Leadership transition at the UNC Winston CenterÂ
Brian Boyd will serve as interim director for the Winston Center on Technology and Brain Development starting January 16, 2026.
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January 2026 Federal and Legislative Updates
Congress passes NDAA At the end of 2025, both chambers of Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2026. The bill authorizes a topline of around $901 billion … Read more
UNC Dataverse recognized as a trustworthy data repository
UNC Dataverse, an institutional data repository for UNC researchers, has been recognized by the CoreTrustSeal, highlighting UNC Dataverse’s commitment to proper stewardship and upholding the highest standards.
Future of Insurance Summit showcases IRMII’s momentum at UNC
The summit, hosted by the Institute for Risk Management and Insurance Innovation (IRMII), brought together students, faculty, researchers, and industry leaders.
New leadership appointments to elevate research engagement and impactÂ
In support of our Research Roadmap goals to maximize stakeholder engagement and enhance our articulation of the benefits and impact of our research enterprise, I’m pleased to announce key leadership … Read more
2025 PARE Award RecipientsÂ
Each year, the Postdoctoral Awards for Research Excellence (PARE) are given in recognition of the research promise demonstrated by individual postdoctoral scholars. Meet this year’s recipients and learn about their areas of interest.Â
The Shellfish Sleuth
Colin Eimers is investigating why so many N.C. oysters die off each year — and how to stop it before farmers lose entire harvests.
Coding Compassionate AI
Snigdha Chaturvedi is developing AI systems with empathy and social awareness to understand the nuances of human language.
Buchholz wins NRP lifetime achievement award, others win for excellence in their fields
The Network for Research Professionals (NRP) recently bestowed its inaugural annual awards during the 2025 NRP Research Conference to deserving members, including a lifetime achievement award presented to Valorie Buchholz. The awards were created to celebrate the diverse achievements of the NRP members and inspire others to strive for excellence in their research endeavors.