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Teachings from Hope Haven, a Recovery Community

Emma Begley-Collier ’25 shares her experience working in a recovery community as a Summer Intern with �ʼһ��’s Center for Civic Engagement.

�ʼһ�� Professor Named ACS Mellon Academic Leadership Fellow

Caroline Fache, chair of French and Francophone Studies and director of the Global Literary Theory Program, has been named an Associated Colleges of the South (ACS) Mellon Academic Leadership Fellow. The professor of Africana Studies and Bacca Professor of Humanities is one of 10 ACS scholars to receive the award, which is supported by a $1.5 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

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Stephen Curry Doc Debuts to Capacity Crowd at Sundance Film Fest

Stephen Curry ’10, his �ʼһ�� teammates and former Wildcats Head Basketball Coach Bob McKillop received a warm welcome in snowy Utah for the world premiere of the documentary Stephen Curry: Underrated. Learn more.

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First-Gen Students Get a Healthy Dose of Fun and College Know-How

Nasir Jean-Paul ’24 shares his experience as a Summer Intern with �ʼһ��’s Center for Civic Engagement in Summer 2022.

Celebrations of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Life Planned for �ʼһ�� and Throughout Charlotte Region

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a college holiday. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to take advantage of the many regional events planned in celebration of King’s life. Learn more.

A �ʼһ�� Farmer

Ethan Kearns '23 reflects on his time spent nurturing and caring for �ʼһ��'s Farm as a student employee.

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Brazil Riots Are Chilling Reminder of the Power of Toxic Disinformation

Rioters descended on Brazil’s capital Sunday in a disinformation-fueled attack on the government. �ʼһ�� Prof. Britta Crandall weighs in on what the turmoil means for a country facing enormous challenges. Read more.

Experts Agree 2023 Likely to Bring Slowdown. But Will It Be a Soft Landing or a Crash?

�ʼһ�� and U.S. Bank partner to offer a glimpse into the future with the 2023 economic forecast. Experts talk inflation, interest rates, the stock market, housing and other factors that could impact consumer behavior. Find out more.

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New Book Translation Expands Professor’s Influence in China

�ʼһ�� Professor Peter Ahrensdorf's book, Homer on the Gods and Human Virtue: Creating the Foundations of Classical Civilization, published in 2014 by Cambridge University Press, has now been published in Chinese with a New Preface by Huaxia Press. Learn more.

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Holiday Wishes from �ʼһ��

People and experiences enrich our lives, and the holidays spark the sharing of those traditions and memories that bring us joy. In this video, �ʼһ�� students and President Doug Hicks ’90 glimpse back and across the celebrations, foods and people that make their holidays special.

Doug Hicks at the 2022 Cake Race starting line

Picture Perfect: A Look at Fall 2022 in Photos

�ʼһ�� celebrated new beginnings and the fulfillment of long-held promises during the fall 2022 semester. Before the new year begins, take a moment to remember the friendships, accomplishments and occasions that made this semester special.

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Scholarship Supports Outstanding Track & Field Scholar-Athletes

The new Sterling T. Martin Jr. Cross Country and Track & Field Scholarship honors a track and field standout and dedicated alum and former �ʼһ�� employee. The scholarship will help the coaching staff attract exceptional talent.

Prof’s Innovative Scholarly Website Recognized by MLA

Website and scholarly resource created by �ʼһ�� professor and focused on Avant Garde artist, poet and entrepreneur Mina Loy gets Modern Language Association accolade.

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Alum Physician-Mentor a Shining Light for �ʼһ�� Students Considering Medicine

The new Dr. K.D. Weeks ’69 �ʼһ�� Research Network (DRN) Fund honors the legacy of an alum whose mentorship has launched and supported the careers of hundreds of �ʼһ�� graduates in medical careers. Learn more.

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Q&A: What Does Being First Generation Mean to You?

As �ʼһ�� celebrates first generation day each November, we asked first-gen members of the community to share what being first means to them. Learn what they had to say.

Co-curators Jennifer Garcia Peacock (center) and Subhankar Banerjee with Lucia Pedrana, head of university relations, European Cultural Centre, Venice, celebrate their award for A Library, a Classroom, and the World, at a Nov. 27 ceremony.

From Outdoor Classroom to World Stage: Prof Takes Home Venice Biennale Award

A project co-curated by �ʼһ��’s Prof. Jennifer Garcia Peacock and presented in conjunction with the Venice Biennale arts festival won a top award from the European Cultural Centre. Garcia Peacock, the James B. Duke Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, says her outdoor classroom at �ʼһ�� inspired her work. Read more.

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