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Seeds of Ingenuity

Powered by gifts to the Arts and Sciences Fund, the Dean’s discretionary fund, the College of Arts and Sciences has launched a new Seed Funding Program in the Office of

Goldstein uses a DIY microscope to observe the fibers of a yellow Post-it note at Hanes Art Center at UNC-Chapel Hill. Since 2014, Goldstein has traveled across North Carolina, showing teachers how to make microscopes for their students' use. (Johnny Andrews/UNC-Chapel Hill)

Bob Goldstein’s service spans the state

Recipient of the 2025 Edward Kidder Graham Faculty Service Award, Goldstein receives support from the College’s Margaret and Paul A. Johnston Professorship Fund.

Institute for Arts and Humanities celebrates major fellowship program fundraising achievement

In 2025, thanks to the generosity of its donors, the Institute for the Arts and Humanities met its fundraising goal for its flagship Faculty Fellowship Program.

Lois Lovelace Duke (right) at a 2018 reception at the president’s house, University of South Carolina.

Lois Lovelace Duke establishes professorship to pay it forward for future scholars

Through establishing the Lois Lovelace Duke Distinguished Professorship at UNC, Lois Lovelace Duke drew on her own experience in academia.

UNC historian Lloyd Kramer is teaching his last class this semester — “Modern European Intellectual History,” which covers the evolution of ideas in Europe from the 18th century to the beginning of the 21st century. (photo by Donn Young)

A heart for the humanities

When students question Lloyd Kramer about the value of a humanities degree, the veteran professor of history responds succinctly: It prepares you for life.

Lives guided by great books

The new Weldon Thornton Society and Teaching Award affirm the central place of the humanities in the arts and sciences tradition that has long defined a Carolina education.

Life-changing lessons from a beloved professor

Inspired by memories in and beyond the classroom, a group of alumni work to honor the late professor Kimball King.

EMERGE Annual Workshop Supports the Future of Engineering Programming

The department of applied physical sciences at UNC launched EMERGE in 2020 with support from the Kern Family Foundation.

New Director of Jewish Studies Center Brings Love of Classics to Her Role

Rosenmeyer’s professorship was established in 2010 by Seymour Levin ’48 and Carol Levin, providing her with support for directing the center.

Leader in National Intelligence Joins Faculty as Inaugural Knott Distinguished Visiting Professor

In 2019, Admiral Dennis Blair, former U.S. Director of National Intelligence and leader of 16 national intelligence agencies — joined Carolina’s Peace, War and Defense curriculum faculty.