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Carolina Stories

Portrait of person with short, curly black hair wearing a white top and a white and black patterned shawl.

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Trading zoning maps for disaster relief work

South Building at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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In SCiLL pilot, students to exercise free expression, civil discourse

A portrait of Naomi Andre facing the camera on a gray background

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Ask a Professor: Naomi André

Jed Atkins in front of the Old Well

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Meet Jed Atkins, SCiLL director and dean

An exterior photo of the School of Government building.

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High-impact fellows

Portrait of Aimee Wall arms crossed, smiling at camera.

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Serving local leaders

Researchers stand in front of a screen that displays social media posts

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Democracy in the digital age

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

Graeme Robertson smiling

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The gift of mentorship

Mike Smith and Maurice Smith pose for a photo

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Supporting local communities

Daniel Bowen (right) meets with Ross Tompkins, assistant to the town manager, to discuss Chapel Hill's sustainability initiative.

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Giving back to the community

A photo of downtown Kinston with American flag.

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Giving local governments a boost