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Rhodes and Bridges
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College's Madeline Dierauf '25, a talented musician and Rhodes Scholar, bridges worlds through her deep roots in Appalachian folk music, rigorous academic pursuits, and commitment to community. Learn more.
Summer Bookshelf
Find your next great read from the talented writers who once walked our halls.
A Place to Remember and Reflect
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College 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.
Buried Treasures, Overlooked Art and Hidden History
Discover the diverse motivations and fascinating stories behind collections, from ancient origins to modern passions. Explore how Ë®¹ûÅÉ College alumni preserve and share their unique treasures with the world.
A Ë®¹ûÅÉ Credo: Showing Up With Intention
In a pivotal time for higher education, Ë®¹ûÅÉ College President Douglas Hicks discusses teaching vital leadership skills and our commitment to shaping impactful, ethical global citizens.
Father and Son Will and Bill DuBose Share Unwavering Support of Wildcat Athletics
Meet one of Ë®¹ûÅÉ 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 Ë®¹ûÅÉ College pride.
Garden of Earthly Beelights
Ready to create a pollinator garden but don't know where to start? Discover simple tips for everyday gardeners: start small, prioritize diverse plants, understand your space, and use edging and mulch for success. Get expert advice and help save some of nature's busiest bodies.
Kenya's Best: KenSAP Scholars Thrive, Enrich Life at Ë®¹ûÅÉ
Explore how Ë®¹ûÅÉ College partners with the Kenya Scholar Access Program (KenSAP) to empower talented Kenyan students, fostering their academic success and enriching the campus community.
High Hopes: World-Class Hurdler Jayden Smith '25 Hits Home Turf
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College's All-American hurdler Jayden Smith '25 competed on home turf at the new Lisa and Jeff Case Track & Field Complex, celebrating his record-breaking season and the facility's grand opening. Learn more.
Lessons Learned: Two Leaders Reflect on How and Why They Serve
Explore the guiding principles of Alison Hall Mauzé '84 and Anthony Foxx '93, two influential Ë®¹ûÅÉ College alums who reflect on their dedication to service and leadership through crisis and change.
Field Work: Students Trace Hurricane Helene's Impact
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College environmental studies students and Professor Brad Johnson conducted fieldwork in Western North Carolina, analyzing landslides and flood impacts from Hurricane Helene and offering real-time insights into the region's geomorphic changes.
Down and Dirty: A Very Bonner Spring Break
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College Bonner Scholars addressed critical issues, including food insecurity, in Charleston, South Carolina, and aided in marshlands clean up during their hands-on spring break service trip. Learn more.
Power Forward: From Political Heat to a Career on Ice
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College alum Brian Fork '01 transitioned from collegiate football and political science to become CEO of the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes, leveraging his diverse skills in sports, law, and government. Learn more.
Divine Dining: Restaurateurs Elevate Queen City’s Spirits, Communal Cuisine in Once Holy Spaces
The newest restaurant from Jeff Tonidanel ’98 and Jamie Brown ’99 opened on May 6, marking the end of a three-year renovation. A rehabbed building that had once been a church, Leluia Hall joins a Charlotte empire of award-winning restaurants attracting locals and visitors from around the world. Learn more.
Long Distance: Aussie Issy Morgan ’25 Finds a Home at Ë®¹ûÅÉ
As a basketball recruit from thousands of miles away from her native Australia, Issy Morgan '25 has found a welcoming community in Ë®¹ûÅÉ College.
Hurricane Casts Long Shadow, But Helpers Emerge from the Darkness
The devastation unleashed by Hurricane Helene has affected students, faculty and staff whose families and friends were in harm’s way and many Ë®¹ûÅÉ College alumni who live in counties in the southeast that were in the path of the storm. One alum, Mary Jo Clark '79, shares her story in the Ë®¹ûÅÉ Journal AfterWord.
Comic Sense: Ali Fitzgerald ’04 Finds Refuge in Art, High and Low
Ali Fitzgerald '04 has achieved coveted status as a cartoonist, graphic artist and essayist for some of the world’s top publications. She’s crafted comics and essays for The New Yorker and published a poignant illustrated memoir about her experiences working with refugees in Berlin. Learn more.
Put Your Arts Knowledge to the Test
How well do you know your arts? Take this quiz from the latest issue of the Ë®¹ûÅÉ Journal to test your knowledge!
The Arts: Inspiring Minds, Enriching Lives
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College President Doug Hicks '90 reflects on the role the arts played in his experience as a Ë®¹ûÅÉ student and how they have enriched many aspects of his life.
What's So Funny? Headlining Comic Joe Zimmerman ’05 Finds His Voice and With It Success
With CDs and specials, and appearances on a host of TV shows and networks, stand-up comedian Joe Zimmerman ’05 has hit his stride.