Category: Diversity
Mentors, matter
Ph.D. student Zack Hall has made an impact at Carolina through his research of subatomic particles and by supporting undergraduate physicists.
Two professors named newest ‘Working on Women in Science’ initiative scholars
Professors Laura Mersini-Houghton in the physics and astronomy department and Karin Pfennig in the biology department will serve two-year terms as WOWS Scholars and receive annual grants to pursue initiatives … Read more
‘Root shock’
Graduate student Ari Green is studying the experiences of Black people being displaced from their homes and communities in three urban areas.
Musicologist makes case for national hymn
Carolina music professor Naomi André wants Americans to know more about the song “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
Connecting Indigenous youth in Ecuador and North Carolina
An international exchange program with UNC and the National University of Chimborazo builds connections between Indigenous students from across the world.
Oral histories of Black trailblazers brought to life by student performers Nov. 30 and Dec. 1
A performance woven from extensive oral histories of Institute of African American Research (IAAR) leaders will be brought to life by student performers in a public performance Nov. 30 and … Read more
Renewed Investment in Old Fort
Funding from the state legislature has boosted an economic development project in western North Carolina centered on outdoor recreation. UNC faculty and students have been providing expertise to the collaborative … Read more
Finding his research rhythm
Héctor Aizpurúa, Jr. recounts his journey from remedial English classes to writing his honors thesis on the musical traditions of the displaced people of the Panama Canal.
Meet the new Carolina Postdoctoral Program fellows
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is pleased to announce the 2023-2025 Carolina Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity Fellows (CPPFD). Three fellows are from the College of Arts … Read more
The Father Effect
Shauna Cooper in the department of psychology and neuroscience has spent over a decade studying Black fathers and their roles in child development.
This Carolina junior’s fall semester will begin with the release of her debut novel
Victoria Wlosok signed a book deal for her young adult thriller with a “big five” publisher when she was still a first-year student at UNC. On Sept. 19, her work … Read more
Showcasing Native diversity
Graduate student Marissa Carmi is contributing to research about Oneida history, identity and sovereignty while supporting the larger narrative of Native diversity that has long been silenced.
Southern history revisited
A groundbreaking volume weaves a new narrative of the South from its ancient past to the present, drawing on top scholars’ work in global and Atlantic world history, histories of … Read more
A recipe for Black joy
Bailey Benson, a Morehead-Cain Scholar majoring in food studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, has created an unconventional cookbook that will guide readers through much more than recipes.
Inspiring creativity
The piano is more than just an instrument for Clara Yang. It’s a refuge and creative outlet. As an associate professor in the music department, she’s sharing that connection with … Read more
‘The Story of Us’ creates community through drama
On April 15 and 16, 19 actors — including an Academy-Award winner and a Broadway performer — will tell the stories of 27 LGBTQ+ Tar Heels in the Process Series … Read more
Film, art, food, talks celebrate Asian Pacific American culture
Tar Heels have a wide range of events to choose from to honor Asian Pacific American heritage this April.
She expands global connections for students
The Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies director launched a lecture series and taught global courses. She is also Roshan Institute associate professor in Persian studies.
Blair Kelley uncovers roots of Black working class
The Center for the Study of the American South director hopes to amplify the work ethic carried from enslavement to freedom.
Rooted: María DeGuzmán
María DeGuzmán, the Eugene H. Falk Distinguished Professor of English & Comparative Literature and the founding director of the UNC Latina/o Studies Program, has been contributing to research at UNC … Read more