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Meet some of the College’s newest faculty

A sampling of new faculty in Carolina’s College of Arts and Sciences shows its focus on discovering innovative solutions to the world’s greatest challenges.


Left, Barbara Fredrickson; right, Allison Lazard

Social media health intervention wins $3.25M in NCI funding

Allison Lazard and Barbara Fredrickson are using social media to promote wellness through in-person connection. Their interdisciplinary studies are gaining momentum, with three out of three research proposals receiving funding.


The outside of the Joan H. Gillings Center for Dramatic Art, home of PlayMakers (Huthphoto)

PlayMakers new season offers fresh takes on favorites

The repertory company’s season lineup explores challenging topics through adaptations and comedy.


Collage: Left: headshot of Andrew Chan, right: cover of Mariah Carey book.

Bookmark This

Bookmark This is a feature that highlights new books by College faculty and alumni, published the first week of each month. This month’s featured book is “Why Mariah Carey Matters” (University of Texas Press) by Andrew Chan ’08.


To the left is a computer screen with stock exchange tickertape and a headshot of Peter Grauer. Text on the graphic reads: A conversation with Peter Grauer, chairman of Bloomberg. 2023 Frey Lecture.

Bloomberg chair to deliver Sept. 12 Frey Lecture

Bloomberg Chairman Peter T. Grauer will deliver the 2023 Frey Foundation Distinguished Visiting Lecture titled “It Goes So Fast” on Sept. 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the FedEx Global Education Center’s Nelson Mandela Auditorium.


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Institute for the Arts and Humanities announces Academic Leadership Fellows

The Institute for the Arts and Humanities announces the 2023-2024 cohort of Academic Leadership Fellows. The eight Fellows hail from several departments in the College of Arts and Sciences and four of the University’s professional schools.


Taylor Teitsworth's face behind two glasses of water, which show distorted reflections of her face.

Harnessing hydrogen

Carolina chemists have created a technology that can split water into its component parts, opening the door to more options for alternative energy.


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