For immediate use     Elaine L. Westbrooks named University librarian and vice provost for University Libraries   (Chapel Hill, N.C. – July 10, 2017) –  The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has selected Elaine L. Westbrooks, associate … Read more

For immediate use     Excavations by UNC-Chapel Hill archaeologist continue to yield stunning mosaics in ancient Galilean synagogue   Seventh season of Huqoq excavations brings to light the richest, most diverse collection of mosaics ever discovered in an ancient … Read more

For immediate release   UNC-Chapel Hill students receive Boren Awards   (Chapel Hill, N.C. –  May 31, 2017) – Two University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students have been recognized by the National Security Education Program with Boren Awards, … Read more

For immediate use     UNC Board of Governors selects UNC-Chapel Hill professor Jane F. Thrailkill for 2017 Teaching Excellence Award   (Chapel Hill, N.C.— May 3, 2017) – The Board of Governors of the 17-campus University of North Carolina has … Read more

For immediate use   Southern Historical Collection receives $877,000 from Andrew W. Mellon Foundation   Grant will for develop models for communities to tell their own stories   (Chapel Hill, N.C.— April 25, 2017) – The University of North Carolina … Read more

For immediate use   UNC-Chapel Hill’s 2016 Harvey Award funds projects focused on hunger and educational success for children in foster care   (Chapel Hill, N.C.— April 20, 2017) – Faculty members from the University of North Carolina at Chapel … Read more

For immediate use   Decades of research notebooks from Carolina’s first Nobel laureate available online   Archivists digitize nearly 50 years of prize-winning work documented by hand   (Chapel Hill, N.C.— Nov. 14, 2016) – Decades of scientific research from … Read more

For immediate use      New mosaics discovered in synagogue excavations in Galilee   UNC-Chapel Hill archaeologist and project leader says no other ancient synagogue contains such a rich collection of mosaics depicting biblical stories   (Chapel Hill, N.C. – … Read more

Not for publication   Media invited to attend event honoring former Gov. Jim Hunt as he receives inaugural lifetime award for service to North Carolina children and families   (Chapel Hill, N.C.— May 18, 2016) – Former North Carolina Gov. … Read more

For immediate use  Former Gov. Hunt to receive lifetime achievement award for service to N.C. children and families Inaugural award recognizes exceptional dedication to public service   (Chapel Hill, N.C. – May 16, 2016) – Former North Carolina Gov. Jim … Read more