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What Drives ‘Drug-Induced Homicide’ Prosecutions in North Carolina?

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Juliana and Chancellor

Apr 26, 2024

College of Humanities and Social Sciences Wins Awards for Inclusion Efforts

Juliana Nfah-Abbenyi, distinguished professor of English and associate dean of diversity, equity and inclusion received a DEI Professional Award, and VOLAR was recognized in the Outstanding Student Organization category. 
Meg Day

Apr 24, 2024

MFA Faculty Member Named Guggenheim Museum’s 2024 Poet-in-Residence

Assistant Professor of English Meg Day has been named the Guggenheim Museum’s poet-in-residence for 2024. 
Lope Max Diaz II @ Reynolds

Apr 22, 2024

New Scholarship Endowment Honors Memory of Political Science Alumnus

A new scholarship endowment created by the family of Lope “Max” Diaz II honors the memory of the political science alumnus. 
Alumna Elizabeth Medlin

Apr 9, 2024

Banking on Success

Alumna Elizabeth Medlin, who graduated with degrees in Spanish and international studies, is a Federal Reserve Bank employee, master’s degree candidate and author. 
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Apr 8, 2024

What You Do and Don’t Know About Racial Inequities in Health Care Can Hurt You

A new study finds that the he extent to which people understand existing racial inequities in access to health care can have an effect on how white and Black people view their own health. Co-author and Assistant Professor of Psychology Vanessa Volpe explains. 
Art United

Apr 3, 2024

Coping with Climate Anxiety Through Poetry, Visual Arts

The interdisciplinary Art United workshop offers a creative outlet to deal with concerns about our planet’s future. 

Apr 2, 2024

Sarah Bowen Named Associate Dean of Research and Engagement

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences has named Sarah Bowen associate dean of research and engagement, effective Jan. 1, 2025. 
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Mar 28, 2024

What are the Risks and Rewards of Autonomous Vehicles?

Four faculty scholars offer insights on the economic, moral and social consequences autonomous vehicles pose. 
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Mar 13, 2024

No, An Anti-Racist Program in Schools Didn’t Stress Out Kids

A new study co-authored by Associate Professor of Psychology Kelly Lynn Mulvey finds an anti-racist intervention did not cause stress or feelings of alienation among high school students. 
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Mar 6, 2024

What Drives ‘Drug-Induced Homicide’ Prosecutions in North Carolina?

A new study co-authored by Assistant Professor of Anthropology Jennifer Carroll finds the desire to reduce overdose deaths is spurring DIH prosecutions. However, the evidence suggests it may be harming public health.