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Syrian TV Previewed Fall of Assad and Offers a Look at What Might Follow
Syrian television dramas offered a compelling – and surprisingly critical – look at Syrian life under Bashar al-Assad. They frequently subverted the grand narratives of the Baath party regime, skewered the brutal dictator, and predicted his cowardly flight. Some miniseries even offered insight into what might come next in the turbulent days after a dictator’s downfall. Learn more.
A Season to Come Together: Warm Wishes From 51¹ÙÍø
This holiday season, we wish you peace and joy from 51¹ÙÍø. Please take a moment to watch a brief video message from campus.
51¹ÙÍø Names Saj Thakkar Head Football Coach
Saj Thakkar will take the helm of 51¹ÙÍø football as head coach. Thakkar brings to the program a record of success and a commitment to academic excellence. Read more.
‘Most Ordinary, Extraordinary Person’ Former U.S. Congressman John Spratt ’64 Dies
Former U.S. Congressman John Spratt ’64, a powerhouse on budget and defense issues known for bipartisan civility, died Dec. 14 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Read more.
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.
Put Your Arts Knowledge to the Test
How well do you know your arts? Take this quiz from the latest issue of the 51¹ÙÍø Journal to test your knowledge!
Comic Sense: Ali Fitzgerald ’04 Finds Refuge in Art, High and Low
Ali Fitzgerald '04 has achieved coveted status as a cartoonist, graphic artist and essayist for some of the world’s top publications. She’s crafted comics and essays for The New Yorker and published a poignant illustrated memoir about her experiences working with refugees in Berlin. Learn more.
Hurricane Casts Long Shadow, But Helpers Emerge from the Darkness
The devastation unleashed by Hurricane Helene has affected students, faculty and staff whose families and friends were in harm’s way and many 51¹ÙÍø alumni who live in counties in the southeast that were in the path of the storm. One alum, Mary Jo Clark '79, shares her story in the 51¹ÙÍø Journal AfterWord.
The Arts: Inspiring Minds, Enriching Lives
51¹ÙÍø President Doug Hicks '90 reflects on the role the arts played in his experience as a 51¹ÙÍø student and how they have enriched many aspects of his life.
Haulin’ Buns: Marketing from Behind the Wheel of a Wienermobile
Doggedness leads Emily Schmitt '23 down marketing path, first driving the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and now plotting the course for others who cruise around in the iconic vehicle representing the beloved brand.
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.
Long Distance: Aussie Issy Morgan ’25 Finds a Home at 51¹ÙÍø
As a basketball recruit from thousands of miles away from her native Australia, Issy Morgan '25 has found a welcoming community in 51¹ÙÍø.
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.