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Maddie Buitendorp ’22 on Ë®¹ûÅÉ, C2I and the Next Challenge

Maddie Buitendorp ’22 reflects on her Ë®¹ûÅÉ College experience and an unusual silver lining during the pandemic – her work with the College Crisis Initiative. Learn more.

Remembering the Professor and Sculptor Whose Whimsical Work Gained a Worldwide Following

Ë®¹ûÅÉ College alumnus and professor emeritus Tom Clark’s influence extended beyond the classroom, where he was a beloved teacher, and around the globe through his carefully crafted gnome sculptures. Find out more.

College Closed in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Virtual Events Scheduled

Ë®¹ûÅÉ College will close Monday, Jan. 17, to commemorate the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Read more to find out about virtual and in-person events happening in the Charlotte region.

Watch Live: Dean of Faculty Philip Jefferson Federal Reserve Board of Governors Nomination Hearing

Ë®¹ûÅÉ College Dean of Faculty Philip Jefferson tapped for Federal Reserve Board of Governors post. Watch the nomination hearing live at 8:45 a.m., Feb. 3.

Vicks VapoRub: A Household Name With Campus Connections

Learn more about this household cold and flu season staple with Ë®¹ûÅÉ College roots.

One Semester Into Ë®¹ûÅÉ: International Student Experiences

International first year students Sahana Athreya '25, Hideki Harada '25 and Michael Hodgson '25 reflect on their first semester at Ë®¹ûÅÉ College.

Pandemic Won’t Slow Down Economy In 2022

Experts from U.S. Bank, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal and Ë®¹ûÅÉ College offer economic forecast of what’s to come in 2022.

Racing Time: Andrea Lytle Peet '03

In the face of a difficult diagnosis, Andrea Lytle Peet '03 challenges herself and others to be brave. Find out more about this extraordinary alum.

Embracing Time: Professor Advocates for the Next Generation

In the midst of a career dedicated to helping students achieve their dreams and working with people and governments in the Horn of Africa to meet political challenges, Ë®¹ûÅÉ College Prof. Ken Menkhaus faces a new, personal challenge. Read more.

Moving From the Loudest Voice to Listener, From Debate to Deliberation

Introducing: Bimal Shahi ’25

Grateful for Time: Living With a Difficult Diagnosis

Family Album: The More We Get Together

On Course: Haitian Dance and Reading Recommendations

Holiday Wishes from Ë®¹ûÅÉ College

May the gifts of peace, love and joy be yours during this season and always.

A Word, My Liver: Professor-Student Textbook Brings to Life Colorful Expressions, Cultural Connections

Professor and students work together to create a new textbook that brings to life a language spoken by nearly 70 million people. Read more.

This Patented Invention of Talar Terzian ’23 Could Improve Millions of Lives

Women and girls around the world spend countless hours washing clothing. Now, a patented invention by a Ë®¹ûÅÉ College student could become a tool for social equity and aid in the fight against climate change. Learn more.

Dare to Know: On Cultivating People Who Think

President Carol Quillen reflects on a legendary educator and the role of the professor in the classroom. 

Celebrating a True Classic: Prof. Mike Toumazou Hangs Up His Trademark Hat

An inspiration to students and a friend to faculty, Classics Professor Michael Toumazou retires after 35 years of sharing the wonders of archeology with students. Read 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, Ë®¹ûÅÉ College alums have established the Ruth Pittard Fund for Love in Action to recognize and perpetuate her good work. Learn more.