(Editor’s Note: The GAA’s Distinguished Service Medal citations, such as this one, are read to the audience at the Annual Alumni Luncheon and then presented as a keepsake to the recipients.) Patricia Timmons-Goodson ’76 (’79… read more
The Burton Craige Distinguished Professor of Law and the vice provost for academic and community engagement were recognized Friday with the GAA’s Faculty Service Award. The GAA Board of Directors presented the award to Lissa Lamkin Broome,… read more
Joseph Jordan noticed when a student who stopped by during his office hours seemed as interested in the bowl of Hershey’s kisses he keeps on his desk as in talking to him. Joseph tactfully asked some questions and confirmed that the student… read more
Lissa Broome has won the UNC School of Law’s teaching award so many times she has been retired from eligibility. Good thing, perhaps, because where would it fit on her already jam-packed resume and list of accomplishments? Lissa joined the… read more
Alumni, students, faculty and staff members are encouraged to submit nominations for several campuswide awards that will honor professors and graduate teaching assistants in a variety of categories. read more
Established in 1990, the GAA’s Faculty Service Award honors faculty members who have performed outstanding service for the University or the association. read more
Three Carolina faculty members are among 443 scientists selected this year as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science because of their scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications. read more
Each year, UNC celebrates the central role of teaching and mentoring by recognizing faculty, staff and students. The University Committee on Teaching Awards offers a number of awards based on nominations by members of the University… read more
Folklorist Bill Ferris won a Grammy in February for Best Historical Album for “Voices of Mississippi: Artists and Musicians Documented by William Ferris.” read more
A former law school dean who served as mayor of Chapel Hill and a history professor who directs UNC’s honors program were recognized Friday with the GAA’s Faculty Service Award. The GAA Board of Directors presented the award to former… read more