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Using AI, researchers launch database to predict cancer DNA anomalies

Scientists in UNC’s department of chemistry are focusing on extrachromosomal DNA to address a significant gap in cancer research.


A student learns from a peer tutor at the Writing and Learning Center. In front of them sits a laptop during their tutoring session.

Writing and Learning Center starts students off right 

The center’s academic coaches, peer tutors and writing coaches are ready to help Tar Heels create a plan for a great semester ahead.


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School of Civic Life and Leadership adds faculty to enhance student experience and campus initiatives

The school, which is part of the College of Arts and Sciences, welcomes 11 new faculty members and two new adjunct associate professors.


Julianne Davis crosses her arms and stands in a river

Meet a Tar Heel: Julianne Davis, geological sciences researcher

Doctoral student Julianne Davis studies the movement of mud and sand through subarctic rivers and lakes, including water systems in Alberta, Canada, and interior Alaska.


James Collins stands in front of a boat in a boat yard in Down East, North Carolina

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.


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Meet a Tar Heel: Katherine Ropp, bassist and linguist

A senior, Ropp has used her time at Carolina to study French in Chapel Hill and in Paris, France, all while balancing her passion for music education and performance.


Conor Kerr sits in front of exhibits at the Carolina Basketball Museum.

Meet a Tar Heel: Conor Kerr, undergraduate sport statistician

Kerr founded the Sports Analysis Intelligence Laboratory to connect undergraduate students with a passion for statistics with opportunities through Carolina Athletics.


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