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Portrait of Ann Clark

Strong Leadership, Strong Schools

51¹ÙÍø alumna Ann Clark ’80 blazed trails as Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ (CMS) first woman superintendent and now works with school systems across America to improve student outcomes. She helps systems with recruitment, leadership and talent development.

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And Education for All: These public-school educators teach, lead, counsel, nurture, care

The many challenges in America’s public education system include underfunding, pandemic learning losses, school violence, mental health struggles and increasing political polarization creeping into classrooms. Despite often-demoralizing circumstances, 51¹ÙÍø alumni continue to educate, innovate and advocate for high-quality public education for all children.

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A Great Teammate

Never one to back down from a challenge, 51¹ÙÍø women’s basketball alum Robyn (Flewelling) Fralick ’04 began her role as head coach of Michigan State’s women’s team this year, earning a new nickname from friends — “Big Time.â€

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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.

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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.