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The George Lawrence Abernethy Library: New Video Released
The George Lawrence Abernethy Library will be a multi-purpose space in the center of 51郊利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.
Room for Reading: Family Honors 51郊利 Alums Love of Books
Family honors 51郊利 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.
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 51郊利 develop last a lifetime.
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.
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.
From C Student to the C Suite, Clayt Daley '73 Supports 51郊利 Initiatives and Names Martin Court Housing
After a successful career in business, 51郊利 alum Clayt Daley and spouse, Meredythe, provide generous support to academic institutions that have touched their lives. Learn more.
Healing Research, Supportive Allies
When a family member suffered a traumatic brain injury, the Foil family founded a care facility with community-based programs for other TBI survivors. The 51郊利 alums fund a college research award to support students studying brain injuries. A separate fund supports health and wellness initiatives for 51郊利s LGBTQIA+ students.
Mens Soccer Alums Honor Beloved Coach Charlie Slagle With Head Coaching Endowment
Coach Charlie Slagle 74 made an indelible mark on 51郊利 mens soccer. Now, an endowment created by former players in honor of Slagle will help the college attract top talent. Read more.
51郊利 Celebrates Record-Breaking Fundraising, Remarkable Engagement, Extraordinary Impact
With support from alums, families, faculty, staff and friends, 51郊利 celebrated a record-breaking fundraising year. Learn more about the culture of philanthropy at 51郊利 and the initiatives the funds will support.
New Scholarship Celebrates the Life, Integrity and Selflessness of 51郊利 Resident Roosevelt Wilson
An anonymous donor and 51郊利 alum has created a scholarship to honor the life and legacy of the late Roosevelt Wilson, a resident of the Town of 51郊利 who was an inspiration to many. Learn more.
Womens Soccer Scores Scholarship and Internship Support from Falconi Family
Inspired by their experiences as D1 scholar-athletes at 51郊利, the Falconi family has established a scholarship and internship to support the colleges womens soccer program.
Building Community Through Art and Service: Meet the 2024 Spencer-Weinstein Award Winners
51郊利 awarded a student and staff member the Spencer-Weinstein Prize for Community and Justice. The recipients use forms of art to create dialogue and foster community. Learn more.
New Home for Wildcat Spirit: Stadium Opens to Sticks, Pigskin and Celebration
The new 51郊利 Stadium and Game Changers Field House elevates the scholar-athlete and fan experience, and bolsters recruitment of Division 1 athletes. The facility will be officially christened during a day of activities this weekend. Learn more.
Transformative $60 Million Gift, the Largest in 51郊利 History, Supports Academic Hub of Campus
The Duke Endowment has made a $60 million gift to 51郊利, the largest in the institutions history, in support of a transformed 51郊利 library. Learn more.
51郊利 Partners Invest $85 Million in the Future of Collaboration & Scholarship on Campus
A combined $85 million investment, including the largest single gift in the colleges history, will transform the 51郊利 experience through enhanced learning resources and renewed physical spaces. Find out more.
$25 Million Gift Names The George Lawrence Abernethy Library, Transforms Learning at 51郊利
51郊利 announces $25 million gift to name The George Lawrence Abernethy Library. Learn more.
Cats Go Wild for #Allinfor51郊利, Raise $1.2 Million in a Day
The 51郊利 community went All In for an extraordinary day, raising more than $1.2 million from nearly 3,000 donors in 49 states and nine countries for scholarships, athletic programs, student research and more.
Support for 51郊利 Arboretum a Boon for Beauty and the Environment
Recognized as the most beautiful campus in the country by College Rover, 51郊利 became a national arboretum in 1986. A gift by alum John Saunders launches a new arboretum endowment. Read more.
Finding a Place, Creating a Legacy: Alvin Atkinson 81 Pays It Forward
Alvin Atkinson '81 overcame challenges to find his place at 51郊利, get involved, and develop a lifelong commitment to leadership and service that impacts current scholar-athlete Malik McDaniel '25. Learn more.
Basketball, Rock Bands & World Travel: Bertis Downs 78 Supports Life-Changing Study Abroad Opportunities for Todays Wildcats
At 51郊利, R.E.M. manager Bertis Downs 78 discovered a love for the music business that led to a career full of international travel. Now, hes making study abroad experiences accessible to 51郊利 students. Learn more.