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First-year Radian Hong poses for a sitting portrait outside, with Thomas Wolfe monument in backdrop.

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A green light to write

Mary Margaret Frank stands outside of an academic building in a grassy area.

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From UNC Kenan-Flagler student to dean

Person stands in front of the Old Well and smiles softly.

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Engineering a future inspired by family

Dr. Aziz Sancar poses for a portrait in lab with his research team.

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A new hope for brain cancer

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’

RJ and Rameses point at the camera in a campus food pantry, with jars of peanut butter in the foreground.

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When competition feeds a cause

Portrait of Landon Day against blue and white squiggle backdrop.

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Building the Carolina connection

Blue Sky Scholar Zoey Ainsworth poses for an outdoor portrait.

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Learning with heart

Frank Leibfarth smiling in front of an outdoor background.

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Frank Leibfarth receives Carolina’s first Blavatnik award

Dr. Aziz Sancar poses for a portrait in lab with his research team.

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The enduring legacy of Dr. Aziz Sancar

Painting sits in a glass box on display with person passing in the background.

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Exhibit adds splash of 'Color'