Category: Fine Arts & Humanities
Marwick awarded Carnegie Fellowship
Associate professor of communication Alice Marwick’s research project questions narratives of online radicalization, asking how and why people come to believe fringe, false or extremist viewpoints that they encounter on … Read more
Carolina to host a Class of 2020 virtual celebration
At 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 10, the University will hold a Class of 2020 video watch party celebration so graduates and their families can celebrate together until it’s safe … Read more
Senior Rachel Despard: How recorded music boots community collaboration
Senior Rachel Despard studies how recorded music boosts community collaboration, affects visibility for vulnerable populations, and addresses systematic inequalities.
Celebrating American studies seniors: Dana Noelle Hunt
Carolina senior Dana Noelle Hunt says her time in American studies made her appreciate “that it goes into a deeper understanding of America and its history — the truth of … Read more
Diary of a linguist singer: A bittersweet farewell
Senior Nicole Gagliardi reflects back on her time at UNC. “I’m so grateful for all the people I’ve met, the friends and memories made, and to the Department of Music … Read more
A Tar Heel for life
Senior Tyger Hanback shares his Carolina journey as an admissions ambassador and a member of the Marching Tar Heels and a few of his friends share their favorite memories of … Read more
Graduate student Jane Reichard finds a common thread in science and art
After earning a degree in biochemistry as an undergraduate, graduate student Jane Reichard pursued her passion for costume production at Carolina, where she has been bringing a scientific eye to … Read more
Remember your resiliency and strength
We interviewed four graduating seniors about their experience at Carolina. Here are their stories and the advice they would give to fellow graduates. Shai Nickerson’s Carolina story is one of … Read more
English students journal their way into history
The primary source journals written by Jordynn Jack’s class will provide valuable insight into daily life during the COVID-19 pandemic for future historians.
Exploring contagion through the lens of Shakespeare
We recently chatted with Floyd-Wilson about the relevance of the book Contagion and the Shakespearean Stage in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Carolina People: Triffin Morris and Jennifer Bayang
Morris and Bayang found a way for costume production students to finish their projects remotely by mailing them sewing supplies and equipment.
Pandemic Lessons
College of Arts & Sciences faculty are pivoting their course content to address issues surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, teaching students to think creatively and to conduct research to benefit communities.
Carolina People: Jennifer Larson
Larson is using her experience teaching online courses to serve as a peer mentor to her colleagues during the University’s transition to remote learning.
The Magic of Classics
Classicists help connect our lives to those of the ancient world, but in Suzanne Lye’s course on magic and religion, her students do more than just connect — they create.
Revised Pass/Fail Grading Policy for Spring and Summer 2020 FAQ for Students
An FAQ for undergraduate students in the College of Arts & Sciences about the revised grading policy for spring 2020.
Message from Dean Terry Rhodes
A message from Terry Rhodes to faculty and graduate teaching assistants in the College of Arts & Sciences sent on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
The Art of French Drawing
UNC senior Savannah Faircloth traveled to Paris in the summer of 2019 to learn about French culinary culture and the relationship Parisians have with food. Then, she drew their portraits.
College of Arts & Sciences COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions for Instructors
The purpose of this FAQ is to answer questions that the Dean’s Office is receiving from faculty, teaching assistants and other instructors of record. It is not meant to be a complete set of answers to all … Read more
Coronavirus update
The University has announced a new plan that will encourage greater “social distancing” and mitigate the spread of coronavirus. Spring break is extended through March 22. Remote instruction for the … Read more
Research UNCovered: Benjamin Frey
Benjamin Frey is an assistant professor in the Department of American Studies. He studies the Cherokee language, now endangered, in order to recover the social networks, spaces, domains and means … Read more