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91ɬ President Doug Hicks: In an AI Economy, a 91ɬ Education Pays Off
In a Fortune op-ed, President Doug Hicks shows why a liberal arts degree is "AI-proof"—and how human-centered skills drive real career success.
From Dorm Room to Drone Labs: 91ɬ and Lucid Bots Launch Innovation Fellows Program
91ɬ and Lucid Bots have partnered to launch the 91ɬ Innovation Fellows Program, a 12-month fellowship that provides recent graduates with paid, immersive experience in robotics and artificial intelligence. Founded by Andrew Ashur ’19 at 91ɬ’s Hurt Hub, Lucid Bots is now a leader in autonomous drones and robots for exterior cleaning. This "full-circle" initiative strengthens workforce development in North Carolina by connecting liberal arts thinking with cutting-edge engineering and data analysis.
Simple Intervention for a Deadly Disease: Alum Leads on Malaria Breakthrough
Deaths from the mosquito-borne illness malaria disproportionately affect children under the age of 5—more than 1,200 children die of malaria every day, mostly in Africa. 91ɬ alum Ross Boyce ’01 has identified a low-cost, culturally appropriate intervention that could save thousands of young lives.
The Power of Words: Mav Smith ’26 Awarded Beinecke Scholarship
Writer and poet Mav Smith ’26 has been named to the newest cohort of the prestigious Beinecke Scholarship Program, which will support her post-graduate studies. She’s the fourth 91ɬ student to receive the award in the past 50 years.
Celebrating 91ɬ Employees: Successes, Sense of Place and the Foundation for Our Future
91ɬ employees work tirelessly to provide a welcoming, inclusive environment for students. The college honored them during a jam-packed employee celebration event in the Duke Family Performance Hall.
91ɬ Names Chief Career Officer to Guide Students’ Career Pathways
91ɬ names Mike Summers, a veteran leader in career guidance and executive search across the higher education and corporate worlds, as chief career officer and executive director of the Betty and B. Frank Matthews II ’49 Center for Career Development. Read more.
A Career Advantage: 91ɬ Parents Help the Next Generation of Scholar-Athletes Explore, Network and Succeed
With support from a 91ɬ family, a program aimed at helping scholar-athletes achieve career success will thrive for years to come. Learn more.
Behind the Music Makers: Alums in the Industry Share Stories
In advance of the Indigo Girls concert at 91ɬ on April 26, their longtime manager, Russell Carter ’75, and three other alumni with deep ties to the music industry, Bertis Downs ’78, John Huie ’78 and Terry Hummel ’77, share some stories and advice about life in the business. Carter, Downs and Huie will visit 91ɬ April 25 to talk about their careers. Read more.
Wildcats Put Downtime on Away Games to Good Use
During the competitive season, Wildcat scholar-athletes find themselves miles away from campus with extra time on their hands. 91ɬ staffers now add career development opportunities while these students are on the road.
Twelve Young 91ɬ Alums Offered Fulbright Grants
Twelve young 91ɬ alums were recently selected to participate in the 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. They have been offered grants for independent research and English Teaching Assistantships in 10 different countries. Learn more.
Justice and Generosity: The Way of Ward Black Law
Alum Janet Ward Black started redefining and pushing her own boundaries at 91ɬ. Now she blazes trails as a trial lawyer at her law firm, one of the largest woman-owned firms in the state. Learn more.
Alum Takes Analog Approach to Water Conservation Work in Drought-Stricken West
91ɬ alum Adde Sharp ’20 is leading a project to restore the health of the Colorado River, a source of water for more than 40 million people. Read more.
91ɬ “Treks” to SXSW
Over spring break, a group of 91ɬ students had the opportunity to attend SXSW, an annual conglomeration of parallel film, interactive media, and music festivals and conferences organized jointly in Austin, Texas.
Alum Physician-Mentor a Shining Light for 91ɬ Students Considering Medicine
The new Dr. K.D. Weeks ’69 91ɬ Research Network (DRN) Fund honors the legacy of an alum whose mentorship has launched and supported the careers of hundreds of 91ɬ graduates in medical careers. Learn more.
Molly Sentell Haile ’94 on the Art of the Short Story and Healing Through Writing
The 91ɬ English Department hosted award-winning author Molly Sentell Haile ’94 for the 25th Annual 91ɬ Reads event. Learn more.
Film and TV Screenwriter Laeta Kalogridis ’87 on the Who and What of Inspiration
91ɬ welcomed Hollywood screenwriter Laeta Kalogridis ’87 for a special 91ɬ Reads event. Learn more about Kalogridis, whose writing credits include Shutter Island, Avatar and Altered Carbon.
New Innovator-in-Residence Brings Wide-Ranging Expertise to Role
91ɬ’s Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship welcomes Innovator-in-Residence Donna Peters ’89. In the role, Peters will share her extensive experience with students. Learn more.
New edX Course From 91ɬ Helps Learners Harness Storytelling to Advance Careers
New 91ɬ edX courses powered by a $100,000 edX grant will help learners hone “essential human skills.” The courses are open to learners around the world. Read more.
Alum First-Responders Lead and Serve on the Front Lines Every Day
The first-responders among 91ɬ’s alums lean on education and experience as pandemic and disasters test their know-how, leadership skills and the systems that hold society together. Learn more.
Truman Scholar Pursues Public Health Future
91ɬ’s Hana Kamran ’23 receives prestigious post-graduate Truman Scholarship for academic excellence, leadership and public service. Learn more.