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Announcing the Class of 2030 Robertson Scholars

May 5, 2026 Comments Off on Announcing the Class of 2030 Robertson Scholars

Chapel Hill & Durham, North Carolina, May 5, 2026– The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program is proud to welcome twenty-five incoming first-year students as members of its Class of 2030. Selected…

Faith Austin ’27 Named Truman Scholar

April 28, 2026 Comments Off on Faith Austin ’27 Named Truman Scholar

One of the nation’s most prestigious honors for students committed to public service, the Truman Scholarship recognizes exceptional leadership, academic excellence, and a demonstrated commitment to improving the public good.…

Class of 2029 Welcomes Two New Scholars

April 22, 2026 Comments Off on Class of 2029 Welcomes Two New Scholars

The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program is excited to congratulate and welcome two first-year students to its Class of 2029 Scholars. These Scholars exemplify the authenticity, curiosity, and commitment to change…

Three Scholars. One Day. Speaking with Purpose.

February 20, 2026 Comments Off on Three Scholars. One Day. Speaking with Purpose.

On March 1, three Robertson Scholars will step into very different spaces — united by a shared decision: to speak with purpose. Isaac Frank ’26 is making history as the…

Two Robertson Scholars, One Honor: Gabrielle Moreau ’26 Joins Tiana Dinham ’26 as Rhodes Scholars

November 17, 2025 Comments Off on Two Robertson Scholars, One Honor: Gabrielle Moreau ’26 Joins Tiana Dinham ’26 as Rhodes Scholars

Another Robertson Scholar has been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship. Join us in congratulating Gabrielle Moreau ’26 on this remarkable achievement. Gabrielle, a native of Toronto, is a Rhodes Scholar for…

Robertson Senior Tiana Dinham Named Rhodes Scholar

November 14, 2025 Comments Off on Robertson Senior Tiana Dinham Named Rhodes Scholar

The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program is thrilled to congratulate senior Tiana Dinham ’26 on being named a Rhodes Scholar. Tiana is a geological science major, with a minor in in…

Jax Nalley ’25 Elected to Duke University Board of Trustees

July 3, 2025 Comments Off on Jax Nalley ’25 Elected to Duke University Board of Trustees

Jax Nalley ’25 has been elected to Duke University Board of Trustees. The Board is Duke’s governing body, responsible for its educational mission and fiscal policies. Each year, Duke selects…

Creating Music and Connection

June 26, 2025 Comments Off on Creating Music and Connection

“Music and transformational leadership both tap into emotion, creativity, and connection to inspire people, build trust and drive change.” That’s why Olivia Sewell ’28 is using her musical talents to…

Introducing the Class of 2029

May 7, 2025 Comments Off on Introducing the Class of 2029

The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program is excited to welcome twenty-seven incoming first-year students to the 2029 Cohort. The Scholars selected are some of the brightest and most dynamic leaders from…

Challenging Systems & Optimizing Health Care

September 5, 2024 Comments Off on Challenging Systems & Optimizing Health Care

Dr. Yaolin Zhou isn’t afraid of challenging complex systems, that’s why she’s been gaining increased visibility for her innovations in optimizing health care. As molecular pathologist within the ECU Health…