Category: News Archive
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.
Johnny Appleseed of Science
UNC-Chapel Hill biologist Bob Goldstein leads DIY microscope-building workshops to empower North Carolina public school teachers.
Carolina Student Impact Fund to help students affected by COVID-19
The fund will provide emergency support for various expenses, such as housing, food, travel and technology to students who are unable to meet the unexpected financial burdens resulting from the … Read more
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
Why do sea turtles eat ocean plastics? New research points to smell
New research from Carolina shows that plastics floating in the ocean build a coating of algae and microorganisms that smells edible to turtles.
Was the Bible’s Gospel of John author fake?
In a paper published on March 2 in the Journal for the Study of the New Testament, UNC-Chapel Hill religious studies assistant professor Hugo Mendez explains for the first time … Read more
Bookmark This
Bookmark This is a feature that highlights new books by College of Arts & Sciences faculty and alumni, published on the first Friday of every month. This month’s featured book … Read more
Supporting and advancing women faculty
Funded by a nearly $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation, TEAM ADVANCE provides programs to improve mentor and mentee experiences, from seminars to peer mentoring circles.
Building a diverse intellectual community
The Carolina Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity develops postdocs for possible tenure-track appointments at the University of North Carolina and other research universities.
New year, new goals: How to have happier relationships
Barbara Fredrickson studies the psychology of positive emotions, including love. Her research offers tips to build happier relationships and bring more love into our lives. Barbara Fredrickson is an expert … Read more
A new hub for learning at the heart of campus
A strategic partnership at the R.B. House Undergraduate Library is preparing to transform support for undergraduate learning.
Rhodes named dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
She joined the faculty in 1987 and is the first faculty member from the fine arts to be named dean of the College since it took its modern-day name in … Read more
Rhodes named dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
She joined the faculty in 1987 and is the first faculty member from the fine arts to be named dean of the College since it took its modern-day name in … Read more
25 earn 2020 University Teaching Awards
These awards recognize the dedication and determination of Carolina’s faculty and inspire our students to learn and grow. Many of the winners are from the College of Arts & Sciences.
25 earn 2020 University Teaching Awards
These awards recognize the dedication and determination of Carolina’s faculty and inspire our students to learn and grow. Many of the winners are from the College of Arts & Sciences.
A primary primer
Political science professor Sarah A. Treul shares her expertise on America’s confusing primary election process.