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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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Coke Scholar Dahkota Kicking Bear Brown

August 2016 Accolades

Dahkota Kicking Bear Brown (2016) became the youngest person to be appointed to a White House administrative post by a president, and Robert Accordino (1999) was appointed by the White House to the class of 2016-2017 White House Fellows.

August 2016 Connections

Alumni volunteers were trained how to support young Scholars as they transition to college, and Nola Weinstein (2001) hosted a #CokeScholarsPro professional networking event at Twitter in New York City.

Holly Sanchez Perry

July 2016 Accolades

Holly Sanchez Perry (2009) joined with U by Kotex and DoSomething.org to start “The Power of the Period” project. It’s the first-ever, national period products drive and second installment of the Period Projects – a series of projects, each inspired and led by a woman who has passion for creating change.

July 2016 Connections

Scholars who work at US Aid in Washington, D.C., got together for lunch, and Chicago Scholars and alumni met up for pizza at Xoco.