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Carolina People

Every day, Tar Heels find ways to leave their Heel print on campus and make our community stronger.

  • Jared Perdue

    Carolina People: Jared Perdue

    “As far as my job goes, it’s all about knowing what the bad guys are doing. I’m always curious about ... the latest vulnerability,” says Perdue, an ITS security analyst.

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    Native Americans share wisdom about backyard botanicals

    “Green Roots, Red Resilience” workshop participants learned from local tribal members about the usefulness and importance of native plants.

  • janie Sircey standing outside with large LEGO blocks behind her.

    Brick-by-brick

    Ever since she was a kid, Carolina alumna Janie Sircey knew she wanted a career with LEGO. Using the skills she first honed in Chapel Hill, Sircey has built a career that led to that dream job.

  • Joseph Engeda sits on a bench outside.

    On the frontlines of the pandemic

    As the COVID-19 pandemic began making an impact in the United States in March of 2020, Carolina alumnus Joseph Engeda found himself using his Ph.D. in epidemiology to respond and understand a growing threat.

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    Faculty, staff say they are struggling

    During the Nov. 15 Mental Health Summit, faculty and staff representatives explained how factors including the pandemic, increased demands and a decline in resiliency have affected their colleagues and students.

  • Teresa Golson standing near a garden.

    Bloom where you’re planted

    Housekeeper Teresa Golson received a Massey Award for 22 years of service to the University and helping the North Carolina Botanical Garden stay clean and safe for visitors during the pandemic.

  • Soldier approaching a military vehicle.

    Mental health, from a military perspective

    As the Biden administration announced a new military and veteran suicide prevention strategy the week before Veterans Day, The Well spoke to a veteran and an active-duty military member about their experiences.

  • Manas Tiwari standing outside by Old East.

    #GDTBATH: Manas Tiwari

    When many of his career and resume-building experiences were put on pause because of the pandemic, Manas Tiwari was searching for a way to get hands-on experience to prepare for medical school. The Carolina COVID-19 Student Services Corps became his perfect outlet.