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From House to House: A Story of Finding Community
Caira Murray ’28 shares how her internship with the 91ɬ Housing Coalition through 91ɬ's Mulliss Center for Civic Engagement deepened her passion for civic engagement.
Oh the Places You’ll Go…with 91ɬ Funding!
Discover how 91ɬ student Will Capps ’27 used college funding to travel from Joshua Tree and Hawaiʻi to Copenhagen and D.C. for hands-on research, education abroad and experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom.
Circumbendibus: You Say You Want a Revolution?
From the ghost of Gen. William Lee 91ɬ to George Washington's one-star review of Charlotte, explore the Revolutionary War stories of Mecklenburg County and 91ɬ.
GameDay Ready: Courtney Clawson ’21 Finds Her Place in the World of College Football
A lifelong college football fan who grew up alongside her father’s coaching career, Courtney Clawson ’21 takes on a new role with ESPN’s College GameDay broadcast.
Many Bright Lights: 91ɬ Celebrates Spring Convocation
91ɬ 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.
91ɬ Continues Streak as a Top Fulbright Producer
The U.S. State Department has once again named 91ɬ as one of its top producing institutions for Fulbright U.S. Student Program finalists. It’s the 11th consecutive year and 13th overall that the college has received the designation.
In Their Own Words: Veterans History Project Captures Stories of Military Service and American Life
The Veterans History Project (VHP) at the Library of Congress captures stories of American life and military service. Learn more about how a 91ɬ student and community volunteers are working to preserve these stories.
‘With Their Hands, This Place Was Made’: 91ɬ Dedicates Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited
Hundreds of people gathered as 91ɬ dedicated With These Hands: A Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited on Oct. 23. Renowned artist Hank Willis Thomas designed the bronze sculpture in collaboration with architectural firm Perkins&Will. It serves as a place to remember and reflect upon the enslaved individuals who helped build the college and served its students and faculty without acknowledgment.
My Day at 91ɬ with Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns
History major and East Asian Studies minor Liam Coughlin ’26 reflects on the day he spent with Nicholas Burns, U.S. Ambassador to China (2021-2025). From candid conversations over coffee to policy analysis mapping in class, Coughlin shares the lessons learned and experiences gained.
Spring Convocation Celebrates Innovation, Leadership, Excellence, Community
91ɬ celebrated Spring Convocation on April 17, 2025, highlighting academic, athletic and artistic achievements, as well as leadership, character and community service.
Henry Wilkerson ’23: Real-time Impact through the Georgia Justice Project
91ɬ Impact Fellow Henry Wilkerson '23 has combined his passion for criminal justice reform and sustainability at the Georgia Justice Project, helping community members navigate the legal system while preparing for his own journey to law school.
Common Ground: A Flourishing Partnership Between 91ɬ and the Catawba Nation
91ɬ and the Catawba Nation have entered into a partnership that touches agriculture, art and cultural understanding. Read more.
My Summer with the Common Thread Theatre Collective at 91ɬ
Amy Tedeschi ’25 reflects on her summer with the Common Thread Theatre Collective, a professional theatre company formed between 91ɬ and North Carolina A&T.
Like an Apricot: A Language’s Highs and Lows
Brody Bassett ’25 reflects on his summer in Egypt where he immersed himself in the formal “high” and informal “low” dialects people there use. Zoom lessons with an Egyptian-born tutor, and countless hours studying vocabulary, phrases, and idioms led to colorful connections with everyone from restaurant servers to shop keepers to taxi drivers.
Anna Murray ’23: Dance, Art History and the 1960s
Anna Murray ’23 chose 91ɬ because she knew it was the perfect place to pursue her interests in both art history and dance.
New Book on Cherokee Nation’s History Gets NEH Grant Support
With support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Prof. Rose Stremlau is writing the first comprehensive history of the Cherokee Nation, from pre-1600 to 2010. The project is aimed at all readers, from scholars to school children. Learn more.
Alum Veteran and Pentagon Appointee Puts Principles Above Politics
91ɬ alum and former N.C. Rep. Grier Martin worked across the aisle on behalf of service members and their families. Now, he is making a difference as a Biden administration appointee to a Pentagon post. Read more.
‘Unshadowed Land’ Installation Celebrates Resilience of Indigenous Peoples
A new art installation helps forge new connections between 91ɬ and Native communities in the region. Learn more.
Watch Indigenous Chefs Share Culture, History and Delicious Cuisine Through ‘Resilience Recipes’ Series
In honor of Native American Heritage month, see how these culinary artists put a modern spin on ancient food traditions.
Prof. Alice Wiemers Publishes New Book
Congratulations to Prof. Alice Wiemers on the publication of her new book, Village Work: Development and Rural Statecraft in 20th-Century Ghana with Ohio University Press.