The Luther Hodges All Scholars Welcome Dinner provided a valuable opportunity to reconnect with fellow scholars, share insights from cross-sector internships, and learn more about NCGrowth's operations and client engagement. The event fostered both professional development and personal bonding, creating a more comfortable and collaborative atmosphere among the cohort.
Samhita Gattupalli, Class of 2025, shares her experience from her internship with the U.S. Department of Commerce, where she gained leadership skills in the cross-sector space by working with business leaders, analyzing large data sets, and developing policy briefs. The internship provided opportunities for professional growth through networking, technical training in Salesforce and Power BI, and exposure to a variety of industries and government operations.
The Luther Hodges Scholas Class of 2026 joyfully reunited for the Summer All Scholar Session, sharing experiences from their diverse internships around the globe, which included activities like nature hikes in Thailand and exploring cuisines in Atlanta. The session featured insights from Dr. Kim Allen on leadership qualities and personal growth, encouraging the cohort to reflect on their leadership journeys and the skills they've developed through their cross-sector experiences.
Luther Hodges Scholars, Meilin Weathington and Raven Heyward shared their experience during their 2024 Cross-Sector Internship at the Washington Institute, where they contributed to projects addressing ethics education in Ukraine and explored the intersection of business, government, and society.
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.
The Class of 2024 graduates from the Luther Hodges Scholars Program, celebrating their remarkable journey that began during the pandemic, with a ceremony highlighting their resilience and accomplishments.
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.
During spring break, Kesan Ucheya secured funding from the Luther Hodges Scholars Program to explore the public and social sector with Deloitte. This enriching experience included visiting Deloitte's offices, engaging in case studies, and participating in a pro bono client site visit.
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.
After experiencing public transportation around the world, Audrey Lin reflected on her exploration of New York City’s subway system.