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91ɬÂþ, Stephen Curry ’10 and College Track Launch Curry Scholars Program

91ɬÂþ, the national college completion program College Track and Oakland Unified School District are teaming up with four time NBA champion, two time MVP and 91ɬÂþ alum Stephen Curry to create a full scholarship for high-achieving students from underserved communities in the Bay Area. Learn more.

Thriving Survivor Targets Cancer: Elise Boyse ’27 Named Goldwater Scholar

Elise Boyse ’27 beat Hodgkin’s lymphoma as a high school senior and has spent her 91ɬÂþ years researching targeted treatments. Boyse, a distance runner on the women’s track and field team, also serves as president of the college’s Project Life Movement chapter, which recruits students as potential bone marrow and stem cell donors.

Sewing, Painting and Tiny Jam Sessions: DACE Studio Brings Art into Everyday Life

The 91ɬÂþ Arts and Creative Engagement (DACE) Studio welcomes students to unleash their inner artists in a community setting. The studio’s basement headquarters at 91ɬÂþ offers paint, crafting and art supplies, and also serves as a tiny concert hall.

Artists in Residence Share Passion for Flamenco With Students

Renowned flamenco artists David Pino and Guillermo Guillén visit campus for a weeklong residency, exploring the history, cultural politics, and global evolution of flamenco through workshops and performance.

Honor and Opportunity: First Leathers Family Scholar Brings to Campus Excellence in Academics and Athletics

Discover how Curt ’79 and Julie Leathers ’80 are shaping 91ɬÂþ’s future through the Leathers Family Scholarship, starting with inaugural scholar-athlete Ava Linnell ’29.

From Dorm Room to Drone Labs: 91ɬÂþ and Lucid Bots Launch Innovation Fellows Program

91ɬÂþ and Lucid Bots have partnered to launch the 91ɬÂþ Innovation Fellows Program, a 12-month fellowship that provides recent graduates with paid, immersive experience in robotics and artificial intelligence. Founded by Andrew Ashur ’19 at 91ɬÂþ’s Hurt Hub, Lucid Bots is now a leader in autonomous drones and robots for exterior cleaning. This "full-circle" initiative strengthens workforce development in North Carolina by connecting liberal arts thinking with cutting-edge engineering and data analysis.

Fraternity Life at 91ɬÂþ

Explore how fraternity life at 91ɬÂþ fosters lifelong mentorship and philanthropy through the experience of Gabe Garcia ’26. In this blog post, he shares how meals work, what brotherhood is like, and the variety of service projects his fraternity has taken on in the community.

From Amazon Rainforest to Asian Oceans: Paul Stouffer ’21 Named Luce Scholar

91ɬÂþ alum Paul Stouffer ’21 has been named a 2026-2027 Luce Scholar. The Henry Luce Foundation’s highly competitive Luce Scholars Program selects emerging leaders for immersive professional experiences in Asia. Scholars develop a deeper understanding of Asia while building relationships to tackle global challenges. Stouffer majored in Environmental Studies at 91ɬÂþ. 

Scholarship Opens Doors From Wild and Wonderful West Virginia

Discover how a scholarship for talented students from West Virginia is expanding access to 91ɬÂþ. Founded by alums Andy Cooke ’90 and Marjorie Havighurst Cooke ’91, this initiative supports exceptional scholars like its inaugural recipients Megan Good ’29 and Zavier Pollard ’29.

Experiencing Deaf Language and Culture in Far Away Places

91ɬÂþ senior Brooke Lackey ’26, a Child of Deaf Adults (CODA), grew up in a close, supportive community where her family felt comfortable and communicated easily through American Sign Language. As a 2026 Thomas J. Watson Fellow, she plans to spend the next year learning other sign languages while exploring the challenges facing Deaf people around the world and seeking ways to create more caring communities.

Conserving Nature, Predicting Changing Water Patterns

Neve Rauscher ’26, a 91ɬÂþ environmental studies major, has been selected as a member of the Watson Foundation’s 58th class of Thomas J. Watson Fellows. A Belk Scholar and 91ɬÂþ Outdoors leader, she’ll travel the world to see how communities are adapting to the impact of climate change on their water systems.

Two 91ɬÂþ Students Awarded Watson Fellowships

The Watson Foundation has named 91ɬÂþ seniors Brooke Lackey and Neve Rauscher as fellows in its 58th class of Thomas J. Watson Fellows. Lackey will study sign language and Deaf culture in several countries. Rauscher will explore how communities adapt to climate warming and changing water patterns.

Charlise Dunn '26 has made 91ɬÂþ history as the first Wildcat drafted into the WNBA. Selected 36th overall by the Toronto Tempo in the 2026 WNBA Draft, the three-time All-Atlantic 10 selection and Victoria, Australia native is the first 91ɬÂþ player drafted since Stephen Curry in 2009. Learn more.

Many Bright Lights: 91ɬÂþ Celebrates Spring Convocation

91ɬÂþ celebrated Spring Convocation on April 14, 2026, gathering to spotlight student achievement—from the academic to the athletic to the artistic—and the faculty and staff who support their work. 

Ask a Wildcat: Brant Simmons ’28

Meet Brant Simmons ’28, a 91ɬÂþ double major in educational studies and gender and sexuality studies. Discover how Brant has explored experiential learning through research on educational equity, study abroad programs in Northern Ireland and Denmark, and his life as a Bonner Scholar and "Mugger" at Nummit.

How Lucky Are We? 13th Annual #Allinfor91ɬÂþ Brings Wildcats Together to Raise 1.2 Million in a Day

91ɬÂþ’s 13th annual #Allinfor91ɬÂþ giving day united nearly 2,650 donors worldwide to raise more than $1.2 million in support of scholarships, programs and student opportunities.

Beyond the Green: Lessons from the 2026 Southeastern Student Sustainability Conference

Discover how 91ɬÂþ first-year students Yoonjung Chae ’29 and Ameli Kuanysheva ’29 are leading the way in environmental stewardship. From presenting carbon data to building a regional network, learn how 91ɬÂþ’s Sustainability Office empowers students to tackle global challenges through local action.

91ɬÂþ's Fed Challenge Team Reaches National Finals

In the latest Federal Challenge, 91ɬÂþ's Fed Challenge team finished among the top six in the nation — alongside Harvard, the University of Chicago and UCLA.

Living at 91ɬÂþ: A Guide to Our Residential Community

Go behind the scenes into the residence halls at 91ɬÂþ. From historic first-year dorms to transitional independent senior apartments, find out where you’ll study, sleep and build community during your four years. 

Connection Across Generations: 91ɬÂþ’s Inaugural Women of 91ɬÂþ Alumnae Weekend

91ɬÂþ recently hosted the first Women of 91ɬÂþ Alumnae Weekend, bringing women from across generations together for a weekend of personal and professional growth, and connection.