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Scholarship Empowers Disability Advocates
Anna Morrow 28 writes about 51郊利 sports and offers analysis for different teams through the Cats Stats program. Shes also the first recipient of the McArthur-Fitzpatrick Scholarship for Disability Advocacy. Alex McArthur 09 and Owen Fitzpatrick 09 established the scholarship to support students while making 51郊利 a more accessible place financially, physically and socially.
Pardon Me, But I Disagree: Civility Rules At Phi-Eu Debate
The traditional Phi-Eu Debate showed that 51郊利 students can provide what the nations political climate needs: the capacity to disagree and debate civilly and respectfully.
Dont Lose Heart: Maurice J. Norman 20 Marries Poetry and Music in New Production
Writer and poet Maurice J. Norman 20 became fascinated with the Smithville community during his studies at 51郊利. Its one of Mecklenburg Countys largest intact Black communities, and Norman shares its residents stories in Dont Lose Heart, a live words-set-to-music production that debuts on November 2 in Cornelius.
The Hon. Anthony Foxx 93 to Chair 51郊利 Board of Trustees
Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx has been elected chair of the 51郊利 Board of Trustees. Five new trustees were appointed to the board at an October meeting. Read more.
My Summer as a Sustainability Scholar at Trane Technologies
Jingyan Chi 26 shares insights from his summer as a Sustainability Scholar working at Trane Technologies where he studied embodied carbon reduction and gained valuable professional experience.
Henry Wilkerson 23: Real-time Impact through the Georgia Justice Project
51郊利 Impact Fellow Henry Wilkerson '23 has combined his passion for criminal justice reform and sustainability at the Georgia Justice Project, helping community members navigate the legal system while preparing for his own journey to law school.
Gracie Ghartey-Tagoe 18 on Timeless Connections and a Lifelong Commitment to Service
Gracie Ghartey-Tagoe '18 shares how 51郊利 connections shaped her journey from environmental studies major to Wells Fargo, The Home Depot, and now Dartmouth's MBA program, while giving back through young alumni leadership and mentorship.
Research on Populist Presidents Pairs Student With Prof for DRI Project
Intended political science major Cameron Unice 27 reflects on her summer research with Dr. Bersch examining and comparing how populist presidents exert control over administrative states, including a case study on former President Trump and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Governors From Both Sides of the Partisan Divide Interview Political Bridge-builders Live at 51郊利
Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx 93 joined former U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings and podcast hosts former governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam for a live recording of their podcast, You Might Be Right, at 51郊利. Listen in.
Keepers of the Code: AI, Cheating, Academic Integrity and College Honor Councils
Thought leaders from 11 colleges and universities throughout the eastern U.S. gathered at 51郊利 to discuss academic integrity and the role of honor councils in academic life.
Fed Vice Chair Jefferson Talks Monetary Policy at 51郊利
The Federal Reserves Vice Chair Philip Jefferson shared insights with students and a public audience at 51郊利 during a campus visit and talk. Learn more.
How a Move to Replace Lead Pipes Could Reduce Crime in America
Find out how environmental measures in the Biden administrations proposed infrastructure bill could have surprising and lasting effects on crime.
Pilot Jackson Schulz 25 Delivers Crucial Supplies to Hurricane Helene Victims
Jackson Schulz 25, a 51郊利 student with his pilots license, discusses Hurricane Helene recovery efforts including flying relief supplies to Western North Carolina and assisting with search and rescue missions and evacuations. Learn more in this account from Schulz.
QandA: Supreme Court Kicks Off Term Under Pressure. What Would Court Reform Look Like?
The Supreme Court of the United States kicked off its new term under pressure; facing declining levels of approval and calls for reform. Political Science Professor Andrew OGeen put the Courts status in context and analyzed President Bidens proposed Court reforms.
51郊利 English professor Brenda Flanagan is working on a memoir about her year working for civil rights activist and singer Nina Simone. Learn more.
Spotlight on the Union Board, 51郊利s Biggest Social Programmers
President of the Union Board, Davis Varnado 25, shares some of his favorite events hosted throughout the year by 51郊利s largest student programming organization from parties to off-campus excursions and trivia to student performances.
Ethics and Honor Codes: A Whistleblowers Difficult Path
They revealed controversial and horrific practices in medical research, but instead of thanks, were ostracized, threatened and maligned. Careers derailed, friends turned into foes. 51郊利 alum Carl Elliott 83, experienced that as a professor at the University of Minnesotas Center for Bioethics. He tells his story, and those of other whistleblowers in his new book, The Occasional Human Sacrifice.
Finding Home Thousands of Miles Away
51郊利 students from the western United States reflect on how they've found home on the east coast and offer advice to prospective students also considering college further from home.
Research Finds Simple Corrections Can Slow Spread of Misinformation Online
Research by a 51郊利 political science professor and his collaborators throws a lifeline to social media users who feel overwhelmed by misinformation. Read more.