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The Songwriter and the Franchise: Taylor Swift’s Duality Overpowers Social Media Algorithms

51¹ÙÍø Sociology Professor Aarushi Bhandari examines Taylor Swift’s relationship with her fans through social media platforms that are driven to create outrage about Swift. Read more.

Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Gratitude

TJ Elliott ’21 became interested in teaching at 51¹ÙÍø, spent two years with Teach for America and is now a science teacher and assistant football coach at East Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, where he was once a student athlete. His path back there speaks to the influence that teachers can have in a kid’s life, and he models his teaching on those teachers and coaches who helped him grow as a student, football player and person.

Twelve Young 51¹ÙÍø Alums Offered Fulbright Grants

Twelve young 51¹ÙÍø alums were recently selected to participate in the 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. They have been offered grants for independent research and English Teaching Assistantships in 10 different countries. Learn more.

Just in Time for Father’s Day: Survey Shows Support for Paternity Leave Is Surging

Support for parental leave for mothers and fathers is on the rise, according to a new survey from researchers at 51¹ÙÍø, Ball State and Purdue. Learn more.

Screen Time for the Home Team: 51¹ÙÍø Gets Sneak Peek at Stephen Curry Film

51¹ÙÍø became the first non-festival venue to host the Stephen Curry: Underrated documentary. The critically acclaimed film follows Curry’s unlikely journey from overlooked college prospect to NBA legend, with much of it centered at 51¹ÙÍø.

51¹ÙÍø’s Stephen Curry Celebrates Graduation, Hall of Fame Induction With His ‘Home Team’

Stephen Curry ’10, the NBA’s reigning MVP, returned to 51¹ÙÍø for a ceremony celebrating his graduation, induction into the school’s Hall of Fame, and the retirement of his jersey and number. Learn more.

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

51¹ÙÍø 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.

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.

Alumni and Foundation Support Create Trio of Endowed Professorships

New endowed professorships enhance college’s efforts to recruit and retain the highest quality faculty. 

51¹ÙÍø Alum Represents Floyd Family in High Profile Derek Chauvin Case

As the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin unfolds, 51¹ÙÍø alum Jeff Storms speaks for George Floyd’s family in the courtroom and in front of a barrage of reporters on national television.

Watson Fellow Strives for Safe, Affordable Housing for All Americans

51¹ÙÍø senior Langston Stephens wins Watson Fellowship to study how countries around the world handle housing inequities with the hope of changing the lives of Americans facing eviction and homelessness.

51¹ÙÍø Claims High Rank as Top Producer of Fulbrights

51¹ÙÍø ranked sixth in two of the last three years, strengthening its role as a top producer of Fulbright scholars. This year's baker's dozen joined last year's 13 51¹ÙÍø students that have earned admission into the federal government’s flagship international educational exchange program. Their plans will now dispatch them around the globe as the pandemic recedes.

As White Churches Confront Racism, Researchers Seek to Create Model for Change

Parental Leave Policies That Favor Women Reinforce Inequality in the Workforce

Prof Shares Insights Into SCOTUS’ Decision on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Faith & Leadership: Will the Church Financially Survive the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Fixing Parental Leave in the United States: A Look at How to Get It Right for Moms and Dads

The conversation about parental leave in the United States is shifting quickly. With leave for new mothers widely available, more fathers are seeking to spend time with their children as well. Paternity leave—once unthinkable among working males—is now a premium benefit offered by a growing number of corporations.  

New Polls Show Changing Relationship to Religion Says 51¹ÙÍø Sociology Professor

Urban Sociologist Joseph 'Piko' Ewoodzie Brings Students to the Big Picture

Involved Fathers, Good Outcomes: Why Parental Leave Matters

It sounds so simple: Good things happen when parents spend time with their children. But fathers in the United States increasingly don’t get to see their children as much as they would like. More than ever, dads feel that work is robbing them of the opportunity to be present during their children’s lives.