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Holiday Wishes from 17³Ô¹ÏÍø
People and experiences enrich our lives, and the holidays spark the sharing of those traditions and memories that bring us joy. In this video, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø students and President Doug Hicks ’90 glimpse back and across the celebrations, foods and people that make their holidays special.
Picture Perfect: A Look at Fall 2022 in Photos
17³Ô¹ÏÍø celebrated new beginnings and the fulfillment of long-held promises during the fall 2022 semester. Before the new year begins, take a moment to remember the friendships, accomplishments and occasions that made this semester special.
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 17³Ô¹ÏÍø employee. The scholarship will help the coaching staff attract exceptional talent.
Prof’s Innovative Scholarly Website Recognized by MLA
Website and scholarly resource created by 17³Ô¹ÏÍø professor and focused on Avant Garde artist, poet and entrepreneur Mina Loy gets Modern Language Association accolade.
Alum Physician-Mentor a Shining Light for 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Students Considering Medicine
The new Dr. K.D. Weeks ’69 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Research Network (DRN) Fund honors the legacy of an alum whose mentorship has launched and supported the careers of hundreds of 17³Ô¹ÏÍø graduates in medical careers. Learn more.
Q&A: What Does Being First Generation Mean to You?
As 17³Ô¹ÏÍø celebrates first generation day each November, we asked first-gen members of the community to share what being first means to them. Learn what they had to say.
From Outdoor Classroom to World Stage: Prof Takes Home Venice Biennale Award
A project co-curated by 17³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Prof. Jennifer Garcia Peacock and presented in conjunction with the Venice Biennale arts festival won a top award from the European Cultural Centre. Garcia Peacock, the James B. Duke Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, says her outdoor classroom at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø inspired her work. Read more.
Claire Begalla ’24: Making Meaningful Art & Making Art Meaningful
Sometimes it’s the spur-of-the-moment stories that have the happiest endings.
Lori Pitts ’12: Changing Lives and Policy Through Theatre
Lori Pitts ’12 is a perfect example of the ways a liberal arts education can shift perspectives and open minds to new possibilities.
Camp Staff, Career Seekers and Dairy Farmers to Benefit From Student Innovations
The Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship has announced four winners of the 2022 Avinger Impact Fund. Each student-led company received at least $5,000 to help move their work forward. Learn more.
Community to Pay Tribute to ‘Common Ground’ Sculpture at Dec. 5 Farewell
When students go away for the winter break, so will the beloved Common Ground sculpture. Learn more.
Young Alumni Spotlight: 17³Ô¹ÏÍøians & Sustainability
Two young alumni share how their experiences with 17³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Sustainability Office got them to where they are today, post-17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
The Home Team: Stephen Curry ’10 on the Improbable Journey That Began at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø
Stephen Curry '10 returned to 17³Ô¹ÏÍø in August to celebrate his graduation, jersey retirement and Hall of Fame induction. Here, he talks with classmate and author David Dennis Jr. '08 about staying grounded, speaking out and his improbable journey to basketball legend status. Read more.
Art of Basketball: Austin Bell ’10 Finds Beauty Courtside
This 17³Ô¹ÏÍø alum travels the world to capture images of artwork that is as distinct as the urban centers it inhabits. Read more.
Cover of the Rolling Stone: 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Alums Behind the Music Scene
17³Ô¹ÏÍø alums have worked with some of the biggest names in music. Find out more about their influence behind the scenes.
Basketball Is Life: McKillop Brings Hardwood Know-How to Off-the-Court Role
17³Ô¹ÏÍø appoints former head men’s basketball coach Bob McKillop as first Leader-in-Residence. Learn more.
Great Expectations: A Community of Individuals
17³Ô¹ÏÍø Prof. Cynthia Lewis reflects on the many talents of the students, faculty and staff members she has encountered in more than four decades of teaching. Learn more.
Protests in Iran Inspire Student Action
17³Ô¹ÏÍø students take action to raise awareness of human rights abuses in Iran. Learn more.
Presidential Seminar: Listen, Learn, Repeat
A letter from President Douglas Hicks published in the Fall/Winter 2022 issue of the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Journal.
Trust, Commitment, Care: A Coach, a Player and an Unbreakable Bond
Stephen Curry '10 and 17³Ô¹ÏÍø former Head Men's Basketball Coach Bob McKillop share a relationship built on the tenets of McKillop's "TCC" philosophy. Read more.