Prenatal substance use linked to inadequate prenatal, perinatal care
May 11, 2022 Gillings School maternal and child health researchers found that people who engage in prenatal substance use are more likely to initiate prenatal care later and receive inadequate care before and after birth, with the most pronounced differences in those who report illicit substance use.
Salzberg receives inaugural Faculty Award for Global Excellence
May 11, 2022 Dr. Aaron Salzberg, director of The UNC Water Institute, is one of three Carolina faculty to receive the Office of the Vice Provost for Global Affairs’ inaugural Faculty Award for Global Excellence in recognition of his contributions to advance global partnerships, education and research at UNC.
Gillings School’s 82nd commencement celebrates the class of 2022
May 9, 2022 During the Gillings School’s 2022 Commencement celebration on May 7, 517 students were awarded degrees.
Chamberlin named associate dean for communications and marketing
May 9, 2022 In recognition of the pivotal support that communication provides to the mission of the Gillings School, Matthew Chamberlin has been appointed associate dean for communications and marketing, effective May 1.
Woods to serve on EPA Board of Scientific Counselors subcommittee
May 5, 2022 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected Dr. Courtney Woods to serve on the Social and Community Science subcommittee of the EPA Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC). This new subcommittee will lend expertise in support of the agency’s commitment to supporting communities and community science.
Ramsey-White named associate dean for inclusive excellence
May 2, 2022 Dr. Kim Ramsey-White, who will join the Gillings School on June 20 as the associate dean for inclusive excellence, will lead the implementation of the Inclusive Excellence Action Plan and grow initiatives that foster an environment of inclusion, equity and belonging.
American Academy of Arts and Sciences elects 3 from Carolina
April 29, 2022 The newest members of this prestigious institution, founded in 1780, include Drs. Ralph Baric, Virginia Gray and Jenny Ting.
Cohen and Wiesman talk state response to COVID-19 pandemic
April 26, 2022 The Carolina community recently had the unique opportunity to talk to two leaders who became the face of public health during an event that changed our lives and transformed the way we think about heath.
17 Gillings School undergraduates inducted into Phi Beta Kappa
April 26, 2022 Carolina’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter, Alpha of North Carolina, was founded in 1904.
Can sustainable plastics clean our plastic-polluted water?
April 21, 2022 UNC researchers across disciplines are harnessing the power of a new plastic to remove pollutants from drinking water. Their work just got a significant boost from the state legislature.