Carolina People: Oliver Jones
In the Study Abroad office, Oliver Jones is one of the advisers helping students and faculty navigate study abroad and international projects during the global pandemic.
Carolina mourns the passing of “master storyteller” Randall Kenan
Randall Garrett Kenan, a UNC-Chapel Hill alumnus, master storyteller and professor of creative writing in the department of English and comparative literature, passed away at his home the week of Aug. 24.
Sondrica Goines combines biology and nanochemistry in study of micropollutant
Sondrica Goines is a doctoral student in chemistry and a member of a research group that studies perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are found in household and industrial products.
How to make friends during a pandemic
Mitch Prinstein explains how it’s still possible to build relationships during a pandemic, even when everything feels so different.
The show must go on
PlayMakers Repertory Company and the department of music and UNC Opera have adapted their fall seasons to digital formats so students and faculty can still perform while keeping everyone safe from the spread of COVID-19.
Emerging Voices Fellow Maria Gutierrez to conduct research, teach at UNC
Maria Gutierrez, an Emerging Voices Fellow in fine arts and humanities, will work remotely with the Center for the Study of the American South this fall and will also teach a course in women’s and gender studies in the spring.
Feeling anxious? Take care of yourself
Isolation, social distancing and health concerns can take their toll. Carolina psychologist Jon Abramowitz shares his advice for improving your mental health.