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Sheps Center research improves health care in rural areas
The North Carolina Rural Health Research Program and others are leading rural health innovation in western North Carolina.
Men’s lacrosse finds inspiration in 9-year-old teammate
The national program that pairs seriously ill children with college teams has formed an unbreakable bond in Chapel Hill.
Top news
Alert Carolina sirens test to be held July 16
No action is required during the annual test.
Tar Heels team up on the radio
Both Karen Clark and Melissa Wade created broadcast careers and returned to the area, using their talents to support Carolina.
Tropical Depression Chantal Response Efforts and Resources
This page outlines resources for students, faculty and staff, along with volunteer and donation opportunities to assist neighboring communities.
Tar Heel women win 2024-25 Capital One Cup
Boosted by soccer and lacrosse national titles, Carolina accumulated the most points in a combination of NCAA championships and major poll finishes.
NC Children’s selects Apex location for health campus
The hospital and surrounding campus, a UNC Health and Duke Health partnership, are expected to bring more than 8,000 jobs to Wake County.
‘Small towns are special,’ says Canton mayor
Zeb Smathers ’08 (JD) advocates for his western North Carolina hometown as mayor and through his law practice.
Carolina in the news
Even low doses of CBD may cause harm to the liver in some people, FDA study finds
NBC News
Paul Watkins, a professor at the Gillings School of Global Public Health and in the Schools of Medicine and Pharmacy at UNC-Chapel Hill, discusses recent research on how CBD affects liver cells and how its impact compares to that of other medications.
What Makes Someone Cool? A New Study Offers Clues.
The New York Times
Mitch Prinstein, distinguished professor of psychology and neuroscience at UNC- Chapel Hill and chief of psychology at the American Psychological Association, talks about factors that are perceived as “cool” and how the pursuit of this status may shape decision-making.
Food Dyes Are Lurking in Surprising Places
TIME
Elizabeth Dunford, an adjunct assistant professor at the UNC-Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health, discusses a recent study she led on food dyes—their potential health risks, unexpected sources, and why further research is needed.
Accolades and honors
Tar Heel women win 2024-25 Capital One Cup
Boosted by soccer and lacrosse national titles, Carolina accumulated the most points in a combination of NCAA championships and major poll finishes.
Carolina ranked No. 3 best value public by Princeton Review
UNC-Chapel Hill rose one spot on the annual list and was recognized as No. 1 in financial aid and No. 2 best value without aid among publics.
11 research projects receive College’s first seed grants
College of Arts and Science scholars will collaborate on studies about food waste, knee arthritis, hip-hop history, language models and more.
5 early-career faculty win 2025 Hettleman Prizes
The $8,000 prize recognizes groundbreaking, innovative research and future career promise.
Employees honored for state service milestones
An Office of Human Resources webpage celebrates those who marked special anniversaries with Carolina and the state.
Massey Award winner helped countless nurses reach their dreams
Kathy Moore served UNC Health, the UNC School of Nursing and the Carolina community for 45 years.
Kenan Center’s ‘magic man’ wins Massey Award
Housekeeper James Brower spent 23 years caring for the conference center and the people inside it.
Kim Miles is the ‘genius of organization’
Massey Award winner keeps classics department running for all students and faculty.
3 faculty members receive global excellence awards
UNC Global Affairs recognized Lisa Woodley, Navin Bapat and Ji-Yeon Jo for contributions to the University’s mission.
Faculty and staff
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SCiLL welcomes new faculty
Seven full-time faculty members and two visiting researchers will join the UNC School of Civic Life and Leadership in the fall.
He’s making pregnancy sonograms more accessible
Dr. Jeffrey Stringer merged an artificial intelligence app with a portable ultrasound device to improve maternal and child health.
She followed her dad into public health
When Kim Enders’ adviser couldn’t make it to her doctoral hooding, her father, Dr. Bert Peterson, gladly stepped in.
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