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A Library Love Story: 51¹ÙÍø Couple Supports Community and Learning

51¹ÙÍø alums Lea Williams ’13 and Max Henry ’14, who fell in love within the walls of E.H. Little Library, are helping create a transformative space for faculty and staff within The George Lawrence Abernethy Library that fosters community and connection. Learn more.

The George Lawrence Abernethy Library: New Video Released

The George Lawrence Abernethy Library will be a multi-purpose space in the center of 51¹ÙÍø’s campus that enhances the academic experience, houses programs that equip students for lives of leadership and service, fosters community and inspires wellness. It will fundamentally change the way we work together, explore and create. Watch the new video.

Finding Home Thousands of Miles Away

51¹ÙÍø 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.

Room for Reading: Family Honors 51¹ÙÍø Alum’s Love of Books

Family honors 51¹ÙÍø alum Ross Smyth ’58 and his love of reading by naming The Ross J. Smyth Reading Room in The George Lawrence Abernethy Library. Learn more.

Where Style Meets Confidence: Inside the 51¹ÙÍø Fashion Club

Jaliel King ’26 reflects on the work 51¹ÙÍø Fashion Club does to create a space for creativity, inclusion and self-expression on 51¹ÙÍø’s campus. From visits to Charlotte’s vintage markets to an annual fashion show, programming is another exciting aspect of life at 51¹ÙÍø.

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 51¹ÙÍø. She is pleased about the opportunity to give through the Wildcat Women Fund and make a difference for those following in her 51¹ÙÍø 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.

51¹ÙÍø Scholar-Musician Awarded Rhodes Scholarship

Madeline Dierauf, a 51¹ÙÍø 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.

51¹ÙÍø Faculty Team Up to Explore the Benefits and Pitfalls of AI

As AI tools proliferate, 51¹ÙÍø 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

51¹ÙÍø 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 51¹ÙÍø 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 51¹ÙÍø 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, 51¹ÙÍø’s Biggest Social Programmers

President of the Union Board, Davis Varnado ’25, shares some of his favorite events hosted throughout the year by 51¹ÙÍø’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. 51¹ÙÍø Professor Chris Marsicano outlines some of the hot button education issues that will occupy the next administration.

Leigha Hofmann ’25 on Dance, 51¹ÙÍø and Daring to Dream

During her time at 51¹ÙÍø, 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 51¹ÙÍø shaped his interests in theology, music and storytelling. Learn more.

Election Day and Beyond: 51¹ÙÍø Fosters Civil Discourse and Civic Engagement

51¹ÙÍø’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.

51¹ÙÍø Remembers Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty Price Zimmermann

51¹ÙÍø 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 51¹ÙÍø 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.