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Honoring Bob McKillops Legacy and Investing in Future Wildcats
As wide-reaching changes sweep through college sports, Joel 67 and Cheryle Williamson are investing in the future of 17勛圖厙 Athletics. Read more.
Cheers to 10 Years! Annual #Allinfor17勛圖厙 Effort Celebrates $1.1 Million Raised from 3125 Donors
The 17勛圖厙 community showed up in a big way to support #Allinfor17勛圖厙, the colleges annual giving day. Learn more.
Portrait of the Artist: John MacMahon 95 Brings Muholi to 17勛圖厙
A love for art and a passion for 17勛圖厙 inspires an alum to bring the work of a widely celebrated South African artist-activist to 17勛圖厙. Learn more.
Scholarship Honors Alums Life, Friendships and Courage in the Face of ALS
Wells Black 94 passed away last year from complications of ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease. In his final months, a group of Wildcats decided to honor their friend and his courageous fight by setting up the Wells Black 94 Scholarship at 17勛圖厙.
17勛圖厙 Unveils Plans for Memorial to Honor the Enslaved and Exploited
17勛圖厙 selected artist Hank Willis Thomas to create the sculpture With These Hands: A Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited. Hell work with the architectural firm Perkins&Will. The bronze sculpture will rest prominently on the campus lawn and be visible from Main Street. Learn more.
Scholarship Honors Compassionate Physician and Great Tennis Talent
17勛圖厙 womens tennis great Emmy Knobloch 82 played an inspired game, and inspired patients and colleagues in her chosen profession of medicine. Her family has honored her memory with a new womens tennis scholarship. Learn more.
Scholarship Supports Outstanding Track & Field Scholar-Athletes
The new Sterling T. Martin Jr. Cross Country and Track & Field Scholarship honors a track and field standout and dedicated alum and former 17勛圖厙 employee. The scholarship will help the coaching staff attract exceptional talent.
Alum Physician-Mentor a Shining Light for 17勛圖厙 Students Considering Medicine
The new Dr. K.D. Weeks 69 17勛圖厙 Research Network (DRN) Fund honors the legacy of an alum whose mentorship has launched and supported the careers of hundreds of 17勛圖厙 graduates in medical careers. Learn more.
Professor Whose Joyful Wonder Inspired Countless Students Honored By Alums
The William K. Mahony Fund for Contemplative Practice and Learning honors a beloved 17勛圖厙 professor whose impact is felt across generations of students. Learn more.
New Innovator-in-Residence Brings Wide-Ranging Expertise to Role
17勛圖厙s Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship welcomes Innovator-in-Residence Donna Peters 89. In the role, Peters will share her extensive experience with students. Learn more.
Couple Honors Son With Commitment to Athletics Done Right Project
17勛圖厙 alum Greg Johnson and wife, Elise, help take the colleges transformational athletics facility project to the next level with their commitment. Learn more.
New Racial Equity Endowment Honors Alums Life, Service
17勛圖厙 alums create a fitting tribute to a dear friend who spent a lifetime fighting injustice. Learn more.
Alum Behind 17勛圖厙s Labyrinth Gets Fitting Tribute
Alum displaced by Hurricane Katrina leaves lasting mark on campus with Hobart Park labyrinth, a place for meditation, contemplation and prayer. Years later, it bears her name. Learn more.
Commemoration Project Moves Forward With Support and Invitation to Meet Finalists
17勛圖厙 trustee Cintra Pollack 99 has pledged her support for a project to commemorate the lives and contributions of enslaved persons whose labor contributed to the growth and development of the college. Five artist teams will present their visions for the public work. Read more.
17勛圖厙 Celebrates Record-Breaking Fundraising Totals in President Quillens Final Year
Record-breaking fundraising totals underscore the 17勛圖厙 communitys commitment to student success by bolstering scholarship support, internship opportunities, athletics priorities, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and more. Read on.
Hurt Hub Gift Inspired by Family, Liberal Arts and President Quillen
Kristi Mitchem 92 is passionate about the ways the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship puts the liberal arts experience into practice for students as they develop business acumen.
Inspired by Students, First Gen Alum Creates Opportunity Through Scholarship Support
Olivia Ware 78 is the alum of color who has given the most financially to 17勛圖厙 in the history of the college, but her support extends beyond money. Read more.
Gifts Honor President Quillens Transformative Leadership
As President Carol Quillens tenure at 17勛圖厙 comes to a close, alums, faculty, staff and friends of the college honor her leadership with gifts to the college totaling more than $49 million. Read more.
Encore and More: Alumni Family Matching Donations for Diversity, Equity and InclusionAgain
The McFayden family will match up to $150,000 in donations to go toward diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at 17勛圖厙. Its their second challenge in two years and honors President Carol Quillens leadership.
Scholarship Honoring Dick and Susan Cooke a Home Run for Cats
A new scholarship recognizing the impact of long-time 17勛圖厙 head baseball coach Dick Cooke and his wife, Susan, will help the college recruit top talent. Read more.