What do biology and classics have in common? In terms of subject matter, nothing really. Except that you can major in both at a liberal arts university. And use such a diverse background as a launching pad to a successful career.
Learning and Writing Center gift helps ensure students’ success Read More »
About 45 art, art history and classics students, hairstylists, costume designers and a few curious staff and community members crowded into the Ackland Art Museum’s ancient art gallery on a recent Friday afternoon, eager to learn how to replicate ancient Roman hairstyles.
The ancient Roman art of hairdressing Read More »
When the Caldwell family decided they wanted to give back to UNC-Chapel Hill — a place that left a lasting impression on each of them — it made sense that their gift would revolve around American studies and the arts. Their appreciation and love for these two areas goes back to their time as Carolina students. Kate Caldwell Nevin ’99 and her father, Hacker Caldwell ’74, were
John and Marree Townsend’s commitments to UNC-Chapel Hill over the years have been both plentiful and purposeful — and none more so than their most recent $10 million gift to the College of Arts & Sciences to establish the Townsend Family Strategic Initiatives Fund and the Marree Shore Townsend Fellowship in the Institute for the
A plan and a partnership: $10 million gift supports strategic initiatives Read More »
From textile mills to the state’s mental hospital, a team of UNC faculty, students and staff are engaging with North Carolina communities to tell their own complicated stories.
Capturing Community History Read More »
The Graduate School recently announced awards given to graduate students for powerful discoveries that contribute to a better future for people and communities in North Carolina. Seventeen Impact Awards and five Horizon Awards were presented for 2018.
Graduate students receive awards for research that benefits the state Read More »
A generation under Soviet control made its voice heard on tape. UNC music scholar Andrea F. Bohlman is listening.
Sounds of Revolution Read More »
Even though more than 1.4 million American children under the age of 18 care for siblings or parents who have a chronic illness or disability, support for this demographic is in short supply. UNC geographer Elizabeth Olson and collaborators look to other countries as models for growing youth caregiver resources in the United States.
The Kids Are Not Alright Read More »
The Carolina Asia Center announces its celebration of Asia Week 2018, taking place March 19-24 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This campus-wide celebration of Asia includes numerous cultural events, lectures and a film screening, culminating with the Asian Culture Festival.
Carolina Asia Center to Host Second Annual Asia Week from March 19-24 Read More »
The U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program met with faculty from Carolina’s communication department to learn about their research related to methods of countering extremism and engage in discussion about their experiences.
