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Kevin and Amy Guskiewicz sit on a lawn, with Kevin holding his dog Charlie on a leash.

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Honoring Chancellor Guskiewicz with a heartfelt farewell

Fiona Chen demonstrates how electronics work to youth in Franklinton.

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SECU Public Fellows internship brings science to Franklin County

Veteran Matty Colon pets a horse

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Helping veterans THRIVE: Matty Colón’s story

Frank Leibfarth in lab wearing a dark blue jump suit.

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Translating discovery into solutions

Portrait of Logan Amos standing outside with UNC-Chapel Hill's campus in the background

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Following in her father’s footsteps

Ilana Finley sits on a stool in front of a white cloth backdrop.

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‘Carolina gave me so much’

Professor Ibrahim smiling at the camera in the lobby of Gillings on U.N.C. campus.

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Biostatistics: More than just numbers

Owen Fenton (seated) surrounded by six members of his team in the Fenton Lab

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Attracting expertise: A win for Carolina, a win for research

Person smiling making coffee.

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Research leading to less loneliness

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Lowering risk of long COVID

Portrait of Morris Weinberger

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Tireless service to the state

Forte stands holding a certificate recognizing her accomplishment of Outstanding Doctoral Student of the Year.

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Future in good hands