Serial entrepreneur envisions success
Carolina senior Sasha Surkin’s WeyeZE do-it-yourself eyeglasses kit won an Innovate Carolina pitch competition.
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Computer models evaluate risks before floods
Gillings researchers can estimate mortgage defaults and property abandonment down to the neighborhood.
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Gift expands Ackland’s conservation efforts
An anonymous gift endows a full-time, permanent conservator for the largest art on paper collection in North Carolina.
4 selected for Distinguished Alumni Awards
Two financial leaders, an acclaimed actress and a humanitarian focused on clean water are this year’s honorees.
How to get a flu vaccination at Carolina
Multiple campus locations are now offering the influenza vaccine to the Carolina community.
UNC Career Hub connects Tar Heels to employment resources
The new website will help members of the Carolina community develop skills to navigate the jobs landscape.
Carolina Across 100 begins focus on housing
The initiative will work with communities across the state to improve affordable housing access and availability.
How Carolina is complying with UNC System’s DEI policy
Support for faculty, staff and student success and well-being will continue across the University.
Carolina in the news
Here's why big sharks in NC waters are good news
WRAL
A shark research team from UNC-Chapel Hill’s Institute of Marine Sciences continues their five decades of research on the shark population off the North Carolina coast.
UNC's Carolina Across 100 launches statewide program to address housing needs
ABC 11
Anita Brown-Graham, lead coordinator of Carolina Across 100, discusses how access to housing can impact communities.
As Harris and Trump debated, social media had its own war
Reuters
Shannon McGregor, an associate professor at UNC-Chapel Hill's Hussman School of Journalism and Media, provides insight into social media’s role during the election season.
Accolades and honors
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.
News for faculty and staff
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.
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