3.14.22 | Faculty, Research, University Leadership
The University accepted on March 10 the resignation of Terry Magnuson as UNC’s vice chancellor for research. He will remain on the faculty at the School of Medicine. The resignation is the result of a report posted March 8 by the Office of…
Chris Clemens will succeed Robert Blouin, who is stepping down after four years in the post, on Feb. 1. read more
Frank Leibfarth made Popular Science magazine’s 2021 Brilliant 10 roster, recognizing early-career scientists with the potential to transform the world with innovative approaches to key issues. read more
Six faculty are part of a cluster hire, involving hiring diverse faculty across multiple departments to conduct interdisciplinary research on a broad theme. read more
The Faculty Council passed a resolution supporting the chancellor and opposing a change of leadership. read more
Following the national controversy over her extended tenure bid at the Hussman School of Journalism and Media, she will not be teaching at Carolina after all. read more
Malinda Maynor Lowery ’02 (’05 PhD), director of UNC’s Center for the Study of the American South and a professor of history, is leaving Chapel Hill to become the Cahoon Family Professor in American history at Emory University this… read more
Law professor Eric Muller, who has served on the board for a decade, has not been reappointed for a third term. read more
The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist was awarded tenure as the Knight Chair in race and investigative journalism at the Hussman School of Journalism and Media by the UNC Board of Trustees in a special session. read more
The possibility of Nikole Hannah-Jones ’03 (MA) receiving a tenured faculty position in UNC’s Hussman School of Journalism and Media is back on the table. read more