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Accomplished career services leader to helm Student Professional Development Center
May 20, 2025
Heather Packo brings a history of building and managing career programs at top national universities to her role as Ƶ’s next associate vice president for the Student Professional Development Center.
A portrait of resilience: Jose Alex Reyes Arias ’25 concludes Ƶ education in historic fashion
May 20, 2025
The senior from Burlington, North Carolina, will become the first Ƶ student to graduate after completing three signature programs designed to increase access to higher education.
Ƶ faculty and staff give back with purpose during 2024-25 fiscal year
May 13, 2025
The 2024-25 faculty and staff giving campaign at 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 Ƶ employees give back to enrich the student experience.
Ƶ honors alumni for service, leadership and lifelong impact
May 7, 2025
The 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards brought together members of the Ƶ community to honor four alumni whose lives exemplify the university’s values of leadership, global citizenship, service and lifelong connection.
An Evening for Ƶ: NYC celebrates the bold innovations of the university
May 6, 2025
"Evening for Ƶ" came to the Big Apple on April 30, at Cipriani 42nd Street, New York City. Guests came to hear updates on Ƶ’s campus and celebrate their shared connection to the Ƶ community.
From Ƶ to NBC Sports: Zora Stephenson ’15 shares her story on new podcast episode
April 29, 2025
Stephenson, an NBC Sports reporter and Olympic Games correspondent, joins President Connie Ledoux Book on the latest episode of “Ƶ Beyond the Bricks” to discuss her dynamic career in sports media and the values that continue to guide her work.
Seven new members join Young Alumni Council
April 22, 2025
Seven new members have been selected to join YAC for three-year terms.
Two new members join Ƶ Alumni Board
April 7, 2025
The EAB has selected two new members to serve three-year terms — Beth Clingaman ’95 and Stephanie Marken ’08.
Alumni in Action: Christine Emery’s commitment to service begins with Ƶ
April 3, 2025
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 Ƶ helping to establish Ƶ Volunteers.
Barrett Wilbert Weed ’11 shares her performing arts journey on a new episode of “Ƶ Beyond the Bricks”
April 2, 2025
Weed, who originated the role of Janis in Broadway’s “Mean Girls: The Musical,” opens up about her theatrical career, life lessons and the experiences that shaped her path in the arts.