A.J. OLeary

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Austin Tumbarello, a student in Marianne Gingher's puppetry class, poses with a magus he made. Gingher teaches a creative writing class about writing for the puppet stage. Photo courtesy of Marianne Gingher.

About to register for Gen Eds? Consider learning about puppets!

Creative writing professor Marianne Gingher had long hoped to teach a class about puppetry. Last year, she finally got her chance — and the class will be continued next semester.

Students at UNC's School of Law will provide free legal services over spring break with its pro bono program.

Law students to spend spring break giving back through free legal services

By A.J. OLeary

From Asheville to Charlotte, UNC law students will be traveling across North Carolina to offer free legal services.

Kylee Barrera, a student in ARTS 358: Letterpress, carves linoleum for her indulgence project on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020.

This art class is taking it back a few centuries with printing presses

By A.J. OLeary

In Beth Grabowski's letterpress class, students work to recreate a centuries-old craft and sell their creations for a cause.

Todd Cohen (left) and Jonathan Schisler (right) share a laugh in Saladelia Cafe in Marsico Hall on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. Cohen and Schisler work together to improve research on Alzheimer's disease.

Meet these UNC professor friends trying to cure Alzheimer's together

By A.J. OLeary

A pair of professors has received a grant for $3.1 million from the National Institute on Aging to research potential cures for Alzheimer’s Disease. To do so, they turned to a subject they both know well — proteins.

Kendall Harrow, a sophomore economics major, works on an assignment on her computer at the UNC Student Store on Wednesday, Oct. 9th, 2019.

Computer science department considers application-based entry to major

By A.J. OLeary

Following complaints of over-crowded classes and a lack of resources, the Department of Computer Science is considering an application-based entry process.

(From left ) Grace He, a junior music and psychology major; Cameron Lynch, a sophomore undecided major; Ashley Broadwater, a senior public relations major; and Maya Wahl, a junior exercise and sport science major, pose in front of an Embody Carolina banner in front of the Campus Y on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019.

Here's how to take care of yourself over the holidays

By A.J. OLeary

As holiday stress is at a high, here's how students suggest staying mentally healthy.

Lloyd Kramer (left), chair of the Faculty Executive Committee, looks on as Robert Blouin, executive vice chancellor and provost, speaks during an FEC meeting on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019. Blouin briefly addressed an initiative to bring learning onto a digital platform moving forward.

Here's what you missed at Monday's Faculty Executive Committee meeting

By A.J. OLeary

At Monday's Faculty Executive Committee meeting, committee members discussed the effectiveness of online learning, the University's strategic plan and the allegations against concussion research conducted at UNC.