Steve Matson, dean of The Graduate School and biology professor, was instrumental in his success as a doctoral student. In addition, Nobel Laureates Aziz Sancar, of UNC-Chapel Hill, and Paul Modrich, of Duke University, served on his Ph.D. thesis committee.
Over the last four years, the Diversity and Student Success Program has changed and expanded and is now a national model.
Ten finalists presented their research to judges and an audience — with a three-minute time limit. Jessica Barrick won second place and William Green won People’s Choice honors.
LaVoya Woods-Dionne first learned about doctoral degrees when she was 6 years old. Since that time, pursuing her own post-secondary education has been a major goal.
Victoria Moy’s Nov. 8 talk, was titled “Fighting for the Dream: Voices of Chinese American Veterans from World War II to Afghanistan.”
Ten graduate students present their research – with a three-minute time limit – in Oct. 30 Three Minute Thesis competition at UNC-Chapel Hill.
The recent findings, part of the Understanding PhD Career Pathways for Program Improvement project, are based on survey responses from 35 institutions.
Inspired by students, Royster fellow Matthew Clayton works to improve social and mental health among teenagers.
Amanda Martin received a 2018 Impact Award for her analysis of community and household recovery after Hurricane Floyd. We asked for her initial thoughts on recovery after Florence.
Kathryn Lofton, a critic of popular culture and historian of religion, gave the keynote address at UNC-Chapel Hill’s 2018 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony on May 12, 2018.
