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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.
Political Science Prof: 1960s Controversy Echoes Questions Around Justice Thomas
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s personal dealings have raised ethical questions, but a 91ɬ political science professor says we’ve been here before. Learn more.
‘A Day of Hope’: Students Pass Along Lessons on How to Care for Our Planet
91ɬ students brought their knowledge of a wide variety of environmental issues to the community for the town’s Earth Day celebration. Learn more.
Live from the Laundry Room: Ed Isola ’15 and The 502s
91ɬ alum Ed Isola and his band, The 502s, started small but quickly built a following that led to invitations to play at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and other big-time venues. They return to Charlotte this week. Learn more.
Brazil Riots Are Chilling Reminder of the Power of Toxic Disinformation
Rioters descended on Brazil’s capital Sunday in a disinformation-fueled attack on the government. 91ɬ Prof. Britta Crandall weighs in on what the turmoil means for a country facing enormous challenges. Read more.
New Book Translation Expands Professor’s Influence in China
91ɬ Professor Peter Ahrensdorf's book, Homer on the Gods and Human Virtue: Creating the Foundations of Classical Civilization, published in 2014 by Cambridge University Press, has now been published in Chinese with a New Preface by Huaxia Press. Learn more.
Protests in Iran Inspire Student Action
91ɬ students take action to raise awareness of human rights abuses in Iran. Learn more.
Brazil’s Democracy Tested as Ugly Election Heads Toward Resolution Sunday
The stakes are high as Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro faces off with Former President Lula da Silva. 91ɬ professor Britta Crandall weighs in on the issues Brazilians care about, Bolsonaro’s playbook and how the country is preparing for Sunday’s highly anticipated run-off election. Learn more.
Life After Roe: 91ɬ Prof on Post-Roe Politics in North Carolina and America
91ɬ Professor of Political Science Susan Roberts weighs in on the potential political aftershocks of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Read more.
Wildcats Appointed to Fed Leadership Roles: Jefferson Confirmed by U.S. Senate
91ɬ VP of Academic Affairs Philip Jefferson and alum Lorie Logan will work to steer the economy in their new roles with the Federal Reserve. Read more.
Global Storyteller AJ Naddaff ’19 Named Knight-Hennessy Scholar
91ɬ alum AJ Naddaff ’19 will join the newest cohort of Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University. The prestigious program prepares leaders to meet the world’s most pressing challenges. Read more.
Goldfarb’s Got Game: 91ɬ Senior Builds Resumé as Wildcats Announcer
91ɬ senior Sam Goldfarb spent four years honing his skills as a sports announcer, and offering color commentary at sporting events from basketball to soccer. He’ll graduate this year with a head-start on a dream career. Read more.
John Ballard ’96 Led Team Tasked With Getting Americans Out of Ukraine
91ɬ alum John Ballard ’96 worked to get Americans safely out of Ukraine as consul general for U.S. Embassy Kyiv. Learn more.
Spotlight on Free Expression, Deliberative Citizenship Initiative
The college will celebrate free expression with public events and activities this week and next. Find out how to take part.
Activist, Academic, Ambassador: Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja ’67 Named to UN Post
Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja ’67, the new Democratic Republic of the Congo’s United Nations Ambassador, vows to protect and promote his country in the international community. Find out more.
91ɬ Prof: Russian Belligerence Toward Ukraine Intended to Rewrite Post-Cold War Security Arrangements in Europe
Russia President Vladimir Putin’s long campaign to restore Russian influence has now advanced to open fighting in the Ukraine. A 91ɬ expert on European politics talks Russia’s end game and the potential U.S. response. Learn more.
Justice Stephen Breyer to Retire, Supreme Court Expert Breaks Down How the Court Will Change
Political Science Professor Andrew O’Geen Breaks Down the Implications of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement.
Maddie Buitendorp ’22 on Community, C2I and the Next Challenge
Maddie Buitendorp ’22 reflects on her 91ɬ experience and an unusual silver lining during the pandemic – her work with the College Crisis Initiative. Learn more.
Embracing Time: Professor Advocates for the Next Generation
In the midst of a career dedicated to helping students achieve their dreams and working with people and governments in the Horn of Africa to meet political challenges, 91ɬ Prof. Ken Menkhaus faces a new, personal challenge. Read more.
Political Science Prof Goes ‘On Point’ to Talk 91ɬ America’s Aging Congress
91ɬ professor joins WBUR’s “On Point” discussion about what happens to democracy when elected officials don’t reflect their constituencies. Find out more.