Pa Chia Thao arrived at Carolina with two big goals: to find a community of Tar Heels working to advance astronomy, and to support the representation of women and minorities in the scientific field.
New student wants to uncover the mysteries of the universe Read More »
When her older brother passed away from an anxiety medicine overdose, Elly Cummins and a friend launched an awareness campaign for a law that could have saved her brother’s life.
After a family tragedy, Elly Cummins is working to save lives Read More »
Not many college applications have a resume quite like Jordan Epley’s, which includes competing on Thailand’s “The Voice,” opening for a Nelly concert, and playing in the junior NBA. But after all that, coming to Carolina is still her dream.
Why this singer chose Carolina over fame in Thailand Read More »
When you take a look at Mark McCombs’ artwork, be sure to consider the mathematical equations behind them. The swirling pieces of paper and repeating designs in this mathematics teaching professor’s art is a study in mathematical symmetry.
Mastering the art of math Read More »
The Graduate School speaks with physics graduate student Michele Kelley, recipient of a Royster Fellowship and a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.
Graduate student profile: Michele Kelley Read More »
In a research study, a group of dancers at Carolina provided dance lessons to people struggling with diabetes. Their findings led them to launch a student organization offering dance workshops and social support to anyone struggling with a chronic illness.
Dance helps people manage chronic illness, Carolina students find Read More »
An annual conference brings together Jane Austen fans, scholars and others to celebrate the author and her works, engaging in academic discussions, author talks and a Regency ball.
‘The power of adaptation’ Read More »
A new course on American Sign Language taught students the principles of the language and basic conversational strategies.
An introduction to sign language Read More »
In an article published this month in Science, researchers in the Huang Group in the College of Arts & Sciences’ department of applied physical sciences revealed a new method for stabilizing perovskite solar cells and discussed the implications it has on the future of solar energy and other technologies.
Applied physical sciences research advances solar energy Read More »
Tucked in a back meeting room of the Carolina Union, service-learning leaders from across campus scribbled down notes. Their eyes were locked on Heather Knorr. At the front of the room, Knorr was excitedly remembering the children’s books her students had created during her recent service-learning Spanish course. Beaming, Knorr shared insights on how the
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