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Firm Foundations Armed with knowledge, training and a passion for helping others, education and nursing alumni and students take on COVID-19


By Jodie Valade 22


Navigating Social Justice Queens takes on racial healing initiatives as the country grapples with systemic racism


By Michelle Boudin 26


Up Close and Virtual Queens keeps community paramount in a virtual world


By Jen Johnson MS ’14 and Lori K. Tate


Under the Oaks Strengthening Queens Class Acts One Last Ting


Te Soft Power of Music As Queens’ first Composer in Residence, Malek


Jandali ’97 wants to bring people together By John Syme


Queens resumed in-person visits for prospective students in June during North Carolina’s Phase 2. Visits were offered twice daily at a capacity of 10 total guests. During Phase 3, capacity increased to 20 guests, and in-person visits were offered at a minimum of six times a week.


ON THE COVER: Malek Jandali ’97, a globally acclaimed pianist and composer, was announced as the inaugural Carolyn G. McMahon Composer in Residence at Queens this past fall. Photo courtesy of Dan Carmody.

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