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Well Said: The Southern Folklife Collection and Yep Roc Records
In this week's podcast, Steve Weiss, the curator of the Southern Folklife Collection, talks about Carolina's home to nearly a quarter of a million recordings of music including the first record by Dolly Parton.
Reimagining science education
The founder of Feelin’ DNA, the student-run organization at Carolina, says the idea is to provide 3-D models as something visually impaired students can use that is tactile.
How costumes unfold
A behind-the-scenes look at how Carolina students work with professionals to create costumes for PlayMakers Repertory Company shows.
Well Said: Women in leadership
In this week's podcast, UNC School of Government associate professor Leisha DeHart-Davis discusses women in leadership roles in government.
Arts Everywhere at Carolina
Carolina celebrated Arts Everywhere Day with 50 performances, exhibitions, hands-on activities and installations across campus.
From classroom to competition
A Carolina team of student-entrepreneurs will pit their laundry solution idea against other schools in the ACC as they vie for $30,000 of prize money.
A preeminent Southern historical archive at Carolina
Some 20 million items in the Southern Historical Collection reside at Wilson Library but an African-American collection will add more as relationships have begun with populations that have historically been underrepresented.
A welcoming place for women
Even on a campus dominated by women, “we still need to do a whole lot more empowering,” says Gloria Thomas, Carolina Women’s Center director.