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    I’m a Bear – Joelle Jenkins

    December 22, 2020

    Over the summer, Joelle Jenkins, McNair Scholar and senior majoring in Environmental and Sustainability Studies with minors in Africana Studies and Biology, founded the BlacademicUS Twitter account that shares resources and stories of Black people in academia; it has already gained over 1,400 followers

    Joelle Jenkins sitting on a brick ledge with flowers surrounding behind her
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    Killing the Coronavirus

    December 22, 2020

    When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the role of UNC’s Facilities staff became more crucial than ever

    A custodial staff member is cleaning the stairs handle
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    Researching Venom Resistance

    December 22, 2020

    UNC graduate student Neil Balchan is studying the blood of venom-resistant rodents in an effort to help reduce venomous snakebite deaths

    Neil Balchan in the lab researching on venom
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    Sharing Uncomfortable Conversations

    December 22, 2020

    As UNC considers policy, cultural and systemic changes to address campus climate, conversations bring truth into focus.

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    Syllabus: GEOG 185

    December 22, 2020

    This new course exposes students to the fundamental concepts and geo-spatial use of drones.

    A person having a drone hovering over his hand wearing a hat and a mask outside
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    A Community Effort

    December 21, 2020

    UNC alumna Grace Franklin started a new job during a pandemic — and joined a team effort to keep her community healthy

    A headshot of Grace Franklin smiling outside
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    Music to His Ears

    December 21, 2020

    Professor Offers Individual Lessons in Park

    Two people playing the cello wearing face masks
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    Music to His Ears

    December 21, 2020

    Professor Offers Individual Lessons in Park

    Professor Gal Faganel provides an outdoor lesson to UNC doctoral student Kelsey Smith at Glenmere Park in Greeley