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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Alumni Accolades June 2015
Christopher Gray (2010), founder of scholarship search engine app Scholly, was honored as Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year. The state of Montana has announced that it will be buying Scholly for every rising senior in the state each year! Ayyan Zubair (2015) is running a youth Iftar (breaking of the fast) for members of all faiths…
Alumni Connections June 2015
San Francisco Scholars came together for a professional development workshop hosted by Nola Weinstein (2001) and Kevin Chung (1990, pictured at top) at Twitter last week. Nola is Head of Executive Engagement at Twitter and taught alums how to tweet like an executive. Coca-Cola Scholars in New York City attended the National Academy Foundation’s 12th…
Alumni Accolades May 2015
In 2014, the state of South Dakota established Jolene’s Law in honor of Jolene Loetscher (1997) that created a task force to study child sexual abuse. Despite opposition by some legislators in 2015 to continue the task force, South Dakota’s Governor announced an executive order in March 2015 allowing Jolene’s Law to continue its work. “In…
Alumni Connections May 2015
Coca-Cola Scholars in San Francisco were invited to walk beside the Coca-Cola float in the Chinese New Year parade in April. The Coca-Cola float won for “Best Lunar New Year Theme” and will be recognized by the San Francisco Chinese Chamber of Commerce on May 8! Coca-Cola Scholars at Princeton got together for a pizza…