Urban habitats lessen coastal flooding impacts
Lawns and stormwater ponds remove nitrogen and improve water quality, a Carolina study says.
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Jake Lawler tackles career in screenwriting
The Hussman graduate and former Tar Heel football player now writes for “The Crossover” series on Disney+.
Top news
A message from the interim chancellor: Celebrating our students
In a campus email, Lee H. Roberts wrote it's a privilege to interact with students and inspiring to learn about the diverse range of interests they're working on.
UNC-Chapel Hill graduate programs ranked among best in nation
U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 “Best Graduate Schools” list named multiple Carolina graduate degree programs in the top 10, including UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy at No. 1.
Public Service Awards go to 7 people, 2 groups
The Carolina Center for Public Service honored work on health disparities, refugee aid and more.
Broadway writer brings new comedy to PlayMakers
Fresh off the debut of her musical adaptation of “The Notebook,” Bekah Brunstetter ’04 will debut “The Game” in Chapel Hill.
Message about School of Education Dean Fouad Abd-El-Khalick
In a campus email, Provost J. Christopher Clemens announced that Abd-El-Khalick has been named provost and senior vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, effective July 1.
Carolina’s Pride Week begins April 8
Events include poetry performances, arts and crafts, a barbecue fundraiser, ultimate Frisbee and a pool party.
Carolina in the news
Should Alcoholic Beverages Have Cancer Warning Labels?
The New York Times
Dr. Marissa Hall, an assistant professor in the department of health behavior at UNC-Chapel Hill, explains how warning labels can be more effective.
Scientists Discover How Bitter Taste Reception Actually Works
Yahoo
New research by scientists from UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine, details how our mouths can taste bitterness.
More than gold: Track and field becomes first sport to pay Olympic winners
The Washington Post
Matthew Andrews, a history professor at UNC-Chapel Hill, dives into the history that led to the Olympic track and field champions earning a cash prize in 2028.
Accolades and honors
Sloan Fellowships go to two Carolina chemists
Abigail Knight and Sidney Wilkerson-Hill are the latest of 48 Tar Heels to receive this top award.
SOG dean emeritus wins Holshouser Award
Mike Smith, former dean of the UNC School of Government, was honored for excellence in public service.
Eshelman dean to co-chair Walgreens council
The national Walgreens Deans Advisory Council will collaborate on issues such as staffing and how to better utilize pharmacists to improve patient care.
News for faculty and staff
Check out Total WellBeing Expo on March 13
Employees can stop by Fetzer Hall midday for free food, fitness classes, blood pressure checks and other activities.
Nick Eakes inspires others to look skyward
From high school volunteer to science educator, he has worked at Morehead Planetarium for 15 years.
SILS dean returns to faculty
Gary Marchionini’s 13 years at the helm of the School of Information and Library Science brought record growth.
University Calendar
- TIAA Consultant Onsite
TIAA Consultant Onsite
Office of Human Resources
Thu, April 1808:30 am
- UNC Wind Ensemble & UNC Symphony Band | MFE 23-24
UNC Wind Ensemble & UNC Symphony Band | MFE 23-24
Memorial Hall
Tue, April 2307:30 pm
- Beyond Spring Cleaning: Confronting the Strange Magic of Personal Possessions
Beyond Spring Cleaning: Confronting the Strange Magic of Personal Possessions
The Friday Conference Center
Tue, April 3006:00 pm
- Carolina Blood Drive
Carolina Blood Drive
Dean E. Smith Center
Wed, May 107:00 am