Global Programs

Gökariksel is appointed Royster Distinguished Professor for Graduate Education

Banu Gokariksel

Banu Gökariksel, a geographer in the College of Arts & Sciences whose interdisciplinary research examines religion and gender in politics, public life and identity formation, has been appointed the Caroline H. and Thomas S. Royster Distinguished Professor for Graduate Education.

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Carolina Global Photography contest to open June 1

"During a trip to seville, i attended a demonstration of traditional flamenco dancing and was awed by the vivacity and passion of the dance, which is communicated here by the motion of the dancer's twirling skirt and its fiery hue."

The 19th annual Carolina Global Photography Competition will be accepting submissions beginning June 1, 2018. This amateur competition, which is open to students, faculty, alumni and staff of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, showcases Carolina’s global activity, educational opportunities, research and service work.

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Six students selected as Robinson Fellows for study in Europe

Photo shows a student lying on a bench in front of the Old Well while a biker speeds past on Cameron Avenue. (photo by Donn Young)

Six students from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were selected as recipients of the 2018 Anne L. and S. Epes Robinson Honors Fellowship, which provides funding for students who propose a program of study wholly focused on some aspect of the history and culture of Europe and the Mediterranean from 5th century B.C.E. to 1920.

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Winners selected for UNC Creativity Hubs inaugural awards

The graphical image says Creativity Hubs with little icons at the top representing different facets of creativity.

UNC’s new Creativity Hubs initiative has announced awards to campus research teams pursuing solutions to two of the world’s most pressing issues: the obesity epidemic and the global clean water shortage. College of Arts & Sciences faculty play a key role on the teams.

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Sixteen undergraduates named Phillips Ambassadors for study in Asia

The new Phillips Ambassadors. pose in this group photo. (photo by Steve Exum

Sixteen undergraduates from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have been selected as Phillips Ambassadors for summer and fall 2018 study abroad programs in Asia. In addition, one public health doctoral student was awarded a Phillips Graduate Ambassador award for research in China this summer.

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