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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 and South Korea in summer 2024.

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.
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