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One of the university's most beloved faculty members for more than three decades passed away on Feb. 13, 2026, leaving a legacy shaped by his work with thousands of students and "a powerful voice that lifted up the most cherished values of the institution."

Eleven �鶹��Ƶ seniors and alumni have been named semifinalists for The Fulbright U.S. Student Program: the largest educational exchange program in the world that offers research, study and teaching opportunities to recent graduates in more than 140 countries, with approximately 2,000 grants awarded annually in all fields of study.

High academic achievements earned four members of the Class of 2026 early invitations last spring to the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor society.

�鶹��Ƶ will host the next programs in a fall semester series that brings together history, dialogue, and community in the exploration of abolition as a framework for justice and community-building.

Human rights advocate and leader of the Xinka Indigenous people from Guatemala, Sheny Lemus, along with other activists, visited �鶹��Ƶ as part of a North Carolina tour hosted by US-based organizations Witness for Peace Southeast, the Iximché Media, and the Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala.

Assistant Professor Francisco "Paco" Chen-López brought fresh perspectives on Latin American identity during his visit to �鶹��Ƶ. Through his keynote address and classroom visits, he revealed how Chinese migration has impacted Latin American history and culture.

The five annual awards celebrate excellence in teaching, scholarship, service-leadership, mentorship and staff in �鶹��Ƶ College, the College of Arts and Sciences.

Robby Van Riet started his college experience like any other student, but when a medical challenge changed his course, his determination and �鶹��Ƶ helped him ‘surf the waves,’ rather than ‘change the current.’

�鶹��Ƶ’s “Film and Philosophy” course, funded through the Fund for Excellence in the Arts and Sciences and a Center for the Advancement in Teaching and Learning Mini-Grant, allows students to use older film technology and gain hands-on experience.

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers research, study and teaching opportunities to recent graduates in more than 140 countries, with approximately 2,200 grants awarded annually in all fields of study.