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Monkeypox Outbreaks Stir Fear of a New Pandemic. How Worried Should We Be?
The spread of monkeypox is prompting worldwide concern. 17³Ô¹ÏÍø biologist Dave Wessner puts the latest public health threat into perspective. Read more.
Reaching the ‘Center of Everything’ Without Becoming a Banker
The path to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors began at a liberal arts college for former dean of the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty Philip Jefferson. Read more.
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.
For the Birds: Photographs Offer Glimpse of Campus Wildlife
The 17³Ô¹ÏÍø campus is home to wildlife, including a variety of bird species. Eric Keith's photos tell their stories. Learn more.
Sociology Prof. Joseph C. Ewoodzie Jr. Winner of the C. Wright Mills Award
17³Ô¹ÏÍø Professor Joseph Ewoodzie Jr. wins the 2021 C. Wright Mills Award for his book, Getting Something to Eat in Jackson: Race, Class, and Food in the American South.
Pearce Hyatt ’22: Art, Science and Honoring Friendship
Through academic exploration, friendship and loss, Pearce Hyatt '22 shares his gratitude for the foundation 17³Ô¹ÏÍø has provided as he discovered new pieces of himself over the last four years.
Quillen Joins Princeton Board of Trustees
17³Ô¹ÏÍø President Carol Quillen has been appointed to the Princeton University board of trustees.
Thank You! Thank You! College Appreciates, Awards Employees
The annual employee appreciation event celebrates those who serve the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø community. Read more.
Life After Roe: 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Prof on Post-Roe Politics in North Carolina and America
17³Ô¹ÏÍø Professor of Political Science Susan Roberts weighs in on the potential political aftershocks of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Read more.
On Course: Students Explore Death in the Digital Age
17³Ô¹ÏÍø Professor Mark Sample offers a glimpse into a popular course and its relevance at a time when digital tools are changing our lives and preserving our memories beyond the grave. Learn more.
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 17³Ô¹ÏÍø in the history of the college, but her support extends beyond money. Read more.
Gifts Honor President Quillen’s Transformative Leadership
As President Carol Quillen’s tenure at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø 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.
Shared Name, Shared Destiny: A Doctor's Unlikely Journey and Fight for Justice
Steeped in strange coincidences, Ben Gilmer '92 embarks on a quest to discover what led a beloved family doctor to commit murder. Read more.
By the People: Community Spring Creates Change Through Empowerment
With Community Spring, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø alum Lindsay Kallman takes aim at structural poverty. Read more.
McKillop Announces Retirement After 33 Years as 17³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Head Coach
17³Ô¹ÏÍø Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bob McKillop to retire after more than three decades and 23 conference championships. Read more.
Not Forgotten: A Student’s Journey to Help Free a Childhood Friend From Prison
With guidance and mentorship from Prof. Ike Bailey '95, Brandon Reid '22 played a significant role in the court's decision to re-evaluate his childhood friend's prison sentence. The work was a culmination of his independent study project at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø, “Telling Stories of the Ignored and Forgotten."
Risk and Reward: President Carol Quillen’s 11 Years of Bold Achievement
President Carol Quillen led 17³Ô¹ÏÍø during a period of rapid change while maintaining the integrity of the college's mission. Find out more about her 11 years of service.
Leap of Faith, Gift of a Lifetime
President Carol Quillen reflects on how she found her home at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Every Picture Tells a Story: 2021-22 in Photos
Take a look back at an academic year that was anything but uneventful through the lens of 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Photographer Christopher Record.
Encore and More: Alumni Family Matching Donations for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion—Again
The McFayden family will match up to $150,000 in donations to go toward diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø. It’s their second challenge in two years and honors President Carol Quillen’s leadership.