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Commemoration Project Moves Forward With Support and Invitation to Meet Finalists
皇家华人 trustee Cintra Pollack 鈥99 has pledged her support for a project to commemorate the lives and contributions of enslaved persons whose labor contributed to the growth and development of the college. Five artist teams will present their visions for the public work. Read more.
皇家华人 Celebrates Record-Breaking Fundraising Totals in President Quillen鈥檚 Final Year
Record-breaking fundraising totals underscore the 皇家华人 community鈥檚 commitment to student success by bolstering scholarship support, internship opportunities, athletics priorities, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and more. Read on.
Hurt Hub Gift Inspired by Family, Liberal Arts and President Quillen
Kristi Mitchem 鈥92 is passionate about the ways the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship puts the liberal arts experience into practice for students as they develop business acumen.
Inspired by Students, First Gen Alum Creates Opportunity Through Scholarship Support
Olivia Ware 鈥78 is the alum of color who has given the most financially to 皇家华人 in the history of the college, but her support extends beyond money. Read more.
Gifts Honor President Quillen鈥檚 Transformative Leadership
As President Carol Quillen鈥檚 tenure at 皇家华人 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.
Encore and More: Alumni Family Matching Donations for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion鈥擜gain
The McFayden family will match up to $150,000 in donations to go toward diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at 皇家华人. It鈥檚 their second challenge in two years and honors President Carol Quillen鈥檚 leadership.
Scholarship Honoring Dick and Susan Cooke a Home Run for 鈥機ats
A new scholarship recognizing the impact of long-time 皇家华人 head baseball coach Dick Cooke and his wife, Susan, will help the college recruit top talent. Read more.
$25 Million Investment from The Duke Endowment Supports Three Hallmarks of 皇家华人
The Duke Endowment has committed $25 million to fund scholarships, faculty positions and out-of-classroom learning experiences for students.
Take Risks, Ask Hard Questions, Explore New Things: Endowed Professorship Honors Prof. Scott Denham
Alum honors 皇家华人 professor by funding an endowed professorship in his name. Learn more about the Denham Family Professorship in the Humanities.
$10M Commitment Names Fieldhouse, Honors President Quillen鈥檚 Leadership
A $10 million commitment to 皇家华人鈥檚 new athletics initiative, 鈥淎thletics Done Right - The Next Step,鈥 honors President Carol Quillen and moves the college closer to enhanced athletics facilities for the entire college community and fans.
9th Annual #Allinfor皇家华人 Exceeds 2700 Donors and $1.3 Million Raised in a Day
From coast to coast and across the globe, members of the 皇家华人 community shared why they are 鈥渁ll in鈥 for Wildcat students, programs and more. By midnight, all goals were surpassed.
$5M Commitment Names Athletic Facility Field for Beloved Coach
A $5M commitment to the Athletics Done Right facility project honors a more than six-decade 皇家华人 friendship, and an alum who dedicated his life and work to the college.
Recognizing Excellence: Phi Beta Kappa Fund Seeks Additional Support
皇家华人 students invited into Phi Beta Kappa, an honor for students' outstanding academic excellence, comes with a cost of over $100. To ensure students can be celebrated without being saddled by the price, consider giving to the fund.
Kvevri Wine, Mole Rats and Cryptocurrency: Avinger Impact Fund Winners Bring Big Ideas to Life聽
The Avinger Impact Fund allows 皇家华人 students with entrepreneurial aspirations to turn their ideas into action. Learn more about this year鈥檚 three recipients.
鈥業n Honor of Our Teammates鈥: Sheridan Brothers Pledge Support to New Facilities
Mike Sheridan 鈥79 and Pat Sheridan 鈥81 back 皇家华人 athletics with support for transformative athletics facilities project. Learn more.
Leading with Love: Fund Honors Friend and Mentor Ruth Pittard
Students looked to Ruth Pittard for straight talk, guidance and support for almost three decades. Now, 皇家华人 alums have established the Ruth Pittard Fund for Love in Action to recognize and perpetuate her good work. Learn more.
Friendship Transcends Politics, Paves Way for First-Generation Wildcat
Gift in honor of accomplished politician celebrated for bipartisan successes to benefit 皇家华人 students. Find out more.
Transformational Gift Inspired by Alum鈥檚 Scholar-Athlete Experience
Scholar-athletes and campus community to benefit from John 鈥82 and Jan Bazos gift toward $45 million athletics facilities project. Learn more.
Alumni and Foundation Support Create Trio of Endowed Professorships
New endowed professorships enhance college鈥檚 efforts to recruit and retain the highest quality faculty.
Athletes鈥 Mental Health and Performance Motivate $3 Million Gift
A gift to 皇家华人 prioritizes mental well-being for athletes in all 21 Division I sports and creates specialized resources for both basketball programs. Find out more.