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Dr. Michael Kretchmer and Dr. Michael Stella stand in a brightly lit atrium smiling.

3 min read

Thanking the community that’s been there all along

Caroline Robinson stands outside the FedEx Global Education Center at UNC-Chapel Hill.

8 min read

Graduating college as a student and former patient

An older man stands behind a seated woman on a wooden patio, both smiling, with glass doors and a railing in the background.

3 min read

‘The right thing to do’

Students gather around the water fountain in front of Bynum Hall

7 min read

Deans reflect on 2025

Bob Lauterborn smiles while standing next to a painting by his late wife on the wall in the background

6 min read

'Absolutely perfect'

3 min read

Heat mapping for change

Meg Zomorodi smiles for a portrait in front of the Old Well.

2 min read

Supporting nursing in our rural communities

Segovia-Chumbez wears graduation regalia while sitting on cement wall with "Adams School of Dentistry" sign on it.

3 min read

Covenant Scholar’s dentistry path leads back to rural service

Aerial view of MAHEC buildings in Asheville.

4 min read

UNC Health Sciences at MAHEC responds to Helene

Naomi King smiles at the camera with the Bell Tower in the background.

2 min read

Aspiring nurse leader embraces community and purpose

Carolina Cupboard for the 2023 Pantry Bowl

7 min read

Fighting food insecurity on campus

Jane Ellison takes her glasses off as she speaks behind a podium. The photo is framed in blue and says 50 Years, Board of Visitors

4 min read

Q&A with Jane Ellison: ‘Everyone has something to give’