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Experts on Vexing Vaccination Challenges and Beating the Pandemic
As the FDA clears the way for a third vaccine in the United States, Americans face down a deluge of misinformation about the shots and their potential side effects. Ë®¹ûÅÉ College and Atrium Health brought together experts with wide-ranging perspectives to shed light on the country’s vaccination program—its promise and challenges.
Project ’87 to Project 2027: A Q&A With Janet Stovall ’85 and Maia Harrell ’20
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College Board Trustees member and renowned voice for equity and cultural change Janet Stovall '85 launched Project ’87 as a student to address racism on campus. Now, she's ready to start Project 2027 to deconstruct racism both at and beyond Ë®¹ûÅÉ. She and daughter Maia, a 2020 Ë®¹ûÅÉ graduate, share their perspectives Q&A style.
Pandemic Pivot: Entrepreneurs Bob, Weave and Innovate
For these Ë®¹ûÅÉ College alums, the pandemic imperiled the businesses they built from the ground up. But through a mix of introspection and innovation, they’ve emerged even stronger.
Patent Pending: Student Entrepreneur Blends Smarts and Mussels
Lorena James '21 has studied Mandarin since she was 10 and says she’s always been an entrepreneur at heart. Belk Scholar, Chidsey Ë®¹ûÅÉ Fellow and founder of her own environmentally conscious company 4evercurly, she heads to China next fall as a recipient of the prestigious Schwarzman Scholarship.
Ë®¹ûÅÉ Claims High Rank as Top Producer of Fulbrights
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College ranked sixth in two of the last three years, strengthening its role as a top producer of Fulbright scholars. This year's baker's dozen joined last year's 13 Ë®¹ûÅÉ students that have earned admission into the federal government’s flagship international educational exchange program. Their plans will now dispatch them around the globe as the pandemic recedes.
Traffic Stop App Aims to Save Lives
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College alumnus Mbye Njie’s business gains momentum, but money’s not his motivator. Njie’s goal is to end racial profiling at traffic stops and, ultimately, save lives.
Love for Our Library: E.H. Little Wins National Award
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College’s E.H. Little Library brings home prestigious national award granted to the very best academic and research libraries.
Free Speech, Culpability and the Impeachment Trial of Former President Trump
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College Professor Susan Roberts weighs in on the optics and potential outcomes of the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump.
What You Need to Know About COVID Variants With Prof. Dave Wessner
We asked Dave Wessner, biology professor at Ë®¹ûÅÉ College, whose post-doctoral research focused on coronaviruses, to offer insights on questions about the COVID variants emerging around the world.
Collective Memory: Surfacing Stories of Black Alumni and Students
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College storytelling initiative invites Black alumni and students to share their stories. The narratives will live in the college's archive and be made available through a website.
David Dennis Jr. ’08 Wins 2021 American Mosaic Journalism Prize
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College alum David Dennis Jr. ’08 has received the 2021 American Mosaic Journalism Prize, an award for excellence in reporting about underrepresented people in the United States and one of journalism’s biggest. Dennis is a freelance writer, journalism professor and prolific social commentator whose work has appeared in many national publications.
Ë®¹ûÅÉ Journal Online Gets New Look
The college's flagship publication, Ë®¹ûÅÉ Journal magazine, has a new digital presence.
Meticulous Problem Solver Takes Home Hobart Award
The annual Hobart Award recognize a Ë®¹ûÅÉ College Physical Plant staff member for dedication, loyalty, cooperation, patience and mentoring. Mark Knox, an adept technician with three decades of experience, is the 2020 award recipient.
A Primer on the COVID-19 Vaccines Available in the United States
As COVID-19 cases in the United States surge, vaccine distribution is under way across the country. Dave Wessner, biology professor at Ë®¹ûÅÉ College, shares his insight on the promise and potential challenges of the vaccines.
Q&A: A New Administration, a Different Approach to U.S.-Iran Relations
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College expert Prof. Silvi Toska offers an unvarnished look at where U.S.-Iran relations stand and what might happen under the Biden administration to bring Iran back to the table.
A Stitch in Time: Quilters Find Solace and Ë®¹ûÅÉ in an Age-Old Craft
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College community sourced quilting project provides a creative outlet for faculty, staff and students, as well as a beautiful artwork to commemorate a challenging time.