She survived med school and a UNC residency ... can she make it through 'Survivor?'
"Being on television is the part I’m most uncomfortable with. I’m not seeking fame. I did this to discover something within myself."
FACULTY
Folt claims 70 percent of N.C. residents want Silent Sam back in McCorkle Place
“The (monument) law says the monument goes back on the pedestal. What we’ve been given is the opportunity to develop an alternative to that,” said Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Robert Blouin.
Creator of Carolina Covenant receives Leadership Award
Shirley Ort created Carolina Covenant to help low-income students pay for tuition exemplifies what it means to be a leader.
From dishwasher to supervisor: Hugo Brito-Montilla shares his American dream
You've definitely seen his friendly face around Chase Hall, but you probably don't know his story.
Letter: UNC Black Faculty call on the University to permanently remove Silent Sam
"To reinstall the Confederate monument to any location on UNC’s campus is to herald for the nation and for the world that UNC is not a welcoming place for Black people."
LFIT textbook controversy sparks questions about how textbooks get approved, if at all
The Lifetime Fitness textbook controversy brought up questions over the approval processes of course materials — how exactly does a textbook get the thumbs up at UNC, and could such an incident recur?
Hundreds of UNC professors send letter to Chancellor to keep Silent Sam down
Professors from most of UNC's departments signed onto the letter last week after Silent Sam came down.
Who's who? State Senator confuses his own Twitter handle with UNC professor's
UNC professor Kris Jordan was surprised to discover an Ohio Senator, with the same name, was boosting his page views. However, it was unwanted publicity.
Alumnus awarded the Gates Cambridge Scholarship
The scholarship offers full support for graduate study at the University of Cambridge.
"These politics and policies have effects on human life": UNC panel on immigration
A panel of professors and students examined the history of the Mexican-American border and how that has influenced the recent developments in immigration. They also discussed the stereotypes that are perpetuated in America about Latinx people.
Removal of 'Fetzer Grays' signals larger issues with faculty benefits
On May 11, all clothing and basket service will cease at Fetzer Hall, bringing an end to the decades-long “Fetzer Grays” tradition. Under the current system, faculty can store their gym clothes in baskets provided by Fetzer. The gym provides faculty with exercise clothing and even washes it for them. The cessation of the service is indicative of a broader concern coming from UNC staff that the University is not supporting healthy lifestyles to the extent necessary to combat America’s increasing obesity problem.
Six UNC employees recognized for their service and contribution to the University
Six UNC employees were selected by Chancellor Carol Folt to receive the 2018 C. Knox Massey Distinguished Awards, which praises them for their hard work and dedication to the University.
'I can't believe that happens': Status of Women Committee discusses pay discrepancies at UNC
The Status of Women Committee focused on policy solutions for salary discrepancies, childcare for faculty and accommodations for working parents Thursday and how the University will play a role in making these changes.
UNC political science professor shows that 'Women Also Know Stuff'
It's 2018, and it's about time people understood Women Also Know Stuff. “Part of what’s going on is that people tend to have a set of networks, and their networks are perhaps based on who they read in graduate school or with whom they went to graduate school or have been colleagues,” said Layna Mosley, a UNC professor of political science.
Jonathan Hess, distinguished professor of Jewish history at UNC, dies
Jonathan Hess, distinguished professor of Jewish History and Culture, died suddenly Monday afternoon. Students and faculty reflect on the powerful legacy Hess left behind for students and faculty at Carolina.
Former UNC provost Jim Dean named president of the University of New Hampshire
On Wednesday afternoon, the University of New Hampshire announced that Jim Dean, a former provost and executive vice chancellor at UNC, would become its 20th president. Here's a look back at his time at UNC and the somewhat-controversial replacement decision that followed his departure.
While UNC aims to empower female leaders, the gaps still persist
Women of UNC’s campus will not let the momentum of the past few decades’ advancements in gender equity rest. Though the majority of the students on campus identity as female, students and faculty are seeking to close the gaps that still persist.
UNC professor Joseph Cabosky's passion for learning is contagious
Assistant professor Joseph Cabosky is involved with many things, The Durham VOICE, a community newspaper, teaching public relations at UNC and managing a website that highlights his book "Writing My Own Happy Ending." He is a professor that can do it all, and his students admire him greatly. In this article he talks about his past and how he got to where he is today.
Faculty Executive Committee discusses new free speech policy for campus
The Faculty Executive Committee met Monday afternoon to discuss the possibility of adopting a free speech policy based on that of the University of Chicago.
UNC faculty's positive parental leave experiences exceed national standard
Johna Register-Mihalik, an assistant professor of exercise and sport science, had a positive experience with UNC’s parental leave policies when she took leave for a semester after her son was born last year and a few years before that with her daughter. However, she said some faculty members in other departments have a more difficult time taking time off and coming back to work.
