Learning from each other
“I’ve always been interested in reaching across disciplinary boundaries,” says new Royster Distinguished Professor Marsha Collins. She shares her enthusiasm for the interdisciplinary Royster Society, as well as her belief in the uplifting power of education.
Mentoring matters
Theda Perdue, the Atlanta Distinguished Professor Emerita of Southern Culture, and Malinda Maynor Lowery, Associate Professor of History and Director of the Southern Oral History Program, talk about the importance of mentoring across a lifetime.
Presenting a dissertation in just three minutes
Doctoral student Nick Wagner won UNC-Chapel Hill’s first-ever Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition. He talks about how he benefited from thinking of his dissertation that way– and why he thinks other graduate students would benefit, too.
Making a Difference: GEAB 2015-2016
The Graduate Education Advancement Board (GEAB) champions graduate students at UNC-Chapel Hill. Members believe in the importance of graduate education at Carolina and share their perspectives on issues as diverse as advocacy for student needs and forward-thinking professional development. They … Read more
Mentoring from the start
This year, 43 Royster Fellows, members of The Graduate School’s select fellowship program, have been paired with 62 Carolina Covenant Scholars, undergraduates from low-income backgrounds who have been admitted to Carolina and have the opportunity to graduate debt-free.
The Carolina Graduate Student Experience
The Graduate School’s exit survey lets graduating students reflect on their time at Carolina, and identifies points of pride and room for improvement.
Collins is appointed Royster Distinguished Professor for Graduate Education
Marsha Collins has been appointed the Caroline H. and Thomas S. Royster Distinguished Professor for Graduate Education.
Lead plaintiff in Blackhorse v. Pro-Football Inc. to give keynote address at April 1 Native Leaders Symposium
“Historical Trauma and Healing: the Fourth Annual Native Leaders Symposium” will be held April 1 at the Carolina Inn, and the public is invited to attend.
Powerful voices
Gregory DeCandia’s solo theater performance piece honors military personnel and shares their experiences.
From the Dean: the value of education
Graduate Student Exit Survey data is now available in six areas: overall satisfaction, student life, student productivity, faculty and program support, financial support and employment.