In The Media
American Psychologist
September 5, 2024
UNC’s Viji Sathy receives Brewer Award for Distinguished Teaching of Psychology
The APF Gold Medal for Impact in Psychology recognizes Viji Sathy of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for her dedication to inclusive teaching practices, promoting equity in classrooms and higher education. Dr. Sathy has continually pushed the boundaries of student learning experiences. … Read more
Los Angeles Times
September 4, 2024
From Nigeria to Nashville, we’re all in Shaboozey country now
Shaboozey’s been embraced by country’s establishment, but as a young Black man in America’s most conservative music format, he’s under no illusions about it. His songwriting is bracing and melancholy in ways “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” barely suggests. After his raucous ascent on the back … Read more
HuffPost
September 4, 2024
Coral Restoration’s Wake Up Call
Until last summer, Pickles Reef was seen as a bright spot in the field of coral restoration. The Coral Restoration Foundation, one of the largest reef restoration organizations in the world, had spent the better part of two decades working to breathe new life into … Read more
USA Today
September 4, 2024
Tap water is generally safe to drink. But contamination can occur
The World Health Organization notes that only about 73% of the world’s population have access to drinking water that is both nearby and free from contamination, leaving billions of people who aren’t afforded such a basic luxury. Even worse, at least 1.7 billion people have to … Read more
The New York Times
August 23, 2024
How to Exercise During Menopause
Whether you work out regularly or you’re just building a fitness habit, exercise can feel harder as you reach menopause, which typically occurs in your 40s or 50s. … When it comes to exercise during menopause, “we need to talk about muscle,” said Abbie Smith-Ryan, … Read more
Business Insider
August 23, 2024
Universal basic income: What UBI is, how it works, how it would affect the economy, and what supporters and critics say
Universal basic income has made giant strides from its origins as a utopian vision. … Other experts say people’s spending shouldn’t be scrutinized. Douglas MacKay, an associate professor of public policy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, told BI that trying to control … Read more
Inside Higher Ed
August 23, 2024
When a U.S. Presidential Candidate Is Called a ‘DEI Hire’
In their insults aimed at the Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, some congressional Republicans have used three letters often bandied about in higher education these days: DEI, for diversity, equity and inclusion. They’ve called Harris—who is simultaneously the nation’s first Black, first Asian … Read more