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Opening the door to global research

February 22, 2021

Part of Carolina Away’s Opportunity Curriculum, “Contemporary World Problems” introduces ways to conduct research on politics, economies, cultures and societies around the world.

#GDTBATH: Ashleigh Roberson

February 22, 2021

Through Carolina Away, Ashleigh Roberson has built connections and got her footing in her classes.

Winter 2020 graduate: Global traveler

November 30, 2020

Senior Lizzie Russler has worked around the world tackling challenges at the intersection of human rights and climate change. An internship at Sephora also confirmed her interest in sustainability issues.

Reppin’ Research: Brett Harris

October 20, 2020

OUR Student Ambassadors are a group of undergraduate researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill who work with the Office for Undergraduate Research in the College of Arts & Sciences to promote a culture of research on campus. Featured researcher: Brett Harris.

A Terrific Trio

October 19, 2020

Three undergraduate researchers, under the leadership of UNC-Chapel Hill geographer Diego Riveros-Iregui, spent two months in Ecuador’s northern Andes Mountains exploring climate change.

Carolina People: Oliver Jones

August 31, 2020

In the Study Abroad office, Oliver Jones is one of the advisers helping students and faculty navigate study abroad and international projects during the global pandemic.

The Disease Ecologist

May 11, 2020

Michael Emch has spent decades tracking the spread of infectious diseases in human populations around the world. Now he confronts what it means to teach and conduct research during a pandemic.

Remember your resiliency and strength

May 4, 2020

We interviewed four graduating seniors about their experience at Carolina. Here are their stories and the advice they would give to fellow graduates. Shai Nickerson’s Carolina story is one of extremes: She once spent two weeks living in a mountain … Continued