Co-workers across the UNC Health system reflect on the year that has passed since the first COVID-19 case was reported in North Carolina.

UNC-Chapel Hill is one of the top coronavirus research universities in the world. Check out this video celebrating COVID-19 research at the UNC School of Medicine.

This spring, Carolina will host in-person Commencement ceremonies in Kenan Stadium, with two of the nation’s leaders in COVID-19 research delivering the keynote speech. We look forward to honoring the Class of 2021.

A student from the UNC School of Nursing gives a COVID-19 vaccine to a patient at the Friday Center. (Photo by Thomas Costello)

Starting today, many University employees will now be able to make an appointment for a vaccination.

The University is implementing online diversity, equity and inclusion training for faculty and staff, University leaders announced in a campus message on Feb. 26. The program, similar to the required Title IX awareness and violence prevention training, is designed to teach new concepts, broaden perspectives and provide the campus community with a common set of terms. Announced last June in a campus message, this required training is part of a series of actions to support campus-wide dialogue, healing and structural change.

March 1 – 30, 2021 The Carolina Women’s Center organizes Gender Week events Contact: Gloria Thomas, Director for the Carolina’s Women’s Center Carolina Women’s Center Website Related Events: University Awards for the Advancement of Women

All six basic science departments rank in the top 6 in National Institutes of Health funding for federal fiscal year 2020, according to a new report by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research, and 12 clinical departments rank in the top 30.

UNC School of Medicine alum Kizzmekia Corbett, PhD, NIH scientific lead for COVID-19 vaccine development, was named to the list as a rising star and innovator in the scientific community.

The UNC Chapel Hill Asian American Center invites you to our Open Forum this Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 8:00 PM to discuss Anti-Asian/Asian American violence. We extend this invite to members outside of the UNC community and would love to hear your thoughts. Click here to read more news and events offered by AAC.

3 people walking. Winter snow blankets the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hil

Are you running out of ideas for how to safely socialize this winter? Carolina experts explain why human interaction is important and offer tips on strengthening social bonds. Kristen Smith Young, Community Relations, Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021 Nearly one year into the global coronavirus pandemic, do you find yourself falling out of touch with friends and …

Equity Office of Inclusive Excellence February 2021

One way to take part in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive progress at the School of Medicine is to stay informed.

Standing against racism. Carolina schools and departments continue seeking to expand knowledge and understanding about racism and advance racial equity. Our culture has moved from one of exclusion to one of inclusion. (UNC The Well, Campus News)

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COVID-19: One Year Later

Celebrating Our COVID-19 Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine

Spring Commencement update

Important COVID-19 vaccine update for employees and students

University implements Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training

Women’s History Month/Gender Week

UNC School of Medicine NIH Funding Jumps More Than $29 Million

Dr. Corbett Named to 2021 TIME100 Next List

UNC AAC hosts Open Forum to discuss Anti-Asian/Asian American violence on 2/23 at 8 pm

How to Stay Connected Even When It’s Chilly

The Office of Inclusive Excellence Presents its Equity Newsletter

Five steps to advance equity and inclusion