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Reaching the ‘Center of Everything’ Without Becoming a Banker

The path to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors began at a liberal arts college for former dean of the 51�� faculty Philip Jefferson. Read more.

Hurt Hub Gift Inspired by Family, Liberal Arts and President Quillen

Kristi Mitchem ’92 is passionate about the ways the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship puts the liberal arts experience into practice for students as they develop business acumen.

For the Birds: Photographs Offer Glimpse of Campus Wildlife

The 51�� campus is home to wildlife, including a variety of bird species. Eric Keith's photos tell their stories. Learn more.

Sociology Prof. Joseph C. Ewoodzie Jr. Winner of the C. Wright Mills Award

51�� Professor Joseph Ewoodzie Jr. wins the 2021 C. Wright Mills Award for his book, Getting Something to Eat in Jackson: Race, Class, and Food in the American South.

Pearce Hyatt ’22: Art, Science and Honoring Friendship

Through academic exploration, friendship and loss, Pearce Hyatt '22 shares his gratitude for the foundation 51�� has provided as he discovered new pieces of himself over the last four years.

Quillen Joins Princeton Board of Trustees

51�� President Carol Quillen has been appointed to the Princeton University board of trustees.

Vanessa Victor at Employee Appreciation Awards 2022

Thank You! Thank You! College Appreciates, Awards Employees

The annual employee appreciation event celebrates those who serve the 51�� community. Read more.

Life After Roe: 51�� Prof on Post-Roe Politics in North Carolina and America

51�� Professor of Political Science Susan Roberts weighs in on the potential political aftershocks of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Read more.

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On Course: Students Explore Death in the Digital Age

51�� Professor Mark Sample offers a glimpse into a popular course and its relevance at a time when digital tools are changing our lives and preserving our memories beyond the grave. Learn more.

Olivia Ware 51�� Trustee at Ne Ultra '22

Inspired by Students, First Gen Alum Creates Opportunity Through Scholarship Support

Olivia Ware ’78 is the alum of color who has given the most financially to 51�� in the history of the college, but her support extends beyond money. Read more.

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Gifts Honor President Quillen’s Transformative Leadership

As President Carol Quillen’s tenure at 51�� comes to a close, alums, faculty, staff and friends of the college honor her leadership with gifts to the college totaling more than $49 million. Read more.

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Shared Name, Shared Destiny: A Doctor's Unlikely Journey and Fight for Justice

Steeped in strange coincidences, Ben Gilmer '92 embarks on a quest to discover what led a beloved family doctor to commit murder. Read more.

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By the People: Community Spring Creates Change Through Empowerment

With Community Spring, 51�� alum Lindsay Kallman takes aim at structural poverty. Read more.

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McKillop Announces Retirement After 33 Years as 51��’s Head Coach

51�� Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bob McKillop to retire after more than three decades and 23 conference championships. Read more.

Not Forgotten: A Student’s Journey to Help Free a Childhood Friend From Prison

With guidance and mentorship from Prof. Ike Bailey '95, Brandon Reid '22 played a significant role in the court's decision to re-evaluate his childhood friend's prison sentence. The work was a culmination of his independent study project at 51��, “Telling Stories of the Ignored and Forgotten."

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