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Finding Their STRIDE: Program Helps Students Thrive
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College’s STRIDE program (Students Together Reaching for Individual Development and Education) offers peer support, social outings and practical advice for first year and transfer students. Many are the first in their families to go to college. Learn more.
Stubborn Core Inflation, Surging Job Market Cloud Outlook for Fed
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College econ professor sheds light on Fed’s tightrope walk following latest interest rate hike. Learn more about how the move might affect inflation.
Prof. Amanda Martinez Wins Inaugural Excellence in Teaching and Mentorship Award
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College Professor Amanda Martinez wins the inaugural Excellence in Teaching and Mentorship Award through the Latina/o Communication Studies Division & La Raza Caucus of the National Communication Association. Learn more.
Our Present and Future Is Multilingual Education
Courtney Fortunato ’24 shares their experience as an Education Scholar with Ë®¹ûÅÉ’s Center for Civic Engagement in Summer 2022.
Art After COVID-19
Lucy Helene ’25 shares her experience as a Fellow with Ë®¹ûÅÉ’s Center for Civic Engagement in Summer 2022, when she worked with the Arts+, a nonprofit organization based in Charlotte that works to provide accessible art education to all populations.
Music for the Masses: CMA Honors Talent Agent John Huie ’78 for Lifetime Achievements
John Huie ‘78 spent his Ë®¹ûÅÉ College years bringing popular musicians to campus. He now represents musicians such as Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Sugarland and the Zac Brown Band. On Jan. 30, the Country Music Association (CMA) honored him with a lifetime achievement award for bringing music to the world.
Teachings from Hope Haven, a Recovery Ë®¹ûÅÉ
Emma Begley-Collier ’25 shares her experience working in a recovery community as a Summer Intern with Ë®¹ûÅÉ College’s Center for Civic Engagement.
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College Professor Named ACS Mellon Academic Ë®¹ûÅÉ Fellow
Caroline Fache, chair of French and Francophone Studies and director of the Global Literary Theory Program, has been named an Associated Colleges of the South (ACS) Mellon Academic Ë®¹ûÅÉ Fellow. The professor of Africana Studies and Bacca Professor of Humanities is one of 10 ACS scholars to receive the award, which is supported by a $1.5 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Stephen Curry Doc Debuts to Capacity Crowd at Sundance Film Fest
Stephen Curry ’10, his Ë®¹ûÅÉ College teammates and former Wildcats Head Basketball Coach Bob McKillop received a warm welcome in snowy Utah for the world premiere of the documentary Stephen Curry: Underrated. Learn more.
First-Gen Students Get a Healthy Dose of Fun and College Know-How
Nasir Jean-Paul ’24 shares his experience as a Summer Intern with Ë®¹ûÅÉ’s Center for Civic Engagement in Summer 2022.
Celebrations of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Life Planned for Ë®¹ûÅÉ and Throughout Charlotte Region
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a college holiday. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to take advantage of the many regional events planned in celebration of King’s life. Learn more.
A Ë®¹ûÅÉ Farmer
Ethan Kearns '23 reflects on his time spent nurturing and caring for Ë®¹ûÅÉ College's Farm as a student employee.
Brazil Riots Are Chilling Reminder of the Power of Toxic Disinformation
Rioters descended on Brazil’s capital Sunday in a disinformation-fueled attack on the government. Ë®¹ûÅÉ College Prof. Britta Crandall weighs in on what the turmoil means for a country facing enormous challenges. Read more.
Experts Agree 2023 Likely to Bring Slowdown. But Will It Be a Soft Landing or a Crash?
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College and U.S. Bank partner to offer a glimpse into the future with the 2023 economic forecast. Experts talk inflation, interest rates, the stock market, housing and other factors that could impact consumer behavior. Find out more.
New Book Translation Expands Professor’s Influence in China
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College Professor Peter Ahrensdorf's book, Homer on the Gods and Human Virtue: Creating the Foundations of Classical Civilization, published in 2014 by Cambridge University Press, has now been published in Chinese with a New Preface by Huaxia Press. Learn more.
Holiday Wishes from Ë®¹ûÅÉ College
People and experiences enrich our lives, and the holidays spark the sharing of those traditions and memories that bring us joy. In this video, Ë®¹ûÅÉ College students and President Doug Hicks ’90 glimpse back and across the celebrations, foods and people that make their holidays special.
Picture Perfect: A Look at Fall 2022 in Photos
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College celebrated new beginnings and the fulfillment of long-held promises during the fall 2022 semester. Before the new year begins, take a moment to remember the friendships, accomplishments and occasions that made this semester special.
Scholarship Supports Outstanding Track & Field Scholar-Athletes
The new Sterling T. Martin Jr. Cross Country and Track & Field Scholarship honors a track and field standout and dedicated alum and former Ë®¹ûÅÉ College employee. The scholarship will help the coaching staff attract exceptional talent.
Prof’s Innovative Scholarly Website Recognized by MLA
Website and scholarly resource created by Ë®¹ûÅÉ College professor and focused on Avant Garde artist, poet and entrepreneur Mina Loy gets Modern Language Association accolade.
Alum Physician-Mentor a Shining Light for Ë®¹ûÅÉ Students Considering Medicine
The new Dr. K.D. Weeks ’69 Ë®¹ûÅÉ Research Network (DRN) Fund honors the legacy of an alum whose mentorship has launched and supported the careers of hundreds of Ë®¹ûÅÉ College graduates in medical careers. Learn more.