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Portrait of David Fitzhugh with Carolina blue and navy argyle graphic.

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Meet a Bell Ringer: David Fitzhugh

Meghan Parker leans on Cam's shoulder at Titus' funeral.

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Titus strong

Jason Mihalik, Denise Singleton and Shawn Kane pose at the inaugural Knott Family Bridging Ceremony. Denise is holding a THRIVE plaque.

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Family gift honors veterans' journey through recovery

Nabarun Dasgupta stands smiling with arms crossed with a colorful artwork in the background.

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Nabarun Dasgupta wins MacArthur ‘genius grant’

Five individuals posing in front of sign reading "The Be Loud! Center for Young Adult Cancer Care."

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Be Loud! Center is elevating cancer care for young adults at UNC

A doctor performs a sonograph.

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Making ultrasounds universal

The Building Integrated Communities and Institute for the Study of the Americas team in the FedEx Global Education Center.

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Increasing inclusivity in local government

Mike Smith and Maurice Smith pose for a photo

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Supporting local communities

Two researchers look at a chart on a computer.

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Leading opioid safety research

Dr. David Drewry at the Genetic Medicine Building on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill .

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Collaborating for a Cure

SECU Foundation members holding check

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Investing in local leadership

Jason P. Mihalik, PhD, co-director, Matthew A. Gfeller Sport-Related Traumatic Brain Injury Research Center; Terry Rhodes, PhD, dean, College of Arts & Sciences; Dr. James Kelly, executive director, Marcus Institute for Brain Health; Kevin Guskiewicz, PhD, chancellor

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Treating Traumatic Brain Injury in Veterans