Category: News
University Teaching Awards honor 25 standout educators
Selected from 588 nominations, the winners — many from the College of Arts and Sciences — are skilled instructors and “true champions of the student.”
Bruno Lab research extends from Galapagos to NC
Led by biologist John Bruno, lab members study species unique to the archipelago but with relevance to the larger ecosystem.
Advancing Research on Central Asian Modern History and Asian Diasporic Foodscapes
After launching the Summer International Collaboration Research Grant in 2023, the Institute awarded SICR grants to associate professors Eren Tasar and Ji-Yeon Jo (FFP ’24) to conduct research in Austria … Read more
Presidential Early Career Award goes to 4 Carolina researchers
Three of the four winners are in the College of Arts and Sciences. The U.S. government honor is the highest given to scientists and engineers who show exceptional potential.
Three Tar Heels named Schwarzman Scholars
The prestigious award fully funds a master’s program in global affairs at Beijing’s Tsinghua University. All three have ties to the College of Arts and Sciences.
Diplomacy Initiative funds simulation exercises
Students develop problem-solving skills through scenarios of historic events like the 1962 Cuban missile crisis.
Carolina celebrates MLK Jr. Week
“We Still Dream” is the theme of the annual celebration, featuring several speakers and events Jan. 19-23.
Misha Becker advises new chairs to “find core values to be your guiding principles”
Misha Becker, professor and chair of the department of linguistics, is the new co-director of the Chairs Leadership Program at the Institute for the Arts and Humanities.
Carolina Covenant scholars assist in Helene cleanup
‘Heartbreaking’ trip to Old Fort affirmed their commitment to serve others through the Rural Medicine Pathway Program.
New AI Tool Enhances Image Quality in Virtual and Augmented Reality
In the realm of virtual reality and augmented reality, the quality and realism of images are crucial for creating immersive experiences.
#GDTBATH: Mel Dalili
The Carolina sophomore shares her life through her poems, tours and activities on campus.
Uredo Agada’s “stop-out” year allowed her to research the Nigerian Civil War through oral histories
The Carolina junior used skills from the Southern Oral History Program’s internship course and other UNC-Chapel Hill classes to record original primary sources.
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.
She took ‘60 Days to Disconnect’ and wrote a book
People magazine named Tar Heel sophomore Keegan Lee a “Girl Changing the World” for exposing the dangers of social media addiction.
Bookmark This: 2024 wrap-up
We featured nine amazing books by College faculty and alumni across different disciplines in 2024. Enjoy this wrap-up of the books we featured last year, and find some new books … Read more
Carolina senior Pratyush Seshadri named Marshall Scholar
Pratyush Seshadri, a senior with a double major in economics and mathematics and a minor in history, has been named Carolina’s 23rd Marshall Scholar.
Greg Forest wins 2024 Jefferson Award
The applied mathematics professor in the College of Arts and Sciences stressed the importance of community in accepting the honor Dec. 13.
The show is just beginning for December graduate Madi Ugan
The dramatic art and psychology double major draws inspiration from all aspects of theater, including improv comedy, directing and sound design.
Carolina ranks 9th among all top U.S. research institutions
UNC-Chapel Hill has grown research activity by $190M, pushing the University into the top 10 research institutions in the U.S. by volume and annual expenditures.
Carolina team provides historical context for samurai art exhibit
The North Carolina Museum of Art’s, “Samurai: The Making of a Warrior,” is up until Feb. 2 in Raleigh. Morgan Pitelka, Bernard L. Herman Distinguished Professor in the departments of … Read more