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2023 Women Making History

In honor of Women’s History Month, The Well introduces readers to women working at Carolina who are leaving their Heel print on the University and beyond.

  • graphic of Islamic building in background with photo of Claudia Yaghoobi and text: Women Making History featuring Claudia Yaghoobi

    She expands global connections for students

    The Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies director launched a lecture series, taught global courses and cut her hair very short.

  • Portrait of Grace White with graphic: Women making history

    She preserves centuries-old artworks for future generations

    The Ackland paper conservator has compared her work to “removing marmalade from toast without dislodging any crumbs.”

  • graphic with scales of justice in background, Anita Brown-Graham in foreground, with text: Women Making History featuring Anita Brown-Graham

    She leads the Carolina Across 100 initiative

    As director of ncIMPACT, the School of Government’s Anita Brown-Graham has a reputation for getting things done.

2022 Women Making History

In honor of Women’s History Month, The Well introduces readers to women working at Carolina who are leaving their Heel print on the University and beyond.

  • Photo illustration showing Courtney Rivard headshot a gaming console and text reading Women Making History

    She trains faculty how to teach using games

    As director of the Digital Literacy and Communications Lab, Courtney Rivard brings a humanistic lens to the study and teaching of games.

  • Photo illustration showing Amanda Graham headshot and sketch of a dancer

    She uses the arts to open doors and make connections

    Working behind the scenes at Carolina Performing Arts, Amanda Graham sparks engagement across campus, in the community and beyond.

  • Illustration reading

    She uses data to solve challenging environmental issues

    With her research, intergovernmental work and TED Talks, Angel Hsu is making a difference in climate change by combining science and policy.

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    Her research helps protect pregnant mothers and babies

    Jeliyah “Liyah” Clark, a doctoral candidate in the Gillings School of Global Public Health, works to mitigate the dangers of environmental chemicals and mentors undergraduates.

  • Graphic with a headshot of Ingrid Camacho and line drawings of hands at a computer work station on a beige background.

    She led the ITS Service Desk through the pandemic

    Ingrid Camacho worked in ITS for two decades, retiring Feb. 28. When COVID-19 forced many of Carolina’s employees to work remotely, she met the challenge with innovative solutions.

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