Decades later, memories of Flower Ladies live on
Social media is connecting a new generation to the African American florists once central to Franklin Street.
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Katherine Turk writes first history of NOW
The associate professor of history documented the rise of the National Organization for Women in her 2023 book.
Top news
Honorary degrees go to dancer, equity leader, former mayor, attorney
Michelle Dorrance, Deitre Allen Epps, Howard N. Lee and Richard Y. Stevens will be honored at Spring Commencement.
A message from the interim chancellor: Celebrating faculty excellence
In a campus email, Lee H. Roberts spotlighted recent achievements by Carolina faculty, including research breakthroughs, awards and creativity in the classroom.
Pharmacy maintains No. 1 residency match rate in US
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy also ranked first among North Carolina pharmacy programs.
Ethics Bowl team takes national title
Carolina’s coach said he couldn’t be prouder of the “intellectual studs” who won the intercollegiate championship.
Eshelman Innovation begins its second decade
Launched in 2014 as the Eshelman Institute for Innovation, its researchers turn ideas into groundbreaking health care.
10th UNC Cleantech Summit expected to be largest yet
The two-day event will promote cleantech as an economic driver and a career choice for Carolina students.
Carolina in the news
Where public health stands 4 years after the COVID-19 pandemic began
NPR
Dr. Nancy Messonnier, professor and dean of UNC’s Gillings School of Global Public Health, talks about the state of public health four years after COVID-19 became a national emergency.
How politicians quietly influence what social media posts get removed
The Washington Post
Matt Perault, director of the Center on Technology Policy at UNC-Chapel Hill, comments on the Supreme Courts upcoming decision on social media and censorship.
CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen visits Triangle to celebrate 'Match Day' with UNC medical students
WRAL
Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and adjunct professor at UNC-Chapel Hill, celebrates "Match Day" with students at the UNC School of Medicine.
Accolades and honors
Sloan Fellowships go to two Carolina chemists
Abigail Knight and Sidney Wilkerson-Hill are the latest of 48 Tar Heels to receive this top award.
SOG dean emeritus wins Holshouser Award
Mike Smith, former dean of the UNC School of Government, was honored for excellence in public service.
Eshelman dean to co-chair Walgreens council
The national Walgreens Deans Advisory Council will collaborate on issues such as staffing and how to better utilize pharmacists to improve patient care.
News for faculty and staff
Check out Total WellBeing Expo on March 13
Employees can stop by Fetzer Hall midday for free food, fitness classes, blood pressure checks and other activities.
Nick Eakes inspires others to look skyward
From high school volunteer to science educator, he has worked at Morehead Planetarium for 15 years.
SILS dean returns to faculty
Gary Marchionini’s 13 years at the helm of the School of Information and Library Science brought record growth.
University Calendar
- PPE Speaker Series: “Making Fair Comparisons in Political Theory” with David Wiens (UC San Diego)
PPE Speaker Series: “Making Fair Comparisons in Political Theory” with David Wiens (UC San Diego)
Caldwel Hall
Wed, March 2006:30 pm
- Departmental Student Recital
Departmental Student Recital
Hill Hall
Wed, March 2703:30 pm
- Hybrid Lunchbox Talk: The Longleaf Pine & Tribal Nations
Hybrid Lunchbox Talk: The Longleaf Pine & Tribal Nations
North Carolina Botanical Garden
Thu, March 2812:00 pm