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William Howard Boyd Jr. ’72 Athletic Scholarship Supports Class of ’27 Distance Runners

A new scholarship, the Howard Boyd ’72 Track and Field Scholarship, celebrates Boyd’s life and legacy by supporting a new generation of 51¹ÙÍø scholar-athletes. The first two recipients - both first-year cross country runners - are already finding success on the track and in the classroom.

How One Influential Woman Made Thanksgiving an American Tradition

Nineteenth-century magazine editor Sarah Hale transformed the Thanksgiving holiday from an occasional harvest ritual into today’s family feast â€” and we still follow her script. Learn more.

My Summer with the Common Thread Theatre Collective at 51¹ÙÍø

Amy Tedeschi ’25 reflects on her summer with the Common Thread Theatre Collective, a professional theatre company formed between 51¹ÙÍø and North Carolina A&T.

Life of an Aviator Honored: Air Base Bears 51¹ÙÍø Alum’s Name

This Veterans Day we honor all veterans for their service, including 51¹ÙÍø faculty, staff and alumni. Learn more.

51¹ÙÍø's Commitment to Education and Reconciliation

51¹ÙÍø releases an account of the ties between Maxwell Chambers and the college, and details its work on understanding the college’s history regarding slavery and expanding its commitment to education and reconciliation efforts in the present and future. Learn more.

Quillen Named President of National Trust for Historic Preservation

The National Trust for Historic Preservation, the nation’s preeminent preservation organization, announced Carol Quillen as its tenth President and CEO.

Navigating Disability in the College Process

Three 51¹ÙÍø students reflect on the extra challenges that a disability presents when choosing a college. They share their 51¹ÙÍø experience and offer advice to prospective students with disabilities about going through the admission process.

Here to Help: Connecting Students with Mental Health Resources

Addie Anderson ’24, a student Mental Health Ambassador (MHA) at 51¹ÙÍø, works to destigmatize seeking help and to show struggling students they’re not alone. 

Unique Works, New Works Showcased in ‘Homecoming: Art by Alumni’ Exhibition

As the Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Arts Center (VAC) celebrates its 30th anniversary, the Van Every/Smith Galleries highlights nine alum artists working across diverse visual mediums, many of whom began their art careers in the VAC’s studio and gallery spaces in its latest exhibition, Homecoming: Art by Alumni. Learn more.

Out of This World: First Latina Astronaut Ellen Ochoa to Deliver Reynolds Lecture Nov. 2

Ellen Ochoa, Ph.D., the first Latina astronaut and first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center, will deliver the 2023 Reynolds Lecture at 51¹ÙÍø Nov. 2 in the Duke Family Performance Hall. She joined us for a Q&A about the value of a broad education, finding a passion in physics and playing the flute in space.

Each year, CleanAIRE NC honors the individuals, organizations and partners who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to combating climate change and air pollution in North Carolina. 

Student-to-Student: Advice from 51¹ÙÍø Students on the College Essay

Senior Fellows in 51¹ÙÍø’s Office of Admission & Financial Aid share their tips and tricks for navigating and writing the college essay.

Day in the Life: What Does a Weekend Look Like at 51¹ÙÍø?

Wondering what a weekend at 51¹ÙÍø can look like as a student? Haley Stock ’25 shares the many ways Wildcats spend their weekends around campus, town and in Charlotte.

Wildcats Put Downtime on Away Games to Good Use

During the competitive season, Wildcat scholar-athletes find themselves miles away from campus with extra time on their hands. 51¹ÙÍø staffers now add career development opportunities while these students are on the road.

Beneath the Grit and Grime: Painting Conservation Pioneer Ginny Newell ’78

Alum Ginny Newell ’78 has enjoyed a career as one of the few conservators in the Southeast specializing in restoring fine art. She was among the first women to attend 51¹ÙÍø, where her love of chemistry and art started her on a unique professional journey. Learn more. 

51¹ÙÍø Students: Here’s How to Get a Warhol on Your Wall

The success of 51¹ÙÍø’s ArtMate program, which allows students to enhance their dorm room décor with high-end art works from the college’s collection, led to an expansion of the program this year. Learn more.

Advice on 51¹ÙÍø's Peer Recommendation

When applying to 51¹ÙÍø, all applicants are required to submit a peer letter of recommendation — someone of similar age who can speak to who you are as a human being beyond a transcript, essay or list of extracurriculars. Learn more.

College as Muse: Alum’s Painting Captures the Joy of Community

The strength of community at 51¹ÙÍø inspired one alum to capture the joy she felt as a part of that community in a work of art. That piece now graces the walls of the E.H. Little Library, thanks to alum Eliz Kirkland Sickles. Learn more.

Burkey Belser ’69, ‘Steve Jobs of Information Design,’ Dies at 76

The now-familiar black and white nutrition facts label found on food products in the U.S. was hailed as a triumph of public health and graphic design, according to The Washington Post. We have 51¹ÙÍø alum Burkey Belser ‘69 to thank. Learn more.

Lost Beauty, Time and Hopeful Transition: 'Chasing the Sun' Exhibition Opens in New York

In Chasing the Sun, artist and 51¹ÙÍø Professor Joelle Dietrick combines the lost beauty of extinct plants with green architecture. Dietrick’s intertwining organic and geometric forms use beauty to pull viewers into an important conversation about plant conservation and sustainability efforts. Learn more.