Faculty and Administration

Matthew Andrews, the Chiron Award winner, sits in his office covered in sports paraphernalia. Contrib/Photo Credit: Sarah Leck.

Matthew Andrews hits a home run to win Chiron Award

By Lorcan Farrell | Nov. 29, 2017

If you were going to die tomorrow what would you talk about tonight? That’s the prompt given to the annual winner of the Chiron Award for their award lecture. The Chiron Award is given each year to a professor nominated by their students in recognition of their character and service to the undergraduate population. It was inspired by the last lecture of Randy Pausch, a professor at Carnegie-Mellon who had been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer.

UNC professor sues administration for gender discrimination

By Brooke Bauman | Nov. 14, 2017

After 23 years of serving as a faculty member in the UNC Geography department, Altha Cravey has sued the University on the basis of gender discrimination.

Professor Hassan Melehy expresses his concerns about the general education curriculum during the Faculty Council meeting on Nov. 10, 2017.

Undercover cops, new curriculum and free speech discussed at Faculty Council meeting

By Summer Epps | Nov. 12, 2017

Friday’s Faculty Council meeting covered everything from undercover cops to curriculum changes. Here’s what you need to know:

UNC Political Science Professor Andrew Reynolds has been shortlisted to be the United Nation’s  Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.   Photo courtesy of Andrew Reynolds.

Q&A with UNC's Andrew Reynolds short-listed for top UN position for LGBTQ rights

By Jessica Snouwaert | Oct. 29, 2017

Andrew Reynolds, UNC professor and founder of the UNC LGBTQ Representation and Rights Research Initiative, has been short-listed for the UN position of Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. Reynolds also has an upcoming book, The Children of Harvey Milk: How LGBTQ Politicians Changed the World (Oxford University Press). Staff writer Jessica Snouwaert interviewed Reynolds about the importance the UN position for LQBTQ rights and representation and the motivations behind his upcoming book.

Proposed curriculum changes may alter general education requirements

By Charlie McGee | Oct. 26, 2017

With a potential overhaul of UNC's General Education curriculum looming, debate concerning outlined changes has sparked over backlash from faculty members.

Faculty association gives community to retired faculty

By Cy Neff | Oct. 24, 2017

UNC’s Retired Faculty Association offers up answers to former university professors who are retired but still looking to stay professionally active. UNC's RFA aims to offer a chance for professors to extend their impact on the University.

The 'Academic-Athletic' scandal leaves academic reforms in its wake

By Summer Epps | Oct. 24, 2017

UNC's academic scandal recently came to a close, but its effects are ongoing. In response to the academic irregularities that were brought to light in 2011, the University instituted several policy reforms. The reforms are described as "extensive steps in the long journey to bring a painful chapter in campus history to a proper conclusion."

The Wilson Library displayed spooky stories for Halloween.

UNC professors talk about Halloween-related folklore

By Olivia Clark | Oct. 24, 2017

As presumably all people are aware of from decorations, candy and costumes at every store, Halloween is less than a week away. Yes, Halloween, as in the annual holiday where everybody dresses up and gets a sugar-high without really knowing why.

Professors speak up after Folt forgoes provost search process

By Jared Weber | Oct. 17, 2017

On Sept. 18, Bob Blouin replaced Jim Dean as provost and executive vice chancellor without a campus search committee or faculty input, a decision that has bothered some UNC professors.

Faculty Council passes DACA resolution

By Jessica Snouwaert | Oct. 15, 2017

Friday’s Faculty Council meeting tackled student and campus enrichment, UNC’s Campaign for Carolina and a resolution supporting permanent legal status for those under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Here's what you need to know:

The Faculty Executive Committee met on Oct. 9.

Faculty review potential curriculum changes

By Hannah Lang | Oct. 9, 2017

The Faculty Executive Committee held their first meeting of the month on Monday. Discussion topics ranged from the undergraduate curriculum to the Silent Sam controversy to drafts of the new University budget.

Students and community members began a 24/7 demonstration at Silent Sam on Aug. 22.

Top four takeaways from the Faculty Council's first meeting

By Charlie McGee | Sep. 10, 2017

The Faculty Council members met for the first time this school year Friday, tackling topics like Silent Sam and the Center for Civil Rights.

In 2016, People gathered at Duke Chapel to celebrate Duke Teaching First becoming eligible to unionize.

