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A collage of all nine books featured last year, including photos of book covers and authors.

Bookmark This: 2023 Wrap-up

We highlighted nine amazing books by College faculty and alumni across different disciplines in 2023. “Bookmark This” is a Q&A feature that highlights these books. Enjoy this wrap-up of interviews with authors of the featured books.


Nine student actors line up, stomping and screaming, during rehearsal for a play.

Behind the scenes with Kenan Theatre Company

The dramatic art department’s undergraduate theater company returns this spring with “The Seagull” by Anton Chekov and the musical “Something Rotten,” produced in collaboration with the music department.


Al Duncan sits on a black stool in the middle of the Forest Amphitheater.

Unpacking the nuances of ancient Greek and Roman theater

Al Duncan is an assistant professor in the department of classics within the UNC College of Arts and Sciences. He studies the production, reception and audience experience of ancient Greek and Roman theater and how these performances remain relevant today.


A black and white photo of the late Kimball King, staring off to the side of the camera.

Life-changing lessons from a beloved professor

Inspired by memories in and beyond the classroom, a group of alumni work to honor the late professor Kimball King.


A winter view of the Old Well as seen through the branches of a holly tree with red berries.

In Memoriam – Sharon Lynn James

The Department of Classics shared this tribute to colleague Sharon James, who passed away on Thursday, Dec, 28.


Through makerspace program, students get to test their skills at sea

The objective of UNC students and makers Lindsey Pegram and Lilia Su during a three-day expedition at sea was to investigate how they could operate makerspace equipment and assist researchers aboard the vessel, especially in an uncontrolled and unpredictable environment.


A group of students pose in front of the old well holding an Ecuadorian flag and a UNACH flag.

Connecting Indigenous youth in Ecuador and North Carolina

An international exchange program with UNC and the National University of Chimborazo builds connections between Indigenous students from across the world. 


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