Fine Arts & Humanities
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Senior Rachel Despard: How recorded music boots community collaboration
Senior Rachel Despard studies how recorded music boosts community collaboration, affects visibility for vulnerable populations, and addresses systematic inequalities.
Celebrating American studies seniors: Dana Noelle Hunt
Carolina senior Dana Noelle Hunt says her time in American studies made her appreciate “that it goes into a deeper understanding of America and its history — the truth of it and what you never learn about in K-12 school.”
Diary of a linguist singer: A bittersweet farewell
Senior Nicole Gagliardi reflects back on her time at UNC. “I’m so grateful for all the people I’ve met, the friends and memories made, and to the Department of Music staff for their endless support and kindness.”
A Tar Heel for life
Senior Tyger Hanback shares his Carolina journey as an admissions ambassador and a member of the Marching Tar Heels and a few of his friends share their favorite memories of UNC, too, in this video blog.
Graduate student Jane Reichard finds a common thread in science and art
After earning a degree in biochemistry as an undergraduate, graduate student Jane Reichard pursued her passion for costume production at Carolina, where she has been bringing a scientific eye to costume creation.
Remember your resiliency and strength
We interviewed four graduating seniors about their experience at Carolina. Here are their stories and the advice they would give to fellow graduates. Shai Nickerson’s Carolina story is one of extremes: She once spent two weeks living in a mountain cave in Nepal as part of a Buddhist meditation retreat, taking a vow of silence, shutting down all technology and … Read more
English students journal their way into history
The primary source journals written by Jordynn Jack’s class will provide valuable insight into daily life during the COVID-19 pandemic for future historians.