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Excellence Unveiled
Each month, WCHL will feature stories highlighting Carolina excellence from outstanding Tar Heels to share why they’re passionate about their work and shine a light on their important contributions to the community, state and beyond.
Keep scrolling to listen to the latest segments.
Excellence Unveiled segments
Greg Forest
The mathematics professor and 2024 Jefferson Award winner talks about tackling some of the world’s most complex problems through collaborative research and training for nearly three decades at Carolina.
Abbie Smith-Ryan
The associate chair for research in the College of Arts and Sciences’ exercise and sport science department talks about her work to improve health and quality of life, especially for women.
Rhonda Beatty
The director of the UNC Visitors Center talks about creating an interactive, world-class experience for visitors and why you should stop by there soon.
Michael Kosorok
The W.R. Kenan Jr. Distinguished Professor of Biostatistics talks about how artificial intelligence can be used to advance health research and help solve public health challenges.
Angela Kashuba
The dean of the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy talks about her research, rural initiatives and leading the No. 1 pharmacy school in the nation.
Karsen Kitchen
The senior and Blue Origin astronaut talks about her flight and inspiring other women to pursue space industry careers.
Michelle Brown
The director of the Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes talks about how her team guides students pursuing success in class and in sports.
Jasmine King
The research assistant professor discusses her work to develop drug delivery strategies to treat cancer and her passion for working in women’s health.
Jed Atkins
The director and dean of the School of Civic Life and Leadership talks about its mission, courses and the importance of fostering a free speech culture.
Lynn Blanchard
The Carolina Center for Public Service director talks about its programs and its 25-year legacy of giving back.
Candice Powell
The director of the Carolina Covenant talks about the program’s 20th anniversary, the profound impact for students who are accepted and how others can get involved.
