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For Kim Haley, it’s always safety first
The industrial hygienist makes Carolina safer and used that expertise to help another university recover from Hurricane Helene.

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Cookbook collection serves up food for thought
Just in time for Thanksgiving, check out recipes from Wilson Library’s more than 1,000 culinary guides.
Nursing research leads to AEDs in Chapel Hill parks
Two emergencies and advocacy by a Carolina nurse scientist sparked 24/7 outdoor access to lifesaving defibrillators.
A message from the chancellor: Hurricane Helene relief
In a campus email, Lee H. Roberts wrote about the way Carolina has and continues to support western North Carolina and expressed his gratitude to Tar Heels for their remarkable spirit of kindness and generosity.
Carolina ranks 9th in U.S. for study abroad participation
The Open Doors Report includes numbers for study abroad and international student enrollment.
Pantry Bowl kicks off Nov. 24
Over the past three years, Tar Heel and Wolfpack fans raised nearly $450,000 to fight student food insecurity.
‘A mathematical biologist walks up to a farmer’
No joke, faculty at the UNC School of Data Science and Society talk about the real-world impact of their subject.

What to Know About Trump Media Now That the Election Is Over
The New York Times

Shannon McGregor, an associate professor in UNC-Chapel Hill’s Hussman School of Journalism and Media, discusses the limits of Truth Social.
Elon Musk worries free speech advocates with his calls to prosecute researchers and critics
NBC News

Michael Gerhardt, a constitutional law professor at UNC-Chapel Hill, explains how Musk may leverage his relationship with Trump and his economic position against critics.
Opioid overdose deaths drop for 12th straight month, now lowest since 2020
CBS News

Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta, a street drugs and infectious disease expert at UNC-Chapel Hill, provides his observations on the recent downward trend of overdose-related deaths.

History professor wins Cundill History Prize
Kathleen DuVal’s award-winning book is “Native Nations,” a sweeping 1,000-year history of North America.
Provost invested at American Academy of Sciences and Letters
J. Christopher Clemens joins the prestigious organization honoring outstanding achievement in arts, sciences and learned professions.
Four honored with 2024 Davie Awards for service
The winners are a businessman, state senator, congresswoman and media executive.
Human resources honors longest-serving employees
“We are better because of you,” Vice Chancellor Becci Menghini told faculty and staff with 25-plus years on the job.
New award funds projects with real-world impact
Translating Innovative Ideas for the Public Good Award winners take fresh approaches to tough problems.
Nine researchers earn Arts and Humanities grants
The funding provides support for studies about ancient Turkey, Spanish dialects, PFAS exposure and more.

Air Force veteran joins Student Affairs
After 22 years, James Jacks embraces using his organizational and communication skills in a new way.
Rebecca Hill named nursing’s senior associate dean for academic affairs
Her “focus on innovation and continuous improvement will be instrumental,” says Val Howard, UNC School of Nursing dean.
Employee Appreciation Day celebrates Carolina’s faculty and staff
Employees enjoyed games, Pelican’s SnoBalls, a photo booth and more at the annual Office of Human Resources event.

22 Nov
Faculty Council
Kerr Hall
Fri, November 2203:00 pm
Faculty Council
23 Nov
Carolina Bluegrass Band | MFE 24-25
Hill Hall
Sat, November 2308:00 pm
Carolina Bluegrass Band | MFE 24-25
02 Dec
Carolina Sustainability Council Meeting
Mon, December 212:00 pm
Carolina Sustainability Council Meeting
13 Dec
Faculty Council
Kerr Hall
Fri, December 1303:00 pm
Faculty Council