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Nurse Practitioner Is Now the Hottest Job in Healthcare
Wall Street Journal
Becky Peterson ‘26 discusses her plans to become a nurse practitioner after completing her two-year graduate program at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Nursing.Blowing Up Boats Hasn’t Slowed Cocaine Traffic to U.S., Experts Say
The New York Times
Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta, epidemiologist at the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health and a recent recipient of a MacArthur Foundation “genius grant,” discusses street prices for illicit substances and what this can tell us about current efforts to decrease smuggling.School board to choose a Chapel Hill school to close. Parents are bracing for the decision
WUNC
Nathan Dollar, director of Carolina Demography at the UNC Carolina Population Center, discusses factors contributing to a decline in elementary school enrollment, such as decreasing fertility rates and more students leaving the public school system.UNC study: 43% of flooded NC buildings were outside FEMA’s hazard zones
WRAL
Helena Garcia, Ph.D. candidate in the environment, ecology, and energy program at UNC-Chapel Hill, and Antonia Sebastian, assistant professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering at the Gillings School of Global Public Health, discuss a recent study into flooding and the limitations of existing FEMA flood maps.How Chapel Hill will use parking to keep a homegrown robotics company downtown
The News & Observer
Steven King, distinguished professor of emerging technologies at the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media and the founder of Blue Sky Robotics, explains why Chapel Hill’s Innovate Carolina Junction is the perfect location for their new headquarters.Did a bot deny your claim? NC lawmakers want to regulate AI in health insurance
WRAL
Alessandra Bazzano, chair and professor in the Department of Maternal and Child Health at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, and Kandyce Brennan, clinical assistant professor and co-chair of the AI task force at the UNC School of Nursing, discuss potential concerns for AI use in healthcare.Eric Church tells CNN how he came up with the concept for his viral "six strings" commencement address
CNN
Eric Church talks to CNN’s Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown about the inspiration behind his speech for the 2026 Spring Commencement, and why he believes this message is vital for Carolina’s latest graduates.There are going to be more shark sightings in the coming months, scientists say
ABC News
Joel Fodrie, adjunct associate professor in the Department of Biology and director of the Institute of Marine Sciences at UNC-Chapel Hill, discusses shark migration patterns as water temperatures begin to warm up for the year.UNC Set To Celebrate 100 Seasons at Kenan Stadium
Sports Illustrated
Steve Newmark, executive associate athletic director for UNC-Chapel Hill Athletics, discusses planned upgrades to Kenan Memorial Stadium ahead of the stadium’s centennial season.Eric Church Uses His Guitar Strings to Deliver Life Advice During UNC-Chapel Hill Commencement Speech
Country Now
Eric Church speaks—and plays—for the latest Carolina alums at the UNC-Chapel Hill 2026 Commencement ceremony.How an ‘Impossible’ Idea Led to a Pancreatic Cancer Breakthrough
The New York Times
Adrienne Cox, professor emeritus of radiation oncology and pharmacology at the UNC School of Medicine, comments on the history of pancreatic cancer treatment limitations as a new promising treatment has been developed.Ackland Installs Student Gallery
Carolina Alumni Review
Alumna Annah Lee ‘09 (MA), curator and cultural center manager of Holly Springs, discusses her work as a guest curator for the Ackland Art Museum’s latest exhibition, “Ancestral Frequencies,” featuring the work of five students graduating from the Department of Art and Art History’s MFA program at UNC-Chapel Hill.Chapel Hill to Capitol Hill. UNC’s new office raises its profile in Trump-era DC
The News & Observer
UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Lee H. Roberts discusses why opening a Washington, D.C., office was a priority and the opportunities it offers the university and its largest alumni population in the nation’s capital.What to Know About Alpha-Gal Syndrome, a Meat Allergy Linked to Ticks
The New York Times
Dr. Scott Commins, distinguished professor of medicine in the Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology at the UNC School of Medicine, discusses the prevalence of false-positive test results for Alpha-Gal Syndrome.Dozens of North Carolina houses have been lost to the sea. Some surviving homes are now being moved on wheels
The Guardian
Laura Moore, professor of coastal geomorphology and director of both the Coastal Environmental Change Lab and the Collaboratory for Coastal Adaptation over Space and Time at UNC-Chapel Hill, discusses how sea level rise is impacting the Outer Banks.Saving the Venus fly trap
CBS News
Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden and professor of the practice in biology at UNC-Chapel Hill, discusses the Venus fly trap and what makes them unique in the plant world.These Couples Wanted to Have Children. Rising Costs Are Stopping Them.
