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Physics students choose their own adventure
When the University transitioned to remote learning, physics lab instructors created a digital format where students can still make creative choices, or even mistakes.
Marcey Waters wins BOG Award for Excellence in Teaching
The University of North Carolina System announced April 9 that Marcey Waters is a winner of the Board of Governors’ Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Carolina People: Triffin Morris and Jennifer Bayang
Morris and Bayang found a way for costume production students to finish their projects remotely by mailing them sewing supplies and equipment.
Campus response adds to one million PPE for UNC Health
Equipment and expertise come from across campus to help UNC Health fight COVID-19.
Interview with Professor Ji-Yeon Jo: COVID-19 in South Korea
Professor Ji-Yeon Jo, Associate Professor of Korean Studies and Director of the Carolina Asia Center, talks through the basics of COVID-19 in South Korea.
Pandemic Lessons
College of Arts & Sciences faculty are pivoting their course content to address issues surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, teaching students to think creatively and to conduct research to benefit communities.
Missing spring at Carolina? Here are some virtual backgrounds
As we move to remote teaching, learning and working, many of us are missing the signs of spring on campus. We’ve gathered some of our favorite photos of Carolina’s campus … Read more
Tar Heel Reader enables virtual learning for students with disabilities amid COVID-19 outbreak
In a time of social distancing and stay-at-home orders, Tar Heel Reader exhibits a different type of virality, spreading among educators through positive reviews and conference testimonials.
Carolina People: Jennifer Larson
Larson is using her experience teaching online courses to serve as a peer mentor to her colleagues during the University’s transition to remote learning.
How stressed should we feel right now?
Jon Abramowitz is a professor of clinical psychology and an expert in anxiety disorders. He addresses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our daily lives – including how isolation … Read more
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
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.
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.
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.
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