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Facilities Services apprenticeships grow talent from within
A pilot program helps community college students learn carpentry and other trades as University employees.

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Covenant Scholar’s dentistry path leads back to rural service
The program’s work-study jobs fostered Dr. Segovia-Chumbez’s relationships and science interests.
Resources, reminders for civic discourse and events
The University offers a variety of services, programs and tools to ensure faculty, staff and students can thrive on campus.
Message from the chancellor: Hurricane Helene response efforts
In a campus message, Chancellor Lee H. Roberts shared resources and information about how Carolina is helping those impacted by the natural disaster.
Carolina Firsts helps first-generation students build community
Part of the Center for Student Success, the initiative offers workshops, events and one-on-one guidance for Carolina's nearly 4,000 first-generation Tar Heels.
Carolina to hold chancellor installation on University Day
The annual celebration of UNC-Chapel Hill’s history will also feature the installation of Chancellor Lee H. Roberts on Oct. 11.
Chatbot informs women about HIV prevention
Developed by Carolina researchers, ShesPrEPared uses artificial intelligence to help them pick their best option.

Rare Copy of U.S. Constitution, Found in a File Cabinet, Is Up for Auction
The New York Times

Michael J. Gerhardt, a law professor at UNC-Chapel Hill, talks about the significance of the copy of the Constitution that was found in North Carolina.
UNC Team Aims to Use Research Funding to Bring Medical Screening to Rural Areas
WCHL

The UNC-Chapel Hill Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research has announced five impactful research projects that they will fund.
What is PMDD? For these sufferers, it’s a monthly struggle.
The Washington Post

UNC-Chapel Hill experts, David Rubinow and Stephanie Edwards-Latchu, discuss how growing awareness around premenstrual dysphoric disorder is important.

4 selected for Distinguished Alumni Awards
Two financial leaders, an acclaimed actress and a humanitarian focused on clean water are this year’s honorees.
Hettleman Prizes go to 5 early-career faculty
Faculty members who exemplify innovative research and future career promise receive the annual awards.
5 faculty named Lambeth Distinguished Chairs in Public Policy
The endowed chair is a five-year term professorship to recognize and honor outstanding teachers and scholars.
Two from Carolina named American Academy of Nursing Fellows
Jean Davison of the School of Nursing and Robert Dodge of the School of Medicine are members of 2024 class.
Carolina faculty trio win Fulbright awards
Scholars in nursing, Latin American studies, and exercise and nutrition will travel to Nepal, Spain and Finland.
Eshelman ranked No. 1 in pharmacy research funding
The school earned the top spot from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy with more than $92 million in grants in FY23.

Free GoPass available for 2024-25
Anyone with an active UNC-Chapel Hill email can take advantage of the deal on GoTriangle bus routes.
Parking cheaper and simpler for most employees
Nate Knuffman discusses the Transportation and Parking policy changes that go into effect Aug. 1.
Pharmacist reprograms cells to treat brain cancer
Research assistant professor Jasmine King also mentors Black and brown girls interested in STEM-related research.

04 Oct
Employee Forum General Meeting
Fri, October 409:00 am
Employee Forum General Meeting
05 Oct
Heels Pack Meals
Fetzer Hall
Sat, October 508:30 am
Heels Pack Meals
08 Oct
Voter Registration at the Varsity
Varsity Theatre, 123 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Tue, October 806:45 pm
Voter Registration at the Varsity
09 Oct
Latina/o Studies Program Fall 2024 Open House!
Greenlaw Hall
Wed, October 904:00 pm
Latina/o Studies Program Fall 2024 Open House!