Heather Knorr teaches Spanish for engagement
Her SPAN 329 students practice using language skills professionally by writing bilingual children’s books.
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The force of storytelling is strong in Gary Kayye
“Star Wars” and other creative narratives inspire this award-winning advertising teacher.
Top news
Retired NC Supreme Court justice to speak at Stone Center
Patricia Timmons-Goodson ’76, ’79 (JD) will deliver the Stone Memorial Lecture Nov. 12.
Carolina field hockey wins 27th ACC title
Following last week’s 4-1 win against Boston College, the Tar Heels will defend their national championship beginning Friday.
History professor wins Cundill History Prize
Kathleen DuVal’s award-winning book is “Native Nations,” a sweeping 1,000-year history of North America.
Library science and EPA partnership thrives at 50
The EPA Library in RTP is the only one of its 22 libraries staffed by a university and with an internship program.
Correctional Education gives prisoners a second chance
For 50 years, this Carolina program has transformed thousands of lives through the power of learning.
Undergraduates can do research
Here are four tips on how to get started from Carolina’s undergraduate research director and four students.
Carolina in the news
When Chronic Diseases Come With Chronic Financial Pressure
The New York Times
UNC-Chapel Hill associate professor of medicine, Seth A. Berkowitz, explains how patients may alter their prescription schedules due to financial concerns.
'I don't think the general public has any idea': As assaults on health care workers rise, there's a growing push to find solutions
WRAL
The UNC School of Nursing is enhancing nursing training with a new program to better prepare nurses and nursing students for dealing with workplace violence.
How the Nov. 5 election will shape health policy in the coming legislative session
North Carolina Health News
Jon Oberlander, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health professor, explains how election results may lead to Medicaid cuts.
Accolades and honors
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.
Nine researchers earn Arts and Humanities grants
The funding provides support for studies about ancient Turkey, Spanish dialects, PFAS exposure and more.
Faculty and staff
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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.
- Carolina Innovators Connect
Carolina Innovators Connect
The Junction
Tue, November 1204:00 pm
- Postelection: “Moving Forward Together”
Postelection: “Moving Forward Together”
Campus Y Building
Thu, November 1405:00 pm
- Brass Chamber Music Concert
Brass Chamber Music Concert
Hill Hall
Sun, November 1707:00 pm