‘Historic day’ marks dedication of new building names
Separate ceremonies on May 13 honored the legacies of Henry Owl and Hortense McClinton and celebrated adding diversity to Carolina’s landscape.
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Brian James will be UNC Police chief starting July 1
Currently police chief in Greensboro, James says he looks forward to “building great relationships with the campus community and the surrounding community.”
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Valerie Howard is new dean of School of Nursing
Recognized nationally as an academic innovator and higher education leader, she begins her new role Aug. 1, coming to Carolina during a pivotal time of growth and achievement.
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2022 Diversity Awards winners announced
Each year, the University recognizes people and groups that have given their time and effort to advance diversity, equity and inclusion at Carolina.
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María Estorino to be interim library leader
Estorino has been associate University librarian for special collections and director of the Louis Round Wilson Special Collections Library since 2017.
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Strategies for diversifying corporate leadership
Two Kenan-Flagler Business School experts share their thoughts on issues that challenge progress for corporate diversity.
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Celebrating Carolina Law’s service to entrepreneurs across state
Each semester, 24 students work in the Institute of Innovation and provide "one-stop shopping for the legal needs of entrepreneurs in North Carolina."
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UNC, USFQ research team receives $1M grant to study Galapagos marine ecosystems
The three-year $1 million grant will help researchers untangle how temperature influences the Galapagos marine food web.
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An innovative life: Kenan-Flagler professor brings life lessons in business strategy to classroom
Chris Bingham is an award-winning Kenan-Flagler professor who leads courses on business strategy to Executive MBA students.
Carolina in the News
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The Tick That Causes a Meat Allergy Is on the Move
Growing evidence shows an intense allergic reaction to red meat can be triggered by a tick bite. Jennifer Platt, adjunct professor in the Gillings School of Global Public Health, tells The New York Times why she thinks of alpha-gal syndrome as “Lyme 2.0.”
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These Bats Buzz Like Hornets to Scare Off Predators
Bat or bee? UNC evolutionary biologist David Pfennig spoke to The New York Times about the possibility of mouse-eared bats using mimicry to evade predators, such as owls.
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Study reveals the most effective anti-vaping messages for teens
A first-of-its-kind study by UNC Lineberger researchers found messages that focus on vaping’s negative impacts work best and imagery related to candy and flavor increases the appeal of vaping and should be avoided.
