2024 is a year of Carolina centennials
In this video, Chancellor Lee H. Roberts highlights four milestones for the University.
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Study abroad trip sparked switch in majors
A professor’s advice and the “Black Panther” movie also influenced Krystal Lacayo’s interest in environmental justice.
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Air Force veteran earns advertising and PR degree
After switching from air traffic control to public affairs, Caitlin Russell steered her career course to Carolina’s journalism school.
Shelley Earp’s fascination leads to fulfillment
A physician and cancer research scientist, the 2024 Winter Commencement speaker talks about his life and his love.
Kara Hume strives to offer fitness for all
The autism researcher is building an exercise program called Power Hour for people of varying abilities.
Excellence Unveiled: Lynn Blanchard
The Carolina Center for Public Service director talks about its programs and its 25-year legacy of giving back.
Holiday Carolina Blood Drive helps those in need
Held Dec. 11 this year, the annual American Red Cross event provides opportunities to give blood and volunteer.
Ridge Road closed to through traffic Dec. 1–Jan. 8
As renovation of Avery Residence Hall continues, traffic will be detoured along Manning Drive and South and Raleigh roads.
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As Holidays Approach, Experts Encourage Parents to Pay Attention to Recent Mental Health Study
Associated Press
UNC-Chapel Hill School of Social Work experts discuss the proactive benefits of parents familiarizing themselves with mental health trends in youth and teens.
America is incredibly polarized. It’s bad for our health.
Vox
Jon Oberlander, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health professor and political scientist, explains the health effects of political polarization.
Full of Hope: How Some Youth Are Overcoming Suicidal Ideation
WUNC
Tanya Wang interviews students in Carolina Across 100’s Suicide Prevention Summit and Carolina research instructor Natalie O’Brien about suicide prevention.
Accolades and honors
32 Carolina faculty named ‘highly cited researchers’
Clarivate’s 2024 international list of trailblazers among peers includes scholars from across the University.
History professor wins Cundill History Prize
Kathleen DuVal’s award-winning book is “Native Nations,” a sweeping 1,000-year history of North America.
Provost invested at American Academy of Sciences and Letters
J. Christopher Clemens joins the prestigious organization honoring outstanding achievement in arts, sciences and learned professions.
Four honored with 2024 Davie Awards for service
The winners are a businessman, state senator, congresswoman and media executive.
Human resources honors longest-serving employees
“We are better because of you,” Vice Chancellor Becci Menghini told faculty and staff with 25-plus years on the job.
New award funds projects with real-world impact
Translating Innovative Ideas for the Public Good Award winners take fresh approaches to tough problems.
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Air Force veteran joins Student Affairs
After 22 years, James Jacks embraces using his organizational and communication skills in a new way.
Rebecca Hill named nursing’s senior associate dean for academic affairs
Her “focus on innovation and continuous improvement will be instrumental,” says Val Howard, UNC School of Nursing dean.
Employee Appreciation Day celebrates Carolina’s faculty and staff
Employees enjoyed games, Pelican’s SnoBalls, a photo booth and more at the annual Office of Human Resources event.
- Employee Forum General Meeting
Employee Forum General Meeting
Fri, December 609:00 am
- Jingle Bell Jog
Jingle Bell Jog
Fetzer Hall
Fri, December 611:00 am
- Teen Science Cafe: Healthcare
Teen Science Cafe: Healthcare
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
Fri, December 605:30 pm
- Winter Craft Market
Winter Craft Market
North Carolina Botanical Garden
Sun, December 801:00 pm