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Gisele Nighswander ’17 protects public and environmental health at the EPA
March 31, 2026
From studying environmental science at Ƶ to shaping pesticide policy at the EPA, Gisele Nighswander ’17 is helping safeguard the health of both people and the planet.
How Ƶ alum Jessica Weickert is redefining human connection through marketing
March 31, 2026
Jessica Weickert is moving marketing beyond the screen by using sensory science to design immersive experiences that foster authenticity and a true sense of belonging.
Christian Seitz ’16 tackles global vaccine research
March 31, 2026
A professor’s encouragement helped Christian Seitz ’16 discover a passion for chemistry that ultimately led him to global vaccine research. Now working through the University of Chicago, Seitz studies viruses identified by the World Health Organization as potential pandemic threats in an effort to help prevent future global outbreaks.
Shelby McKay ’13 honored among Charlotte Business Journal’s Women in Business
March 25, 2026
Shelby McKay ’13 joined 25 influential women of Charlotte, North Carolina, for an awards event at The Westin Charlotte on Thursday, March 26.
2026 Alumni Award Winners announced
March 25, 2026
The Distinguished Alumni Awards and Top 10 Under 10 award winners will be recognized at Alumni Awards Weekend on May 1-2.
Dmitri McKinney L’25 appears on NPR’s ‘Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!’ quiz show
March 25, 2026
The recent Ƶ Law graduate joined host Peter Sagal for the show’s “Bluff the Listener” game, guessing which unusual New York story was real.
Jordan Young ’22 recognized for leadership on high-profile Apple projects
March 23, 2026
The Ƶ graduate, an assistant producer at TBWA\Media Arts Lab, was honored for embodying her agency’s core values through teamwork, leadership and creative problem-solving. Through her work on prominent Apple campaigns and a team-first mindset, Young has rapidly set herself apart.
Ƶ Wind Ensemble connects with alumni on Broadway while in New York City
March 17, 2026
During their New York City trip leading up to a performance at Carnegie Hall, members of the Ƶ Wind Ensemble attended Broadway shows and connected with three Ƶ alumni performing in the productions.
From the fast lane to values-driven leadership: A conversation with Mike Mooney ’93
March 17, 2026
Mooney, a veteran motorsports executive and leadership consultant, joins President Connie Ledoux Book on “Ƶ Beyond the Bricks” to explore reinvention, reputation building and the moments that shaped his career.
Lisa Buchanan and Anna Sophia Steinki ’24 G’26 present community engaged learning scholarship at State Literacy Conference
March 17, 2026
Lisa Buchanan and Master of Education candidate Anna Sophia Steinki presented their collaboration in community engaged learning at the NC Reading Associate Annual Conference.