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Impact Starts with Showing Up: Coke Scholars Serve Western NC at 2026 Summit

More than 100 Coke Scholars and alumni came together to support Hurricane Helene recovery, demonstrating the power of service, connection, and community.

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June 2026 Scholar Accolades

Coke Scholar accolades featuring Kelsey Tainsh (2008), Sally Nuamah (2007), Ariona Cook (2023), Nicole Thompson (2010), Jany Brown (1992), and Michaella Gallina (2006).

January 2026 Scholar Accolades

Coke Scholars on the Forbes 30 Under 30 List, Schwarzman Scholars, and more!

December 2025 Scholar Accolades

Accolades featuring Florence Onyiuke (2022), Sophia Wang (2020), Alina Wilson (2019), Kashish Bastola (2022),

November 2025 Scholar Accolades

Accolades featuring Coke Scholars Linda Yao (2006), Dr. Scott Hale (2004), Brandon Cardet-Hernandez (2003), Leia Schwartz (2014), TJ Abrams (2001), and Olivia Sally (2020).

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July 2025 Scholar Accolades

Coke Scholar Accolades featuring Natosha Reid Rice (1989), Ariona Cook (2023), Vivian Nguyen (2023), Nathan Alexander (2003), & Talia Fradkin (2016).

Celebrating Coke Scholar College Graduates

Congratulations to our Coke Scholar Grads! See where they are headed next.

June 2025 Scholar Accolades

Jackson Blackwell (2017) was selected to represent Alaska at the 2025 Western Governors’ Association Leadership Institute and Shine Gerkariah (2024) received the David Nicklas Organ Donor Awareness Foundation Award for their advocacy and research in ethical innovation and health equity.

May 2025 Scholar Accolades

Joel Bervell (2013) won a Peabody Award; Tim McCallum (1991) was elected Mayor of Rockwall, Texas; and Soy Kim (2010) was named one of 5 AAPI Music Executives Making an Impact in 2025 by Variety magazine.