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Support. Serve. Learn. We work to create collaborative solutions for North Carolina and the world.

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    What’s working? In a word, collaboration

    Six weeks into the fall semester, COVID-19 metrics are tracking as expected and show, without a doubt, that the Carolina community is taking care of each other.

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    Answering the call

    Case investigation and contact tracing are important public health measures that help slow the spread of COVID-19. If you receive a call, it’s important to respond with helpful information.

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    Empowering the next generation

    As climate change continues to impact daily life, researchers at the UNC Institute for the Environment want to discover the best way to teach the next generation to build a more equitable, resilient society. To do this, they are studying how young people learn about the environment and enact change in their communities.

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     Discourse or discord?

    A panel of faculty experts for “Democracy and Public Discourse” discussed polarization in today’s political landscape.

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    Students build community ties during inaugural Gillings Day of Service

    This year, to give incoming students a hands-on look at this impact in the local community, the Student Government Association at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health launched its first Day of Service.

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    More than an archive

    The University Archives at the Wilson Special Collections Library is partnering with the Carolina Pride Alum Network to preserve personal stories of LGBTQ+ Tar Heels.

  • A mother holding a newborn baby

    Through nurses’ hands: New center to improve health care worldwide

    Carolina Nursing’s new WHO/PAHO designation for nursing and midwifery education will improve care for mothers and babies.

  • Justin Nolan standing in a river.

    Meet a new Tar Heel: Justin Nolan

    As a high school teacher, Justin Nolan has spent his professional career helping North Carolina students succeed. This fall, he will return to school to as part of the College of Arts & Sciences' Master of City and Regional Planning to take his passion for helping improve the lives of children to a grander scale.