6 days ago
CAPS groups are available this summer
CAPS groups are available this summer for students and Postdocs. Check them out: Dissertation support, Graduation/Professional Students of Color support, Post-doc support, and Improv Your Way to You.
Category: Diversity
6 days ago
UNC statement on the attack Black members of the Buffalo, NY community
Last weekend, a self-proclaimed white supremacist was driven to attack Black members of the Buffalo, NY, community. Ten people who were simply going about their day and doing their jobs lost their lives at the hands of someone motivated by his hatred and fear of others who are different than him.
6 days ago
Mentoring Climate Survey for Faculty
All permanent faculty are encouraged to complete our Mentoring Climate Survey. Completion of the survey will help TEAM ADVANCE understand how faculty are mentored at UNC-Chapel Hill. Faculty are asked to complete the survey whether they completed the survey in past years.
7 days ago
Holly Shepherd earns Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion certificate from School of Medicine
Holly Shepherd completed the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion certificate program offered by UNC-CH School of Medicine in May 2022.
2 weeks ago
UNC building dedication for Henry Owl and Hortense McClinton
Tomorrow, we celebrate the naming of two buildings in honor of groundbreaking heroes in Carolina’s history: Hortense McClinton, the first African American faculty member, and Henry Owl, the first American Indian and the first person of color to enroll at our University. I encourage the UNC community to watch the events via livestream starting at 11 AM on May 13, 2022.
3 weeks ago
New website for the University Office for Diversity & Inclusion
On May 5, 2022, The University Office for Diversity and Inclusion’s redesigned website officially launched. Adrianne Gibilisco of the Office of the Provost provided an update.
4 weeks ago
Highlight: Aakanksha Gundu, undergrad researcher in Strahl lab
Aakanksha Gundu '23 balances her time as a researcher in the Strahl lab and as a mentor for other Tar Heels pursuing their own research paths at Carolina! She'll be presenting her work at the Celebration of Undergraduate Research, Blue Zone at Kenan Stadium.
1 month ago
Nikea Pittman selected to present “Teaching As Research” project at Capital PKAL Regional Network Meeting
In March 2022, Dr. Nikea Pittman presented her first Teaching As Research project in front of a national audience!
1 month ago
Post-Doc Research Scholar Spotlight: Martha S. Johnson PhD
Meet a Post-Doc in Cook lab and learn about her background, research, and advice for other trainees.
1 month ago
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training – SOM DEI Certificate Program
The DEI Certificate Program is a new initiative from the SOM Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in support of the 2019 SOM Strategic Plan to foster an inclusive workplace environment.