Social Sciences
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UNC researchers launch “Carolina Tracker,” a resource for pandemic recovery
Carolina Tracker project is an online site offering day-to-day information on how North Carolinians’ lives have changed since the onset of the pandemic. Produced by the department of city and regional planning, Carolina Tracker presents easy-to-use, publicly-available data for policymakers and North Carolinians to use.
From economics course to entrepreneurial experience
UNC-Chapel Hill course gives students a safe zone to learn, practice and experiment with entrepreneurial skills as they develop innovative ventures. Which team’s idea rose to the top this semester?
Carolina senior receives the Marshall Scholarship to study in the UK
Patrick Clinch is Carolina’s 21st Marshall Scholar. The Marshall Scholarship covers university fees, cost of living expenses, annual book grants, thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, and fares to and from the United States.
Winter 2020 graduate: Providing an academic view on battle rap
When Jordan Davis graduates this December from Carolina with a master’s degree in anthropology, he will leave having written the first academic thesis on contemporary battle rap.
Winter 2020 graduate: An advocate for Asian American students
Senior April Bourommavong is a first-generation student who co-founded the Southeast Asian Student Association during her time at Carolina.
Winter 2020 graduate: Global traveler
Senior Lizzie Russler has worked around the world tackling challenges at the intersection of human rights and climate change. An internship at Sephora also confirmed her interest in sustainability issues.
Innovative faculty enrich learning through global collaboration
Whether the subject is music, medical anthropology or the business of health care, UNC COIL courses connect students with the world.