New Doctor in Nursing Practice degree helps nurses bridge the gap between research and patient care Valerie Idada-Parker had questions. As a nurse practitioner in the psychiatric emergency department at UNC Hospitals, she had plenty of experience and education, but … Read more
New interdisciplinary Ph.D. explores many facets of America “Isn’t it great that in the very first year we attracted students from such a variety of backgrounds and with such different interests?” –Joy Kasson What does “American” mean? Answering that question is a nuanced and expansive task … Read more
As you may remember, a few months ago, The Graduate School sent out a call for help from current UNC-Chapel Hill graduate students in naming our revamped multimedia publication, which you are now reading! We received scores of suggestions, with … Read more
Four American Indian tribal leaders will share their perspectives on “Transformative Leadership: Sovereignty in Action” at a March 6 event. The public is invited to attend the 2014 UNC Native Leadership Symposium, to be held at the George Watts Hill … Read more
Timothy Beatley, a pioneering researcher in the field of “green urbanism” and sustainability, will be the keynote speaker for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s 2014 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony. The event is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. May 10 … Read more
We know you have them. Tucked away in a closet or in that storage chest you hardly ever open are photos from your days as a graduate student at Carolina. We want to see them — dated hairstyles, interesting fashion … Read more
Guess what, alumni! Gradschool News and The Fountain are getting a makeover. For the past 13 years, each issue of The Fountain has brought you more than 20 pages of stories about the world-changing work of Carolina graduate students and alumni. Since 2011, we’ve updated you … Read more
Linaka Norman knew she wanted to pursue a graduate degree, but when it came to the specifics, she was stuck. Norman was entering her third year at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was double majoring in … Read more
If you looked in on the group—doctoral students intent on their laptops, with pens at the ready—you might think that you were witnessing a graduate class or seminar. But would you have said “Dissertation Boot Camp”? This weeklong event brings … Read more