Duke to increase employee minimum wage to $15 by 2019

By Becca Heilman | Sep. 5, 2017

Duke University will increase its minimum wage to $15 per hour for all regular University and Health System staff by 2019, according to a university statement Aug. 25.

Stephen Anderson, Jazz professor at UNC, plays the piano for the Faculty Jazz Trio. Photo taken by Steven Bromberg and courtesy of Stephen Anderson.

UNC faculty jazz trio receive a standing ovation

By Eva Ellenburg | Sep. 4, 2017

With a soft blue light shining over them, the UNC Faculty Jazz Trio played some of the genre’s greatest hits, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd last Thursday night.

The UNC Faculty Executive Committee discussed the conflict surrounding Silent Sam and possible resolutions on Monday.

Faculty Executive Committee discuss Silent Sam solutions

By Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez | Aug. 28, 2017

Silent Sam dominated the conversation at the Faculty Executive Committee Meeting Monday afternoon, with some members calling on Chancellor Carol Folt to make a stronger statement and condemn the University’s controversial past.

The Van Hecke-Wettach Hall hosts UNC's School of Law.

UNC faculty asks the BOG to vote against closing the Center for Civil Rights

By Ana Irizarry | Aug. 27, 2017

The UNC-Chapel Hill Faculty Executive Committee asked the UNC Board of Governors to vote against closing the Center for Civil Rights. The committee passed a resolution Thursday saying the proposed policy "makes it harder for campuses within the system to pursue their mission."

Provost Jim Dean addresses the Board of Trustees regarding the James B. Hunt Institute in March.

Provost Jim Dean steps down

By Tyler Fleming | Aug. 22, 2017

Chancellor Carol Folt sent an email to the Carolina Community around 11 a.m. announcing that Jim Dean, executive vice chancellor and provost, is stepping down after 4 years in his position.

Former Chancellor Paul Hardin, left, and his wife Barbara, center, join UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor James Moeser, right, cutting the ribbon at the dedication of Hardin Hall. Photo taken by Dan Sears and courtesy of UNC-Chapel Hill.

Paul Hardin leaves behind legacy of integrity

By Rachel Jones | Jul. 9, 2017

On Saturday afternoon, the Senior Pastor of University United Methodist Church Justin Coleman began his New Testament reading for the memorial service of Paul Hardin III, the seventh chancellor of UNC with the following verses from the Book of Romans:

UNC professor Jessica Wolfe has been selected as one of seven long-term fellows at the Folger Shakespeare Library in 2017.

English professor Jessica Wolfe receives fellowship to work in Folger Shakespeare Library in DC

By Anish Bhatia | Apr. 26, 2017

The Folger Shakespeare Library chose UNC English professor Jessica Wolfe as one of seven long-term fellows for the 2017-18 year. The fellowship program will give her the unique opportunity to work on a special year-long project in Washington, D.C.

Joe DeSimone, a UNC chemistry professor, is on leave for one year to be CEO of a 3D printing company that has partnered with Adidas to 3d print shoes. Photo courtesy of Joe DeSimone.

Q&A with professor Joe DeSimone on Carbon company and 3-D printing

By Lorcan Farrell | Apr. 17, 2017

Chemistry professor Joe DeSimone is currently on leave from UNC to act as CEO at the company he co-founded, Carbon. Carbon uses Continuous Liquid Interface Production technology that DeSimone helped create to improve 3-D printing.

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Matthew Andrews hits a home run to win Chiron Award

UNC professor sues administration for gender discrimination

Undercover cops, new curriculum and free speech discussed at Faculty Council meeting

Q&A with UNC's Andrew Reynolds short-listed for top UN position for LGBTQ rights

Proposed curriculum changes may alter general education requirements

Faculty association gives community to retired faculty

The 'Academic-Athletic' scandal leaves academic reforms in its wake

UNC professors talk about Halloween-related folklore

Professors speak up after Folt forgoes provost search process

Faculty Council passes DACA resolution

Faculty review potential curriculum changes

Top four takeaways from the Faculty Council's first meeting

Duke to increase employee minimum wage to $15 by 2019

UNC faculty jazz trio receive a standing ovation

Faculty Executive Committee discuss Silent Sam solutions

UNC faculty asks the BOG to vote against closing the Center for Civil Rights

Provost Jim Dean steps down

Paul Hardin leaves behind legacy of integrity

English professor Jessica Wolfe receives fellowship to work in Folger Shakespeare Library in DC

Q&A with professor Joe DeSimone on Carbon company and 3-D printing