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Fundraising and Engagement Totals Raise the Bar at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø During Fiscal Year 2025
17³Ô¹ÏÍø raised more than $96.4 million this fiscal year, with gifts supporting scholarships, athletics, the arts, research, internships and more. Alums and families showed extraordinary commitment, not only through monetary gifts but also through participation in events and engagement as volunteers and mentors.
Launch Pad to a Global Education: New Funds Inspire Open Minds, Broadened Horizons
17³Ô¹ÏÍø student Katriel Sander ’27 embarks on a transformative global journey—from Peru to Germany and beyond—thanks to the new Lou Ortmayer Fellowship. Funded by alumnus Steven Porter ’79, the program supports students exploring international public health, combining travel, mentorship, and academic growth.
Make It What You Want: West Coast Volunteer Builds 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Connections
Lauren Schassberger ’16 turned her 17³Ô¹ÏÍø experience into a lifelong connection—first as a student leader, then as a dedicated alumna volunteer on the West Coast. Discover how she found joy, career success, and community.
Classmates, Roommates, Reunion Co-Chairs: Erich and Eric Bring it Back to 17³Ô¹ÏÍø
Two 17³Ô¹ÏÍø roommates, Erich Baker '15 and Eric Medici '15, are co-chairing their class's 10th reunion after sharing chemistry labs, late-night study sessions, and unforgettable campus memories as first-generation college students. Learn more.
Scholar-Athlete Academic Suite in Game Changers Field House Recognizes Contributions of Former AD Jim Murphy ’78
Friends and classmates celebrate naming of suite in 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Stadium for former longtime Athletic Director Jim Murphy ’78. Read more.
Going Places: Alums Honor Professor Emeritus Through International Travel, Research Endowment for Students
When Biology Professor Emeritus Jeremiah Putnam retired in 2019 after 46 years at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø, his former students honored his legacy by creating an endowed biology fund to help students pursue research and career interests around the world. Read more.
Alumni Couple Supports Teaching, Learning and Inspiration in The George Lawrence Abernethy Library
Alums Fritz Porter ’99 and Mary Margaret Cochrane Porter ’98 have generously contributed to the George Lawrence Abernethy Library at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø. Their donation will name the Porter Classroom in the John Crosland Jr. Center for Teaching and Learning, with the goal of inspiring future generations of scholars and educators.
In the Community, Out in the World: Spencer-Weinstein Award Winners Exemplify Leadership and Service
The Spencer-Weinstein Prize for Community and Justice recognizes 17³Ô¹ÏÍø students and faculty who endeavor to create a more just world. Read about this year’s recipients.
#ChallengeAccepted: 12th Annual #Allinfor17³Ô¹ÏÍø Giving Day Raises $1.2 Million
17³Ô¹ÏÍø's 12th annual #Allinfor17³Ô¹ÏÍø event raised more than $1.2 million in just one day, surpassing its donor goal and unlocking a $500,000 challenge. The day was filled with fun and philanthropy, featuring campus events and alumni gatherings across the country. Learn more.
Case Family Investment in Track and Field Facility Brings the Competition Home
Thanks to the generosity of Lisa Green Case ’99 and Jeff Case ’99, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø track & field scholar-athletes won’t have to travel to every meet. The new track and field complex will be christened March 29 when the Wildcats host their first meet at home. Read more.
Curry, Berman Jump Start Funding for 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Basketball
A combined gift from 17³Ô¹ÏÍø alums Stephen Curry ’10 and Matt Berman ’05 and their families will set up the men’s and women’s basketball teams for success in a transformed college sports environment. Read more.
Connection Across Continents: Domina Wamara ’26 Finds Community at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø
From Tanzania to 17³Ô¹ÏÍø, Alvarez Scholar Domina Wamara ‘26 has found her community as she pursues a future in research and public health.
A Gift for the Future: Alum Helps Sustain and Grow Sustainability Scholars Program
In its 13 years, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Sustainability Scholars Summer Internship Program has connected students passionate about people and planet with community partners in the Charlotte area. Learn more about its next chapter thanks to Elizabeth Lusk ’85.
Truist Charitable Fund Grant Deepens 17³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Reach in Charlotte
Support from the Truist Charitable Fund will bolster programming at the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø and translate into new small businesses, startup capital and pro bono consulting for local entrepreneurs. Read more.
The George Lawrence Abernethy Library: New Video Released
The George Lawrence Abernethy Library will be a multi-purpose space in the center of 17³Ô¹ÏÍø’s campus that enhances the academic experience, houses programs that equip students for lives of leadership and service, fosters community and inspires wellness. It will fundamentally change the way we work together, explore and create. Watch the new video.
Room for Reading: Family Honors 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Alum’s Love of Books
Family honors 17³Ô¹ÏÍø alum Ross Smyth ’58 and his love of reading by naming The Ross J. Smyth Reading Room in The George Lawrence Abernethy Library. Learn more.
New Need-Based Scholarship Honors Beloved Professor and Lifelong Friend
Learn more about how a new need-based scholarship will benefit students, and how the relationships students at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø develop last a lifetime.
Scholarship Empowers Disability Advocates
Anna Morrow ’28 writes about 17³Ô¹ÏÍø sports and offers analysis for different teams through the ’Cats Stats program. She’s also the first recipient of the McArthur-Fitzpatrick Scholarship for Disability Advocacy. Alex McArthur ’09 and Owen Fitzpatrick ’09 established the scholarship to support students while making 17³Ô¹ÏÍø a more accessible place — financially, physically and socially.
Gracie Ghartey-Tagoe ’18 on Timeless Connections and a Lifelong Commitment to Service
Gracie Ghartey-Tagoe '18 shares how 17³Ô¹ÏÍø connections shaped her journey from environmental studies major to Wells Fargo, The Home Depot, and now Dartmouth's MBA program, while giving back through young alumni leadership and mentorship.
From C Student to the C Suite, Clayt Daley '73 Supports 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Initiatives and Names Martin Court Housing
After a successful career in business, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø alum Clayt Daley and spouse, Meredythe, provide generous support to academic institutions that have touched their lives. Learn more.