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Couple Honors Son With Commitment to ‘Athletics Done Right’ Project
91ɬ alum Greg Johnson and wife, Elise, help take the college’s transformational athletics facility project to the next level with their commitment. Learn more.
New Racial Equity Endowment Honors Alum’s Life, Service
91ɬ alums create a fitting tribute to a dear friend who spent a lifetime fighting injustice. Learn more.
Alum Behind 91ɬ’s Labyrinth Gets Fitting Tribute
Alum displaced by Hurricane Katrina leaves lasting mark on campus with Hobart Park labyrinth, a place for meditation, contemplation and prayer. Years later, it bears her name. Learn more.
Commemoration Project Moves Forward With Support and Invitation to Meet Finalists
91ɬ trustee Cintra Pollack ’99 has pledged her support for a project to commemorate the lives and contributions of enslaved persons whose labor contributed to the growth and development of the college. Five artist teams will present their visions for the public work. Read more.
91ɬ Celebrates Record-Breaking Fundraising Totals in President Quillen’s Final Year
Record-breaking fundraising totals underscore the 91ɬ community’s commitment to student success by bolstering scholarship support, internship opportunities, athletics priorities, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and more. Read on.
Hurt Hub Gift Inspired by Family, Liberal Arts and President Quillen
Kristi Mitchem ’92 is passionate about the ways the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship puts the liberal arts experience into practice for students as they develop business acumen.
Inspired by Students, First Gen Alum Creates Opportunity Through Scholarship Support
Olivia Ware ’78 is the alum of color who has given the most financially to 91ɬ in the history of the college, but her support extends beyond money. Read more.
Gifts Honor President Quillen’s Transformative Leadership
As President Carol Quillen’s tenure at 91ɬ comes to a close, alums, faculty, staff and friends of the college honor her leadership with gifts to the college totaling more than $49 million. Read more.
Encore and More: Alumni Family Matching Donations for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion—Again
The McFayden family will match up to $150,000 in donations to go toward diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at 91ɬ. It’s their second challenge in two years and honors President Carol Quillen’s leadership.
Scholarship Honoring Dick and Susan Cooke a Home Run for ’Cats
A new scholarship recognizing the impact of long-time 91ɬ head baseball coach Dick Cooke and his wife, Susan, will help the college recruit top talent. Read more.
$25 Million Investment from The Duke Endowment Supports Three Hallmarks of 91ɬ
The Duke Endowment has committed $25 million to fund scholarships, faculty positions and out-of-classroom learning experiences for students.
Take Risks, Ask Hard Questions, Explore New Things: Endowed Professorship Honors Prof. Scott Denham
Alum honors 91ɬ professor by funding an endowed professorship in his name. Learn more about the Denham Family Professorship in the Humanities.
$10M Commitment Names Fieldhouse, Honors President Quillen’s Leadership
A $10 million commitment to 91ɬ’s new athletics initiative, “Athletics Done Right - The Next Step,” honors President Carol Quillen and moves the college closer to enhanced athletics facilities for the entire college community and fans.
9th Annual #Allinfor91ɬ Exceeds 2700 Donors and $1.3 Million Raised in a Day
From coast to coast and across the globe, members of the 91ɬ community shared why they are “all in” for Wildcat students, programs and more. By midnight, all goals were surpassed.
$5M Commitment Names Athletic Facility Field for Beloved Coach
A $5M commitment to the Athletics Done Right facility project honors a more than six-decade 91ɬ friendship, and an alum who dedicated his life and work to the college.
Recognizing Excellence: Phi Beta Kappa Fund Seeks Additional Support
91ɬ students invited into Phi Beta Kappa, an honor for students' outstanding academic excellence, comes with a cost of over $100. To ensure students can be celebrated without being saddled by the price, consider giving to the fund.
Kvevri Wine, Mole Rats and Cryptocurrency: Avinger Impact Fund Winners Bring Big Ideas to Life
The Avinger Impact Fund allows 91ɬ students with entrepreneurial aspirations to turn their ideas into action. Learn more about this year’s three recipients.
‘In Honor of Our Teammates’: Sheridan Brothers Pledge Support to New Facilities
Mike Sheridan ’79 and Pat Sheridan ’81 back 91ɬ athletics with support for transformative athletics facilities project. Learn 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, 91ɬ alums have established the Ruth Pittard Fund for Love in Action to recognize and perpetuate her good work. Learn more.
Friendship Transcends Politics, Paves Way for First-Generation Wildcat
Gift in honor of accomplished politician celebrated for bipartisan successes to benefit 91ɬ students. Find out more.