Claudio Andrés Cáceres Araya joins Gillings community as embedded counselor
August 22, 2024 Claudio Andrés Cáceres Araya, MSW, LCSW, provides therapy services to students at the Gillings School as part of UNC’s Counseling and Psychological Services Embedded Counselor Program. He started in the role on August 5.
Gillings School academic coordinators champion student success
August 22, 2024 To help students succeed at the number one public school of public health, academic coordinators meet students wherever they are on their path to a degree.
Fry to lead Gillings School’s Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering
August 19, 2024 The Gillings School has appointed Dr. Rebecca Fry as chair of the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering.
A new method for measuring airborne “forever chemicals”
August 16, 2024 New research from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health has developed a new method for measuring "forever chemicals" in real-time, directly from the air.
UNC-Chapel Hill launches Institute for Risk Management and Insurance Innovation
August 14, 2024 The institute, led by Dr. Greg Characklis, will address the financial risks arising from a growing number of threats to our state and beyond, ranging from extreme weather to cybersecurity.
Rhodes scholar returns to Gillings
August 14, 2024 Takhona Hlatshwako’s passion for public health led her from her native Eswatini to Carolina then Oxford and back again.
Holmes named UNC Lambeth Distinguished Chair in Public Policy
August 14, 2024 Candidates for the Lambeth Distinguished Chair are selected based on their contributions to the development of public policy in North Carolina, demonstration of the value of public service and inclusion of students in their work. Holmes is the first candidate from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health to receive this distinguished honor.
Repurposing coal plants can boost local economies while cutting emissions
August 8, 2024 A new study shows that repurposing retired coal power plants to generate renewable energy can provide significant economic benefits to local communities while driving down carbon emissions and energy costs.
Empowering Change: UNC Gillings School Map the System student team attends Banff Summit
August 5, 2024 The Map the System competition at UNC offers students a unique educational experience, equipping them with the tools to analyze complex problems through systems thinking.
Ultra-processed foods draw children’s attention — more so if they have them at home
July 31, 2024 Children's home environment may play a key role in shaping their reactions toward ultra-processed foods from an early age.
