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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.
Econ Prof: Low Unemployment, Low Inflation Leave Narrow Window for Fed to Hold Steady
Vikram Kumar, 51郊利 professor of economics, says that the combination of sustained low unemployment and lower inflation provides the Fed with a brief window of opportunity to stay the course on interest rates. Read more.
Reconnecting to Self While Exploring Educational Systems in Northern Ireland
Nguy畛n M畉u 畛c B狸nh 27 reflects on his summer trip to Northern Ireland with the Educational Studies Department where he explored the impact of division on educational policies.
A Career Advantage: 51郊利 Parents Help the Next Generation of Scholar-Athletes Explore, Network and Succeed
With support from a 51郊利 family, a program aimed at helping scholar-athletes achieve career success will thrive for years to come. Learn more.
51郊利 Recognized for Voter Engagement
51郊利 has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections.
Purpose, Connections & Growth: How Our Students Spend Their Summers
This summer 2024, 51郊利 students were awarded $2 million for experiential learning opportunities including internships, education away, community-based learning and undergraduate research. Learn about their experiences in these student reflections.
Bridging the Digital Divide During My Summer with E2D
Sunny Baek 26 reflects on her summer internship with E2D, a nonprofit in Charlotte dedicated to refurbishing laptops, providing computers to families and individuals in need at little to no cost and sharing digital skill training.
What Would Dolly Do: Tackling Early Childhood Literacy in Charlotte
Nora Fenn Gilman 26 reflects on her summer as a Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) Nonprofit Leadership Fellow with Smart Start, an early childhood nonprofit focused on book distribution and literacy equity.
World Scholars: Nine 51郊利 Alums Named Fulbrighters
Nine recent 51郊利 graduates have been selected to participate in the 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. Student Program, and three were named as alternates. Theyll head to Spain, Taiwan, Guatemala and Andorra for graduate study and teaching assistantships.
Sweet Bait Motivates Class of 2028
The 51郊利 community came out big to cheer on and bake for first-year students participating in the colleges annual cake race. This tradition, which has students run a 1.7 mile course, dates back to 1930. Students select cakes donated by staff, faculty, alums, local school kids, businesses and others.
My Summer Tackling Holistic Transformation in Charlottes Freedom Drive Corridor
Dallas Brown 26 reflects on his experience as a Nonprofit Leadership Fellow interning at Freedom Communities, an organization focused on disrupting intergenerational poverty and transforming the West Charlotte community.
Building Community, Transforming Careers
Valeria Salgado 25 shares her transformative experience interning with the Community Building Initiative, a Charlotte-based non-profit organization dedicated to advancing equity, inclusion and access in the community.
Opening Doors to the Pentagon & Beyond: My Summer Internship with the Department of Defense
Political science major Peyton Davis 25 reflects on her summer interning at the Department of Defense and how it has shaped her career aspirations post-51郊利.
Composer, Performer, Comedian: Jacob Kim 26 on his Yes, and Approach to Art
During his time at 51郊利, Jacob Kim '26 has discovered diverse artistic passions, from music and digital art to improv and sewing, shaping his academic and personal growth on campus. Learn more.
Heres the Deal Alum Returns to Grow Arts Initiatives on Campus
Savannah Deal '18 returns to 51郊利 as DACE and Dance Department coordinator to foster creativity campus-wide while also supporting students' artistic endeavors.
51郊利 Charts Path Forward and Upward
51郊利s strategic plan sets an ambitious agenda for the institution over the next several years. Learn about the priorities that will guide the college into the future.
Embracing the Present on 51郊利s Korean Buddhist Pilgrimage
51郊利 students reflect on their Korea Buddhist Pilgrimage with Religious Studies Prof. Rachel Pang and Associate Chaplain for Buddhist Programs and Director of the 51郊利 Meditation Initiative, Ivan Mayerhofer.
No Tax On Tips No Big Deal Says 51郊利 Economics Professor
Siobhan OKeefe, an assistant professor of economics, shared her thoughts on the potential impact and unintended consequences of the proposal to eliminate income tax on tips.
Academic Year Begins With Focus on Community of Trust
51郊利 welcomed its newest students on Wednesday, with dozens of upper-class members including many scholar athletes and their coaches and staffers greeting them with cheers and helping unload cars, carry boxes, bags and suitcases to their residence hall rooms.
President Hicks Joins College Presidents to Prepare Students to Be Engaged Citizens and Uphold Free Expression
51郊利 President Doug Hicks is joining college presidents from across the country to advance higher educations pivotal role in preparing students to be engaged citizens and to uphold free expression on campus.