Category: Articles
Escobar elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Arturo Escobar, Kenan Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at UNC-Chapel Hill, was elected to the 2021 class of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences on April 22.
Do dinosaurs and birds flock together?
A retired Carolina biologist’s new book offers more evidence to contradict the prevailing theory that today’s birds evolved from advanced dinosaurs and why that’s important.
The Other Side of the Podium
Conducting classes in the Department of Music offer students the opportunity to learn what it’s like behind the podium — gaining valuable insight into conducting methods while improving their skills … Read more
The P’urhépecha Podcasts
Through community radio and podcasts, Maria Gutierrez strives to preserve her ancestral language and identity — that of an indigenous people from Michoacán, Mexico, called the P’urhépecha.
Diversifying the theater
Jacqueline Lawton’s work as a playwright and equity, inclusion and diversity coordinator has led to a greater range of programming by students in Carolina’s Kenan Theatre Company.
Carolina Alumni Angela Chin and Radhika Arora Win Prestigious Rangel Fellowship
Following a highly competitive nationwide selection process, Radhika Arora ’18 and Angela Chin ’20 were awarded the 2021 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship.
Spiritual Evolution
Through study of a “new” Japanese religion called Tenrikyo and centuries of Japanese history, PhD student Timothy Smith strives to understand how cultural shifts morph belief systems across generations.
One student’s effort to communicate the urgency of climate change
Carolina junior Jessica Reid has written a book to help people understand climate change and communicate more effectively about the issue.
Junior Samuel Zahn has been selected as a 2021 Truman Scholar
Truman Scholars receive up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school, participate in leadership development activities, and have special opportunities for internships and employment with the federal government.
Slocum named new associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion
Karla Slocum has been named the College of Arts & Sciences’ new associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion, effective July 1.
Slocum named new associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion
Karla Slocum has been named the College of Arts & Sciences’ new associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion, effective July 1.
Celebration, community, curiosity
Heidi Kim, director of Carolina’s new Asian American Center, discusses how the center’s first few months went during the pandemic, the rise in anti-Asian racism and violence nationally and locally, … Read more
Nineteen graduate students at UNC receive NSF fellowships
Nineteen graduate students at UNC-Chapel Hill have received prestigious awards from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) for 2021.
Alumnus Enrique Toloza awarded the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship
The fellowship supports graduate study for students who are either immigrants or children of immigrants who demonstrate creativity, originality, initiative and sustained accomplishment.
Curiosity Ignited
Jessica Wolfe has been fascinated by medieval and Renaissance culture for more than 30 years.
Celebrate UNC Science Week April 11-17
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is hosting UNC Science Week — an entire week of virtual events to celebrate the amazing and important STEM research at Carolina — from April … Read more
Carolina celebrates Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
The celebration is led by the UNC Asian American Center, which was founded in 2020. The Carolina Asia Center is also hosting a series of events April 19-25.
Arts Everywhere announces Students Arts Innovation Grant winners
The four winning students will receive funds to bring their projects to life and add a touch of creativity to Carolina’s campus.
The Graduate School announces Horizon and Impact Award winners
Each year, The Graduate School honors graduate students for their powerful discoveries that contribute to a better future for people and communities in North Carolina. Eleven Impact Awards and five … Read more
Science art that rocks
Biologist Bob Goldstein had a knack for promoting science talks like rock shows. Then the pandemic hit.