Nationally renowned economist James F. Smith, long noted for his accuracy in economic forecasting, is leaving Carolina after 18 years to join the faculty at Western Carolina University. At UNC, Smith also has been director of the Center for… read more
Four faculty members at Carolina have been awarded Bowman and Gordon Gray Distinguished Term Professorships, considered among the University’s most prestigious awards for excellence in outstanding undergraduate teaching. The new Bowman and Gordon… read more
One of my early observations as a member of the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics was “not all fans are alumni, and not all alumni are fans.” Fans who are not alumni most often only care about the success of their favorite college… read more
The University’s research magazine, Endeavors, was recognized in July with two gold medals in the national competition sponsored annually by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. Endeavors won the top awards in two… read more
Dr. Eric Schopler, whose pioneering techniques in humane and effective treatment of autism have been replicated around the world, died July 7 of cancer. He was 79. A professor of psychiatry and psychology at UNC for more than 40 years, Schopler… read more
The photo Rosemary took for the new book LightBox shows her cousin washing clothes in a small basin, at home in the Nairobi, Kenya, slum, Kibera. Rosemary’s caption reads in part: “She is the only girl in the house and she has a big… read more
After Robert W. Parker joined the Second Virginia Cavalry in 1861, he wrote to his loved ones whenever he could. Some letters reflected the grueling life of the soldier – complaints about rations and camp routines, requests for clothing, horses… read more
Seven medical specialties at UNC Hospitals are among the top 50 programs nationally in U.S. News & World Report’s latest “America’s Best Hospitals” rankings. read more
Twenty-five rising sophomores at Carolina have been awarded full scholarships for an innovative study-abroad program in Southeast Asia this summer. The Carolina Southeast Asia Summer Program, based in UNC’s College of Arts and Sciences, is… read more
Longtime UNC faculty member Madeline G. Levine has taken on the role of interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, effective July 1. Levine, Kenan professor of Slavic literatures who has taught at Carolina since 1974, will serve until a… read more