Social Sciences
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Study: Sea level rise shifts habitat for endangered Florida Keys species
A new study describes the response to sea level rise by an endangered species only found in the Florida Keys. Paul Taillie, the lead author, completed the study as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Florida and is now an assistant professor of geography at UNC.
Research Uncovered: Alison Curry
Alison Curry studies the ritual, spatial, and functional uses of Jewish cemeteries in Poland between the interwar period and WWII.
Digital resource helps community planners prep for natural disasters
The Coastal Resilience Center has launched a website to help communities plan for and evaluate hazards like hurricanes and wildfires. Phil Berke in the College of Arts and Sciences is a leader of the project.
Southern history revisited
A groundbreaking volume weaves a new narrative of the South from its ancient past to the present, drawing on top scholars’ work in global and Atlantic world history, histories of the African diaspora and environmental history.
From kindergarten to Carolina
Kacie Horton and DeAndre Sawyer have been at each other’s side for almost two decades. The two graduating Tar Heels will celebrate another milestone together this weekend at Spring Commencement.
Preparing to serve
Kat Goodpaster’s was raised to prioritize serving your country in any way you can. At Carolina, the Tar Heel learned to combine her passion for Russian culture and national security for a future career.
Three Air Force cadets selected for U.S. Space Force
The sophomores will become the first UNC-Chapel Hill AFROTC cadets to commission into the U.S. Space Force upon their graduation in 2025.