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Free Speech, Culpability and the Impeachment Trial of Former President Trump
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College Professor Susan Roberts weighs in on the optics and potential outcomes of the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump.
What You Need to Know About COVID Variants With Prof. Dave Wessner
We asked Dave Wessner, biology professor at Ë®¹ûÅÉ College, whose post-doctoral research focused on coronaviruses, to offer insights on questions about the COVID variants emerging around the world.
Collective Memory: Surfacing Stories of Black Alumni and Students
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College storytelling initiative invites Black alumni and students to share their stories. The narratives will live in the college's archive and be made available through a website.
David Dennis Jr. ’08 Wins 2021 American Mosaic Journalism Prize
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College alum David Dennis Jr. ’08 has received the 2021 American Mosaic Journalism Prize, an award for excellence in reporting about underrepresented people in the United States and one of journalism’s biggest. Dennis is a freelance writer, journalism professor and prolific social commentator whose work has appeared in many national publications.
Ë®¹ûÅÉ Journal Online Gets New Look
The college's flagship publication, Ë®¹ûÅÉ Journal magazine, has a new digital presence.
Meticulous Problem Solver Takes Home Hobart Award
The annual Hobart Award recognize a Ë®¹ûÅÉ College Physical Plant staff member for dedication, loyalty, cooperation, patience and mentoring. Mark Knox, an adept technician with three decades of experience, is the 2020 award recipient.
A Primer on the COVID-19 Vaccines Available in the United States
As COVID-19 cases in the United States surge, vaccine distribution is under way across the country. Dave Wessner, biology professor at Ë®¹ûÅÉ College, shares his insight on the promise and potential challenges of the vaccines.
Q&A: A New Administration, a Different Approach to U.S.-Iran Relations
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College expert Prof. Silvi Toska offers an unvarnished look at where U.S.-Iran relations stand and what might happen under the Biden administration to bring Iran back to the table.
A Stitch in Time: Quilters Find Solace and Ë®¹ûÅÉ in an Age-Old Craft
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College community sourced quilting project provides a creative outlet for faculty, staff and students, as well as a beautiful artwork to commemorate a challenging time.
Virtual Events Slated in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a college holiday. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to take advantage of the many virtual events planned in celebration of King’s life.
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College Farm Feeds Neighbors in Need
Many families have struggled through the pandemic. Ë®¹ûÅÉ College’s Farm has stocked the FEEDNC food pantry with fresh, organic produce for those most in need.
A Year Like No Other
Two Ë®¹ûÅÉ College students who benefit from scholarship support offer their take on a senior year defined by COVID-19.
Connections: Reclaiming Crops, Preserving Land, Serving Communities
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College students partner with Gullah Geechee community to protect a way of life.
Scholar’s Work Brings Lives of Enslaved Persons Into Relief
Through her teaching and research, Dr. Hilary Green tells the stories of enslaved persons—accounts of American history that didn’t make it into standard textbooks.
Confronting Our Past: Slavery, Racism and the Quest for a Just, Humane Ë®¹ûÅÉ
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College commits to action toward a just, humane, inclusive community.
Scholar Makes ‘Nefarious Publications’ of American Abolitionism His Life’s Work
Ë®¹ûÅÉ College alumnus Bill Andrews on a career spent sharing distinctive Black voices preserved in forgotten texts.
