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Karsen Kitchen makes space history
Weeks after becoming the youngest woman to cross the Kármán line, the proud Carolina senior is “still processing it all.â€
Senior wraps up summer with lifesaving donation
In August, Samantha Lewis offered a stem cell donation that was years in the making.
Top news
Carolina Across 100 begins focus on housing
The initiative will work with communities across the state to improve affordable housing access and availability.
How Carolina is complying with ¸Û°Äͼ¿â System’s DEI policy
Support for faculty, staff and student success and well-being will continue across the University.
Hundreds remember 9/11 heroes at stair climb
Participants saluted the victims of terrorist attacks in 2001 and heard from a New York firefighter.
Hettleman Prizes go to 5 early-career faculty
Faculty members who exemplify innovative research and future career promise receive the annual awards.
Alert Carolina sirens test to be held Sept. 12
No action is required as the University conducts a fall test of its Emergency Notification System.
Carolina in the news
Los Angeles Times
Amanda Marie MartÃnez, a historian at ¸Û°Äͼ¿â-Chapel Hill, discusses the intersection of race and country music.Triangle Business Journal
¸Û°Äͼ¿â-Chapel Hill is investing in a new facility that will help turn scientific findings into potential commercial opportunities.The Chronicle of Higher Education
The School of Civic Life and Leadership was highlighted for its new pilot program.
Accolades and honors
Hettleman Prizes go to 5 early-career faculty
Faculty members who exemplify innovative research and future career promise receive the annual awards.
Two from Carolina named American Academy of Nursing Fellows
Jean Davison of the School of Nursing and Robert Dodge of the School of Medicine are members of 2024 class.
Carolina faculty trio win Fulbright awards
Scholars in nursing, Latin American studies, and exercise and nutrition will travel to Nepal, Spain and Finland.
Eshelman ranked No. 1 in pharmacy research funding
The school earned the top spot from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy with more than $92 million in grants in FY23.
Hussman wins 6th straight Hearst National Championship
Collegiate journalism’s highest honor has gone to the ¸Û°Äͼ¿â Hussman School of Journalism and Media for nine of the last 10 years.
News for faculty and staff
Free GoPass available for 2024-25
Anyone with an active ¸Û°Äͼ¿â-Chapel Hill email can take advantage of the deal on GoTriangle bus routes.
Parking cheaper and simpler for most employees
Nate Knuffman discusses the Transportation and Parking policy changes that go into effect Aug. 1.
Pharmacist reprograms cells to treat brain cancer
Research assistant professor Jasmine King also mentors Black and brown girls interested in STEM-related research.
Crumbs From the Table of Joy: PlayMakers
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Crumbs From the Table of Joy: PlayMakers
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