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Each time I walk across campus, I am reminded of the remarkable stories that make ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø such a distinctive place. These stories are captured in this issue of the Carillon. You will read about our newest class of students preparing to shape the future, the transformative experiences of studying abroad, and the traditions that continue to unite generations of Stormy Petrels. As the fall semester got underway, we had several exciting initiatives designed to make a lasting impact on our students:

• The Writing Center, now in its second year, has celebrated the opening of a new collaborative space. It continues to strengthen students’ writing skills while instilling confidence in their academic voices.
• This summer’s expanded Bridge Program offered a weeklong pre-orientation experience to help new students transition into college life and take the first steps of their ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø journey.
• Partnerships across Atlanta, like our collaboration with the Emory School of Nursing Master of Nursing program, are already engaging students and helping to strengthen the region’s nursing workforce.
• The Career Development team expands their Petrel Career Pathways, introducing students to professional clusters such as health professions, business, communication studies, and pre-law.

We are also proud to share that ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø was recently ranked by Niche as the #1 college location in Georgia. Our home in Atlanta provides students with unmatched opportunities for internships, cultural engagement and career preparation— advantages that extend long after graduation. Alumni often tell me how the city helped shape their lives, and it is gratifying to see this recognition affirm what we’ve always known: Atlanta is an extraordinary place to learn and to launch a future.

In the year ahead, I look forward to meeting even more of you where you are. This fall and spring, I will be traveling to four new cities to connect with alumni and friends. I hope you’ll join us at one of these gatherings to celebrate ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s past, present and future together.

Thank you for carrying the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø spirit into your communities, careers and families, and for contributing to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø so we can support today’s students. Your support and commitment ensure that today’s students will have the same opportunities to learn, grow and lead. I look forward to all we can accomplish together.

Nescit Cedere!