Among cancer survivors, LGBTQ+ individuals report higher prevalence of chronic health conditions, disabilities, other limitations
June 20, 2024
Transgender or gender non-conforming cancer survivors had higher odds of most conditions compared to cisgender cancer survivors, according to research led by Gillings School doctoral student Austin Waters.
The Abstract: June 10, 2024
June 10, 2024 Whether you’re local or global, student or alumni, the Abstract’s weekly news digest will help you stay in the loop with our amazing Gillings School community. Environmental... Read more »
Gillings School student transforms health care for refugees
June 3, 2024 Founded by a group of Carolina students, the nonprofit, Middle East Refugee Aid (MERA) is working to provide equitable access to medical and dental care for Middle Eastern refugees both locally and abroad through health literacy initiatives and sustainable solutions.
Three Gillings students named 2024 Community Engagement Fellows
May 17, 2024 The Community Engagement Fellowship program at UNC-Chapel Hill awards a maximum of eight fellowships of up to $2,500 each year for engaged scholarship projects that are responsive to community priorities and have an academic connection.
Doctoral student solves tough puzzles
May 15, 2024 With public health projects or his own medical issues, Mark Radin overcomes difficult challenges.
Gillings School’s 84th commencement celebrates Class of 2024
May 14, 2024 U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy joined the Gillings School in celebrating 676 graduating students of the Class of 2024. "The truth is that you are needed in the world now more than ever,” Dr. Murthy said in his speech.
UNC Asheville - UNC Gillings MPH program to graduate first class
May 9, 2024 This May, the first graduating class of the UNC Asheville - UNC Gillings Master of Public Health program will receive a jointly conferred degree.
Sutter, Li honored with 2024 Gillings teaching assistant awards
April 29, 2024 Sarah Sutter and Haolin "Leo" Li have been named the 2024 winners of the Gillings School Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA) Awards.
Impact Awards: 7 Gillings School students honored for transformative research contributions
April 18, 2024 Gillings students are seven of the 12 recipients of The Graduate School’s 2024 Impact Awards, recognizing graduate students in programs across disciplines for their powerful discoveries that contribute to a better future for the people of North Carolina.
27 Gillings School undergraduates inducted into Phi Beta Kappa
April 5, 2024 Past and present Phi Beta Kappa members from across the country have included 17 American presidents, 42 U.S. Supreme Court Justices, more than 150 Nobel Laureates and numerous artistic, intellectual and political leaders.
