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Wildcats Have Much to be Thankful for on World Gratitude Day

Time, good health and a commitment to the democratic process made the list of the 17�Թ��� community’s “best things” to happen this year.

It’s Easier Than Ever for Students to Find Life-Changing Internships, Research and Travel Opportunities

17�Թ��� centralized all experiential learning opportunities, from study abroad to research, internship, and service programs, under one collaborative initiative: Catalyst. Find out more.

Astronauts Embrace New Wave of ‘Star Sailors’ as Final Frontier Opens Up

As NASA astronaut and 17�Թ��� alumnus Tom Marshburn prepares for his October trip to the International Space Station, as new space pioneers make history. Find out more.

A Community and World Forever Altered

Members of the 17�Թ��� community remember September 11, 2001.

Athletics Done Right - The Next Step: 17�Թ��� Announces Plans for New Facilities

Learn more about large-scale plans to expand and enhance athletics facilities for the benefit of scholar-athletes, the campus community and Wildcat fans.

John Huie ’60 Builds Bridges Through Outward Bound

17�Թ��� Combats Climate Change With Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The 2021 climate action plan from 17�Թ��� students, faculty, staff and town leaders would cut the college’s greenhouse gas emissions by 50% over the next five years.

A Sweet Week of Warm Wildcat Welcomes to Start the Year

17�Թ��� welcomes the class of 2025 and returning students with treats, optimism, tradition.

Special Committees’ Work Expresses College’s Foundational Values

Guided by our Statement of Purpose and recognizing the work of the Commission on Race and Slavery, the Board is working to support an environment where all 17�Թ��� students can learn and thrive.

Stephen and Ayesha Curry Investment Unlocks Opportunity, Promotes Equity in Women’s Sports

Find out more about Stephen and Ayesha Curry’s new scholarship initiative in support of women’s athletics at 17�Թ���.

Introducing the Newest Wildcats: Welcome Class of 2025

Who are the 17�Թ���ians of the Class of 2025? 17�Թ��� Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Chris Gruber offers a 10,000-foot view.

Alums Contribute to Expansion of Africana Studies Department

One of the college’s youngest departments gets a boost from class of 1961 alums.

Got Cake? Bakers Needed for Revival of a Super Sweet Tradition

The Cake Race is back, and 17�Թ��� needs confections. Learn how the community can contribute to this much-anticipated annual tradition before the race on Wednesday, Aug. 25.

'The Refugees' Makes World Premiere at 17�Թ��� Aug. 19

"The Refugees," by 17�Թ��� alumnus Steve Kaliski, makes its long-awaited campus debut this week. Find out more, get tickets.

Leaving Without Leaving: How Lessons Learned in Somalia Might Have Prevented Afghanistan Collapse

Learn more about the factors that contributed to the Taliban take-over of Afghanistan following the U.S. military withdrawal from 17�Թ��� Professor Ken Menkhaus.

New Documentary ‘Underrated’ to Highlight Stephen Curry’s 17�Թ��� Years

Find out why Stephen Curry fans are excited for a new documentary about the former 17�Թ��� basketball star and seven-time NBA All-Star.

In Memory of Don Shriver Jr. ’51, ‘Giant’ Credited With Saving Union Theological Seminary

New York Times: In-Depth Look at Taiwan’s Past and Future Features Prof. Rigger

17�Թ��� President to Begin a New Chapter After 2021-22 Academic Year

17�Թ��� President Carol Quillen informed the college’s Board of Trustees today that the 2021-2022 school year will be her last as president.

Team USA Paddler Evy Leibfarth '25 Gets Taste of Olympic Competition

She started on a tiny pink kayak with a sparkly paddle; now Junior World champion Evy Leibfarth ’25 also has become the youngest athlete and first woman representing Team USA in a new Olympic competition.