UNC Research Stories
From Song to Science
April 21, 2026
Briana Nave is challenging what it means to be musically talented by examining how talent has been defined historically.
Scenes of Resilience
April 20, 2026
Filmmaker Aayas Joshi turns his camera toward communities reshaped by environmental changes, documenting their stories with care.
Making Renewables Reliable
April 16, 2026
Victoria Farella is reimagining insurance to encourage clean energy investment for a more resilient society.
Curiosity to Commencement
April 14, 2026
As Carolina’s newest graduates prepare to cross the stage, three seniors show how research propelled their growth and shaped their next steps.
Designing Winners
March 25, 2026
The Sports Analytics and Intelligence Lab teaches Carolina undergraduates how statistics can bolster athletic success.
Game-Changing Climate
March 23, 2026
Jessica Murfree studies how climate change is reshaping sports and explores how athletes, fans, and institutions can respond.
Reading the Game
March 19, 2026
Gedas Bertasius teaches machines to understand video the way humans do — reshaping how we see athletic performance and skill.
Communication After Concussion
March 17, 2026
Kennedy Kehaulani Guess is investigating speech and communication disorders caused by traumatic brain injuries in athletes and veterans.
Rooted: JJ Bauer
March 4, 2026
The art history professor has helped shape the way Carolina preserves, studies, and teaches art.
Heart Patrol
February 25, 2026
Grace Wu is examining how job stress drives unhealthy eating and raises heart disease risks among North Carolina police officers.