Category: News

32 Carolina faculty named ‘highly cited researchers’
Clarivate’s 2024 international list of trailblazers among peers includes scholars from across the University, including the College of Arts and Sciences.

Filling a major gap in oral history
The Southern Mix project began in 2017 after a group of UNC-Chapel Hill students saw a need for the University archives to reflect stories of Asian and Asian Americans in … Read more

UNC startup redefining mental health treatment with eye-tracking technology
The heart of the project is its potential clinical impact — empowering clinicians and patients with tools to understand mental health in ways previously unimaginable.

Stuart E. Eizenstat ’64 returns to Carolina to articulate the “art of diplomacy”
During a recent Diplomatic Discussion at UNC-Chapel Hill, former U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Stuart Eizenstat ’64 shared insights from his recent book, “The Art of Diplomacy: How American … Read more

Carolina ranks 9th in U.S. for study abroad participation
UNC-Chapel Hill ranked ninth among universities in the U.S. for study abroad participation, according to the Open Doors 2024 Report on International Educational Exchange. This is the University’s highest ranking … Read more

Graduate student discovers youngest transiting planet ever
Identified by Carolina astronomer Madyson Barber, the “baby” planet is 3 million years old and roughly the size of Jupiter.

Plaque signals Naval Armory’s historic status
Campus leaders and Carolina’s ROTC celebrated the unveiling of the National Register of Historic Places marker on Nov. 15.

A love of writing for stage and screen
Tony and Emmy-nominated writer, producer and performer Anthony King ’97 received the New York Carolina Club’s John L. Haber Award for outstanding contributions to the arts.

A tool for healing
Senior Violeta Gonzalez Toro was inspired by a transformative literature class to research how veterans might use reading as a path for healing after military experiences.

Unmasking Ugliness
Al Duncan has spent the last 15 years exploring why humans are drawn to the unpleasant and uncomfortable aspects of life.

December graduate pauses studies for hurricane relief
Jessica Bowling’s National Guard duties took her to western North Carolina to help with Helene recovery in October.

Heather Knorr teaches Spanish for engagement
Her SPAN 329 students practice using language skills professionally by writing bilingual children’s books.

Florence Dore is a rock star English professor
Carolina’s winner of the 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award takes a creative approach to books and songs.

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.