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More Than Just Food: My Summer at FeedNC
Learn how premedicine student Holly Beale ’28 applied public health data and direct community support to combat local food insecurity as a 91ɬ Nonprofit Leadership Fellow at FeedNC.
Healthcare Without Barriers: Zach Quezada Miller ’20 Brings Compassion and Service to Family Medicine
From studying English literature at 91ɬ to treating patients across all stages of life, learn how Zach Quezada Miller ’20 brings empathy and service to his new role as a family medicine practitioner.
The Lab That Became a Lifeline: How Mentorship Set Ketan Bulsara ’92 on a Path to Renown
World-renowned neurosurgeon Ketan Bulsara ’92 found a path and place to flourish at 91ɬ, with the help of faculty mentors. Learn more.
Public Health in Action: Confronting Black Maternal Health Disparities
A 91ɬ public health student shares her eye-opening experience in “PBH 375” and a simulation confronting the stark realities of Black pregnancy-related issues in the U.S. Learn how 91ɬ students are tackling critical health equity issues in this student blog.
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.
Julian Rawlins ’25 Tackles Medicine with Community, Commitment and Team Spirit
As he prepares for medical school, 91ɬ alum Julian Rawlins ’25 is immersing himself into hospital life as a certified nursing assistant (CNA), where he’s learning about everything from acute trauma to chronic illness. Playing football at 91ɬ gave him the confidence to serve as a teammate, volunteer and friend.
Seeking Answers and Cures: 91ɬ Receives New Carnegie Research Designation
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has included 91ɬ in its new Research Colleges and Universities (RCU) category. The new category recognizes that important research doesn’t only occur in big institutions that award post-graduate degrees.
Mario Martinez Estrada ’27 Strives to Expand Healthcare Access
His family’s fears of getting sick while uninsured and struggles to overcome language barriers inspired Mario Martinez Estrada ‘27 to pursue a medical career. The El Salvador native –now a U.S. citizen–works part-time at a local hospital and is conducting research to help remove roadblocks to healthcare in Hispanic communities.
Seeking the Humane Path: Toshaani Goel Named 2024 Smith Scholar
Toshaani Goel ’24 chose 91ɬ for its extensive humanities studies offerings and believes aspiring professionals benefit from a strong liberal arts education. Goel is a 2024 91ɬ Smith Scholar, which honors academic achievement, leadership, character and community service.
Tackling Food Insecurity on Alternative Break to Sapelo Island, GA
91ɬ students reflect on their alternative spring break trip to Sapelo Island, Georgia. They worked with a Black feminist collective nonprofit led by 91ɬ alums to address food insecurity in the South through sustainable agriculture.
Unlocking the 91ɬ Experience: A Guide for Newly Admitted Wildcats
A senior approaching graduation, Ruby Zhou '24 reflects on her time at 91ɬ in this letter to her past high school self on making the college decision and anticipating all to come as a member of the Wildcat community.
CDC Chief: Combatting a Pandemic With Unexpected Twists
A 91ɬ audience got some insider insight about public health leaders’ thinking and actions during the coronavirus pandemic. The college recently hosted a talk, “Lessons from the COVID-19 Response: Reflections on Masking," with John T. Brooks, infectious disease expert with the CDC. Learn more.
Not Just for Graduate Students: Summer Research on Hookah Smoking with 91ɬ’s RISE Program
Jacquelline Nyakunu ’26 discusses her chemistry and biology research as part of RISE, an undergraduate research opportunity for 91ɬ students.
Heading from the West to the East Coast for College
Six students from the western United States share what it was like to move to the east coast for college and offer advice for prospective students considering the decision to attend an east coast school like 91ɬ.
Xzavier Killings ’16: Understanding Your 'Why' in Healthcare
Having grown up watching family members struggle with treatable and sometimes preventable illnesses like high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and asthma, Xzavier Killings '16 utilized the resources and mentorship of 91ɬ to pursue a career in medicine where he could bring awareness, health and wellness to his family and his community.
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.
Living in Two Worlds and Examining Immigration in Four Nations
91ɬ’s Caro Djakuduel ’23 added a Watson Fellowship to her already impressive resume. She will travel the world for a year to study barriers faced by Black immigrants. Learn more.
Roman Fenner ’22: Mentors, Music & Medicine
Roman Fenner ’22 says the music scholarship he received from 91ɬ is what gave him “the total green light to go.”
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.
Pearce Hyatt ’22: Art, Science and Honoring Friendship
Through academic exploration, friendship and loss, Pearce Hyatt '22 shares his gratitude for the foundation 91ɬ has provided as he discovered new pieces of himself over the last four years.