Six UNC system students learn leadership skills through internship program What’s the summer like for a Marian Drane Graham Scholarship winner? Very, very busy. This year’s recipients – selected from the University of North Carolina’s 16 incumbent campuses – spent six weeks working in a state agency, meeting members of North Carolina’s Congressional delegation in …
Faculty, students, public weigh in on the new NCSSM-Morganton campus Michael Martine describes his experience as an alumnus of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics as “Hogwarts, before Hogwarts was ever written about.” Instead of spells and potions that the fictional Harry Potter was taught, Martine learned about science and computers with his …
Applications are now open for scholarships at two University of North Carolina incumbent institutions for incoming qualifying students to have the chance to get free tuition and expenses, plus an opportunity to study abroad.
UNC and ECU medical graduates make an impact in rural healthcare It takes a special kind of physician to practice healthcare in rural and underserved parts of North Carolina. The pay isn’t on par with doctors in Charlotte or Raleigh; the offices may not have access to the latest technology; the newest medicines may be …
UNC medical programs encourage graduates to serve in state’s rural areas Imagine driving nearly an hour or 60 to 70 miles along backroads just for a simple checkup at the doctor. For many North Carolinians, basic healthcare is a major issue – and even more dire in an emergency situation. State lawmakers and healthcare officials …
UNC Asheville, Appalachian State partner as part of NSF-funded study of plant life There are those who would say that the Southern Appalachian region is the most beautiful area in the country. In order to preserve that beauty, the delicate ecosystem and plant-life of western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee must be studied and catalogued. …
As part of this academic-industry partnership, North Carolina science students collaborate with NCRC’s leading scientists in a multidisciplinary environment to produce unique, significant scholarly contributions to the fields of plant science and human health.
The North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC), which, poetically, was constructed on the site of the former textile mill, has revitalized hope for economic prosperity in Kannapolis. Over 1,000 jobs are now associated with the campus, and it plays a critical role in the city’s redevelopment.
The Human Performance Laboratory is nationally recognized for producing groundbreaking scientific discoveries in the area of nutrition and exercise immunology. Led by Dr. David Neiman, this research center brings together experts from other universities, corporate partners, and community participants to conduct studies on the effects of food products and nutrition on human performance.
NC State doctoral student’s new spirometer could improve lives of asthma patients Patients suffering from respiratory ailments such as asthma currently have limited options for measuring their breathing. They either can use peak flow meters, which tend not to be very accurate, or spirometers, which are so expensive that some physicians’ offices don’t carry them. …
CHAPEL HILL – Students will soon be able to apply for the Cheatham-White Scholarship, a newly established merit-based scholarship program for incoming freshmen attending North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University or North Carolina Central University beginning in the fall of 2018. The program will provide an outstanding educational experience for students who are exceptional …
Summer Undergraduate Research Program The question of whether substance abuse treatment reduces the likelihood of heroin users having repeat contact with the criminal justice system and the development of a special buoy to convert ocean wave energy into electricity are among the topics being investigated during the second year of Western Carolina University’s Summer Undergraduate …
UNC system institutions receive NEA funding to further arts studies Five University of North Carolina system institutions are receiving more than $200,000 in grant funding from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to create programming relating to music, art, theatre, literature and education in 2017 and 2018. Appalachian State University is receiving two NEA …
In additive manufacturing, a pre-designed object is produced by successively adding layers of material rather than cutting away at it, as in traditional subtractive manufacturing methods (e.g., machining). 3D printing-based methods such as these have the potential to significantly expand the capabilities of traditional manufacturing, as they allow for increased product design freedom, reduced production time, and decreased waste of materials.
