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Sports broadcaster says ‘yes’ to all
From “Sports Xtra” to the Olympics, “I am well prepared wherever I go because of Carolina,” Kyle Lobenhofer says.

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Christine Kwon pivots from advertising to advocacy
The first graduate of the pharmacy school’s Master of Professional Science program took an unconventional path.
Disruption of one protein could lead to cancer
A Carolina lab was the first to identify a key process in animals that, when mutated, causes cells to multiply out of control.
Gillings Foundation’s first gift supports women athletes
Carrying on Joan H. Gillings’ legacy, the $13.5 million donation allows these Tar Heels to continue their winning ways.
Winter SSW grad looks to make global impact
Ashley Myles studied in the UNC School of Social Work, where she focused on inequities in global and maternal health.
‘Get out of jail’ is no free pass
In a Correctional Education simulation, participants experience the challenges faced by recently released prisoners.
Air Force veteran earns advertising and PR degree
After switching from air traffic control to public affairs, Caitlin Russell steered her career course to Carolina’s journalism school.

As Holidays Approach, Experts Encourage Parents to Pay Attention to Recent Mental Health Study
Associated Press

UNC-Chapel Hill School of Social Work experts discuss the proactive benefits of parents familiarizing themselves with mental health trends in youth and teens.
America is incredibly polarized. It’s bad for our health.
Vox

Jon Oberlander, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health professor and political scientist, explains the health effects of political polarization.
Full of Hope: How Some Youth Are Overcoming Suicidal Ideation
WUNC

Tanya Wang interviews students in Carolina Across 100’s Suicide Prevention Summit and Carolina research instructor Natalie O’Brien about suicide prevention.

32 Carolina faculty named ‘highly cited researchers’
Clarivate’s 2024 international list of trailblazers among peers includes scholars from across the University.
History professor wins Cundill History Prize
Kathleen DuVal’s award-winning book is “Native Nations,” a sweeping 1,000-year history of North America.
Provost invested at American Academy of Sciences and Letters
J. Christopher Clemens joins the prestigious organization honoring outstanding achievement in arts, sciences and learned professions.
Four honored with 2024 Davie Awards for service
The winners are a businessman, state senator, congresswoman and media executive.
Human resources honors longest-serving employees
“We are better because of you,” Vice Chancellor Becci Menghini told faculty and staff with 25-plus years on the job.
New award funds projects with real-world impact
Translating Innovative Ideas for the Public Good Award winners take fresh approaches to tough problems.

Air Force veteran joins Student Affairs
After 22 years, James Jacks embraces using his organizational and communication skills in a new way.
Rebecca Hill named nursing’s senior associate dean for academic affairs
Her “focus on innovation and continuous improvement will be instrumental,” says Val Howard, UNC School of Nursing dean.
Employee Appreciation Day celebrates Carolina’s faculty and staff
Employees enjoyed games, Pelican’s SnoBalls, a photo booth and more at the annual Office of Human Resources event.

11 Dec
Holiday Carolina Blood Drive
Fetzer Hall
Wed, December 1107:30 am
Holiday Carolina Blood Drive
11 Dec
Native People, Native Plants Symposium
Reeves Auditorium at the North Carolina Botanical Garden
Wed, December 1109:30 am
Native People, Native Plants Symposium
12 Dec
Hybrid Lunchbox Talk: The Carolina Parakeet
North Carolina Botanical Garden
Thu, December 1212:00 pm
Hybrid Lunchbox Talk: The Carolina Parakeet
10 Jan
Employee Forum General Meeting
Kerr Hall
Fri, January 1009:00 am
Employee Forum General Meeting