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Purpose, Connections & Growth: How Our Students Spend Their Summers
This summer 2024, ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø students were awarded $2 million for experiential learning opportunities including internships, education away, community-based learning and undergraduate research. Learn about their experiences in these student reflections.
Research on Populist Presidents Pairs Student With Prof for DRI Project
Intended political science major Cameron Unice ’27 reflects on her summer research with Dr. Bersch examining and comparing how populist presidents exert control over administrative states, including a case study on former President Trump and the Environmental Protection Agency.
World Scholars: Nine ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø Alums Named Fulbrighters
Nine recent ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø graduates have been selected to participate in the 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. Student Program, and three were named as alternates. They’ll head to Spain, Taiwan, Guatemala and Andorra for graduate study and teaching assistantships.
Opening Doors to the Pentagon & Beyond: My Summer Internship with the Department of Defense
Political science major Peyton Davis ’25 reflects on her summer interning at the Department of Defense and how it has shaped her career aspirations post-ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø.
Divine Dining: Restaurateurs Elevate Queen City’s Spirits, Communal Cuisine in Once Holy Spaces
Jeff Tonidanel ’98 and Jamie Brown ’99 took the biggest gamble of their lives and ended up creating a restaurant empire in Charlotte, with award-winners like Supperland grabbing local and national attention and attracting locals and visitors from around the world. Read more.
Anya Neumeister '24: Winner of the 2024 Mario Vargas Llosa Award
Congratulations to Anya Neumeister, recipient of the 14th annual Mario Vargas Llosa Award.
16 Hours in Panama City: Politics, Economics & Cultural Immersion
Clara Smith ’24 reflects on her spring break trip to Panama with Prof. Britta Crandall, where they studied politics and economics through meetings with government officials, founders of nonprofits, and indigenous leaders.
Research and Creative Works Symposium Showcases Art, Innovation, Exploration
ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø’s annual Verna Miller Case Research and Creative Works Symposium gives students a chance to showcase what they’ve learned and produced during the year. It’s an all-day celebration that brings the entire campus together.
Tackling Food Insecurity on Alternative Break to Sapelo Island, GA
ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø students reflect on their alternative spring break trip to Sapelo Island, Georgia. They worked with a Black feminist collective nonprofit led by ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø alums to address food insecurity in the South through sustainable agriculture.
Spring Convocation Celebrates Joy, Excellence, Achievement
On April 11, ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø’s 2024 Spring Convocation celebrated the academic, athletic, artistic and many other achievements of its students, and recognized some faculty and staff members who contribute to their success. Read more.
Pickering Fellowship Places ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø Alum on Path to Diplomacy
ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø Alum Ryland Pitts ’20 has been awarded a 2024 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship. The State Department fellowship, which includes support for a master’s degree program and domestic and international internships, places him on track to become a U.S. diplomat.
Unveiling Ancient Mysteries: A Multidisciplinary Odyssey in Cyprus
Three environmental studies students at ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø share adventures of their summer archaeological research with Prof. Brad Johnson in Cyprus.
From Campus Leader to West Coast Litigator: Aditi Ghatlia ’18 Turns Theory Into Practice
Her leadership roles across campus and the friendships she made at ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø prepared Aditi Ghatlia ’18 for a career in law. Working as a litigator on the West Coast, she continues to seek out communities and experiences where she can make a difference.
Four Students Discuss Their Summers With ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø in Washington
Four political science majors share their experiences with ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø in Washington, an immersive summer opportunity for ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø students. Learn more.
A Welcoming of Deliberative Disagreement: Spotlight on ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø’s DCI
ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø students Daniel Lee '26 and Divin Dushimimana '26 reflect on their work with the Deliberative Citizenship Initiative and the happiness that comes from genuine conversations and thoughtful exchanges of ideas.
New Research Finds Simple Corrections Can Slow Spread of Misinformation Online
New research by a ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø political science professor and his collaborators throws a lifeline to social media users who feel overwhelmed by misinformation. Read more.
Brooke Bentley ’01: Athlete, Anchor, Author, Mom
She’s covered two Super Bowls, a Pro Bowl and more. Now, ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø alum and former scholar-athlete Brooke Bentley distills her experiences as a woman sports journalist in her new book, Sideline Confidential. Learn more.
Public School Student, Policy Expert, Parent
Brittany Murray’s life in public education started as a student, she’s now a public policy expert and the parent of four children in public school. Murry, the Malcolm O. Partin Assistant Professor of Educational Studies and Political Science at ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø, specializes in K-12 public education policy.
Seeking Humane Immigration Solutions: Itziri Gonzalez-Barcenas ’19 Named Schwarzman Scholar
Itziri Gonzalez-Barcenas ’19 grew up as an undocumented immigrant and has worked toward finding humane solutions to help others. A former student leader at ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø, she has been named a Schwarzman Scholar and will spend a year in a fully funded master’s degree program in global affairs in Beijing, learning from some of the world’s top educators, economists, and political, diplomatic, and non-profit leaders. Learn more.
Heading from the West to the East Coast for College
Five students from the western United States share what it was like to move to the east coast for college and offer advice for prospective students considering the decision to attend an east coast school like ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø.