When Chenxi “Chex” Yu left Chapel Hill to spend the summer in Beijing, China, as part of the UNC-Peking University Entrepreneurship Summer Internship program, she knew she would have some great learning experiences. But she didn’t know she would make history.
UNC student organizes TEDxBeijing event Read More »
Tungurahua or “throat of fire” is one of the most active and dangerous volcanoes in South America, located about 85 miles south of Ecuador’s capital of Quito. UNC geologist Jonathan M. Lees and fellow researchers from three institutions are undertaking a groundbreaking new study of the volcano with funding from the National Science Foundation.
New study explores one of South America’s most active volcanoes 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 »
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 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 »
