Poetic Portals
For Gabrielle Calvocoressi, poems are gateways to other worlds to explore emotions, identity, and the past.
Writing Wrongs
Erin Siegal McIntyre uses traditional journalism, historical research, and photography to investigate the roots of international human rights abuses.
Empathy for the Past
John Wood Sweet writes character-driven narratives filled with vivid descriptions and emotional moments to unpack early America’s complicated history.
RUNC: Yinuo Xu
Yinuo Xu nurtures resilience in diverse youth.
Jumping Off the Page
From student loan debt to rock ‘n’ roll, Carolina faculty discuss recent book projects and the research that went into them.
RUNC: Mathew Sebastian
Mathew Sebastian strives to create cancer vaccines for all.
RUNC: Sarah Nyante
Sarah Nyante uses imaging to understand cancer risk.
Pop Sci Summer
The Carolina Population Center immerses undergraduate students in population science research through its Summer Undergraduate Intern Program.
A Boost for Biology Education
The Carolina Biology Education Research Lab makes research more accessible and unpacks career options for undergraduates — a vital service for a department with more than 2,800 majors.
Finding His Research Rhythm
Héctor Aizpurúa, Jr. recounts his journey from remedial English classes to writing his honors thesis on the musical traditions of the displaced people of the Panama Canal.
RUNC: Matthew Lu
Matthew Lu aids vaccine development for chlamydia.
Hope for “Butterflies”
The UNC Turner Syndrome Clinic provides multidisciplinary care to improve the lives of patients, also known as “butterflies.”