Category: News Archive
Speaking to the world
The College of Arts and Sciences’ departments and global centers are particularly strong in teaching “less commonly taught languages.”
Approaching life like an economist
“Economics is relevant for everyone, in just about every situation,” says Donna Gilleskie, who has been a Carolina economics faculty member for 30 years.
Harmony in Community
New faculty member and director of the Glee Club, Sean Grier, puts student experience first.
Exploring medieval and early modern studies at Carolina
The minor helped enhance senior Elizabeth Kohn’s study of art, architecture and the Italian language.
Religious studies department manager named College Manager of the Year
Tracey Cave received the 2023-2024 Award in Management in the College of Arts and Sciences for her outstanding accomplishments in the department of religious studies.
Examining the impact of market-driven epidemics
Eszter Rimányi ’23 used her UNC interdisciplinary studies major to explore how epidemics can be caused by more than viruses or germs — they can be fueled by commerce.
Soaring though a career
Lt. Col. Brie Vihlen’s Air Force service has taken her to Afghanistan, the United Kingdom, bases throughout the United States and ultimately to commanding Carolina’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 590.
Kathleen DuVal wins 2024 Cundill History Prize for her book “Native Nations”
UNC historian Kathleen DuVal is the 2024 winner of the Cundill History Prize for “Native Nations: A Millennium In North America” (Random House).
NC Humanities awards over $378,000 to support local history and storytelling projects
This year, NC Humanities awarded grants to 21 public humanities projects, including four involving College of Arts and Sciences faculty.
Bookmark This
Bookmark This is a feature that highlights new books by College people. The November featured book is “One Day I’ll Work for Myself: The Dream and Delusion that Conquered America” … Read more
New approach boosting polymer conductivity holds immense potential for organic electronics
Researchers in the Department of Chemistry have introduced a new conjugated polymer, called POET-T2-COOH, that achieves electrical conductivities 100,000 times greater than comparable polymers.
Robotics work heralds ‘discovery factories’
Carolina scientists define lab automation and create AI that enables a robot to work beside humans.
Cuisine as a bridge for cultural understanding
Southern Futures Undergraduate Fellow Ngan Le created an online cookbook, showcasing the N.C. Vietnamese American community’s rich tapestry of experiences.
Creative collaborators: This is not your parents’ math class
Mathematics faculty member Linda Green teamed up with graduate research consultant Connor Menzel to teach an interdisciplinary data analysis class.
Junior Orly Baum is a maker at Carolina
The music major encourages fellow Tar Heels to stretch their creative comfort zones at UNC’s makerspaces, too.
Teaching religion through a media lens
Eden Consenstein’s work focuses on the intersections of American religion, capitalism, consumerism and technology.
Creative collaborators: A symbiosis with the river
Led by geographer Gabriela Valdivia, a collaborative team is examining the impact of the construction industry on Ecuadorian communities along the Hollin River.
Go behind the scenes at Research and Discovery Fair
At the Oct. 23 event, many exhibitors within the College of Arts & Sciences will use drones, robots and music to pique undergraduates’ interest.
Creative collaborators: Nonprofit benefits from seniors’ research
Guided by a faculty leader, a public policy capstone team provided advice about strengthening N.C. communities’ disaster response efforts.
Small materials, big innovations
In collaboration with scientists and clinicians, Wubin Bai uses his expertise in materials science to develop next-generation medical devices.