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Honor society to recognize achievements of first-generation college students
A new campus chapter of the Tri Alpha Honors Society recognizes and celebrates the academic achievements of first-generation undergraduate students, graduate students and even faculty and staff members who were the first in their families to attend college.
UNC Researchers Receive NSF Grant to Study Extreme Weather Events with Interdisciplinary Approach
Piehler, along with Elizabeth Frankenberg and Rick Luettich, are leading a new project combining methods, insights, and data to develop adaptation and mitigation strategies for future storms and flooding.
Carolina People: Clara Yang
Clara Yang, associate professor and head of keyboard studies in the music department, speaks about her work amidst COVID-19.
Sabato offers national, state election predictions
Compared to 2016, this year there are more polls, higher-quality polls and pollsters who are driven to get it right, Sabato told Frey Lecture attendees.
High-Resolution Drone and Aerial Imagery Helps Engage Farmers in Galapagos Highlands
UNC undergraduate Mia Colloredo-Mansfeld, UNC PhD candidate Francisco Laso and UNC researcher Javier Arce-Nazario have engaged farmers in mapping their own land and shared aerial images with them in order to further the sharing of agricultural knowledge.
#GDTBATH: Tori Bobrowski
After she graduates from Carolina, sociology and psychology major Tori Bobrowski hopes to earn a master’s degree in social work. But the senior has already started serving and supporting community members in need.
Banjo by chance
UNC senior Anne Jarrell picked up the banjo on a whim at age 14 when her dad rescued one from a dumpster. She’s now been honored for her skills with the instrument by the International Bluegrass Music Association.
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