Issue: Spring 2024
Embracing AI at UNC: Artificial intelligence has been around for decades, but it is now more accessible and powerful than ever. While AI presents copious challenges, we explore in this cover story how UNC students and researchers are embracing it in their work. ALSO INSIDE: Art writ large for music, a humanist at heart and Jenny Han talks Carolina.
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The tree keeper
Graduate student Kimmy Hansen is analyzing the impact of future development on the tree canopy of Bald Head Island, a North Carolina barrier island that boasts the second-largest maritime forest in the state.
Inaugural leader and new minor for School of Civic Life and Leadership
The new School of Civic Life and Leadership has appointed former Duke University professor Jed Atkins as dean and director and has designed a new multidisciplinary minor to offer students of all majors training in the humanities and civic and scientific literacy.
Two new degrees offered in applied sciences, data science
The department of applied physical sciences will offer its first undergraduate degree this fall. The College will also offer a new B.A. in data science; the B.S. will be in the School of Data Science and Society.
‘Making and unmaking’
Artist Annette Lawrence emphasizes the process of creating and teaching students to embrace unexpected discoveries during the artistic process.
Parker receives Jefferson Award, one of UNC’s highest honors
Institute for the Arts and Humanities Director Patricia Parker accepted the award in honor of Sally Hemings, a woman Thomas Jefferson enslaved, and Ella Baker, a civil rights leader.
The sustainability entrepreneur
David Rosenberg credits his Carolina education for honing the analytical and people skills that have contributed to his success in diverse industries.
Celebrating 10 years of hip-hop cultural diplomacy program
Mark Katz, the John P. Barker Distinguished Professor of Music, founded the Next Level initiative to build a global community through hip-hop culture.
Life-changing lessons from a beloved professor
Inspired by memories in and beyond the classroom, a group of alumni work to honor the late professor Kimball King.
Wonders never cease
Ross White, teaching assistant professor and director of the creative writing program in the department of English and comparative literature, shares a new poem from his debut poetry collection, “Charm Offensive.”
A new era of AI
Artificial intelligence has been around for decades, but it is now more powerful than ever. While AI presents copious challenges, many UNC students and researchers are embracing it in their work.