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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. 

Where Style Meets Confidence: Inside the Ë®¹ûÅÉ College Fashion Club

Jaliel King ’26 reflects on the work Ë®¹ûÅÉ Fashion Club does to create a space for creativity, inclusion and self-expression on Ë®¹ûÅÉ College’s campus. From visits to Charlotte’s vintage markets to an annual fashion show, programming is another exciting aspect of life at Ë®¹ûÅÉ.

Women ACT ACTivator Spotlight: Sara Tatum Pottenger ’79

Sara Tatum Pottenger ’79, a Women ACT ACTivator, believes in the power of women when they come together with a shared passion and purpose.

Wildcat Women Fund Spotlight: Maia Harrell ’20

Maia Harrell ’20 followed a strong line of women to Ë®¹ûÅÉ. She is pleased about the opportunity to give through the Wildcat Women Fund and make a difference for those following in her Ë®¹ûÅÉ footsteps.

Mario Martinez Estrada ’27 Strives to Expand Healthcare Access

His family’s fears of getting sick while uninsured and struggles to overcome language barriers inspired Mario Martinez Estrada ‘27 to pursue a medical career. The El Salvador native –now a U.S. citizen–works part-time at a local hospital and is conducting research to help remove roadblocks to healthcare in Hispanic communities.

Ë®¹ûÅÉ College Scholar-Musician Awarded Rhodes Scholarship

Madeline Dierauf, a Ë®¹ûÅÉ College senior and professional fiddler, was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship Saturday, making her one of 32 Americans selected this year for one of the most prestigious graduate scholarships in the world. Learn more.

Ë®¹ûÅÉ Faculty Team Up to Explore the Benefits and Pitfalls of AI

As AI tools proliferate, Ë®¹ûÅÉ College faculty and students experiment to find ways to enhance learning and test limitations. Learn more.

Alumni Couple's Library Gift Brings New Gathering Place to Campus

Ë®¹ûÅÉ College alums Jordan ’77 and Patti Phillips Clark ’77 have named the Clark Family Café in The George Lawrence Abernethy Library. The rooftop café will become a central gathering space on campus. 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.

A College Credit Turned Into a Career in Uniform

Alum Denise Fanuiel Blackwell became the first woman and first Black student to graduate from the Ë®¹ûÅÉ College Reserve Officer Training Corps. On Veterans Day, we thank her and those who’ve served in the United States military for their service.

Spotlight on the Union Board, Ë®¹ûÅÉ’s Biggest Social Programmers

President of the Union Board, Davis Varnado ’25, shares some of his favorite events hosted throughout the year by Ë®¹ûÅÉ’s largest student programming organization from parties to off-campus excursions and trivia to student performances.

Colleges and universities are bracing for what’s to come when control of the executive branch changes hands in January. Ë®¹ûÅÉ College Professor Chris Marsicano outlines some of the hot button education issues that will occupy the next administration.

Leigha Hofmann ’25 on Dance, Ë®¹ûÅÉ and Daring to Dream

During her time at Ë®¹ûÅÉ College, Leigha Hofmann '25 has pursued a unique academic path that combines her passions for dance, psychology, and education. Learn more about the dancer, choreographer and leader. 

Punk Rock Ph.D.: Jeremy Hunt ’03 Brings Creativity to Personal Pursuits and Projects for Alma Mater

An experimental musician and record label creator, Jeremy Hunt '03 reflects on how Ë®¹ûÅÉ College shaped his interests in theology, music and storytelling. Learn more.

Election Day and Beyond: Ë®¹ûÅÉ College Fosters Civil Discourse and Civic Engagement

Ë®¹ûÅÉ College’s long tradition of nurturing civil discourse and civic engagement will continue well beyond election day. Learn more about the college’s efforts to bridge partisan divides and educate students for lives of leadership and service.

Ë®¹ûÅÉ College Remembers Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty Price Zimmermann

Ë®¹ûÅÉ College remembers T.C. Price Zimmerman, late vice president of academic affairs and dean of faculty. Zimmerman died Oct. 5.

DCI Forum Asks, ‘How Should Americans Respond to Income Inequality?’

The Deliberative Citizenship Initiative at Ë®¹ûÅÉ College brings people together to productively engage with one another on difficult and contentious issues. A recent forum examined economic inequality in the United States. Learn more.

Lebanese Artist Elie Bou Zeidan Hosts Art Dialogue for Ë®¹ûÅÉ College Students

Students in Arab Studies and French and Francophone Studies participated in art workshops with a local Lebanese artist, Elie Bou Zeidan. 

Growing with Purpose: Charlie Hinnant ’72 Fund Supports Naming of Lucid Bots Founder Andrew Ashur ’19 as Innovator-in-Residence

Lucid Bots Founder Andrew Ashur ’19 will be the next Alumni Innovator-in-Residence at Ë®¹ûÅÉ College’s Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Ashur will help students innovate, learn and make connections as they develop new business ideas.