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).
Older Posts
Alumni Celebrations August 2014
Alice Park (1999) and her husband Kyu welcomed their daughter Elise Tsui Tin Park on July 26th! She joins big brother Lyon, and her Coca-Cola Scholars family can’t wait to meet her! Tyrha Lindsey (1990) married Sidney Warren on August 16th. They received this shout out in the New York Times!
Alumni Accolades July 2014
2014 Scholars Alex Crockett and Cody Sain have been named recipients of the Peyton Manning Scholarship at the University of Tennessee. Lauren Kuhn (2009) was crowned Miss Massachusetts last week! Read media coverage here and here. Several state representatives have been Coca-Cola Scholars over the years, including 2004 Miss America Ericka Dunlap (2000). Lauren is a student…
Alumni Connections July 2014
Julia Rasooly (2002) and Heather Bowerman (2002) met up in June to share a Diet Coke at the BIO Conference in San Diego. Rocio Ortega (2012) and Ericka Jones (2011) both have an internship with Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nury Martinez this summer. Rocio realized Ericka was a Coke Scholar when Ericka pulled out her…
Alumni Celebrations July 2014
Amanda Sheckman (2003) and her husband Jordan welcomed daughter Maisy Bea Sheckman, born July 1st!