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BeAM Design Innovation Hub: Where UNC’s boldest ideas take shape
The BeAM Design Innovation Hub bridges the gap between research and practical application, from creating devices for medical studies to designing engaging museum exhibits.

Centuries-old artifacts unearthed on campus
Earlier this week, grounds workers were digging in front of New East to install a new bench. Jon Marcoux ’08 (PhD), an associate professor and the director of Research Laboratories of Archaeology at Carolina, walked by, looked at the pile of dirt and knew it was worth a closer look.

Opening doors for Carolina Covenant Scholars to participate in Honors Carolina global programs
Honors Carolina and the Carolina Covenant have announced the new Point to the Passer Awards, which provide funding for Carolina Covenant Scholars to study abroad or complete an internship in one of Honors Carolina’s global programs.

Carolina community remembers Rebecca Lobach
The Carolina community is mourning the loss of Black Hawk pilot and UNC-Chapel Hill graduate Capt. Rebecca Lobach.

Bookmark This
Bookmark This is a feature that highlights new books by College faculty and alumni, published the first week of each month. The February featured book is “Defending Rumba in Havana: The Sacred and the Black Corporeal Undercommons” by Maya J. Berry.

History department remembers James G. Ferguson Jr.
The department of history recently posted this memorial tribute to Jim Ferguson, who taught the beloved “EATS 101” class through Honors Carolina. Ferguson passed away on Jan. 27.
In the Media
Four actions to reduce social media risks for your child
Mitch Prinstein, Seters Distinguished Professor and co-director of the Winston National Center on Technology Use, Brain and Psychological Development, writes about how fighting big tech can feel overwhelming, but that small steps can make a difference. Prinstein recently presented at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
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Events
“Iraq: The Diplomatic and Military fight Against ISIS” with Stuart E. Jones: Feb. 13
Join UNC Global Affairs and the American Academy of Diplomacy for a Diplomatic Discussion with Stuart E. Jones, former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq (2014-2017) and Jordan (2011-2014). Jones with share insights on his time in Iraq, including supporting the U.S. military, responding to intense recruitment efforts from ISIS and the challenges of humanitarian aid. The event will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Nelson Mandela Auditorium of the FedEx Global Education Center.
By the Numbers
undergraduate students
graduate students
faculty members
academic departments and curricula,
118 undergraduate programs of study
graduate programs ranked in the top 30
by U.S. News & World Report
of all Carolina students graduate with at least one major in the College
in research funding
of all undergraduate hours at Carolina are taught by College faculty