Posts by Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
The SIP: Episode 4 Transcript
A transcript of the fourth episode of The SIP with Justin J. Pearson (2013), Isabella Madrigal (2020), and Jolene Loetscher (1997).
Read MoreReclaiming the Indigenous Narrative with Playwright and Actress Isabella Madrigal (2020)
In the fourth episode of The SIP, Jolene Loetscher (1997) talks with Isabella Madrigal, a brand new Coke Scholar from the 2020 class! An avid writer and storyteller, Isabella discusses her play, Menil and Her Heart, which gives a voice to the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women, how it intersects with her own…
Read MoreMay 2020 Accolades
Jumoke Opeyemi (2014) was highlighted by Let’s Get Ready organization, and Dr. Jamie Lathan (1996) received the 2020 UNC Board of Governors’ Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Read MoreMay 2020 Connections
Virtual classes, reunions, and livestreams!
Read MoreOmika Suryawanshi Named Sandy Williams Alumni Legacy Scholar
Nominated by her peers, Omika will serve on the Alumni Advisory Board starting this fall.
Read MoreCoke Scholars Care
Coke Scholars Doing Good in the Midst of the Global Pandemic
Read MoreThe SIP: Episode 3 Transcript
A transcript of the third episode of The SIP with Justin J. Pearson (2013), Sarah Turnbull (1996), and Jolene Loetscher (1997).
Read MoreBecoming an Advocate for Children with Rare Diseases with Sarah Turnbull (1996)
A new host, Jolene Loetscher (1997), joins us for the third episode of The SIP, interviewing Sarah Turnbull (1996), a photographer, EMT, and rare disease advocate. In this episode of The SIP, Sarah shares her journey from being selected as a Coke Scholar from a small town in Iowa to becoming a mom of three…
Read MoreThe SIP: Episode 2 Transcript
A transcript of the first episode of The SIP with Justin J. Pearson (2013), Dr. Shaan Patel (2007), and Albert Lawrence (2003).
Read MoreBuilding a Shark Tank Side Hustle with Dr. Shaan Patel (2007)
In the second episode of The SIP, Albert Lawrence (2003) interviews Dr. Shaan Patel (2007), a Shark Tank entrepreneur who built a hugely successful side hustle without quitting his day job. After raising his SAT score from average to perfect, Shaan created a company called Prep Expert to help high school students achieve their own…
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