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Champions of the Carolina Covenant reflect on its start
In its 20th year, they recall the boldness of the plan to help low-income students graduate from Carolina debt-free.

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Chatbot informs women about HIV prevention
Developed by Carolina researchers, ShesPrEPared uses artificial intelligence to help them pick their best option.
Carolina a top five public for 23rd straight year
UNC-Chapel Hill also ranks as the best value among public universities in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best College rankings.
Renowned author to deliver Carolina Covenant anniversary lecture
Anthony Abraham Jack will discuss how University individuals can make a difference in helping low-income students thrive.
Candice Powell sees Covenant’s power to maximize students’ potential
Powell, the director of the Carolina Covenant, spoke about the program’s 20th anniversary and its future.
Open enrollment runs Sept. 30-Oct. 25
State Health Plan rates will not increase this year, but employees must act on any changes and tobacco attestation.
Covenant scholars and sisters will soon be doctors
Being able to graduate debt-free thanks to the Carolina Covenant turned the Martinez sisters’ dreams into reality.

AI is helping shape the 2024 presidential race. But not in the way experts feared
LA Times

Francesca Tripodi, an expert in online propaganda at UNC-Chapel Hill, explains how AI-made images fuel misinformation.
Soccer star Mia Hamm, a UNC alum, to address grads at university’s May commencement
The News & Observer

Mia Hamm, one of the world’s most famous soccer players, will return to her alma mater and address UNC-Chapel Hill’s graduating class this spring.
Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris. Will it be a touchdown with voters?
USA Today

Matthew Andrews, a sports history professor at UNC-Chapel Hill, discusses how politics in American sports dates back to colonial America.

4 selected for Distinguished Alumni Awards
Two financial leaders, an acclaimed actress and a humanitarian focused on clean water are this year’s honorees.
Hettleman Prizes go to 5 early-career faculty
Faculty members who exemplify innovative research and future career promise receive the annual awards.
5 faculty named Lambeth Distinguished Chairs in Public Policy
The endowed chair is a five-year term professorship to recognize and honor outstanding teachers and scholars.
Two from Carolina named American Academy of Nursing Fellows
Jean Davison of the School of Nursing and Robert Dodge of the School of Medicine are members of 2024 class.
Carolina faculty trio win Fulbright awards
Scholars in nursing, Latin American studies, and exercise and nutrition will travel to Nepal, Spain and Finland.
Eshelman ranked No. 1 in pharmacy research funding
The school earned the top spot from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy with more than $92 million in grants in FY23.

Free GoPass available for 2024-25
Anyone with an active UNC-Chapel Hill email can take advantage of the deal on GoTriangle bus routes.
Parking cheaper and simpler for most employees
Nate Knuffman discusses the Transportation and Parking policy changes that go into effect Aug. 1.
Pharmacist reprograms cells to treat brain cancer
Research assistant professor Jasmine King also mentors Black and brown girls interested in STEM-related research.

24 Sep
2024 North American Fall Tour: Herbie Hancock
Carolina Performing Arts - Memorial Hall
Tue, September 2407:30 pm
2024 North American Fall Tour: Herbie Hancock
24 Sep
2024 Thomas Wolfe Prize and Lecture
Moeser Auditorium in Hill Hall, UNC Campus
Tue, September 2407:30 pm
2024 Thomas Wolfe Prize and Lecture
26 Sep
Carolina Covenant Keynote: Anthony Abraham Jack
The Frank Porter Graham Student Union
Thu, September 2605:00 pm
Carolina Covenant Keynote: Anthony Abraham Jack
28 Sep
Jaipur Literary Festival
FedEx Global Education Center
Sat, September 2810:00 am
Jaipur Literary Festival