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
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
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
Three academic advising professionals at UNC have won top awards from the National Academic Advising Association. The 2006 Outstanding Advising Award winners from UNC’s College of Arts and Sciences are: Carolyn Cannon, associate dean and… read more
Professor Philip F. Gura has been named the 2006-07 Mellon Distinguished Scholar-in-Residence at the American Antiquarian Society, one of the nation’s largest libraries for the study of early American culture. The independent research library,… read more
Three dozen of the University’s newest faculty members boarded a bus Monday for a weeklong introduction to the state, its history and people as the Tar Heel Bus Tour makes its ninth journey across the state. Since 1997, the UNC chancellor has… read more
Joe Templeton, Venable professor of chemistry and a 30-year veteran of the UNC faculty, will begin a three-year term as chair of the faculty on July 1. Elected by faculty members, Templeton succeeds Judith Wegner, who had served as faculty chair… read more
Michael A. Stegman, a UNC faculty member for 40 years, has been honored by his peers with the 2006 Thomas Jefferson Award. The annual award honors a faculty member who has best exemplified the ideals and objectives of Jefferson. Faculty members… read more
Two UNC professors have been elected 2006 fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for “preeminent contributions” to their fields and to society. New faculty fellows from UNC are Edward D. “Ted” Salmon, the James Larkin and Iona Mae… read more