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How Carolina developed the ‘gold standard’ in licensing young drivers
Since its creation 25 years ago, the widely adopted graduated driver licensing system has reduced crashes and saved lives.
Tiny tools: how drill bits measure time
Learn how a commonly used tool helps archaeologists shed light on the past in our series about employees and their work tools.
Tiny tools: Ferrules keep us cool
These inexpensive pieces of plastic-covered metal prevent electrical failure in Carolina’s chilled water plants.
Eshelman establishes assured admission for UNC Pembroke students
The School of Pharmacy program aligns with both universities’ mission to build and maintain a diverse workforce.
Power hour
Associate Professor Kara Hume coaches Power Hour, a fully inclusive adaptive fitness class for young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. A new fund for faculty in the UNC School of Education is empowering Hume to pilot a study to examine the social and health impacts of Power Hour.
Russia’s possible next moves
All eyes are on Putin and his talk of nuclear weapons after Ukraine retakes areas and international support for Russia weakens.
School of Data Science and Society gains momentum
Dean Stan Ahalt and an implementation team are busy building opportunities to learn about and leverage data.
‘A great step forward’ with Líder
A collaboration between the Carolina Latinx Center and UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, the Líder program is empowering Latinx college students to become leaders.