Category: Social Sciences
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).
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
Oh, the Humanities: ‘The Past, Present, and Future of the American Entrepreneur’
Every month, Aaron welcomes UNC’s Carolina Public Humanities to the studio for a regular feature called “Oh, the Humanities!” spotlighting humanities work and upcoming events on campus. Click here to listen … Read more
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.
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.
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.
Evaluating airline pricing strategies
UNC-Chapel Hill and University of Mississippi researchers are working with a North American airline to study the effectiveness of pricing strategies.
Shuford Innovators-in-Residence share experiences with students
The 2024-2025 cohort will offer mentorship and professional development opportunities for students in the entrepreneurship minor as they visit campus this year.
An ambassador abroad
Carolina senior Mason Harkleroad experienced a year of living and learning in Taipei, Taiwan, as a Phillips Ambassador and Boren Award recipient.
Rosa Li gives surgeon general food for thought
The psychology scholar critiques Vivek Murthy’s idea of a warning label for teen social media use.
Collaborating with communities on coastal resilience research
James P. Collins, a Ph.D. student in city and regional planning, spent the summer Down East interviewing North Carolina residents about chronic coastal flooding.
Burch seminar explores hidden side of Olympic Games
Led by historian Matt Andrews, 20 undergraduates will travel to London and Paris to study the event’s cultural impact.
New study examines social media’s impact on college students’ mental health
A new study from researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill looks at a possible contributing factor to the worsening trends in mental health: social media.
Asian studies chair weighs in on ‘Shogun’
Carolina professor Morgan Pitelka discusses the historical accuracy of the hit FX drama series.
In Memoriam: Richard “Pete” Andrews
In May, the Department of Public Policy lost esteemed colleague Professor Emeritus Richard N. L. “Pete” Andrews, a faculty member in the department since 1981. The department shares this tribute … Read more
Commemoration and connection in Warren County
The community engagement work of Glenn Hinson, an associate professor of anthropology and American studies, and UNC-Chapel Hill students continues to expand our knowledge of racial violence and its legacy … Read more
Seed grant for AI chatbot will help better track net-zero commitments
The UNC School of Data Science and Society awarded a seed grant to a UNC research team which plans to improve a fine-tuned large language model named ChatNetZero to better understand … Read more
Congratulations to our award-winning College faculty and staff
The College of Arts and Sciences celebrates the dozens of talented faculty and staff who received awards and honors during the spring semester.