UNC Public Affairs
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UNC Public Affairs serves as the primary liaison between the University and policymakers at the federal, state, and local levels.
Chapel Hill, NC
Joined January 2025
Leadership Lens Magnus Egerstedt has been named the next Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost of @UNC, beginning March 2, 2026. Egerstedt brings leadership rooted in innovation. He is a renowned robotics researcher whose work has impact in environmental monitoring, disaster
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🍂Did You Know? Autumn transforms the grounds of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill into a vibrant canvas of reds, oranges, and yellows. University photographers Johnny Andrews and Jon Gardiner captured a gallery full of these breathtaking fall scenes. View these
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Honoring Veterans Day at Carolina 🇺🇸 Today, we proudly recognize and thank the veterans and service members who are part of our Carolina community, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni, for their dedication, courage, and service to our nation. At Carolina, we’re
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Mission Monday Jack Austin ’25 (MBA) served in the elite 75th Ranger Regiment for 7 years before transitioning to UNC @kenanflagler and securing a role in private wealth management. His journey from service to scholarship to career is a powerful example of Carolina’s
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Leadership Lens Under the leadership of Kirk Lawrence, UNC Kenan‑Flagler Business School (@kenanflagler) has dramatically grown its Executive Development programs for government and defense, from three custom-designed programs in 2013 to thirty-two in 2025. Lawrence’s team
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Did You Know? In a landmark moment for @UNC_Basketball, the North Carolina Tar Heels went undefeated and clinched the Southern Conference title on March 4, 1924, a feat later recognized as their first national championship. Read more: https://t.co/yHAfEVDaLC
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Happy Birthday to @LoftonforNC, proud UNC alum and dedicated member of the NC House, serving District 104! Thank you for your service and commitment to leading our great state. Wishing you a fantastic year ahead! #HappyBirthday #GoHeels #NCPolitics
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Happy Birthday to @RepRichHudson, dedicated representative of the 9th Congressional District! Thank you for your leadership and commitment to our great state. Wishing you a fantastic year ahead! #HappyBirthday #NCPolitics #District9
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Meet a Tar Heel Meet Kathleen DuVal, Carl W. Ernst Distinguished Professor of History at @UNC, whose latest book Native Nations: A Millennium in North America earned a 2025 Pulitzer Prize. Her course “Native North America” spans a millennium of indigenous history, and she
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Mission Monday At Carolina, supporting military-affiliated students is part of who we are. Through programs and spaces designed to help veterans, active-duty service members and their families succeed, @UNC continues its commitment to those who serve. This mission lives on
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Funding Friday At Carolina, Vice Chancellor Nate Knuffman is leading efforts to strengthen the university’s financial foundation through smarter, long-term strategies, not just budget cuts. Carolina aims to save $70 million by streamlining operations, managing vacancies, and
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Leadership Lens Jill V. Hamm, Ph.D., is beginning as Dean of the @UNCSchoolofEd at @UNC. With roots as a faculty member since 1999 and former Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, Jill grew the school’s annual research expenditures from $6.2 million in 2016 to
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Did You Know?🐝 Carolina’s campus is buzzing! From rooftop hives to student research, the Carolina Beekeeping Club is helping bees thrive while educating the community about sustainability and pollinator health. 🍯 Learn More: https://t.co/Rz1Kc1JPE7
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Meet a Tar Heel Meet Ella Hennessey ’26, a senior biology major at Carolina whose summer gave new meaning to the phrase “making waves.” With a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF), Ella studied Oculina arbuscula, a temperate coral native to North Carolina, and is
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Mission Monday: We’re proud to highlight that Robert Ferris, M.D., Ph.D., and Samantha Meltzer-Brody, M.D., M.P.H., have been elected to the prestigious @theNAMedicine (NAM) — one of the highest honors in health and medicine. At @UNC, Ferris and Meltzer-Brody stand out not
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They are the only physicians in North Carolina to receive this honor in health and medicine this year.
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Funding Friday: As we wrap up University Research Week, we celebrate a bold new partnership that will expand global impact. 🇦🇺🔬 @UNC and @MonashUni in Australia have launched a joint Pharmaceutical Sciences Program, backed by multi-year funding and shared faculty
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@unc_our @OoR_UNC @RENCI @UNCSPHResearch @unccs @uncsils @unccollege @datadrivenlab @UNC_IE @UNC_PAffairs @CarolinaUnion Today at 10 a.m.: Join our partner @RENCI as they discuss their state-of-the-art tool for visualizing coastal hazards and supporting policy decisions during hurricane events. https://t.co/OldyR1hoW0
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Leadership Lens: During University Research Week, we spotlight leaders who transform discovery into service. Michelle Hernandez MD, Professor of Pediatrics at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Director of the NC Children’s Allergy & Asthma Center, leads
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Happy Birthday to @SenTedBuddNC, dedicated U.S. Senator representing North Carolina! Thank you for your leadership and commitment to our great state. Wishing you a fantastic year ahead! #HappyBirthday #NCPolitics
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Tar Heel Innovation It’s Research Week at Carolina! Across campus, Tar Heels are showcasing the innovation, creativity, and collaboration that drive discovery forward. Here are just a few sessions happening this week: 🌍 Maximizing Your Research Impact – Tuesday at 10 a.m.
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