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Public Service

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  • A Venus Flytrap

    Carnivorous conservation

    Native only to a 90-mile inland radius around Wilmington, the Venus flytrap is a symbol of the Atlantic coastal plain’s unique ecology. Carolina researchers are working to preserve these carnivorous wonders.

  • A photo of a phone taking a photo of venus fly traps.

    An eye-opening experience on the Tar Heel Bus Tour

    The Tar Heel Bus Tour traveled to 26 towns and cities throughout North Carolina last week as faculty members and senior administrators examined the most pressing issues facing our state.

  • black and white photo of Johnny Cash holding an American flag over his head

    Carolina’s libraries fill gaps in ‘Country Music’

    Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns’ research team looked at thousands of digitized images across multiple collections that document the country music industry.

  • A Tar Heel Bus Tour bus parking at the Friday Center.

    Well Said: The Tar Heel Bus Tour

    On this week’s podcast, Lynn Blanchard, the director of the Carolina Center for Public Service, explains why 90 faculty members and administrators are spending fall break on buses touring the state.

  • Researchers working in a lab.

    Precision nutrition

    Not only is the UNC Nutrition Research Institute changing lives of North Carolinians through its research, but it is revitalizing the Kannapolis community.

  • Jason Mihalik examines a patient who is testing their balance.

    Concussion care on the front lines

    A current multidisciplinary initiative led by Carolina's Jason Mihalik is tracking neurological function in elite warfighters.

  • Sun goes down and peeks through the Old Well

    The University for North Carolina

    As a university built for the people, public service is at the core of Carolina’s mission. Today, UNC-Chapel Hill has a presence in every county of North Carolina.

  • Paul Cuadros leans against a wall

    Well Said: Los Jets and the revitalization of a small North Carolina town

    On this week’s episode, associate professor Paul Cuadros shares how he applies lessons he learned in Siler City to developing the Latinx community on campus.