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Carolina Stories

Chancellor Lee Roberts holding the 2025 Lux Libertas Philanthropy Award to Paul Fulton ’57

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Paul Fulton Honored with Lux Libertas Award

A violinist plays in an auditorium while a person wears a cap with multiple sensors during a brain mapping performance.

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When music meets the mind

Portrait of Jennifer Mulveny facing the left side of the image with a blue circle graphic behind her.

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Adobe executive talks AI policy

A group of SILS master's students take a photo on their career trek to Washington, D.C.

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New connections and careers

Maribel Borger and other members of the Rural Medicine Pathway Program stand outside of the home they helped remove debris from.

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Aligned with the mission

Aerial view of MAHEC buildings in Asheville.

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UNC Health Sciences at MAHEC responds to Helene

Sharon Lawrence stands outside PlayMakers Repertory Company.

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One-woman show spotlights Sharon Lawrence

Left: Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Gene Roberts ’54; Right: An 1895 woodblock print by Kobayashi Kiyochika

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Top 10 Carolina Stories 2024

Black and white mock up of a vintage printing machine against a blue circular backdrop.

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10-millionth volume celebrates philanthropy, illuminates printing technology

A shoulders-up portrait of Kelley Traynham outdoors.

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Remembering your 'why'

Board with post-it note responses to question "What does the South mean to you?"

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Filling a major gap in oral history

Good Bowls meal with branded boxes behind.

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These healthy, affordable meals taste great