The third annual conference, from May 28 to 31, features the theme of borders.

Five 2019 recipients of The Graduate School’s Impact Award represented UNC-Chapel Hill.

Graduate School Dean Steve Matson presented the honor during the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony.

UNC-Chapel Hill is among the inaugural cohort of academic institutions nationwide being recognized for their commitment to supporting first-generation students.

‘We truly are better together,’ co-director Kathy Wood said, in accepting the award for intergroup collaboration.

The Graduate School program and other award recipients will be honored at the Diversity Awards Ceremony, to be held on April 29.

Doctoral student in mathematics is commended for excellence in service, in research and in teaching. “She is excelling in all aspects of academic life,” her nominator said.

Graduate student Matthew Clayton works with College of Arts & Sciences professor Mitch Prinstein to uncover the factors that influence adolescent mental health.

Doctoral student Philip Bold is a recipient of this year’s Tanner Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching by Graduate Teaching Assistants.

A Carolina graduate student helps athletic trainers recognize invisible injuries and protect athletes from harm.