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Research UNCovered: Nikhil Kaza

The professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning studies how organizations achieve their energy and environmental goals.

Mason Harkleroad stands in front of a tall, snow-covered mountain on a clear day.

An ambassador abroad

Carolina senior Mason Harkleroad experienced a year of living and learning in Taipei, Taiwan, as a Phillips Ambassador and Boren Award recipient.

James Collins stands in front of a boat in a boat yard in Down East, North Carolina

Collaborating with communities on coastal resilience research

James P. Collins, a Ph.D. student in city and regional planning, spent the summer Down East interviewing North Carolina residents about chronic coastal flooding.

A colorful map illustration shows a plane traveling to Paris, the Old Well, an Olympic stadium and the Eiffel Tower.

Burch seminar explores hidden side of Olympic Games

Led by historian Matt Andrews, 20 undergraduates will travel to London and Paris to study the event’s cultural impact.

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New study examines social media’s impact on college students’ mental health

A new study from researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill looks at a possible contributing factor to the worsening trends in mental health: social media.

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Asian studies chair weighs in on ‘Shogun’

Carolina professor Morgan Pitelka discusses the historical accuracy of the hit FX drama series.

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In Memoriam: Richard “Pete” Andrews

In May, the Department of Public Policy lost esteemed colleague Professor Emeritus Richard N. L. “Pete” Andrews, a faculty member in the department since 1981. The department shares this tribute to Professor Andrews.