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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.
Using lessons learned while battling infectious diseases in Africa, Dr. Michael Herce relies on trusted community members in North Carolina’s towns and rural areas to lead the way when providing COVID-19 testing and vaccinations.
Amanda Atkins' final year at Carolina was cut short because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but after graduating, she quickly launched into a career as a nurse as hospitals coped with the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carolina junior Desireé Lockhart has dedicated her time in Chapel Hill to supporting and serving the community as an intern with a local nonprofit focused on affordable housing and grassroots economic development.
Carolina staff members are using their Community Service Leave to give back to their communities, including volunteering at learning sites set up for children of frontline medical workers and other essential employees.
Six weeks into the fall semester, COVID-19 metrics are tracking as expected and show, without a doubt, that the Carolina community is taking care of each other.
Case investigation and contact tracing are important public health measures that help slow the spread of COVID-19. If you receive a call, it’s important to respond with helpful information.
As climate change continues to impact daily life, researchers at the UNC Institute for the Environment want to discover the best way to teach the next generation to build a more equitable, resilient society. To do this, they are studying how young people learn about the environment and enact change in their communities.