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‘Drawn to Explain’ debuts on Craige Deck
The installation by international artist Amalia Pica features diagrams used by Tar Heels, including a Nobel Prize winner and a legendary coach.

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Gillings hosts new CDC outbreak forecasting center
Working with 13 funded partners, Carolina will coordinate the creation of more effective responses to public health emergencies.
FEMA to hold nationwide emergency alert tests
Cell phone users will receive the alert system test on Oct. 4.
A message from the chancellor: Innovate Carolina Junction
In a campus email, Chancellor Kevin M. Guskiewicz wrote about University's commitment to innovation, including the new Innovate Carolina Junction.
State budget includes state employee pay raises
The North Carolina General Assembly also approved funding for renovations at the business and nursing schools.
Latinx alumna’s gift enables student travel
Double Tar Heel Maribel Carrion established the Carrion Global Experiences Fund to open more opportunities to see the world.
Carolina ranks 4th among publics
In the U.S. News & World Report list, the University is the best value among public institutions for the 19th year.

With Demand for Mental-Health Care Soaring on Campus, Faculty and Students Are Stepping Up to Help
TIME

Sarah Reives-Houston, director of UNC’s Behavioral Health Springboard, discusses the impact of implementing Mental Health First Aid on college campuses.
7 big trends facing Triangle housing market. What experts say to expect.
The News & Observer

Experts from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School’s Leonard W. Wood Center for Real Estate Studies break down what to expect in the Triangle housing market.
Tiny robot capable of navigating live tissue could boost fight against lung cancer, UNC researchers report
WRAL

Carolina's computer science and medicine departments have designed a robot capable of traversing lung tissue in lung cancer patients.

They combat patient loneliness with social media
With a $3.2 million NCI grant, Barbara Fredrickson and Allison Lazard will support young cancer patients with messages that inspire action.
Nabarun Dasgupta named in Time100 Next
The magazine recognized the Gillings scientist for easing access to naloxone and testing street drugs.
Eight faculty members named Academic Leadership Fellows
Participants in the Institute for the Arts and Humanities program will develop career skills and build a leadership network.

Karen refugees find home at Carolina
After “running from war” in Myanmar as children, these men now work on a Grounds Services tree crew.
Committee guides use of generative AI
Faculty and staff group developed guidance on ethics and responsibilities related to this new wave of technology.
New semester, new tech? Use this checklist
Connect to Wi-Fi, configure 2-Step, register for all Carolina Key, get print-ready and download apps.