At the beginning of the novel coronavirus pandemic, major cities like New York became epicenters for the virus’s spread. But rural populations have also been hit hard.

Optical Journal Podcast – Daniel speaks with Rachel Woodul, Medical Geographer, and Disease Ecologist. Rachel is a doctoral student and 2021 Impact Award recipient

Banu Gökariksel, associate professor in UNC-Chapel Hill’s geography department, has been appointed the Caroline H. and Thomas S. Royster Distinguished Professor for Graduate Education.

International students bring fresh perspectives to research, teaching and outreach at Carolina

Through engaged research, community leaders and students collaboratively address issues and serve people in need