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
Funding Friday:.Disaster recovery isn’t just about cleanup, it’s about rebuilding communities and strengthening local governments. UNC’s School of Government (@uncsog) is stepping up with 15 Lead for North Carolina Fellows placed across Western North Carolina to support recovery
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Leadership Lens: Dr. Lisa Carey (@DrLisaCarey) . At @UNC, leadership in research means changing how the world treats cancer. Dr. Lisa Carey, Distinguished Breast Cancer Researcher and Deputy Director of UNC Lineberger, is shaping the future of care through innovative,
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Did You Know?. UNC Libraries are home to hidden study gems across campus:.📚 Davis Library – cozy lounges & treadmill desks with campus views.✨ Wilson’s Fearrington Reading Room – elegant, quiet, and classic.🌞 Art Library – bright carrels & a Wi-Fi patio near Franklin St. ☕
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Meet a Tar Heel: Our Newest Tar Heels - Big Class, Big Impact. Since classes started yesterday, we are thrilled to welcome @UNC's largest incoming class to date! As of August 8, 2025, we are proud to introduce:.- 5,136 first-year undergraduates.- 1,027 transfer students.- 4,422.
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Today, thousands of Tar Heels walk into classrooms, labs, and libraries for the FDOC of the new academic year. Each student’s journey represents the very heart of Carolina’s mission: to serve North Carolina, the nation, and the world through education, discovery, and
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Funding Friday:.Funding is vital to Carolina’s mission, powering programs that strengthen our state and nation. A $3.2M award from the Templeton Foundation will advance the work of the Philosophy, Politics and Economics Society, expanding research, workshops, and teaching.
Exciting news: The Philosophy, Politics and Economics Society, housed at @UNC, received a $3.2 million award from the @templeton_fdn 🎉 . The award will support #UNC research, workshops and a new, expansive catalogue of teaching resources.
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Data Drop:.Did you know UNC–Chapel Hill conducts 62% of all research across the entire UNC System?. From life-saving medical breakthroughs to groundbreaking innovations in technology, Carolina’s research drives progress for North Carolina, the nation, and the world.
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Did You Know?. Nestled within @UNC’s campus lies Coker Arboretum, a five-acre “living classroom” created in 1903 by Dr. William Chambers Coker, the university’s first professor of botany. Over the decades, Coker expanded the garden’s biodiversity by adding many East Asian trees
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Meet a Tar Heel: Professor Alexander Tropsha. At @UNCPharmacy, Professor Alexander Tropsha is leading an extraordinary, AI-driven charge to fast-track drug repurposing—bringing new hope for rare and underserved diseases. In 2024, he was among the first at Carolina to receive a.
It's estimated that "only 22% of known human diseases have at least one approved drug treatment," said Alex Tropsha, #UNC cheminformatics expert. Tropsha, a faculty member in the College, @UNCPharmacy and @UNCSDSS, is using machine learning to change that
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Mission Monday:.Meet Abbie Smith-Ryan, @UNCEXSS Associate Chair for Research featured in #ExcellenceUnveiled. She’s developing fast, evidence-based workouts & nutrition strategies for perimenopausal women—boosting heart, metabolic & muscle health in just 10 minutes. It’s.
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RT @unccollege: Hunter Quintal studies extreme weather events, especially in the southeastern U.S. The @UNC_EMES Ph.D. student is using a….
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RT @UNC: Silas Haywood ’29 balanced sports, service and work while earning dual degrees. Now a Carolina Covenant scholar and accounting maj….
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This accomplished first-year student from Scotland County enjoyed learning to fish and teaching children how to fish.
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Funding Friday: Carolina’s Financial Stewardship in a Changing Landscape. In response to anticipated state and federal funding declines, @UNC leadership has outlined a strategic plan to reduce costs and protect core mission priorities. Highlights include:. - $70 million
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Leadership Lens: Dr. Soma Sengupta @SomaSen79612182. As a leading neuro-oncologist at UNC Health @UNC, Dr. Sengupta is guiding groundbreaking clinical trials that offer new hope for patients with glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and deadly brain cancers. Her research
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Did You Know?.This Wednesday the spotlight turns to one of Carolina’s most refreshing campus treasures: The Fordham Fountain. Built in 1995 as a gift from the Class of 1988, Fordham Fountain sits at the heart of Bynum Circle, named in honor of former Chancellor Christopher
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Meet a Tar Heel: Professor J. Michael Ramsey. At @UNC, innovation meets impact. J. Michael Ramsey, Minnie N. Goldby Distinguished Professor in the UNC Chemistry Department (@uncchemistry), partnered with 908 Devices to bring his palm‑sized mass spectrometer to market. The.
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Mission Monday: Building Global Connections. Morgan O’Brien @morganobrien ’01 exemplifies Carolina’s commitment to global engagement. As a U.S. diplomat, he’s hosted and supported Tar Heels worldwide, from organizing youth basketball clinics in Malaysia with Marvin Williams ’08.
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What a week! 🎉 @UNC was honored to host the APLU Council on Government Affairs (CGA) and Council on Research (COR) #APLU2025 Summer Meeting—right here in Chapel Hill and in partnership with our fantastic co-hosts at NC A&T State University @ncatsuaggies . We’re incredibly
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