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Huemanity of People: A First-Rate First-Gen Advocate
September 17, 2026
Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Student Health and Well-Being Jana Lynn Patterson's experience as a first-generation college student laid the foundation for her storied career in higher education.
Ƶ celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with ‘Floreciendo Juntos’
September 11, 2026
This year’s “Floreciendo Juntos (Blooming Together)” theme centers on honoring identity, culture and well-being while bringing the Ƶ community together through art, music, food and shared traditions.
Ƶ earns Insight into Academia 2026 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction Award
September 10, 2026
The HEED Award is a prestigious honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to academic excellence, belonging and community-building across all levels of campus life.
Belk Library launches Ƶ Collect, the university’s first institutional repository
September 2, 2026
The institutional repository will support a more centralized and accessible approach to preserving the university’s history, scholarship and teaching output. The system, Ƶ Collect, officially launched on Aug. 14.
Ƶ starts the 2026-27 academic year with Planning Week
August 13, 2026
Planning Week, a collection of welcome events, orientations and workshops ahead of the 2026-27 academic year begins on Aug. 17 with Opening Day.
The Month in Photos: June 2026
July 1, 2026
Ƶ is featuring a variety of photos every month to highlight the exceptional learning, work and activities of students, faculty and staff.
Pride Month: Lane Merrill ’27 finds belonging and community across the ‘Spectrum’
June 25, 2026
Lane Merrill ’27 was not only able to find community through the LGBTQ+ community at Ƶ, but now they're helping making it stronger.
Pride Month: AK Krauss reflects on safety through building networks
June 23, 2026
Supporting others through challenging experiences requires empathy, compassion and resilience. For AK Krauss, that work is balanced by boxing, nature and the support of their chosen family.
Carla Fullwood named a ‘Leader in Diversity’ by Triad Business Journal
June 17, 2026
Fullwood will be recognized among her fellow recipients at an event on June 18.
Pride Month: Archie Crowley is building community through language and mentorship
June 16, 2026
The assistant professor of English researches language in queer and trans communities while helping students find belonging at Ƶ.