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The Scoop
UNC humanities team brings century-old mill into digital age
What was once the region’s largest textile mill under one roof is now the subject of the largest digital humanities project ever undertaken by the University.
Two Carnegie Fellows named
Two professors have been named inaugural Andrew Carnegie Fellows by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
Caldwell appointed director of faculty diversity initiatives
Kia Caldwell was appointed by Dean Karen Gil to become the College’s second director of faculty diversity initiatives. Her teaching and research focus on gender and race in Brazil, black feminism, HIV/AIDS, health policy and human rights.
Carolina students bring sci-fi to life
With hours of hand-sewing and creative crafting, Carolina’s graduate costume production students are working their way onto a platform even bigger than the stage.
Frey honored for distinguished service
David Gardner Frey (AB ’64, JD ’67), pictured with Dean Karen Gil and his wife, Judy, received a 2015 Dean’s Award for Distinguished Service to the College.
Stephen Hawking discusses black holes at UNC-sponsored conference in Stockholm
UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Carol L. Folt welcomed renowned physicist Stephen Hawking in front of a sold-out crowd at the Hawking Radiation Conference in Stockholm in late August.
Hill Hall auditorium begins $15 million renovation
UNC’s Hill Hall, the historic heart of the music department, closed in early June to begin an expected 18-month, $15 million renovation.
Hollywood Heels: L.A. internships provide invaluable industry experience
Scores of UNC alumni have launched careers in the film and TV industry thanks to a communication studies internship program that sends students to Hollywood for prestigious internships at production companies, agencies, studios and related businesses every summer.
‘Can-Do’ Dean to Step Down: Gil will return to teaching, research in psychology
Karen Gil, who will step down as dean at the end of the academic year to return to the department of psychology, provided much-needed stability during her tenure and implemented key measures that have strengthened the College.
(Online exclusive) Creating an Archive of Civil Rights Voices
Assistant professor Seth Kotch hopes to provide a glimpse into the experiences of everyday people and activists from the civil rights era. In collaboration with Duke researchers, he is creating a digital archive of broadcasts from black activist radio stations from the ’60s and ’70s.
Giving Hope: Helping cancer patients realize benefits of exercise, educational therapy
Cancer patients are usually advised to rest after treatment, but a pioneering UNC program is proving that recovery is faster if patients exercise.
Inside Out: Students bring global water photography project to UNC
UNC students Caroline Orr ’16 and Norman Archer ’17 have teamed up to bring JR’s Inside Out photography project to UNC, with a theme focused on water.
Mapping the Route to ‘Go Anywhere’: Joining forces to help students chart their futures
The new Go Anywhere Initiative, a partnership between Honors Carolina and University Career Services, helps students explore not only what they want to do, but who they want to be — to discover a life well-lived.
Parker named executive director of Arts and Sciences Foundation
When Rob Parker walked through the doors of the Arts and Sciences Foundation as its new executive director in October 2014, he already had a deep appreciation for its mission.
Lectures before laptops
In 1975, while alumni were drawing up the charter for the Arts and Sciences Foundation, these Carolina students were crowded into Dr. James Devereux’s English class.