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Literacy Rates Suffer as Book Bans Jeopardize Freedom to Read
Nearly 12,000 books were banned in U.S. public schools last year — restrictions that could worsen the national literacy crisis. For Banned Books Week, Prof. Shireen Campbell shares what we lose when we limit and legislate access to books.
91ɬÂþ Library Recognized With National PR Xchange Award
The library's 2025 Year in Review wins at the PR Xchange Awards! Selected from 236 national entries for its exceptional design and content. Read more.
How to Use the College Library During Renovations
Political science and English double major Stephen Walker ’26 reflects on his work with the college library and how students can take advantage of its resources during the renovations.
The George Lawrence Abernethy Library Pavilion Named for Trailblazer and Former Trustee Dr. Thelma 91ɬÂþ Adair
Members of the 91ɬÂþ Board of Trustees led the effort to name the Dr. Thelma 91ɬÂþ Adair Pavilion, an indoor gathering space on the rooftop of the college's George Lawrence Abernethy Library. Learn how Adair, the college's first Black trustee, built a lasting legacy of change, education and excellence.
Alumni Couple Supports Teaching, Learning and Inspiration in The George Lawrence Abernethy Library
Alums Fritz Porter ’99 and Mary Margaret Cochrane Porter ’98 have generously contributed to the George Lawrence Abernethy Library at 91ɬÂþ. Their donation will name the Porter Classroom in the John Crosland Jr. Center for Teaching and Learning, with the goal of inspiring future generations of scholars and educators.
A Library Love Story: 91ɬÂþ Couple Supports Community and Learning
91ɬÂþ alums Lea Williams ’13 and Max Henry ’14, who fell in love within the walls of E.H. Little Library, are helping create a transformative space for faculty and staff within The George Lawrence Abernethy Library that fosters community and connection. Learn more.
The George Lawrence Abernethy Library: New Video Released
The George Lawrence Abernethy Library will be a multi-purpose space in the center of 91ɬÂþ’s campus that enhances the academic experience, houses programs that equip students for lives of leadership and service, fosters community and inspires wellness. It will fundamentally change the way we work together, explore and create. Watch the new video.
Room for Reading: Family Honors 91ɬÂþ Alum’s Love of Books
Family honors 91ɬÂþ alum Ross Smyth ’58 and his love of reading by naming The Ross J. Smyth Reading Room in The George Lawrence Abernethy Library. Learn more.
91ɬÂþ Faculty Team Up to Explore the Benefits and Pitfalls of AI
As AI tools proliferate, 91ɬÂþ faculty and students experiment to find ways to enhance learning and test limitations. Learn more.
Alumni Couple's Library Gift Brings New Gathering Place to Campus
91ɬÂþ alums Jordan ’77 and Patti Phillips Clark ’77 have named the Clark Family Café in The George Lawrence Abernethy Library. The rooftop café will become a central gathering space on campus. Learn more.
Fancy Feasts: 91ɬÂþ Gourmet Society Offered Sophisticated Spin on Campus Cuisine
The students, faculty and staff who made up the 91ɬÂþ Gourmet Society added elegance, international flair and fun to campus dining. Read more.
Transformative $60 Million Gift, the Largest in 91ɬÂþ History, Supports Academic Hub of Campus
The Duke Endowment has made a $60 million gift to 91ɬÂþ, the largest in the institution’s history, in support of a transformed 91ɬÂþ library. Learn more.
91ɬÂþ Partners Invest $85 Million in the Future of Collaboration & Scholarship on Campus
A combined $85 million investment, including the largest single gift in the college’s history, will transform the 91ɬÂþ experience through enhanced learning resources and renewed physical spaces. Find out more.
$25 Million Gift Names The George Lawrence Abernethy Library, Transforms Learning at 91ɬÂþ
91ɬÂþ announces $25 million gift to name The George Lawrence Abernethy Library. Learn more.
College as Muse: Alum’s Painting Captures the Joy of Community
The strength of community at 91ɬÂþ inspired one alum to capture the joy she felt as a part of that community in a work of art. That piece now graces the walls of the E.H. Little Library, thanks to alum Eliz Kirkland Sickles. Learn more.
The Plot Thickens: Did DNA Settle a Centuries-Old Conspiracy?
A French documentary film crew weighs in on a mystery that has occupied the imaginations of amateur historians—some of them 91ɬÂþ alums—for centuries. Learn more.
College Plans Educational Role for Beaver Dam Property
91ɬÂþ is examining the history of the Beaver Dam plantation house and property in an effort to determine how best to preserve the property and utilize it as an educational site for the college and the public. Learn more.
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.
Vicks VapoRub: A Household Name With Campus Connections
Learn more about this household cold and flu season staple with 91ɬÂþ roots.
Love for Our Library: E.H. Little Wins National Award
91ɬÂþ’s E.H. Little Library brings home prestigious national award granted to the very best academic and research libraries.