Finding a niche
No matter where Carlos Perez-Heydrich went in the Cuban communities of Miami, somebody knew his name. So when it came time to pick a college, he didn’t want to follow his family’s familiar footsteps and stay in South Florida.
Diversity
On Campus and Abroad: Global area studies centers offer resources and expertise on world regions
Six global area studies centers in the College of Arts and Sciences focus on world regions and actively promote the research and study of global issues.
PlayMakers kicks off PRC2 season with ‘Uncle Ho to Uncle Sam’
PlayMakers Repertory Company kicks off its PRC2 series August 26-30 with Trieu Tran’s powerful one-person show “Uncle Ho to Uncle Sam.” The play details the performer’s autobiographical journey from the fall of Saigon to new life in America.
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From Hollywood to physics
Casey Berger’s career path has taken her from Hollywood to UNC’s College of Arts and Sciences where, this fall, she will start working toward a Ph.D. in physics as a member of the Graduate School’s Royster Society of Fellows.
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Holmes brings message of inclusion
Diagnosed with mild cerebral palsy as a child, incoming first-year computer science student Tia Holmes’ speech and movement are affected by the disability. But that does not define her.
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Caldwell named new director of faculty diversity initiatives
Kia Caldwell was appointed the director of faculty diversity initiatives in the College of Arts and Sciences on July 1, 2015.
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Carolina Horizons hosts 43 American Indian seniors
In late June, the UNC American Indian Center hosted 43 rising high school American Indian seniors from 11 different native nations to learn about the college application process through Carolina Horizons.
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Warrior Scholars at Carolina: Preparing for the next chapter
Duffle bags in hand, 14 active-duty and recently separated military members arrived last weekend on Carolina’s campus for a boot camp designed to prepare them for their next mission: college.
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Fulenwider and Williams are honored for service in the workplace
Lachonya Williams, assistant dean for Human Resources in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Lindsay Fulenwider, manager in the Department of Art, and have been honored for the ways in which they support and influence others in their jobs at Carolina.
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Serving those who serve
On May 12, Carolina announced two impressive initiatives that will help service members and veterans succeed in the classroom — both on campus and online.
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