UNC College of Arts and Sciences

Poetic Portals

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

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.

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.

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.

The Father Effect

Shauna Cooper has spent over a decade studying Black fathers and their roles in child development.