We have plenty of music, film, drama and talks to entertain, enlighten and inform you during October. Please scroll through the highlights and links below from the College of Arts and Sciences calendar. Oct. 1: Professor Maria DeGuzman discusses her latest book, Buenes Noches, American Culture. Free to the public. 10 a.m. Pleasants Family Assembly […]
October College Calendar: music, film, drama, talks and more Read More »
Even after 50 years, the story most people think they know about the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis is not exactly right. Carolina political science professor Timothy McKeown has devoted much of his career to fixing that, one misperception at a time.
Fifty years later, McKeown combats myths about the Cuban Missile Crisis Read More »
UNC researchers debunk a long-held theory about how our lungs function and devise a way to measure mucus pressure (think blood pressure). This is a key step in helping patients with respiratory problems.
UNC chemist Michael Ramsey has won an award for outstanding contributions to the fields of separation science and technology.
Ramsey recognized for outstanding achievements in separation science Read More »
Carolina students taking Spanish can thank Duke Buchan III ’85 and his early obsession with the World Book Encyclopedia for innovative learning experiences that make the language more relevant than ever.
Carolina y el Espanol: Small town dream, big global impact Read More »
While millions of fans worldwide remember the late Andy Griffith ’49 as a beloved TV icon, a group of Carolina students have a personal connection to the actor and musician. Since 1973, Griffith’s philanthropy has provided critical tuition support for nearly 200 students majoring in music or dramatic art.
In a distinguished 40-year career at UNC, W. Grant Dahlstrom, Kenan Professor of Psychology, did great things in a quiet way. A graduate fellowship honoring Dahlstrom is now providing support for a clinical psychology student.
As a longtime faculty member in the department of sociology, Glen Elder (Ph.D. ’61) is aware of the funding challenges faced by its students. That’s why when he and his wife decided to make a planned gift to UNC, they chose to support graduate students in sociology.
Passing it On: Lifelong mentor makes bequest to help sociology graduate students Read More »
Hunter Rawlings, president of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), will share his views about research universities Sept. 27 as part of the University’s yearlong conversation about the future of U.S. public higher education. Rawlings will give a free, public lecture at noon in Gerrard Hall. The campus community is invited to attend. Rawlings
AAU president to discuss role of research universities Read More »
The Global Area Studies Centers at UNC have launched a redesigned Web site at http://areastudies.unc.edu. Visitors can learn about the activities of each center, funding opportunities and public outreach programs.
Global area studies centers launch new Web site Read More »