The New York Times
Karen Benjamin Guzzo, director of the Carolina Population Center and professor of sociology at UNC-Chapel Hill, explains how childcare costs impact a family’s decision to have children.Don’t peel that sunburn — try these dermatologist-approved treatments instead
NBC
Dr. William Huang, professor in the Department of Dermatology at the UNC School of Medicine, recommends calamine lotion for relieving the itchiness and discomfort of sunburns.Axios' Improving Health in North Carolina: Local Strategies for the Road Ahead
Axios
Dr. Meg Zomorodi, professor at the UNC School of Medicine and senior associate provost for academic excellence at UNC-Chapel Hill, discusses community work in North Carolina at an Axios event.Crypto Bros Appear to be Dodging Reporting Sales to the IRS
Bloomberg
Jeffrey Hoopes, distinguished chair in public policy and professor at the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, is referenced for his research paper “Who Reports Cryptocurrency to the IRS,” which investigates sales of Bitcoin and Ether.Ashwaghanda, Magnesium, and Vitamin D: Should We All Be Taking Supplements?
Vogue
Abbie Smith-Ryan, professor at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and in the Department of Exercise and Sports Science at UNC-Chapel Hill, as well as director of the Applied Physiology Laboratory, comments on the efficacy of creatine supplements.Women in Their 20s May Not Be Having Babies, but by 45 Most Probably Will
The New York Times
Karen Benjamin Guzzo, director of the Carolina Population Center and professor of sociology at UNC-Chapel Hill, explains how economic inequality may contribute to declining birth rates.Why More People Are Dropping Out of the Job Market
The Wall Street Journal
Gerald Cohen, chief economist of the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise and research professor of finance at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, discusses how aging, not discouragement, plays a larger role in the decline of working populations.Historic decline in U.S. overdose deaths threatened by changing street drug supply
NPR
Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta, epidemiologist at the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health and a recent recipient of a MacArthur Foundation “genius grant,” comments on new compounds illicit chemists are adding to street drugs.On Air Today: Magnus Egerstedt, UNC’s New Provost
WCHL
Magnus Egerstedt, executive vice chancellor and provost of UNC-Chapel Hill, discusses his campus listening tour, current campus challenges, and what impresses him about UNC.New Scientist recommends the engaging Native Nations by Kathleen DuVal
New Scientist
Kathleen DuVal, Pulitzer Prize-winning distinguished professor of history at UNC-Chapel Hill, is featured for her book “Native Nations,” which traces centuries of Indigenous history and how Native nations have navigated a shifting world.EPA takes first step to regulate microplastics in drinking water
NBC News
Dr. Rebecca Fry, distinguished professor and chair of the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, describes the potential benefits of microplastic regulation, including addressing data gaps.Lazy People Don’t Exist
SELF Magazine
Alison Fragale, author and associate professor emeritus of organizational behavior at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, discusses how undesirable behaviors are mislabeled as “laziness” and often indicate differences in priorities.Research points to how companies could make social media less addictive for teens
NPR
Mitch Prinstein, distinguished professor of psychology and neuroscience at UNC-Chapel Hill, explains steps platform developers can take to mitigate the addictive elements of social media, such as reducing notifications.UNC law professor Marcus Gadson discusses a proposed constitutional amendment on property taxes
NC Newsline
Marcus Gadson, associate professor of law at the UNC School of Law, speaks with NC Newsline about the critical role of local taxes in funding essential public services and supporting community infrastructure.Parents need a $257K raise to afford child care for two kids
The News & Observer
Karen Benjamin Guzzo, professor of sociology and director of the Carolina Population Center at UNC-Chapel Hill, discusses the impact of economic uncertainty and anxieties about the future on family planning.On Air Today: Women in Government Leadership, at UNC
WCHL
Aimee Wall, dean of the UNC School of Government, and Shauna Harris, director of the Carolina Women’s Center, discuss the upcoming panel on Women in Government Leadership.GLP-1 microdosers are chasing longevity
Science News
Anne Komé, clinical pharmacist practitioner in the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the UNC School of Medicine, discusses the limitations and potential benefits of microdosing GLP-1s and why she recommends focusing on traditional healthy habits.Tick-borne meat allergy can affect livestock producers' health and livelihood
NPR
Dr. Scott Commins, distinguished professor of medicine in the Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology at the UNC School of Medicine, discusses alpha-gal syndrome, its symptoms and current data limitations.Harvard to Tackle Grade Inflation With Cap on A’s
Inside Higher Ed
Ethan Hutt, associate professor in the School of Education at UNC-Chapel Hill, explains the challenges of grade reform, including grading culture, how grades are interpreted and why it is difficult to get people to agree on what a grade means.AI poses risk of surge in cheating in online MBA programmes
Financial Times
Bradley Staats, distinguished professor of operations and senior associate dean for strategy and academics at the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, discusses the difficulties of grading assignments in the age of AI.How A.I.-Generated Videos Are Distorting Your Child’s YouTube Feed
The New York Times
Mitch Prinstein, a distinguished professor of psychology and neuroscience at UNC-Chapel Hill, comments on how “AI slop” may be addictive and harmful to development and how its rapid proliferation makes it difficult for researchers to keep up.GLP-1s have transformed weight loss and diabetes. Is addiction next?
