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Kari Lindquist studies wind bands in musical diplomacy
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (157+ words) From musician to musicologist, Kari Lindquist is a musicology Ph.D. student exploring the history and cultural impact of collegiate wind bands in twentieth-century America. Her research on musical diplomacy, informed by archival study and historical records, highlights how music fosters…...
Bookmark This
1+ mon, 1+ hour ago (246+ words) Bookmark This is a feature that highlights new books by College of Arts and Sciences faculty and alumni, published the first week of each month. This month's featured book is A Fate Worse than Hell: American Prisoners of the Civil…...
AI powers research into film’s past
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (813+ words) Martin Johnson, an associate professor in English and comparative literature, is partnering with University Library's AI experts to uncover the history of more than 10,000 films archived in the Library of Congress. More than a decade ago, Carolina film historian Martin…...
Carolina Global Photography Exhibition explores connectedness, relationships
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (332+ words) It's incredible to look out at a room full of people who care about the moments captured by Tar Heels around the world,Hinrichssaid. This space is filled not only with viewers, but with people who have wandered, observed and…...
Katie and Irene Zellonis Otto fell head over heels at Carolina
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (982+ words) EDITOR'S NOTE: We are resharing this story, originally published on Feb. 10, 2025, as we approach Valentine's Day on Saturday. They met in UNC Glee Club and got engaged at the site of their first date " the North Carolina Botanical Garden trails…...
Essential Viewing: "Primary Trust" from PlayMakers Is a Richly Human and Warm Triumph
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (72+ words) Essential Viewing: "Primary Trust" from PlayMakers Is a Richly Human and Warm Triumph'The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eboni Booth's Primary Trust debuted Off-Broadway in 2023 to vast critical acclaim, including the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play is…...
Let Me Explain: How the Olympics teach us about our world
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (105+ words) Q: What interests you most about the intersection between sports and history? Q: How have the spirit and purpose of the modern Olympic Games evolved over their history? Q: What are some ways the Olympic Games benefit the global community? Q: In your class,…...
Dajah Stallings ’21 heads to the Super Bowl
2+ mon, 21+ hour ago (645+ words) The Seattle Seahawks" community engagement and legends coordinator " an exercise and sport science major in the College of Arts and Sciences " launched her sports career at Carolina. You know about former Carolina quarterback Drake Maye leading the New England Patriots…...
Placing People’s Stories Center Stage
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (1017+ words) EDITOR'S NOTE: As we celebrate Black History Month, we reshare this July 15, 2025 story of Carolina alumnus E. Patrick Johnson, Dean of the School of Communication at Northwestern University. Northwestern University School of Communication Dean E. Patrick Johnson credits Carolina for a "life-changing…...
A new script for Joseph Megel
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (909+ words) After 22 years in the communication department, the teaching professor is turning the pages of a new script as he heads into retirement. "Rounding Home," the theme of this year's Process Series, could also be a nod to artistic director Joseph…...