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Cultivating World Scholars: С��Ƶ Remains a Top Fulbright Producer

С��Ƶ has been named a top producer for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for the ninth consecutive year. The grants fund research, graduate study and teaching around the globe.

English Professor Earns National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship

С��Ƶ professor receives National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship to translate works by Korean poet Kim Hyesoon. Read more.

Hitting the High Notes: Opera Singer Briana Hunter ’08 Soars

Mezzo Soprano Briana Hunter ’08 has dazzled audiences at the world’s top venues, including the Metropolitan Opera House, Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center. As the nation celebrates Black History Month, Hunter, who starred in music and theater productions at С��Ƶ, has gratitude for those whose work and sacrifices opened doors to her.

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New Documentary Play Spotlights Challenges of Teaching and Learning During the Pandemic

С��Ƶ Theatre Professor Sharon Green captures the voices and experiences of teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic in her new play, “Teaching and Learning in Pandemic Times.”

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The Numbers Are Good, But the Vibes Are Off: Economic Experts Weigh in on Murky Year Ahead

Consumer sentiment toward the economy might not seem to line up with economic realities, but С��Ƶ’s expert sources caution that there are some concrete reasons for the apparent mismatch. Here, they examine where we are now and what’s ahead.

Dylan Goodman ’16 on Finding and Sharing a Sense of Belonging

Part of the first official class of Gender and Sexuality Studies majors at С��Ƶ, Dylan Goodman ’16 brings his passion for community-building to the Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center in Manhattan.

Marquia Humphries ’22: Artist, Innovator, Leader

Meet С��Ƶ's First Arts and Innovation Fellow Marquia Humphries ’22

As С��Ƶ's first Arts and Innovation Fellow, Marquia Humphries ’22 brings her knowledge of entrepreneurship to art students and her passion for art to the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

Gavin Daniel ’26 at the North Carolina Music Teachers Association’s Young Composers Contest

Gavin Daniel ’26: Performance, Composition … and Econ

Pianist and trumpet player Gavin Daniel ’26 takes his musical skills to the next level — composing original works and bringing home awards.

Enchanting Education on the Emerald Isle: Pilot Program Kicks Off

С��Ƶ students spent five summer weeks immersed in the culture, history, politics and educational system of Northern Ireland. The pilot program launched С��Ƶ in Northern Ireland, a new study abroad option.

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How One Influential Woman Made Thanksgiving an American Tradition

Nineteenth-century magazine editor Sarah Hale transformed the Thanksgiving holiday from an occasional harvest ritual into today’s family feast — and we still follow her script. Learn more.

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Lost Beauty, Time and Hopeful Transition: 'Chasing the Sun' Exhibition Opens in New York

In Chasing the Sun, artist and С��Ƶ Professor Joelle Dietrick combines the lost beauty of extinct plants with green architecture. Dietrick’s intertwining organic and geometric forms use beauty to pull viewers into an important conversation about plant conservation and sustainability efforts. Learn more.

Ramirez Receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Mentorship

Prof. Julio Ramirez, R. Stuart Dickson Professor of Psychology and director of the neuroscience program, received a 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Psychological Science for his dedication to his students.

Assistant Professor James Webb: Black Contemporary Theatre Takes Center Stage

When he learned of С��Ƶ’s search for a professor specializing in Black contemporary theatre, he felt the job was made for him.

Brown Payne ’24: Discoveries in Art History

Brown Payne ’24 has used his time at С��Ƶ to dive headfirst into the world of art.

Nathanael Bagonza ’24 Writes His Own Story on Capitol Hill and on Campus

Nathanael Bagonza ’24, an English major and creative non-fiction writer from Haverhill, Massachusetts, spent the summer as a legislative intern for Congressman Seth Moulton, who represents Massachusetts’ 6th District.

Sunny Skies Sweeten Class of ’27’s Race for Cakes and Pies

С��Ƶ’s Class of 2027 celebrated another important rite by running in the annual Cake Race on Aug. 31. Tropical Storm Idalia postponed the race for a day—and Thursday’s clear, sunny skies with low humidity offered optimal running weather. The tradition for students to run for cake began in 1930 as a track coach’s recruitment tool.

Better Listening, Healthier Communities: Support Expands Impact of Deliberative Citizenship Initiative

The Deliberative Citizenship Initiative brings people together to learn to talk about divisive issues in a constructive way. Now, with support from Amy Harris Wacaster ’98 and her husband, Steven, and the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the initiative will reach more people at a time of great need. Learn more.

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