for the Future: Alum Helps Sustain and Grow Sustainability Scholars Program
In its 13 years, Ë®¹ûÅÉ College’s Sustainability Scholars Summer Internship Program has connected students passionate about people and planet with community partners in the Charlotte area. Learn more about its next chapter thanks to Elizabeth Lusk ’85.
Truist Charitable Fund Grant Deepens Ë®¹ûÅÉ College’s Reach in Charlotte
Support from the Truist Charitable Fund will bolster programming at the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Ë®¹ûÅÉ College and translate into new small businesses, startup capital and pro bono consulting for local entrepreneurs. Read more.
The George Lawrence Abernethy Library: New Video Released
The George Lawrence Abernethy Library will be a multi-purpose space in the center of Ë®¹ûÅÉ’s campus that enhances the academic experience, houses programs that equip students for lives of leadership and service, fosters community and inspires wellness. It will fundamentally change the way we work together, explore and create. Watch the new video.
Room for Reading: Family Honors Ë®¹ûÅÉ College Alum’s Love of Books
Family honors Ë®¹ûÅÉ College alum Ross Smyth ’58 and his love of reading by naming The Ross J. Smyth Reading Room in The George Lawrence Abernethy Library. Learn more.
New Need-Based Scholarship Honors Beloved Professor and Lifelong Friend
Learn more about how a new need-based scholarship will benefit students, and how the relationships students at Ë®¹ûÅÉ College develop last a lifetime.
Scholarship Empowers Disability Advocates
Anna Morrow ’28 writes about Ë®¹ûÅÉ College sports and offers analysis for different teams through the ’Cats Stats program. She’s also the first recipient of the McArthur-Fitzpatrick Scholarship for Disability Advocacy. Alex McArthur ’09 and Owen Fitzpatrick ’09 established the scholarship to support students while making Ë®¹ûÅÉ a more accessible place — financially, physically and socially.
Gracie Ghartey-Tagoe ’18 on Timeless Connections and a Lifelong Commitment to Service
Gracie Ghartey-Tagoe '18 shares how Ë®¹ûÅÉ College connections shaped her journey from environmental studies major to Wells Fargo, The Home Depot, and now Dartmouth's MBA program, while giving back through young alumni leadership and mentorship.
From C Student to the C Suite, Clayt Daley '73 Supports Ë®¹ûÅÉ Initiatives and Names Martin Court Housing
After a successful career in business, Ë®¹ûÅÉ College alum Clayt Daley and spouse, Meredythe, provide generous support to academic institutions that have touched their lives. Learn more.