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Beyond the Textbook: A Week in the Heart of Greece
Lacey Stephens '26, a Classical Studies major at 91ɬ, writes about a Spring Break trip to Greece. She says the opportunity brought her studies to life through immersion in Greek culture, hands-on experiences, and unforgettable moments.
Long Distance: Aussie Issy Morgan ’25 Finds a Home at 91ɬ
As a basketball recruit from thousands of miles away from her native Australia, Issy Morgan '25 has found a welcoming community in 91ɬ.
We’ll All Float On: 91ɬ Paddles Through the Florida Everglades
Hannah Foley ’27 and Miriam Smith ’25 reflect on their winter break trip with 91ɬ Outdoors to the Florida Everglades, where they developed their leadership, creativity and problem-solving skills through mangroves, float plans, camping and more.
Connection Across Continents: Domina Wamara ’26 Finds Community at 91ɬ
From Tanzania to 91ɬ, Alvarez Scholar Domina Wamara ‘26 has found her community as she pursues a future in research and public health.
A Gift for the Future: Alum Helps Sustain and Grow Sustainability Scholars Program
In its 13 years, 91ɬ’s Sustainability Scholars Summer Internship Program has connected students passionate about people and planet with community partners in the Charlotte area. Learn more about its next chapter thanks to Elizabeth Lusk ’85.
91ɬ Named Top Fulbright Producer—Again
For the 10th consecutive year, the U.S. State Department has named 91ɬ a top producer for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The nation’s flagship international exchange program funds teaching, research and study abroad.
Phi Beta Kappa Elects New Members for 2025
The Gamma Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at 91ɬ is pleased to publicly announce the new members-in-course for 2025.
91ɬ Prof Ann Fox Awarded Fulbright Specialist Grant to Turkey
91ɬ Professor Ann M. Fox will share expertise in disability studies and American studies with colleagues and students at Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey, as a Fulbright Specialist. Learn more.
Award Will Boost Chemistry Professor’s Research and Bring New Dimension to Lab Sessions
Research to make a wide range of products made from polymers recyclable or reusable will benefit from the Cottrell Scholar award. 91ɬ professor Bassil El-Zaatari will use the award from the Research Corporation for Science Advancement to advance work in the lab and enhance his teaching. Learn more.
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.
Crossing International Borders and Departmental Boundaries: 91ɬ Profs Named to New Leadership Roles
The Dean Rusk International Studies Program and the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies at 91ɬ benefit from international and teaching experience of new leadership. Read more.
Bridging the Digital Divide During My Summer with E2D
Sunny Baek ’26 reflects on her summer internship with E2D, a nonprofit in Charlotte dedicated to refurbishing laptops, providing computers to families and individuals in need at little to no cost and sharing digital skill training.
What Would Dolly Do: Tackling Early Childhood Literacy in Charlotte
Nora Fenn Gilman ’26 reflects on her summer as a Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) Nonprofit Leadership Fellow with Smart Start, an early childhood nonprofit focused on book distribution and literacy equity.
My Summer Tackling Holistic Transformation in Charlotte’s Freedom Drive Corridor
Dallas Brown ’26 reflects on his experience as a Nonprofit Leadership Fellow interning at Freedom Communities, an organization focused on disrupting intergenerational poverty and transforming the West Charlotte community.
Building Community, Transforming Careers
Valeria Salgado ‘25 shares her transformative experience interning with the Community Building Initiative, a Charlotte-based non-profit organization dedicated to advancing equity, inclusion and access in the community.
Join 91ɬ in Celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day
No one does “kind” better than the 91ɬ community. We care for, and about, each other and our students – a distinctive quality that our alumni recall and prospective students sense when they visit. Explore how 91ɬ celebrated this year's Random Acts of Kindness Day.
Truist Charitable Fund Grant Deepens 91ɬ’s Reach in Charlotte
Support from the Truist Charitable Fund will bolster programming at the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at 91ɬ and translate into new small businesses, startup capital and pro bono consulting for local entrepreneurs. Read more.
From Page to Stage: Sahana Athreya ’25 Finds Power and Purpose in Theatre
From writing award-winning plays like Backseat of a Taxi to performing and directing socially-impactful productions, Sahana Athreya ’25 has found her passions for storytelling, representation and community through 91ɬ's Theatre department.
From Outdoors to Whiteboards: Kenan Wood ’25 Awarded Churchill Scholarship
Kenan Wood ’25 is the first 91ɬ student to be awarded the prestigious Churchill Scholarship. The scholarship offers full funding for top American students in STEM fields to attend a master’s degree research program at Cambridge University’s Churchill College. Wood, a mathematics and computer science double major, is one of 16 students in the United States to receive the scholarship this year.
Note Worthy: Professor’s Program Jump-starts Musical Aspirations for Dallas-area Youth
In the summer months, 91ɬ Professor Marcus Pyle pours his energy into a classical music program he founded for underserved youth, called ChamberWorks Summer Music Institute, and its offspring, the ChamberWorks Youth Orchestra.