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Why the World Can’t Stop Talking 91ɬ ‘Sinners’

Explore the cultural and cinematic depth of the record-breaking horror film Sinners through a Q&A with 91ɬ Professors Marcus Pyle and Randy Ingram. The discussion delves into the film's subversion of the Robert Johnson myth, its portrayal of 1930s racial tensions and how it redefines traditional vampire lore through the lens of Black artistry. 

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Fact, Fiction and ‘Hamnet’: Prof. Emerita Cynthia Lewis on Art and Grief

91ɬ Shakespeare scholar and Professor Emerita of English Cynthia Lewis discusses the confluence of grief and creativity in Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet. The book and its Academy Award-nominated film adaptation reimagine personal tragedy as the impetus for one of the playwright’s most beloved works.

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During a visit to present the 2026 Joel Connaroe Lecture at 91ɬ, acclaimed author Charles Yu challenged our definitions of intelligence in the age of AI. In his recent piece in The Atlantic, “Don’t Call It ‘Intelligence,’” Yu draws from his campus lecture to caution against conflating technological capability with a fundamental human attribute. 

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Why ‘One Battle After Another’ Is Even More Radical Than It Looks

91ɬ English Professor Jeff Jackson explores the political complexity of the Oscar-frontrunner One Battle After Another and its surprising connection to the 1966 classic The Battle of Algiers. The discussion dives into how modern cinema balances big-budget genre tropes with radical themes of insurgency and resistance.

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Presidents Give Voice to the Enduring Values That Have Guided 91ɬ Across Time

Five 91ɬ presidents, representing 42 years of leadership, gathered to discuss the enduring values of a liberal arts education amidst AI disruption and shifting higher education landscapes. The event came after the college announced more than $47 million of gift commitments to launch the D.G. and Harriet Wall Martin Institute for Public Good. Watch the event recording.

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You Learned That at 91ɬ?

Discover how six 91ɬ alumni transformed a liberal arts education into unconventional careers in firefighting, video game design, culinary arts and more. Explore stories of leadership, adaptability and purpose-driven lives that prove a 91ɬ degree prepares you for any path you choose.

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Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day with 91ɬ

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.

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Laurie Bingaman Lackey ’79: Conservation Biologist

Meet conservation biologist Laurie Bingaman Lackey ’79, a 91ɬ biology alumna who helped build Species360, a global data network for 1,400 zoos across 90 countries. Discover how her Watson Fellowship and 91ɬ mentorships led to a career managing data for over four million animals and endangered species worldwide.

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Mišo Vukčević ’18: Video Game Developer

Discover how Mišo Vukčević ’18 turned a digital art project into the viral indie RPG Bleak Faith: Forsaken. Building off his Montenegrin roots and his studio art education, this Alvarez Scholar now leads a successful game development team and mentors the next generation of creators.

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Ashley Mincey ’11: Freelance Culinary Artist

From the 91ɬ tennis courts to MasterChef with Gordon Ramsay, Ashley Mincey ’11 is redefining the culinary arts. Learn how this French major and former teacher uses her 91ɬ education to lead her brand, Envie by Mincey, blending history, education, and freelance culinary artistry.

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Why Does Michael Maggart ’91 Look So Familiar?

From the classrooms of 91ɬ to the symmetrical sets of Hollywood, learn how Michael Maggart ’91 balances an online tutoring business with recurring roles in Wes Anderson films like Rushmore and The Phoenician Scheme. 

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Christopher Kip ’95: Fire Chief

From cleaning ancient bones in Cyprus to leading a fire department, Assistant Fire Chief Christopher Kip ’95 shares how his 91ɬ education prepared him for a 27-year career in the fire service. Learn how a studio art and classics background fuels humanitarian leadership in Columbia, South Carolina.