Social Sciences
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Kathleen DuVal wins 2024 Cundill History Prize for her book “Native Nations”
UNC historian Kathleen DuVal is the 2024 winner of the Cundill History Prize for “Native Nations: A Millennium In North America” (Random House).

Bookmark This
Bookmark This is a feature that highlights new books by College people. The November featured book is “One Day I’ll Work for Myself: The Dream and Delusion that Conquered America” by Benjamin C. Waterhouse, professor of history.

Teaching religion through a media lens
Eden Consenstein’s work focuses on the intersections of American religion, capitalism, consumerism and technology.

Creative collaborators: A symbiosis with the river
Led by geographer Gabriela Valdivia, a collaborative team is examining the impact of the construction industry on Ecuadorian communities along the Hollin River.

Creative collaborators: Nonprofit benefits from seniors’ research
Guided by a faculty leader, a public policy capstone team provided advice about strengthening N.C. communities’ disaster response efforts.

Evaluating airline pricing strategies
UNC-Chapel Hill and University of Mississippi researchers are working with a North American airline to study the effectiveness of pricing strategies.

Shuford Innovators-in-Residence share experiences with students
The 2024-2025 cohort will offer mentorship and professional development opportunities for students in the entrepreneurship minor as they visit campus this year.