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.
Caroline White, Class of 2026, shares the story of SolarEquity, a student organization founded and led by Luther Hodges Scholars.
Abhi Bolisetty, Class of 2026, shares his reflections from the LHS Senior Brunch and his time in the program.
The Luther Hodges Scholars Program annually recognizes graduating scholars whose work exemplifies the program’s core competencies of research, cross-sector collaboration, and leadership.
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.
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.
Luther Hodges Scholars is launching a strategic planning initiative as it enters its second decade.
Ellie Reynolds, Class of 2028, shares what scholars learned from Research Triangle Park’s leaders on a recent Explorations trip.
Anagha Puranik, Class of 2028, shares her experience and key takeaways from the Hodges Scholars Living Room Conversation: “The American Dream at Work.”
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!
Jahara Dawn Anderson, Class of 2028, shares key takeaways from New Scholar Orientation and the Spring 2026 All-Scholar Welcome Back Dinner.
Elena Abuin, Class of 2027, shares key takeaways from the Explorations visit with Erin Fisher, Senior Manager of Global Engagement at Boeing.
Emmanuel Omolafe, Class of 2027, shares insights from the Explorations lunch with South Carolina State Senator Ed Sutton.
Scholar Ashley Hinostroza-Villacorta, Class of 2027, shares insights from the Explorations visit to the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA).
Jasmine Berry, Class of 2025, shares her experience visiting Meeting Street Schools during the Charleston, S.C. Explorations trip.
Larkin Gliddon, Class of 2026, shares highlights from the Class of 2028 New Scholar Welcome Dinner.
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.
Prachi Joshi ’27 shares takeaways from the program’s third Living Room Conversation with the talk topic: AI Usage.
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.
Twenty-four sophomore students from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School have been selected as members of the tenth class of Luther Hodges Scholars.
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.
Emmanuel Omolafe, Class of 2027, shares his key takeaways from the 2025 Frontiers of Business Conference.
Cameron Layne, Class of 2027, shares his experience from the Fall 2025 All-Scholar Welcome Back Dinner.
As we close another impactful semester with the Luther Hodges Scholars Program, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to our scholars, mentors, faculty partners, alums, and advisory council members who continue to shape this community with purpose and vision, putting the private sector to use for the public good.