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Carolina’s pandemic pets
Meet five pets who joined Carolina employees’ families during the COVID-19 pandemic, and learn how they’re helping their owners cope.
‘Getting the big things right’
With social science insights and a global perspective, Carolina’s Zeynep Tufekci helps clarify the COVID-19 big picture.
Focus Carolina: Kimon Divaris
A clinician and educator at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry, he studies oral health in North Carolina’s children.
Championing civil discourse
In a politically polarized era, the University has pledged to promote democracy in the state, the nation and around the globe as part of the Carolina Next strategic plan.
Mindful crochet, prolific painting and distracting decor
A new installment of The Well’s Pandemic Hobbyists series shows how employees across the University have responded to the current crisis with crafts, arts and home improvement projects.
An HR wellness perk pays off
Meet two Carolina employees who took advantage of no-cost evidence-based programs that encourage healthy eating and movement — and find out how they fared.
A perfect storm for women in the workforce
December job losses for women show the startling impact of COVID-19 on the service economy. Two Carolina experts shed light on the dire situation.
How to safely lend a hand
In times like these, the Carolina community is needed more than ever.

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