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AI research at Carolina

From computer science to journalism, health sciences to social work, researchers are applying AI to the world’s problems. Carolina already boasts a deep knowledge of the burgeoning technology, producing more than 3,000 publications advancing the field across the past decade, and is working collaboratively on a score of issues. (UNC.edu)

From an indigo hue to Carolina Blue: the history behind UNC's school colors

Many students, fans and alums have proudly proclaimed that UNC is home to "the better blue." Carolina Blue became a widely used noun in the 1930s, but the history of this beloved blue dates back much further. The University’s colors originated from the Dialectic and Philanthropic Societies, the literary and debate societies founded in 1795. (Daily Tar Heel)

Entrepreneur, UNC alum gives back, a bagel at a time

Alex Brandwein left UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School in May 2020 with two big accomplishments: an MBA and a lease for a bagel shop a few blocks from campus. Five years later, the founder of Brandwein’s Bagels is back on campus. He helps welcome new graduate students and shares what he’s learned about starting a business with students. (UNC.edu)

20 years after seeds were distributed to children, Davie Poplar's legacy still grows

At nearly 400 years old, the Davie Poplar has stood on UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus for as long as the University has existed. But its legacy extends far beyond the campus. As part of UNC-Chapel Hill’s bicentennial celebration in 1993, seeds from the Davie Poplar were distributed to sixth-graders who won essay contests in each of the state's 100 counties. (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC creative writing associate professor’s book earns national honor

One UNC faculty member’s newest book is earning accolades. “The New Economy,” written by Gabrielle Calvocoressi, has been named a finalist for the National Book Award for Poetry. Calvocoressi is an associate professor in the UNC College of Arts and Sciences’ English and comparative literature department, as part of the creative writing program. (UNC.edu)

Carolina professor named FCC’s chief economist

Jonathan Williams is taking his economics expertise from the University of North Carolina to the federal government. Williams, a professor in the UNC College of Arts and Sciences’ economics department, has been named chief economist for the Federal Communications Commission, in addition to serving as chief of the Office of Economics and Analytics. (UNC.edu)

Katie Homan keeps gold medalists upright

When Katie Homan was growing up in Ohio, hockey "wasn’t a thing" for her. It still wasn’t a thing in 2011, when she earned a master’s degree from UNC and began her athletic training career. But the sport entered her world in 2015, when Tar Heel classmate Karen Ocwieja recommended her for a role with the U.S. women’s hockey team. (UNC.edu)

UNC junior builds algorithm to aid disaster recovery

When Esha Singaraju first arrived on campus in 2023, she wasn’t sure what path she wanted to follow. One class unexpectedly shaped her academic journey: Environmental Law and Policy, taught by Carolina law professor Donald Hornstein. She is now a junior studying computer science and environmental studies in the UNC College of Arts and Sciences. (UNC.edu)

Chapel Hill gives parking to land high-paying jobs, keep UNC startup in town

A contribution of 10 parking spaces is going to keep a homegrown concessions delivery company growing on Franklin Street. The Chapel Hill Town Council approved the incentive, valued at $87,000 over five years, on Wednesday. The deal is contingent on the company, Eats2Seats, adding 41 local jobs paying an average wage of $122,683 a year. (MSN.com)

UNC journalism students report on Winter Olympics in Milan, 'rush' a fountain when UNC beats Duke

Since the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the Hussman School has sent students to cover the Games multiple times under professor C.A. Tuggle — but this was the first time they had covered the Winter Olympics. The group arrived in Italy the day before the opening ceremony on Feb. 6. The students began planning for their stories at least a month before they left. (Daily Tar Heel)

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