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Janora McDuffie, a Durham native and UNC alumna, will be one of the first Black and queer announcers in Oscar history. Photo courtesy of Janora McDuffie.

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'This is her time': UNC alumna to voice announcements for 94th Academy Awards

By Valeria Cloës | Mar. 24, 2022

UNC alumna Janora McDuffie will be the voice behind all the announcements at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday. Now living in Los Angeles, she has appeared in numerous television shows and has done voice acting for commercials, video games and other animations. “It’s been a beautiful process to be a part of watching the growth in her career and growth as a person,” McDuffie's wife, Leila Ryan, said.

The Bhangra Elite dance team performs during halftime of a men's basketball game at the Dean Smith Center on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022.

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'I love this team': Bhangra Elite wins first place at South Asian dance competition

By Valeria Cloës | Feb. 21, 2022

Bhangra Elite, a South Asian dance group at UNC, won first place on Feb. 12 at the East Coast Showdown — the team's first in-person competition in two years. At the competition, 13 Bhangra Elite members performed a seven minute set. Performances were evaluated by a panel of five judges. “I would say coming back this year has been so exciting because there's just so much to look forward to,” junior and team co-captain Kaathya Kashyap said.

Melissa Villodas is a doctoral student at the School of Social Work. “Conducting anti-racist research means we're trying to be honest, really honest, about disparities: health disparities, mental health disparities that have pervaded the country and our communities for hundreds of years," said Villodas. Photo courtesy of Melissa Villodas.

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UNC School of Social Work launches its first Black History Month Research Series

By Valeria Cloës | Feb. 8, 2022

The UNC School of Social Work launched its inaugural Black History Month Research Series last Wednesday. The series highlights work from an anti-racist approach by faculty, doctoral students, alumni and external researchers.

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Signs of mental health issues and ways to approach those conversations

By Valeria Cloës | Jan. 27, 2022

A mental health resource of warning signs and how to help your peers, friends and family members address mental health concerns.

DTH photo illustration. A student rests their head on their arms.

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Breaking down on-campus and community-based mental health resources for UNC students

By Valeria Cloës | Jan. 24, 2022

An array of mental health services exists for students to start using, regardless of the severity of mental health issues a student may be experiencing. These include short-term initial therapy and longer-term options both on and off campus.

Author and UNC alumnus Eric Garcia poses for a virtual portrait at his desk on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. Garcia’s new book aims to reframe the conversation around autism.

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UNC alumnus Eric Garcia talks new book that aims to reframe conversations around autism

By Valeria Cloës | Jan. 17, 2022

Eric Garcia, a 2014 UNC graduate, a senior Washington correspondent at The Independent and a columnist for MSNBC, published "We're Not Broken" on Aug. 3. “I hope that through reading this book, that (autistic people at UNC) see that it's possible to live a good autistic life," he said.

Writing for the screen and stage minor students Lauren Ragsdale, Grace Siplon, and Christian Pressley rehearse 'Hand Me Downs' at the Swain Hall theater on Oct. 27, 2021.

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UNC performance groups navigate a return to the stage

By Valeria Cloës | Dec. 1, 2021

UNC's Ebony Readers/Onyx Theatre, Company Carolina and Kenan Theatre Company all found ways to perform amid COVID-19 restrictions, and their programming has evolved throughout the year. "I think it was frustrating being home or having a lot of restrictions doing in-person theater," Company Carolina producer and treasurer Ethan Sichel said. "I think it's also allowed us the opportunity to really be creative and explore the possibilities of theater and the capabilities of theater here at UNC.”

Senior environmental studies major and public policy minor Caroline Pharr spearheaded the petition to build a permanent ramp at the Old Well. She sits on the steps of the Old Well on Nov. 15 with her dog Franklin who is training to become a service animal.

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UNC student organizations petition to add a permanent ramp at the Old Well

By Valeria Cloës | Nov. 16, 2021

UNC students are calling for the University to take action and provide more permanent on-campus solutions for students with disabilities.

Layla Dowdy poses in front of the “Art in Science” exhibit at Bondurant Hall on Nov. 8. Dowdy is the Director of the office of Research Communications and is a main organizer of the University Research Week.

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'Research Perseveres': A look ahead at the 60+ events of University Research Week

By Valeria Cloës | Nov. 8, 2021

University Research Week, scheduled from Nov. 8-12, is dedicated to celebrating and learning about the research conducted at UNC through a variety of events, both in-person and virtual. This year’s theme is 'Research Perseveres.'

Artists and viewers admire the art of the thirteen LatinX artists on display for the Being and Belonging exhibit at the Fedex Global Center on Oct. 5.

Katie Rains

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'Part of what's here': Being and Belonging exhibit hosts Latinx artists across N.C.

By Valeria Cloës | Oct. 17, 2021

The exhibition will be on display until Dec. 12 and aims to introduce a greater audience at UNC to a Latin American aesthetic sensibility. "Being and Belonging" was organized by UNC Global in collaboration with the Institute for the Study of the Americas. The artists featured in the art exhibit are: Antonio Alanís, Tina Alberni, Adriana Ameigh, Georges Le Chevallier, Gabriela Costas, Alexandre Emmanuel, Lina Fernández Giraldo, Gloribel Irizarry, Leandro Manzo, Peter Marín, Renzo Ortega, Alexander Lee Quiñonez and Tina Vasquez.

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'This is her time': UNC alumna to voice announcements for 94th Academy Awards

'I love this team': Bhangra Elite wins first place at South Asian dance competition

UNC School of Social Work launches its first Black History Month Research Series

Signs of mental health issues and ways to approach those conversations

Breaking down on-campus and community-based mental health resources for UNC students

UNC alumnus Eric Garcia talks new book that aims to reframe conversations around autism

UNC performance groups navigate a return to the stage

UNC student organizations petition to add a permanent ramp at the Old Well

'Research Perseveres': A look ahead at the 60+ events of University Research Week

'Part of what's here': Being and Belonging exhibit hosts Latinx artists across N.C.

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