Professor combines fiction and politics at Flyleaf
Current authors made headlines recently when they signed a petition denouncing presidential nominee Donald Trump, but this isn't the first time authors have gotten political.
FACULTY
Faculty make steps towards longer contracts
After UNC’s Faculty Council and Faculty Forward, an advocacy group separate from the University, worked towards ensuring longer contracts for fixed term faculty, they are one step closer towards accomplishing this goal with Provost James Dean announcing he recommended giving longer contracts.
Chancellor Folt creates new position for the arts
Roy Williams might want to warm up his vocal chords — UNC is about to get a lot more artsy.
UNC Professors inducted into honorary society
Two UNC professors were elected Wednesday to join the ranks of artists, musicians and world leaders in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The American Academy of Arts and Sciences, which is one of the oldest honorary societies in the country, honors those who are outstanding in their field.
Q&A with author, award-winning psychologist, Kurt Gray
Daily Tar Heel: How did the idea for this book come about? Kurt Gray: As Daniel and I looked around the world, we realized that much of our disagreement seems to rely upon mind perception.
UNC faculty speak out against HB2 the same day the law is taken to court
UNC-system faculty and students are outraged in the aftermath of House Bill 2, and they want the General Assembly and Gov. Pat McCrory to know.
When she retires, Carolina Covenant author Shirley Ort will be missed for her big heart
Former Chancellor James Moeser remembers the day Shirley Ort came into his office and told him she had a plan for converting loans to grants to combat the perception that UNC’s selectivity was correlated with unaffordability.
Duke non-tenure faculty vote to unionize
A crowd at Duke Chapel Monday celebrated the first unionizing victory in decades at a private Southern university in a right-to-work state.
Political landscape panel focuses on national politics
Panelists at the George Watts Hill Alumni Center gathered for what Leoneda Inge, WUNC’s changing economy reporter, coined “What’s the Deal Wednesday” following Super Tuesday — where political experts discussed what is making the 2016 elections so distinct.
Another gender violence service coordinator is coming to the Women's Center
After fully completing a University-based review process, the Carolina Women’s Center has been allocated additional funding for an additional Gender Violence Service Coordinator.
UNC-system faculty get Commons app
UNC Learning Technology Commons is an opinion aggregation app, like Yelp or Trip Advisor — but instead of reviewing food or destinations, it lets UNC-system faculty communicate about the best and the worst technology in education.
Lecture on socialism held by UNC professor
As Barry Maguire, a core faculty member of UNC’s Philosophy, Politics and Economics program, explained socialism, Maggie, his large dog, looked upon him and the small piece of cheese in his hand with wonderment. “He doesn’t know what kind of dog she is,” Kerry Foerst, a philosophy and economics double major and pupil of Maguire’s, explained.
Genetics chairperson appointed vice chancellor for research
On Tuesday, Chancellor Carol Folt announced that UNC’s next vice chancellor for research will be Terry Magnuson, chairperson of the department of genetics.
Computer science class gets modern twist
Kris Jordan’s revolutionary Comp 110 has exploded since its debut in fall 2015.
UNC's favorite crossing guard gets recognition on Facebook
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Q&A with Raleigh Magazine editor-in-chief Christa Gala
Christa Gala is both an adjunct professor in the UNC School of Media and Journalism and the editor-in-chief for Raleigh Magazine. Staff writer Leah Moore spoke with Gala about what it’s like to balance the two, who works for her, her areas of expertise and with whom she’d love to grab dinner.
Gerhardts: 2 lawfully wedded scholars
Most married couples don’t get the opportunity to work closely with each other, unless they are Jim and Pam from “The Office.” Michael and Deborah Gerhardt are an exception.
Faculty Executive Committee discusses how to increase faculty diversity
At Monday's Faculty Executive Committee meeting, members raised questions about the role of diversity in more than just the student body.
Q&A with UNC doctoral candidate, new author Lindsay Starck
Tonight, UNC doctoral candidate Lindsay Starck will be at Flyleaf Books celebrating the launch of her debut novel, "Noah’s Wife." Staff writer Cate Alspaugh spoke with Starck about her writing process, inspirational Noah’s Ark baby showers and advice for young writers.
Q&A with photography author Tony Reevy
The Daily Tar Heel: What inspired you to write about Jack Delano and his photography? Tony Reevy: I discovered his photography about eight years ago when I was writing an article on a photographer, who is much better known, Walker Evans.
