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Text on left: Planting a Sense of Place: Undergraduate students, under the leadership of American studies professor Daniel Cobb, planted a garden inspired by their transcriptions of the diary of 20th century American Indian writer D'Arcy McNickle. Photo on the right: Two students sit on the ground in the garden.
Austin Foushee sits with a laptop that is open to the Parr Center for Ethics' website.

A champion for ethical discussions

Senior Austin Foushee’s commitment to the National High School Ethics Bowl has helped encourage the next generation of deep thinkers and inspired the program’s first alumni scholarship.


Sarah Vickers stands in front of a whiteboard with notes and equations on it in her physics lab.

Knowing neutrinos: A Carolina junior is part of the hunt for one of physics’ most sought-after discoveries

In advance of UNC’s Celebration of Undergraduate Research on April 26, we caught up with junior Sarah Vickers who will be presenting her work as part of the Gruszko lab in the department of physics and astronomy.


A headshot of Delaney Thull at the Old Well.

Delaney Thull: Making philosophy and ethics accessible to all

A Ph.D. student in the philosophy department, Delaney Thull’s work with the Parr Center helps make ethics accessible to all.


A headshot of Jieni Zhou in front of a mural featuring Rameses the Ram and other UNC landmarks.

Jieni Zhou: Researching how positive experiences affect our well-being

A fifth-year social psychology Ph.D. student, Jieni Zhou researches the intersection of well-being and romantic relationships.


A headshot of Jocelyn Chatman at the Old Well.

Jocelyn Chatman: Bringing performances to life through costume design

A costume production MFA student in the dramatic art department, Jocelyn Chatman makes performances come alive.


Bryan Stevenson wears a suit and speaks into a microphone at a podium.

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.


Nuria Shin and Casey Mentch stand next to one another on the steps of Hill Hall, the music department's main building.

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.