“As a University, we are resolute in defending civil rights, facilitating opportunities for civil discourse, and teaching students through service- and experiential-learning. We do this in service to the citizens of North Carolina and in honor and celebration of leaders who have gone before. And we want to make sure this important work continues at …
UNC President Margaret Spellings statement on proposed policy for academic centers: “As a University, we are resolute in defending civil rights, facilitating opportunities for civil discourse, and teaching students through service- and experiential-learning. We do this in service to the citizens of North Carolina and in honor and celebration of leaders who have gone before. …
3+2 Dual Degree partnerships give students opportunities for two STEM diplomas To meet the ever-growing demands of highly trained workers in STEM disciplines in North Carolina, North Carolina State University’s College of Engineering has created a program that will allow students to get two STEM-related degrees in partnership with three other UNC system institutions. And …
UNC system president Margaret Spellings announced Thursday that four recent UNC system graduates will serve as Presidential Scholars for the 2017-18 academic year. Read More (PDF)
First graduates receive NCCU doctoral degrees in more than 50 years Rasheena Edmondson has long envisioned herself in a white lab coat. As a science-loving middle school student in Wilson County, N.C., she first dreamed of becoming a pharmacist. Investigating the career further, however, she had second thoughts. “I shadowed a pharmacist for a day …
GEAR UP funding helps NC school districts provide access to students seeking to go to college One of the educators who attended the GEAR UP North Carolina summit of educators last month told more than 100 people in attendance that she was barely able to fill out all of the financial aid paperwork for her …
McLaughlin-Smith teaches UNCW faculty and students that diversity is more than race Because Kimberly McLaughlin-Smith’s lessons in diversity on the University of North Carolina Wilmington campus are so engaging, Victor Malo-Juvera asks her to speak to his English education class every semester. But he didn’t know just how effective McLaughlin-Smith’s impact was until he ran …
UNC Charlotte faculty initiative increases viability of organ transplants Each year, more than 120,000 people across the nation wait to receive a life-saving organ transplant. Unfortunately for those on the waiting list, only about 3,500 transplants take place because of a lack of donor organs. Beyond the medical challenges of matching a patient with a …
UNC President Margaret Spellings issued the following statement in response to the General Assembly’s 2017-19 Biennial Budget: “The final budget released last evening signals greater investment in and strong support for the University and furthers many of the goals of the UNC Strategic Plan—including accessibility, affordability and efficiency, and student success. Funding the modernization of …
Competency-Based Education Summit finding consensus for new learning evaluation Participants at the 2017 University of North Carolina Competency-Based Education Summit were given small Rubik’s cubes that symbolized how much of a puzzle modern education can be: while it might be simple to complete one side, to solve the entire puzzle is much more difficult. For …
WCU grant allows nursing students to gain valuable experience in community settings Maggie Henderson knew she wanted to be more than a nurse who only treats her patient’s symptoms in the hospital. She also wanted to be able to take the time to know them as people. Through an innovative grant program at Western Carolina …
CHAPEL HILL – Fifty-two students from 10 of North Carolina’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been selected to participate in the North Carolina Governor’s HBCU Internship Program this summer. Forty-two students come from the University of North Carolina system. The program, which began in 2015, connects students who are enrolled in North Carolina’s …
Cumberland International Early College student graduates Fayetteville State at 18 Mikayla Raines was one of hundreds of Fayetteville State University students to walk across the stage at the sesquicentennial commencement to accept their degree. Raines, however, is not your typical college graduate. She was a student of the Cumberland International Early College High School at …
CHAPEL HILL, NC – The University of North Carolina announced that Ben Bahr, the William C. Friday Chair and Distinguished Professor of Microbiology and Biochemistry at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, is the recipient of the 2017 Oliver Max Gardner Award.
UNC Pembroke’s Bahr honored with Gardner award for work in neurological research Ben Bahr, the William C. Friday Chair and Distinguished Professor of Microbiology and Biochemistry at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, has been recognized as the 2017 Oliver Max Gardner Award winner by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors. The …
For Heidi Kelley, teaching isn’t just imparting information to students. Instead, she helps students “discover their knowledge for themselves.” “I challenge my students to dig deep into both their own experience and our class texts to unlock the meanings of human experience—theirs and those of others,” Kelley said. “Thus my teaching tactic is to gently …