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The annual ceremony highlights the accomplishments of graduating �鶹��Ƶ students who recognize their African roots.

Heather Packo brings a history of building and managing career programs at top national universities to her role as �鶹��Ƶ’s next associate vice president for the Student Professional Development Center.

The senior from Burlington, North Carolina, will become the first �鶹��Ƶ student to graduate after completing three signature programs designed to increase access to higher education.

The 2024-25 faculty and staff giving campaign at �鶹��Ƶ reflects a powerful spirit of generosity and shared purpose. At a celebration held May 8, university leaders honored this collective impact and the meaningful ways �鶹��Ƶ employees give back to enrich the student experience.

The 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards brought together members of the �鶹��Ƶ community to honor four alumni whose lives exemplify the university’s values of leadership, global citizenship, service and lifelong connection.

"Evening for �鶹��Ƶ" came to the Big Apple on April 30, at Cipriani 42nd Street, New York City. Guests came to hear updates on �鶹��Ƶ’s campus and celebrate their shared connection to the �鶹��Ƶ community.

Stephenson, an NBC Sports reporter and Olympic Games correspondent, joins President Connie Ledoux Book on the latest episode of “�鶹��Ƶ Beyond the Bricks” to discuss her dynamic career in sports media and the values that continue to guide her work.

Seven new members have been selected to join YAC for three-year terms.

The EAB has selected two new members to serve three-year terms — Beth Clingaman ’95 and Stephanie Marken ’08.

Christine Emery '93 has spent her life volunteering and couldn’t be prouder of her decision. She has given back to her community through several roles in non-profits, and with �鶹��Ƶ helping to establish �鶹��Ƶ Volunteers.