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.
Was the Old Well ever new? Daniel Wallace explains in this tribute to UNC’s beloved landmark.
The Old Well: Past, Present and Future Read More »
Computer scientist Ron Alterovitz and his team are teaching robots how to do useful human tasks.
They, Robots: The future is already here Read More »
Procter & Gamble scientist and UNC alum Greg Allgood is saving lives through clean water
Precious Resource: Scientist saves lives through clean water Read More »
UNC faculty are designing new courses around the theme, “Water in our World.”
Water in the classroom Read More »
UNC geologist Laura Moore studies climate change’s effect on N.C.’s barrier islands.
The Future of the Outer Banks: Climate change’s effect on N.C.’s barrier islands Read More »
UNC composer Lee Weisert’s installations explore sounds created by water. This feature and more water initiatives in the fall 2012 issue of Carolina Arts & Sciences magazine.
Fluid Music: UNC musician explores sounds created by water Read More »
Cultural historian Bernie Herman is helping to preserve and cultivate the foodways of a special Virginia coastal community.
Oyster Culture: Cultivating the foodways of a Virginia coastal community Read More »
Water. Life depends on it, and starting this fall the Carolina campus is becoming immersed in it. On World Water Day last spring, UNC announced that water would be the focus of a two-year, campuswide academic theme called “Water in Our World.”
Total Immersion: The art and science of water in our world Read More »
