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Mentors, matter
Ph.D. student Zack Hall has made an impact at Carolina through his research of subatomic particles and by supporting undergraduate physicists.
Senior Caroline Hoover is fighting for rural health care access
From Appalachia to the Research Triangle, the medical anthropology major is striving to improve rural health care access, particularly birth and pregnancy services.
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Bookmark This is a feature that highlights new books by College faculty and alumni. The May featured book is “Native Nations: A Millennium in North America” by Kathleen DuVal.
Kalleberg elected to National Academy of Sciences
Kenan Distinguished Professor of Sociology Arne Kalleberg in the College of Arts and Sciences has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences.
UNC researchers receive grant to test blood oxygen device for patients of color
A team of UNC researchers from the department of applied physical sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, the UNC School of Medicine and Gillings School of Global Public Health has received a $110,000 grant to conduct a two-year clinical trial on a pulse oximeter that would improve the accuracy of blood oxygen saturation measurement in patients of color.
CHASE Solar Hub pioneers liquid fuel conversion
At the center’s Chapel Hill headquarters, more than 100 researchers work to turn sunlight into methanol.
UNC historian tapped for National Humanities Center fellowship
Professor of History John Wood Sweet was among 31 scholars awarded National Humanities Center fellowships for the 2024-2025 academic year. Sweet was the only researcher from UNC-Chapel Hill to receive a fellowship.