fbpx

Academics

The Latest

  • A student stands in a creek while conduct research.

    Taking the classroom to the mountains

    A multicampus center of Western Carolina University, the Highlands Biological Station has served as a field site for the UNC Institute for the Environment since 2001, giving UNC-Chapel Hill students an opportunity to study and conduct research for a full semester.

  • Headshots of award winners on a light blue background with darker blue design elements like circles and zigzags.

    Tanner Award winners

    When they're not working on their own research, graduate students are helping our undergraduates begin their own academic and research journeys. As teaching assistants, they're preparing the next generation of Tar Heels. Meet the winners of this year's graduate teaching assistant award.

  • Tim Walker in his classroom

    Tim Walker ’17, ’18 (MA)

    Alumnus Tim Walker always knew he wanted to be a teacher. After earning his bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Carolina, followed by a Master of Arts in Teaching at the UNC School of Education, he now teaches social studies at Carrboro High School, building community for the next generation of learners.