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91Ó°ÊÓ graduates in caps and gowns walking across campus during commencement procession.

August 19, 2026

91Ó°ÊÓ has been ranked one of the nation’s best 392 colleges by The Princeton Review and has landed among the top 25 in 11 additional categories.

The Princeton Review Recognizes 91Ó°ÊÓ Among Nation’s Best Colleges
Saarah Valentin poses before a BNY-branded event backdrop.

September 09, 2026

Growth Opportunities

At 91Ó°ÊÓ, Saarah Valentin ’25 sought out every advantage she could find. Now she’s helping BNY find its next one.

Growth Opportunities
Students walking across campus beneath the live oaks dappled with sunlight.

September 09, 2026

91Ó°ÊÓ Named Among Top 25 Most Beautiful Campuses

The Princeton Review recently ranked 91Ó°ÊÓ as the No. 24 Most Beautiful Campus in the nation.

91Ó°ÊÓ Named Among Top 25 Most Beautiful Campuses
Collage highlights summer collaborative learning, research, and fieldwork.

September 04, 2026

Paths of Discovery

This past summer, students and faculty partnered on research that tackled real-world issues while sharpening skills, deepening expertise, and preparing students for what comes next.

Paths of Discovery
Emily Owens Pickle ’22MPH at work in her lab.

August 26, 2026

Owens Pickle ’22MPH Earns Professorship at Old Dominion University

Emily Owens Pickle ’22MPH has been appointed assistant professor of epidemiology at Old Dominion University’s Joint School of Public Health.

Owens Pickle ’22MPH Earns Professorship at Old Dominion University
A grid of 91Ó°ÊÓ alumni.

August 14, 2026

Class News: August 2026

In this monthly roundup, find out what’s new and noteworthy in the lives of your fellow Tars.

Class News: August 2026
A grid of images throughout the 2025-26 91Ó°ÊÓ academic year.

August 10, 2026

A 91Ó°ÊÓ Year in Photos

As we begin a new semester, let’s celebrate the people, traditions, and experiences that make 91Ó°ÊÓ special by looking back at some of our favorite moments from 2025-26.

A 91Ó°ÊÓ Year in Photos
Collage of smiling Gilman Scholarship recipients in scenic outdoor locations and casual settings.

June 30, 2026

5 Tars Earn Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad

Five 91Ó°ÊÓ students have received Gilman Scholarships to pursue transformative study abroad experiences across Europe and Asia.

5 Tars Earn Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
A grid of 91Ó°ÊÓ alumni.

June 15, 2026

Class News: June 2026

In this monthly roundup, find out what's new and noteworthy in the lives of your fellow Tars, including updates from several recent graduates in the Class of 2026.

Class News: June 2026
A grid of images from the fall 2026 issue of 91Ó°ÊÓ magazine

June 05, 2026

91Ó°ÊÓ Magazine Spring 2026

From the inauguration of President Brooke Barnett to the power of applied learning, explore the spring 2026 issue of 91Ó°ÊÓ magazine.

91Ó°ÊÓ Magazine Spring 2026
Ann Berlam

May 23, 2026

A Legacy of Learning

91Ó°ÊÓ’ friendly learning environment inspired Ann Berlam ’69 to a career in public service. Now, her future estate will create an endowed scholarship fund that will help Tars follow in her footsteps.

A Legacy of Learning
A faculty member works with a student with a laptop during collaborative classroom session.

May 23, 2026

Built for What’s Next

Step inside a 91Ó°ÊÓ classroom, where personalized, hands-on learning produces graduates fluent in the skills employers value most.

Built for What’s Next

May 22, 2026

Designing a Life of Curiosity: Gary McKechnie ’26MLS’s Commencement Address

Gary McKechnie ’26MLS, 91Ó°ÊÓ Graduate Studies’ 2026 outstanding graduate student, reflects on a journey shaped not by a single path, but by the courage to keep designing it.

Designing a Life of Curiosity: Gary McKechnie ’26MLS’s Commencement Address