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Carolina People

Every day, Tar Heels find ways to leave their Heelprint on campus and make our community stronger.

  • Joseph Engeda sits on a bench outside.

    On the frontlines of the pandemic

    As the COVID-19 pandemic began making an impact in the United States in March of 2020, Carolina alumnus Joseph Engeda found himself using his Ph.D. in epidemiology to respond and understand a growing threat.

  • Zoom call with powerpoint slide

    Faculty, staff say they are struggling

    During the Nov. 15 Mental Health Summit, faculty and staff representatives explained how factors including the pandemic, increased demands and a decline in resiliency have affected their colleagues and students.

  • Teresa Golson standing near a garden.

    Bloom where you’re planted

    Housekeeper Teresa Golson received a Massey Award for 22 years of service to the University and helping the North Carolina Botanical Garden stay clean and safe for visitors during the pandemic.

  • Soldier approaching a military vehicle.

    Mental health, from a military perspective

    As the Biden administration announced a new military and veteran suicide prevention strategy the week before Veterans Day, The Well spoke to a veteran and an active-duty military member about their experiences.

  • Manas Tiwari standing outside by Old East.

    #GDTBATH: Manas Tiwari

    When many of his career and resume-building experiences were put on pause because of the pandemic, Manas Tiwari was searching for a way to get hands-on experience to prepare for medical school. The Carolina COVID-19 Student Services Corps became his perfect outlet.

  • Ryan Smith with his arms crossed.

    #GDTBATH: Ryan Smith

    Chancellor’s Science Scholar Ryan Smith is helping make science and technology accessible for underrepresented middle school students.

  • Jen Drake smiling on a wooden bench.

    Carolina People: Jen Drake

    “If I can do anything to help simplify, streamline or remove barriers to help students achieve their dreams … I’m here for that.”

  • Jim Ketch

    Something magical happened

    As Carolina’s music department and alumni of the jazz program gather this weekend to honor longtime faculty member Jim Ketch, The Well shares a story about Ketch published in May 2020 as he neared retirement.