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A monumental visual history
Researchers working on a digital archive mark a major milestone by documenting over 1,000 historical monuments in all 100 North Carolina counties, painting a picture of the changing landscape of … Read more
Walking through women’s history at Carolina
An undergraduate history class created a walking tour of Carolina’s campus that highlights the range of women’s experiences at the University.
2022 Chapman Family, Johnston Awards
One recipient inspired a student to make a scratch-and-sniff book, while another’s class translated children’s books into Chinese to serve a local immigrant community.
Class Features gives students more information up front
Using this ConnectCarolina tool, instructors can now address common questions about a class online before students register — saving time and potentially reducing add/drops.
2022 Board of Governors’, Sitterson, Mentor and Friday Teaching Awards
Learn about laughing meditation field trips, 30-second personal pitch sessions and other ways these award winners engage students.
Four graduate alumni receive The Graduate School Dean’s Distinguished Dissertation Award
Each year, The Graduate School recognizes four doctoral candidates or recent doctoral graduates for creating exceptional dissertations.
Carolina initiative receives $7.5M to power future tech
UNC-Chapel Hill leads a group of four universities awarded $7.5 million from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop organic semiconductors for the next generation of electronics. Wei You in … Read more
Former Ambassador to Brazil on skills for a successful career in international affairs
Ambassador (Ret.) Liliana Ayalde believes that risks, passion, language-learning and diversity are vital attributes to the makings of a strong leader in the world of foreign affairs.
War in Ukraine: What are our experts saying?
Hundreds tuned in March 2 to hear a Carolina panel’s responses to the crisis at a GAA Think Fast webinar.
2022 Tanner Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
Learn why one instructor assigned his students to do “The Twist,” how five-question lecture quizzes became a surprising class favorite and more.
Author Lorrie Moore, in person, reads story about virtual visits
The literary event was part of the Frank B. Hanes Writer-in-Residence Program, which brought the acclaimed short-story writer to campus to visit classes and give readings and talks.
Bookmark This
In our March “Bookmark This” feature, we highlight “Valley of Want” (Unicorn Press, January 2022) by Ross White, who also shares a poem with us. White is teaching assistant professor … Read more
Across continents, Florence Babb collaborates to enhance course instruction
When Florence Babb, professor of anthropology, heard about Collaborative Online International Learning, she jumped at the opportunity to enhance her class and ultimately took her work to Ecuador, where she’s … Read more
NEH grant will help develop critical games studies minor
Courtney Rivard, a 2021 IAH faculty fellow and teaching associate professor in English and comparative literature, received an NEH grant to help develop a critical games studies minor.
Where words fail music speaks
For most of his life, Juan Álamo has used music to connect to and communicate with others. As a skilled marimba player, he uses his talent and passion to teach … Read more
Staff postcard project to memorialize pandemic
“I Was Here: Postcards from the Pandemic” lets employees process the past two years through artistic expression, culminating in an exhibit on Arts Everywhere Day April 8.
Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl Team heads to national competition
Carolina’s Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl Team will be facing off against 35 other schools for a national title this weekend. It is the team’s first time advancing to the national championship … Read more
Building a rich intellectual community
For almost 40 years, the Carolina Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity has been preparing scholars from different backgrounds for faculty careers and the tenure process.
Black history viewed through fast-food lens
Marcia Chatelain, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America,” makes eye-opening connections during the 2022 African American History Month Lecture.
Combining science and policy: Angel Hsu’s journey into climate conservation
Assistant professor of public policy and a faculty member in the environment, ecology and energy program, Angel Hsu is also founder and director of the Data-Driven EnviroLab, an interdisciplinary research … Read more