NPR
Dr. Klara Klein, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the UNC School of Medicine, discusses a recent study on GLP-1 drugs and diabetes, noting reasons for enthusiasm and its limitations.Study: Students spend a third of their school day on their phones, without strong cellphone policy
WRAL
Dr. Eva Telzer, professor of psychology and neuroscience at UNC-Chapel Hill, discusses a recent study she co-authored on phone use among students and how these behaviors may affect cognitive development and academic performance.The Birthrate Is Plunging. Why Some Say That’s a Good Thing.
The New York Times
Karen Benjamin Guzzo, professor in the Department of Sociology at UNC-Chapel Hill and director of the UNC Carolina Population Center, discusses how the birthrate decline also indicates some positive changes for teenage and single mothers.Bidding intense for Carolina North, new UNC exec says
Triangle Business Journals
Tiffany Lacey, the new executive director for real estate development at UNC, discusses Carolina North, including the ongoing request for qualifications process, master planning and the Dean Smith Center.Here’s how to tell the difference between skin purging and breakouts
NBC Select
Dr. William Huang, professor and vice chair for strategic initiatives in the Department of Dermatology at the UNC School of Medicine, advises on skin purging and how it differs from irritation.Is ‘brain rot’ real? How too much time online can affect your mind.
The Washington Post
Mitch Prinstein, distinguished professor of psychology and neuroscience at UNC-Chapel Hill and senior science adviser to the American Psychological Association, commented on a recent study examining how screen use affected cortical development.Dentists, oral health advocates urge EPA to use ‘gold standard science’ in its fluoride review
NC Health News
Dr. Tim Wright, professor of pediatric dentistry at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry and editor in chief of the Journal of the American Dental Association, commented on recent scientific reviews into the toxicity of fluoride in drinking water.UNC grad has best job at Olympic Games: Helping athletes manage downtime
WRAL
Ethan Lievense, a UNC sport administration graduate, discusses how his time at the university shaped his path to working with the athlete development and engagement team at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee.In New Exhibit, a Nuanced Look at the World of Teenage Boys
Indy Week
Lauren Turner, associate curator at the Ackland Art Museum, and UNC alumnus Bill Bamberger discuss Bamberger’s latest exhibition, “Boys Will Be Men,” a project documenting male students at the Durham School of the Arts.Erosion help is on the way for Buxton's disappearing beach, but more challenges loom
WUNC
Laura Moore, professor and associate chair for research in the Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences at UNC-Chapel Hill, explains the challenges of combating erosion in Buxton and Rodanthe and why there is no permanent solution.Health care providers urge checking measles vaccine status as cases surge
Axios
Dr. David Wohl, professor of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the UNC School of Medicine, explains the importance of receiving two doses of the measles vaccine for optimal protection amid increasing cases.Chapel Hill searches for ways to make housing more affordable amid rapid growth
NC Newsline
Chancellor Lee Roberts discusses the challenges of addressing Chapel Hill’s housing shortage and why Carolina North offers an opportunity to help alleviate the problem at Habitat for Humanity of Orange County’s first Opening Doors Housing Summit.Over 70% of tested baby foods are ultraprocessed and full of additives
CNN
Elizabeth Dunford, an adjunct assistant professor of nutrition at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, discusses a recent study she co-authored on baby food, including why additives are often primary ingredients, how they affect nutrition, and which types of packaging contain the most.In ‘Primary Trust,’ grief finds friendship, both real and imagined
WUNC
PlayMakers Repertory Company resident company member, Nate John Mark, speaks with Due South about playing the lead role in the company’s latest production of Eboni Booth’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play.Video: University of North Carolina to see largest expansion in 200 years
FOX Business
Chancellor Lee Roberts discusses the University’s responsibility to expand into Carolina North and how the expansion would address existing challenges, including state growth and the need for additional space for STEM programs.Why Tax Cuts May Not Always Spur Corporate Investment
Forbes
John Gallemore, an associate professor of accounting at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, discusses research he recently co-authored examining why corporate investment may decline after tax cuts.UNC student journalists to report from 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
WRAL
Charlie Tuggle, a distinguished professor in the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media, discusses his experience leading Hussman students to cover the Olympics, the challenges posed by Milan, and why the opportunity is valuable to the class.UNC-Chapel Hill launches largest campus expansion in its history
Forbes
Chancellor Lee Roberts outlines the University’s plans for Carolina North, including potential new facilities for research, academics, athletics, housing and retail, and emphasizing the development’s importance to the University’s future growth.Tressie McMillan Cottom joins Geoff Bennett for our 'Settle In' podcast
PBS
Tressie McMillan Cottom, a sociologist and professor at the UNC School of Information and Library Science, discusses political exhaustion and ways to find hope amid difficult daily news.When wetlands disappear, flood risks rise
NC Health News
Anne Margaret H. Smiley, a postdoctoral research associate at the UNC Institute for the Environment, discusses research she recently led on wetlands’ ability to remove nitrogen and why conservation is vital.
