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Article |April 16, 2026
Philanthropy and Impact
From Olympic Spotlight to Academic Insight: Students Explore Italy
A donor-funded Spring Break trip offers students a firsthand look at global culture, economics and urban life in cities transformed by the Olympic Games
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Article |April 7, 2026
Education
Is Mental Health in Schools Skewing Toward the Dystopian?
UNC faculty address school psychology and developmental concerns in the face of a “brave new world”
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Article |February 13, 2026
Around UNC
Faculty Awarded by American Association of Geographers
Karen Barton, professor of Geography, GIS and Sustainability, was recently recognized for outstanding scholarship
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Article |February 10, 2026
Social Impact
Dipping Their Toes in the Political Pool
An internship has inspired junior Kay Quintana to strive to be part of the state legislature, tackling housing insecurity first
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Article |January 29, 2026
Social Impact
Research Roundup: Preventing Threats, Providing Care
Kyle Ward, Ph.D., takes an in-depth look at UNC’s threat assessment and response systems
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Article |January 27, 2026
Science and Technology
New Artificial Intelligence in Media Production Course Prepares the Next Generation of Journalists
New course teaches students to experiment with AI tools, navigate ethical challenges and prepare for rapidly evolving careers in journalism and media
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Article |January 12, 2026
Alumni
Ethics of True Crime: Survivor and Advocate Teaches Students to “Start by Believing”
Kimberly Corban Rourke returns to UNC to teach students about guaranteeing fair and accurate representation for victims and their families in the media
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UNC Magazine |November 9, 2025
Magazine Feature
Mesopotamia’s Lost City – Uncovering the Unseen
Andy Creekmore, professor of Anthropology, has spent the past decade in northern Iraq mapping out the underground ruins of a hidden Bronze Age city, contributing to the historical tapestry of one of humanity’s most influential civilizations
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Article |October 13, 2025
Philanthropy and Impact
Sociology, Legacy and the Impact of a Mentor
At UNC, relationships are at the heart of the Bear experience — connections between students and mentors that spark curiosity, purpose and lifelong community engagement.
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Article |September 22, 2025
Science and Technology
Faculty Fulbrights Offer Global Journey with a Personal Impact
From alpacas to climate change and hurricanes, two UNC faculty members share the transformative lessons from their one-of-a-kind research experiences