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Danielle Martinelli-Taylor ’12 shares her path to somatic boxing therapy on ‘Ƶ Beyond the Bricks’
June 15, 2026
Martinelli-Taylor, founder of Animo Counseling and Coaching, joins President Connie Ledoux Book to discuss her path to mental health care, the development of somatic boxing therapy and the experiences that shaped her work.
Ƶ Los Angeles area alumnae to premiere award-winning short films at inaugural Ƶ Los Angeles film festival July 22
June 10, 2026
Tickets are now on sale for the first Ƶ Los Angeles Alumni Short Film Festival at the historic Sony Pictures Studios lot.
Ƶ Academy celebrates Sigma Class success at president’s reception
June 5, 2026
Ƶ’s college access and success program recognized several Alamance County high school seniors and four recent college graduates - also alumni of the Ƶ Academy - during a May ceremony hosted by President Connie Ledoux Book.
President Connie Ledoux Book featured on expert panel about artificial intelligence
May 21, 2026
The virtual panel, hosted by The Conference Board, focused on how artificial intelligence could impact business and higher education.
Undergraduate research opens unexpected doors for Lucy McAfee ’26
May 15, 2026
The exercise science and sport management double major recently served as lead author on a research publication in the Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics, capping an undergraduate experience shaped by mentorship, curiosity and an increasing passion for research.
Commencement 2026: Abigail Selikoff ’26 turned game-day experiences into career preparation
May 11, 2026
After graduation, Selikoff hopes to build a career in sports media, communications or event operations. Whatever path she ultimately takes, she leaves Ƶ with the kind of hands-on experience many young professionals spend years trying to find.
Jana Lynn Patterson shares lessons from a career in student life on ‘Ƶ Beyond the Bricks’
May 6, 2026
As she prepares to retire after 40 years at Ƶ, Patterson joins President Connie Ledoux Book on “Ƶ Beyond the Bricks” to reflect on student leadership, mentorship and the relationships that defined her career.
Grant recipients near completion of films in Ƶ Los Angeles Short Film Grant Competition
April 23, 2026
Hollywood production of one Ƶ LA grant-funded film results in an Ƶ alumni reunion on set.
Creating Cow-mmunity
April 3, 2026
In her column for the spring issue of the Magazine of Ƶ, President Connie Ledoux Book highlights a unique student organization that exemplifies the power of community at Ƶ.
New leadership transitions to strengthen work on campus and in Charlotte
April 3, 2026
President Connie Ledoux Book has announced two leadership transitions.