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225 years of Tar Heels: Susan Grey Akers
Susan Grey Akers became the first female dean at UNC-Chapel Hill when she was appointed to serve as the first dean of the School of Information and Library Science, then called the School of Library Science.
Video: Stopping arthritis before it starts
Carolina researchers are using 3D technology to help fitness hobbyists and college athletes avoid or recover from knee injuries.
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Well Said: Carolina ghost stories

In this week's podcast, we share spooky stories from some of Carolina’s most famous legends and haunts.

News and Updates

- Folt discusses the importance of universities and higher education affordability
  Chancellor Carol L. Folt was a featured speaker at The Atlantic's annual Future of Work conference, sharing Carolina's mission of preparing tomorrow's workforce by providing accessible and affordable higher education.
- Carolina and Deerfield Management announce the creation of Pinnacle Hill to accelerate the discovery of new medicines
  Deerfield Management commits up to $65 million to support the development of novel therapeutics at UNC-Chapel Hill.
- Message from Chancellor Carol L. Folt on Pittsburgh shooting
- Former patient donates $10 million to further blood cancer research at UNC Lineberger
- Carolina celebrates American Indian Heritage Month
  The monthlong observance will feature a lecture, film screening, art gallery, culture show and Cherokee language classes.
- New Ideas, Information and Inquiry courses explore broad topics across disciplines
- MAHEC, UNC-Chapel Hill celebrate new interprofessional academic health center

In Pictures

Looking up

With historic buildings and picturesque landscaping, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's campus is iconic. But some of Carolina's most beautiful details require taking a new perspective.

Carolina on Social Media

- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  “My entire focus has been excellence at any level of income.” Today at The Atlantic's The Future of Work conference, Chancellor Carol L. Folt spoke about the importance of accessibility to higher education and Carolina's commitment to helping all of its students thrive, regar...
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Happy Heeloween! We hope you have a safe and spooky time 👻🎃 #UNC
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  As the first female dean at the University, Susan Grey Akers helped lead Carolina as it grew into a world-class, global institution. Learn about her contributions as the first dean of the UNC School of Information and Library Science #UNC225
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  A ghost in the Carolina Inn. A secret society at Gimghoul Castle. This Halloween, learn about some of #UNC's spookiest stories 👻 https://unc.live/2ADq9yg
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  "By investing in our faculty’s early-stage research, this partnership advances our commitment to improving the health and well-being of people around the world.” Learn more about Carolina's $65 million partnership with Deerfield Management to address the significant unmet med...
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Motion capture technology isn't just for the movies. See how Carolina researchers are using the same technology to help everyone from fitness hobbyists to college athletes avoid or recover from injuries: https://unc.live/2ABMrR7
- @UNC
  From friendly campus ghosts to top-secret student societies, #UNC is home to a few spooky tales. Uncover the truth about these Carolina haunts 👻 https://t.co/Va0nkoj5WZ
- @UNC
  Thought leaders from across industries gather at @AtlanticLIVE each year to discuss strategies and trends in overcoming challenges. This year, @ChancellorFolt spoke about the importance of affordable higher education and how #UNC makes it possible ⬇️ https://t.co/XBe1anXkJp
- @UNC
  RT @chtransit: Have a safe Halloween tonight. Remember @chtransit ends service around 8pm due to Halloween on Franklin Street. #StaySafe…
- @UNC
  RT @ChancellorFolt: Wow, my favorite costumes this year for sure - shout out to our @UNC social media team for their creativity and artisti…
- @UNC
  Remembered as gracious, friendly and scholarly, Susan Grey Akers made history at Carolina as the first female dean of @uncsils. Learn more about this trailblazing Tar Heel's contributions #UNC225 https://t.co/l3zZPh0xJh
- @UNC
  Heel yeah! 🏀🙌🏾 https://t.co/tQmjJcLp5R

Events

Nov 01
URCT fall program proposals due
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Undergraduate Research Consultant Teams are small “strike teams” of students from multiple disciplines who will execute well-defined, one semester projects guided by a faculty advisor. The goals of the URCT program are to (1) provide students with opportunities for inquiry and discovery in the context of real-world cutting-edge research, and (2) foster interactions between disciplines (e.g. Humanities and Natural and Social Sciences) that reflect the diversity of perspectives necessary to solve society’s problems. URCT fall program proposals are due November 1.
Nov 01
Graduate Research Consultant Program Spring Applications Due
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Spring applications are due for the Graduate Research Consultant (GRC) Program.
Nov 01
Undergraduate Research Consultant Teams Spring Program Proposals Due
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Proposals for spring Undergraduate Research Consultant Teams (URCT) are due.