Folklore goes digital
In her 27-year career in American studies, Patricia Sawin has studied culture through oral histories and cat memes.
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Jonathan Crabtree is rooted in data management
The inaugural director of the Research Data Management Core has contributed to Carolina research for 31 years.
Top news
Four honored with 2024 Davie Awards for service
The winners are a businessman, state senator, congresswoman and media executive.
Researchers help decode risk for psychiatric disorders
Jason Stein’s lab in the UNC School of Medicine created a model to identify genetic variants linked to mental illness.
Operational Excellence runs on research
The Action Research model helps the team drive change, most recently in faculty hiring.
Undergraduate researchers go ‘Back to Basics’
Three Carolina students describe their foundational projects on sustainable chemistry, Dutch history and quantum physics.
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.
Go behind the scenes at Research and Discovery Fair
At the Oct. 23 event, more than 25 exhibitors will use drones, robots and music to pique undergraduates’ interest.
Carolina in the news
Lee Roberts installed as UNC chancellor on University Day
The News & Observer
UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Lee H. Roberts reflects on what makes UNC exceptional during his installation address at a University Day celebration on Oct. 11, 2024.
A ‘second wave’ of medical issues may slam the region in Helene’s wake, disaster response officials caution
NC Health News
Dr. David Weber, a professor of medicine, pediatrics, and epidemiology at UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, explains hurricane health risks.
Why Harris and Trump are hitting the celebrity podcast circuit
The Hill
Shannon C. McGregor, an associate journalism professor at UNC-Chapel Hill, discusses how presidential candidates’ podcast interviews help attract voters.
Accolades and honors
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.
4 selected for Distinguished Alumni Awards
Two financial leaders, an acclaimed actress and a humanitarian focused on clean water are this year’s honorees.
Goings, Harris receive faculty, staff awards
Trenette Clark Goings of the School of Social Work and Shauna Harris of the Carolina Women’s Center will be honored at the University Day celebration Oct. 11.
Faculty and staff
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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.
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.
- University Research Week
University Research Week
Wilson Library
Thu, October 2408:00 am
- Planting for Pollinators & Hummingbirds
Planting for Pollinators & Hummingbirds
Thu, October 2412:00 pm
- Supporting North Carolina’s Caregivers
Supporting North Carolina’s Caregivers
Friday Conference Center
Thu, October 2406:30 pm
- University Research Week
University Research Week
Wilson Library
Fri, October 2508:00 am