Social Sciences
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Centuries-old artifacts unearthed on campus
Earlier this week, grounds workers were digging in front of New East to install a new bench. Jon Marcoux ’08 (PhD), an associate professor and the director of Research Laboratories of Archaeology at Carolina, walked by, looked at the pile of dirt and knew it was worth a closer look.

Bookmark This
Bookmark This is a feature that highlights new books by College faculty and alumni, published the first week of each month. The February featured book is “Defending Rumba in Havana: The Sacred and the Black Corporeal Undercommons” by Maya J. Berry.

History department remembers James G. Ferguson Jr.
The department of history recently posted this memorial tribute to Jim Ferguson, who taught the beloved “EATS 101” class through Honors Carolina. Ferguson passed away on Jan. 27.

Noted historian and professor emeritus passes away at 102
William Leuchtenburg was a leading expert on the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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.