Impact Starts with Showing Up: Coke Scholars Serve Western NC at 2026 Summit
More than 80 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 Connections November 2014
The Foundation wrapped up a fall filled with receptions in St. Louis. While visiting St. Louis, Alumni Relations Manager Carolyn Norton and her nieces enjoyed dinner at LuLu Seafood, owned by Julia Li (2006) and her family. Celeste Bottorff, VP, Global Health and Well-being at The Coca-Cola Company visited Purdue as one of the school’s “Old…
Alumni Accolades October 2014
5 Coca-Cola Scholars are included in Forbes 30 Under 30 List! Roger Lee (2004), Co-Founder, PaperG Kavita Shukla (2002), Founder, Fenugreen Joshua Sommer (2005), Executive Director, The Chordoma Foundation Vivek Ramaswamy (2003), Investment Analyst, QVT Financial David Demirbilek (2005), Minority Counsel, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Jenni Newbury (2006), Executive Director and founder of…
Alumni Connections October 2014
Receptions continued as Foundation staff visited Scholars in the Northeast, Pittsburgh, and California! Boston reception on October 6. Providence reception on October 7. New Haven reception on October 8. New York reception on October 9. Pittsburgh reception on October 15. Palo Alto reception on October 20. San Francisco reception on October 21. The Alumni Advisory Board traveled…
Alumni Accolades September 2014
2009 Scholar Lauren Kuhn, Miss Massachusetts, was fourth runner-up and the winner of a $10,000 scholarship in the Miss America Pageant on September 14th. She follows in the footsteps of many other Coca-Cola Scholars who have served as state representatives in Miss America Pageants over the years, including 2004 Miss America, Ericka Dunlap, a 2000 Scholar. 2013…