In October, I wrote about my then-upcoming trip to Malawi and South Africa in Quest. After returning from my travels, I have realized the truth in the saying that once you go to Africa, you are never quite the same. So I wanted to share some memorable moments and photos that bring this statement to life…

On December 21, 2012, Mark Davis celebrated 25 years with the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. In the first installment of a two-part series, 1989 Scholar Carrie Regan spoke with our fearless president about how he ended up with CCSF, the history of the organization, what he has learned from the Scholars he’s met (that’s every single…

December 21, 2012, is Mark Davis’s 25th anniversary with the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. He’s the one person who’s met EVERY scholar—and there are more than 5,000. He reads every finalist application. And he can tell you the secret to the program’s success. What are Mark’s most memorable moments? How have Scholars inspired him? How did…

By J. Mark Davis (President, Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation) |  We have just concluded the initial application phase for the 2012-13 Coca-Cola Scholars Program. More than 110,000 high school seniors chose to submit applications for our scholarship award. It is very gratifying to know that so many students want to be Coca-Cola Scholars, but it is…

By Patti Ross |  I am about to leave on my first trip to Africa on October 26th and for those of you who have traveled extensively, my thoughts will probably resonate with you.  For those who have yet to travel outside of the U.S. specifically, here is what has been on my mind. I…