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Seeking Humane Immigration Solutions: Itziri Gonzalez-Barcenas ’19 Named Schwarzman Scholar

Itziri Gonzalez-Barcenas ’19 grew up as an undocumented immigrant and has worked toward finding humane solutions to help others. A former student leader at 51��, she has been named a Schwarzman Scholar and will spend a year in a fully funded master’s degree program in global affairs in Beijing, learning from some of the world’s top educators, economists, and political, diplomatic, and non-profit leaders. Learn more.

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Heading from the West to the East Coast for College

Six students from the western United States share what it was like to move to the east coast for college and offer advice for prospective students considering the decision to attend an east coast school like 51��.

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Navigating Disability in the College Process

Three 51�� students reflect on the extra challenges that a disability presents when choosing a college. They share their 51�� experience and offer advice to prospective students with disabilities about going through the admission process.

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Student-to-Student: Advice from 51�� Students on the College Essay

Senior Fellows in 51��’s Office of Admission & Financial Aid share their tips and tricks for navigating and writing the college essay.

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Day in the Life: What Does a Weekend Look Like at 51��?

Wondering what a weekend at 51�� can look like as a student? Haley Stock ’25 shares the many ways Wildcats spend their weekends around campus, town and in Charlotte.

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Like an Apricot: A Language’s Highs and Lows

Brody Bassett ’25 reflects on his summer in Egypt where he immersed himself in the formal “high” and informal “low” dialects people there use. Zoom lessons with an Egyptian-born tutor, and countless hours studying vocabulary, phrases, and idioms led to colorful connections with everyone from restaurant servers to shop keepers to taxi drivers.

Twelve Young 51�� Alums Offered Fulbright Grants

Twelve young 51�� alums were recently selected to participate in the 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. They have been offered grants for independent research and English Teaching Assistantships in 10 different countries. Learn more.

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Political Science Prof: 1960s Controversy Echoes Questions Around Justice Thomas

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s personal dealings have raised ethical questions, but a 51�� political science professor says we’ve been here before. Learn more.

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‘A Day of Hope’: Students Pass Along Lessons on How to Care for Our Planet

51�� students brought their knowledge of a wide variety of environmental issues to the community for the town’s Earth Day celebration. Learn more.

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Live from the Laundry Room: Ed Isola ’15 and The 502s

51�� alum Ed Isola and his band, The 502s, started small but quickly built a following that led to invitations to play at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and other big-time venues. They return to Charlotte this week. Learn more.

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Brazil Riots Are Chilling Reminder of the Power of Toxic Disinformation

Rioters descended on Brazil’s capital Sunday in a disinformation-fueled attack on the government. 51�� Prof. Britta Crandall weighs in on what the turmoil means for a country facing enormous challenges. Read more.

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New Book Translation Expands Professor’s Influence in China

51�� Professor Peter Ahrensdorf's book, Homer on the Gods and Human Virtue: Creating the Foundations of Classical Civilization, published in 2014 by Cambridge University Press, has now been published in Chinese with a New Preface by Huaxia Press. Learn more.

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Protests in Iran Inspire Student Action

51�� students take action to raise awareness of human rights abuses in Iran. Learn more.

Brazil’s Democracy Tested as Ugly Election Heads Toward Resolution Sunday

The stakes are high as Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro faces off with Former President Lula da Silva. 51�� professor Britta Crandall weighs in on the issues Brazilians care about, Bolsonaro’s playbook and how the country is preparing for Sunday’s highly anticipated run-off election. Learn more.