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The Gang’s All Here: Pottenger Family Shares Reunion Weekend

At 51���� reunions, the Pottenger family gathers with old friends–and each other. Dave and Sara Pottenger ’79  and their daughters, Tatum ‘14 and Megan ‘19 share not only an alma mater, but also reunion years, and returned last weekend for the celebration.

Reunion Weekend 2024: A Connection at Birth Cemented at 51����

They first met as babies in the hospital; lived far away from each other and reconnected at their first-year orientation at 51����. They’ve kept in touch, and celebrated their 45th college reunion last weekend. Read more.

‘Fitspiration’ Social Media Posts Affect Body Image. Here’s What to Do About It

Prof. Lauren Stutts ’05 explores the impact of #fitspiration Instagram posts on body image and offers practical strategies to counter these effects. Learn more.

Tea, Trees, and Türkiye: A Research Trip Abroad

Katieanne Peterson ’24 and Noah Landau ’25, students in 51����’s environmental studies department, reflect on their winter break trip to Turkey to study wildfires and their cultural and environmental impact.

Employees Lauded for Their Diverse Talents and Contributions to 51����

51���� honors staff members who excel in service to the college and its students. Learn more. 

Prof. Malcolm Campbell Wraps a Career of Launching Pioneers of Discovery

For thousands of 51���� students and nearly 200 research advisees, Prof. Malcolm Campbell’s classes and labs became places of self-discovery. Campbell retires after more than three decades of teaching. Learn more about his impact. 

The Closer: Baseball Standout and MLB Draft Pick Nolan DeVos ’23 Brings Home Diploma

More Than a Taste of Culture

51���� President Doug Hicks reflects on how food can create a connecting-of-worlds moment. Read more.

Family Album: Paean to the Parm

This beloved Italian dish has remained a campus favorite for many generations of 51���� students. Learn more.

Q&A With Sallie Permar ’97

Sallie Permar ’97, a Women ACT ACTivator, is a physician who specializes in the treatment and prevention of neonatal viral infections. She volunteers for the 51���� Alumni Healthcare Professionals Group and supports current students as a job shadowing mentor. Sallie received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2016. Learn more.

Q&A With Morgan Bell Kee ’12 and Harvey Kee ’11

This year, Morgan Bell Kee ’12 and Harvey Kee ’11 added the Wildcat Women Fund to their list of philanthropic priorities at alma mater. Read more to find out why these community-involved professionals and parents of two are supporting this new Fund.

Anya Neumeister '24: Winner of the 2024 Mario Vargas Llosa Award

Congratulations to Anya Neumeister, recipient of the 14th annual Mario Vargas Llosa Award.

Congratulations to the 2024 51���� Retirees

51���� will honor retirees this week during a special end-of-year celebration. Here, we congratulate the faculty and staff who have contributed immeasurably to the college community.

16 Hours in Panama City: Politics, Economics & Cultural Immersion

Clara Smith ’24 reflects on her spring break trip to Panama with Prof. Britta Crandall, where they studied politics and economics through meetings with government officials, founders of nonprofits, and indigenous leaders.

Food for Thought: How and Why Tapeworms Find Their Way Into Your Brain

After Robert F. Kennedy’s revelation that doctors thought a tapeworm had lived in his brain, 51���� Biology Professor Scott Villa shares how and why tapeworms find their way into human brains. Learn more.

Physics Majors Go DIY With Sustainable Tiny House Project

Last summer, three physics majors drew up plans to create a sustainable tiny house. They presented the finished product at the Verna Miller Case Research and Creative Works Symposium on May 1, 2024. Learn more.

Pursuing a Senior Capstone in Studio Art and Digital Screen Media Studies

Recent graduate Claire Begalla ’24 reflects on the work done to complete two senior capstones and the ways her work tapped into all areas of her liberal arts education including anthropology, environmental studies, art, community-building and art history.

Remembering William R. “Bill” Giduz ’74: Beloved College Newsman

51���� alum Bill Giduz touched the lives of many through his dedicated service as an employee of the college and through his civic engagement as a member of the 51���� community. Giduz died May 18, 2024. Read more.

Common Ground: A Flourishing Partnership Between 51���� and the Catawba Nation

51���� and the Catawba Nation have entered into a partnership that touches agriculture, art and cultural understanding. Read more.

Faculty Notes: Alum Selects Prof's Composition for Consecration Ceremony

When Austin Rios '99 was recently consecrated as the ninth Episcopalian Bishop for the Diocese of California, he incorporated a memory from his time at 51���� into the ceremony. Learn more about Prof. Jennifer Stasack's composition, The Light Shines, and how its message left a lasting impression.