News and Features

Bryan Stevenson to deliver Spring Commencement address
The civil rights lawyer and leader of the Equal Justice Initiative will address the Class of 2023 on May 14.

The music department wants to know: What is the soundtrack to finals season?
Music students Nuria Shin and Casey Mentch asked Tar Heels which songs they listen to when it is time to hit the books.

A slight change of plans
Friends, professors and fascinating coursework helped guide senior Alice Bennett to the most meaningful aspects of her Carolina experience –– and a degree in American studies.

Serving his country and Carolina
When senior Tyler Vaughan graduates this month, he will do so as a newly commissioned Marine second lieutenant and a new dad.

Remembering Department Founder Dr. Frederick P. Brooks, Jr.
The College of Arts and Sciences mourns the loss of Dr. Frederick P. Brooks, Jr., department of computer science founder and tremendous colleague and friend to so many.

‘Highly cited researchers’ list names 35 from Carolina
This year, more than 30 researchers from Carolina made Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers list as trailblazers in research among their peers, including five from UNC’s College of Arts and Sciences.

Carolina students will help to share veterans’ stories in ‘After the War’
The Mellon Foundation-funded digital archive of veteran experiences will debut in June 2023 and is presented in part by UNC’s Southern Oral History Program.