Issue: Spring 2016
Stories
UNC, West Point to study changing concussion culture
UNC researchers have received a $400,000 award to partner with the U.S. Military Academy at West Point to study changing the culture of concussion disclosure among military personnel and college athletes.
Celebrating 100 years of Latin American studies at UNC
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Latin American studies on campus during the 2015-16 academic year.
Exploring ‘home’ in African diaspora communities
A year-long UNC project, “Telling our Stories of Home: Exploring and Celebrating Changing African and African Diaspora Communities,” was awarded a Humanities in the Public Square grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities
Helping undergrads pursue careers in scientific research
Like her peers in the Chancellor’s Science Scholars program, sophomore Diana Lopez hopes to pursue a career in scientific research.
Zakaria calls for a renewed commitment to higher education
Despite fears that higher education in the United States is in decline, CNN host Fareed Zakaria told a packed auditorium at UNC-Chapel Hill that he is extremely optimistic about the future.
Creativity, in Quotes: Brian Hogan
Brian Hogan, research assistant professor of chemistry, on creativity.
#Throwback (spring 2016 photo)
Members of the Carolina Playmakers load a bus with props before leaving on a tour in fall 1941.
Creativity, in Quotes: Marianne Gingher
Marianne Gingher, writer, author and creative writing professor, on creativity.
Creativity, in Quotes: Kelly Hogan
Kelly Hogan, senior STEM lecturer and Director of Instructional Innovation, on creativity.
Studying the invisibility of transgender people holding public office
Political scientist Andrew Reynolds presented findings on transgender people in electoral politics to the British Parliament.
Creativity, in Quotes: Jillian Dempsey
Jillian Dempsey, assistant professor of chemistry, on creativity.
Creativity, in Quotes: Gregory DeCandia
Gregory DeCandia, drama MFA candidate ’16 and playwright, on creativity.
Large percentage of a tardigrade’s genome comes from foreign DNA
UNC researchers have sequenced the genome of the nearly indestructible tardigrade, the only animal known to survive the extreme environment of outer space, and found something they never expected: that they get a huge chunk of their genome — nearly one-sixth — from foreign DNA.
Creativity, in Quotes: Callie Brauel
Callie Brauel, alumna and co-founder of ABAN, on creativity.
Clemens named senior associate dean for natural sciences
Chris Clemens, chair of the department of physics and astronomy, became senior associate dean for natural sciences on March 1.