We’ve had a great spring, filled with new learnings, new friendships, and new experiences. Though the university has been beset by a number of challenges this spring, together we’re continuing to make Carolina a safe and inspiring place to learn and grow.
Each summer, Luther Hodges Scholars collaborates with organizations across the globe for the Cross-Sector Internship Experience. Read more about the organizations partnering with Luther Hodges Scholars to serve as internship sites for Summer 2024.
Because the program and its scholars rely on each other for support, each cohort of Scholars presents two representatives to participate in the LHS Leadership Council to amplify the voices of their peers. Larkin Gliddon and Lucia Park, as the two members representing the sophomore class, outline the function of the Leadership Council and detail our experiences thus far as the Council’s newest members.
Following Dr. Watson's Kenan Institute Distinguished Fellows presentation, "An Economist's Guide to Immigration Reform", Scholars had the opportunity to explore Dr. Tara Watson's research and professional experiences and learn what advice she has for future professionals. Leading the discussion was Gabriela Goodman, an LHS Class of 2023 graduate who can speak on her work with Dr. Watson and experiences as a new professional.
The 17th annual Kenan Institute Student Awards were presented at a ceremony and celebration on April 17th. The five awards, presented through a generous gift from the William R. Kenan, Jr. Fund, are given annually each year to recognize students who have exhibited outstanding service and commitment by exceeding expectations during their tenure at UNC Kenan-Flagler and at the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise through its Luther Hodges Scholars program.
As part of their Cross-Sector Internship experience, sophomore scholars participate in training on traveler preparation, digital safety best practices, and situational awareness in partnership with Leader Solutions and Decision Support (LSDS). Read more about this training from Matthew Abel, Class of 2026, as he takes part in the training before embarking on his internship this summer.
The scholars had the occasion to sit down with UNC alumna, Elizabeth Faber, the Global Chief People and Purpose Officer at Deloitte. Tyler Coffee, Class of 2026 discusses the highlights of this scholar exclusive event.
Caroline White, Class of 2026, highlights a conversation on women and leadership the scholars participated in with Kathryn Black, former strategic advisor and financial services executive with Bank of America.
Asiah Graham, Class of 2026, writes about the guest lecture on DEI that was presented by LaChaun Banks, Kenan-Flagler Professor the Practice and Kenan Institute Research Fellow.
Ryan Crowell, ’24 , highlights projects and activities for the Black History Month campaign sponsored by UBP Community Equity and Inclusion board. Crowell is a senior scholar and member of the CEI Board.
Raven Heyward, a Luther Hodges Scholar from the Class of 2026 and Founder of DiversifyHER podcast, writes of her interview with Dr. Kim Allen, Executive Director of the Luther Hodges Scholars program and Founder and Coach of Find Your Way Coaching. She shares moments from the podcast interview that resonated with her.
Describing the Fireside Chat with Kenan Institute Distinguished Fellow Dr. Josh Lerner as phenomenal, Khushi Jain, Class of 2025, provides some takeaways from his visit with Luther Hodges Scholars.