Kicking Off the Year with Connection
Vittoria Bella Goncalves, Class of 2028, shares highlights from the Fall 2026 All-Scholar Welcome Back Dinner.
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A Note from the Executive Director
This semester’s stories reflect more than a series of events—they capture a journey of becoming. From welcoming a new cohort of scholars to celebrating graduating seniors, each experience contributes to developing leaders prepared to navigate complexity, bridge differences, and create positive change.
Cross-Sector Leadership in Action: SolarEquity’s Story
Caroline White, Class of 2026, shares the story of SolarEquity, a student organization founded and led by Luther Hodges Scholars.
From a Program to a Family: Luther Hodges Senior Lunch Blog Reflection
Abhi Bolisetty, Class of 2026, shares his reflections from the LHS Senior Brunch and his time in the program.
Scholar Awards
The Luther Hodges Scholars Program annually recognizes graduating scholars whose work exemplifies the program’s core competencies of research, cross-sector collaboration, and leadership.
Big Impact in the Big Apple
From Classes of 2019–2025, Luther Hodges Scholars reunited in New York for a morning of connection, reflection, and shared purpose. See how our alumni network continues to grow stronger.
Announcing Our 2026 Internship Partners
Each summer, the Luther Hodges Scholars Program partners with for-profit and nonprofit organizations to offer scholars a fully funded, eight-week Cross-Sector Internship Experience, applying their business skills to address real-world societal needs.
Charting the Future: Luther Hodges Scholars Begin Strategic Planning for Their Second Decade
Luther Hodges Scholars is launching a strategic planning initiative as it enters its second decade.
Research Triangle Park: The Cross-Sector Experiment
Ellie Reynolds, Class of 2028, shares what scholars learned from Research Triangle Park’s leaders on a recent Explorations trip.
Living Room Conversations: The American Dream at Work
Anagha Puranik, Class of 2028, shares her experience and key takeaways from the Hodges Scholars Living Room Conversation: “The American Dream at Work.”
Scholars Represent the Program at Camp USPAA
In October, Leadership Council Members Lucia Park ’26 and Molly Malek ’27 represented Luther Hodges Scholars at the Undergraduate Scholar Program Administrators Association (USPAA) Scholar Summit in Omaha, Nebraska. Read more about their experience!
Community as the Cornerstone: The Blueprint for Building Yourself
Jahara Dawn Anderson, Class of 2028, shares key takeaways from New Scholar Orientation and the Spring 2026 All-Scholar Welcome Back Dinner.
Authenticity, Curiosity, and Communication: Discovering Key Skills of Effective Leaders
Elena Abuin, Class of 2027, shares key takeaways from the Explorations visit with Erin Fisher, Senior Manager of Global Engagement at Boeing.
”You Can’t Drink the Ocean”: Policy, Purpose, and Sustainable Leadership in Charleston
Emmanuel Omolafe, Class of 2027, shares insights from the Explorations lunch with South Carolina State Senator Ed Sutton.
Ports, Productivity, and Public Impact: Visiting the South Carolina Ports Authority
Scholar Ashley Hinostroza-Villacorta, Class of 2027, shares insights from the Explorations visit to the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA).
Innovation in Education: Exploring the Impact of Meeting Street Schools
Jasmine Berry, Class of 2025, shares her experience visiting Meeting Street Schools during the Charleston, S.C. Explorations trip.
Reflections on the New Scholar Welcome Dinner
Larkin Gliddon, Class of 2026, shares highlights from the Class of 2028 New Scholar Welcome Dinner.
Building Pathways: Hodges Scholars Welcome the Crockett-Allen Family Scholars to Carolina
In early December, the Luther Hodges Scholars welcomed the Crockett-Allen Family Scholars to UNC–Chapel Hill for a day focused on sparking curiosity, confidence, and connection.
AI Usage: Looking Beyond the Code
Prachi Joshi ’27 shares takeaways from the program’s third Living Room Conversation with the talk topic: AI Usage.
Fall 2025 Advisory Council Meeting
This fall, the Luther Hodges Scholars Advisory Council convened at the Kenan Center for a lively and thoughtful discussion aimed at enhancing the program’s impact.
Introducing the Class of 2028
Twenty-four sophomore students from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School have been selected as members of the tenth class of Luther Hodges Scholars.
Reflection on AI
Jules Chiaramonte, Class of 2026, reflects on how AI’s non-neutral nature expands human potential while challenging our definitions of thinking, creativity, and authenticity across diverse academic and professional contexts.
Beyond the Degree: Finding the Human Algorithm at the Frontiers of Business
Emmanuel Omolafe, Class of 2027, shares his key takeaways from the 2025 Frontiers of Business Conference.
Food, Fellowship, and Fresh Starts: Luther Hodges Welcome Back Dinner
Cameron Layne, Class of 2027, shares his experience from the Fall 2025 All-Scholar Welcome Back Dinner.