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Gratitude and shared laughter are like probiotics for your relationship

UNC psychologist Sara Algoe and her team are taking a deep dive into what makes couples love, bond and stay happy — together.


Two rows of Agora Fellows sit facing each other, with one member standing at the head of the line and gesturing as they speak.

Agora Fellows do democracy better

Two dozen Carolina students from different political ideologies promote constructive dialogue on campus, working to create a culture where students feel comfortable speaking up and knowing how to disagree respectfully.


John Migliore stands in an airplane hangar in front of a "United States Air Force" craft.

Testing the limits of an ancient artform to increase aircraft range

Through an internship with the U.S. Department of Defense, John Migliore, a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in the departments of applied physical sciences and chemistry, tested the effect of high-performance polymers on ceramic materials for their use in aircraft engines.


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Can microbubble ‘jackhammers’ create a breakthrough for personalized medicine?

UNC-affiliated startup Triangle Biotechnology’s nanoparticle technology amplifies the power of sound to give scientists rapid, higher-quality sample analysis capabilities—and clinicians hope for pinpointing the right treatments for patients faster and earlier. 


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Renewed Investment in Old Fort

Funding from the state legislature has boosted an economic development project in western North Carolina centered on outdoor recreation. UNC faculty and students have been providing expertise to the collaborative partnership.


Left to right: Dr. Dana Lebo; Hilary Lithgow; Sam Rodriguez stand smiling at the camera.

Reading groups and equine therapy help veterans THRIVE

Since 2014, English teaching professor Hilary Lithgow has led a book group veterans; she has been working with Carolina’s THRIVE program since the spring.


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Ten faculty selected as Thorp Faculty Engaged Scholars

The Carolina Center for Public Service program awards scholars up to $10,000 for research projects that help communities.


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