society

A woman and a man sit in an office type setting in the 1960s.

From Turmoil to Triumph

The major political events of the 1960s set the stage for the founding of the...
Two adults play with a child.

The ABCs of Early Childhood Education

Smarter. Healthier. Better prepared for the world. Those are just a few of the benefits...
Jaycie Vos talks into a microphone at a radio station.

Folklore FX

The experimental environment at WXDU provides an artistic haven for Duke University students and Durham...
Danielle Spurlock giving a speech at town hall meeting.

Gaining a Community’s Trust

The revitalization of Old East Durham has resulted in a dramatic increase in property values...
Sign sits out in a country side that says "Ebola Virus, How to Prevent it From Spreading"

Outsmarting an Outbreak

When Ebola strikes, what is the proper response? What measures should be taken to protect...
Illustration of a brain with multiple icons. The right side represents the arts and the left side represents medical science.

A HHIVE for Health & Humanities

From the UNC School of Medicine to the College of Arts & Sciences, students and...
Vincenc Morstadt was a German visual artist born in 1802. This drawing depicts Wenceslas Square, one of the main city squares and center of the business and cultural communities in the New Town of Prague, during 1830.

One Foot in Front of the Other

From summertime strolling to political marching, the act of walking has greatly influenced social practices...
silhouette of someone with their hands outstretched to a glowing cross

Pentecostalism and Prestige in the Dominican Republic

How did the fastest-growing religious movement in Latin America transform local culture in a Catholic...
Photo of The Wilmington Ten holding a press conference at Central Prison in Raleigh.

Proving Innocence: Lessons from The Wilmington Ten

In 1971, as civil rights battles raged across the South, 10 young men and women...