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Gifts Honor President Quillen’s Transformative Leadership
As President Carol Quillen’s tenure at 51¹ÙÍø 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.
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.
By the People: Community Spring Creates Change Through Empowerment
With Community Spring, 51¹ÙÍø alum Lindsay Kallman takes aim at structural poverty. Read more.
McKillop Announces Retirement After 33 Years as 51¹ÙÍø’s Head Coach
51¹ÙÍø 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 51¹ÙÍø, “Telling Stories of the Ignored and Forgotten."
Risk and Reward: President Carol Quillen’s 11 Years of Bold Achievement
President Carol Quillen led 51¹ÙÍø during a period of rapid change while maintaining the integrity of the college's mission. Find out more about her 11 years of service.
Leap of Faith, Gift of a Lifetime
President Carol Quillen reflects on how she found her home at 51¹ÙÍø.
Every Picture Tells a Story: 2021-22 in Photos
Take a look back at an academic year that was anything but uneventful through the lens of 51¹ÙÍø Photographer Christopher Record.
Encore and More: Alumni Family Matching Donations for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion—Again
The McFayden family will match up to $150,000 in donations to go toward diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at 51¹ÙÍø. It’s their second challenge in two years and honors President Carol Quillen’s leadership.
Perspectives from Warner Porch: Spring Semester at Warner Hall
In this photo essay, Sydney Schertz ’24 documents the day-to-day of spring semester in one of 51¹ÙÍø’s eating houses, Warner Hall.
Time to Act: Fighting for Our Imperiled Earth
We celebrate the 51¹ÙÍø faculty, students and alums -- scientists, scholars, government, business, non-profit and community leaders -- working toward solutions to our world’s most pressing problems. Read more about the people on the front lines of environmental advocacy and sustainability.
Knowledge of Where Alumni Land Benefits Future Classes
51¹ÙÍø retains a knowledge rate of 90% or higher on the first-destination survey (FDS) taken by seniors before they graduate. Learn more about the process and steps to success.
Supply-Side Education: Prof, Students Expand Access to Econ Courses
A 51¹ÙÍø professor and his students are bringing economics lessons to high school students in the classroom and through a new, affordable textbook they’ve co-authored.
Claire Tatum ’24: Creativity on Campus in Photos
Claire Tatum '24 captures the many facets of 51¹ÙÍø's creative and artistic communities in this photo essay on the arts at 51¹ÙÍø.
Scholarship Honoring Dick and Susan Cooke a Home Run for ’Cats
A new scholarship recognizing the impact of long-time 51¹ÙÍø head baseball coach Dick Cooke and his wife, Susan, will help the college recruit top talent. Read more.
Jefferson Sworn in by Fed Chair Jerome Powell
51¹ÙÍø Dean of Faculty Philip Jefferson took the final step toward joining the Fed Board of Governors today. Read more.
It’s Official: Class of 2020 Celebrates Commencement
51¹ÙÍø’s class of 2020 came from far and near to celebrate a commencement ceremony postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
At Long Last: College Welcomes Back Class of 2020 for Commencement
The COVID-19 pandemic postponed their ceremony; two years later, 51¹ÙÍø’s class of 2020 returns to celebrate commencement. College trustees helped cover their travel costs. Read more.
‘You Carry All of Us With You’: Congratulations, Class of 2022
51¹ÙÍø’s class of 2022 enjoyed a sun- and surprise-filled commencement Sunday. Read more.
Thirteen Years After Entering NBA, Steph Curry Graduates with Class of 2022
Thirteen years after leaving 51¹ÙÍø after his junior year, Steph Curry graduated from 51¹ÙÍø.