Gaby Calvocoressi

Poetic Portals

For Gabrielle Calvocoressi, poems are gateways to other worlds to explore emotions, identity, and the past.
Erin Siegal McIntyre

Writing Wrongs

Erin Siegal McIntyre uses traditional journalism, historical research, and photography to investigate the roots of international human rights abuses.
John Wood Sweet

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.
Yinuo Xu

RUNC: Yinuo Xu

Yinuo Xu nurtures resilience in diverse youth.
Five books from UNC faculty authors.

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.
Mathew Sebastian

RUNC: Mathew Sebastian

Mathew Sebastian strives to create cancer vaccines for all.
Sarah Nyante

RUNC: Sarah Nyante

Sarah Nyante uses imaging to understand cancer risk.
Amelia Maani, Alexis Siegler, Stephanie Forlemu, Sara Ahmed, and Samuel Kornylak

Pop Sci Summer

The Carolina Population Center immerses undergraduate students in population science research through its Summer Undergraduate Intern Program.
Natalie Boylston

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.
Hector Aizpurúa

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.
Matthew Lu

RUNC: Matthew Lu

Matthew Lu aids vaccine development for chlamydia.
Hope Mascio jumps on a trampoline

Hope for “Butterflies”

The UNC Turner Syndrome Clinic provides multidisciplinary care to improve the lives of patients, also known as “butterflies.”