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Faculty Offer MLK-Inspired Reading Recommendations, MLK Day ˮ���� 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.

Equal Justice Initiative Founder and ‘Just Mercy’ Author Bryan Stevenson to Deliver Reynolds Lecture

Happy Holidays from ˮ���� College

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

Prof’s “Stay Close” Documentary Short-listed for Academy Awards

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. 

Smart Cookies: Students Find Sweet Relief in Finals Tradition

Quillen Joins Podcast Discussion on Shared Facts, Mutual Respect and Epithets vs. Arguments

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 #ˮ����True’ to Debut on National TV

The narrator begins: “Truth is an elusive concept these days, but not at ˮ���� College...” That’s what you will see and hear in ˮ����’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.

ˮ���� 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.

Expanding Our Vision: New Approaches to Art History Symposium

ˮ���� College Names New Campus Police Chief

Julian Coaxum, a veteran law enforcement leader in higher education, will join ˮ���� College as the new chief of the campus police in January—three decades after he squared off against the Wildcats football team.

John Chidsey ’83 Tapped for Top ˮ���� Post by Subway Restaurants

Cynthia Lawing of ˮ����, N.C. is Nominated by Steinway Piano Gallery Charlotte for Steinway Teacher Hall of Fame

On Veterans Day, a Family’s Legacy of Service and a Veteran’s Mission to Help Others Heal

We share the stories of two ˮ���� alumni with a frontline perspective of the war our country still fights. 

Shared Path Forward: Panel Explores Higher Ed’s Role in Future of Democracy

Join Us for a Discussion With Ambassador and Best-selling Author Susan Rice