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UNC Research Stories, Issue 3
September 28, 2026
A 20-something CEO. Improving asthma care. The world's largest telescope.
America 250. UNC-Chapel Hill 233. UNC Research 202.Â
August 21, 2026
As our nation marks its 250th birthday, it is an opportunity to reflect on the institutions that have helped shape America’s future through discovery, innovation, and public service. More than two centuries ago, we opened the doors of a world-class education to students who would build this state and nation, and we have continuously generated ... Read more
May 2026 Federal and Legislative Updates
May 20, 2026
Senate Commerce Committee Advances Quantum Reauthorization The Senate Commerce Committee advanced bipartisan legislation in mid-April to reauthorize the National Quantum Initiative (NQI) through 2034. Originally enacted in 2018, NQI coordinates federal quantum research and development activities. The reauthorization would continue support for research, education, and workforce development across agencies, including National Institute of Standards and ... Read more
DeFriese receives lifetime achievement award
April 15, 2026
Gordon DeFriese is the 2026 recipient of the Jonathan B. Howes Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Retired Faculty and Professionals Association.
Google’s former CEO wants to build a cosmic search engine
February 4, 2026
Nicholas Law, an associate professor in the UNC College of Arts and Sciences’ physics and astronomy department, discusses the upcoming Argus Array telescope.
December 2025 Federal and Legislative Updates
December 10, 2025
Science agency personnel updates In early November, Rachel Riley — formerly with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — succeeded Rear Adm. Kurt Rothenhaus as chief of naval research at the Office of Naval Research (ONR). ONR is one of two federal agencies responsible for negotiating indirect cost rates with universities; the other is the ... Read more
November 2025 Federal and Legislative Updates
November 13, 2025
Federal Government Reopens The House passed a bill on November 12 to fund the government through January 30, and President Trump signed it, reopening the federal government and ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history. While some operations will resume quickly, others could take some time to get back to normal. Visit the UNC Research ... Read more
New Science and Security Policy
November 6, 2025
UNC-Chapel Hill has adopted a new Policy on Science and Security to protect the integrity of University research and related programs from risks such as unauthorized access, inappropriate foreign influence, and misappropriation of intellectual property. The policy applies to faculty, staff, students, visiting scholars, collaborators, and external partners engaged in covered University activities. It strengthens ... Read more
Rooted: Kelly Dockham
October 1, 2025
Kelly Dockham has been contributing to research at Carolina for 10 years.
UNC Research Stories, Issue 2
September 23, 2025
Improving military trauma care. Curbing opioid overdoses. Protecting our coast.