Launched in 2019, the Community Engaged Scholars Directory showcases individuals from across UNC-Chapel Hill who conduct community engaged scholarship. The Carnegie Foundation defines such engagement as “the collaboration between institutions of higher education and their larger communities (local, regional/state, national, … Read more
A deeply inspiring keynote. A series of participatory workshops and presentations that were both intellectually and emotionally engaging. A networking lunch buzzing with the energy of new connections. A reflective closing panel. Real-time visual documentation throughout the day. These were … Read more
Art is power. That’s a core belief underlying Sonny Kelly‘s work as a performer, teacher, mentor and scholar. Kelly, who received the Carolina Center for Public Service Community Engagement Fellowship in 2017, lives out that belief through his work in … Read more
On a cold but sunny Saturday in November, three Carolina undergrads drove together to Elon University for an intercollegiate competition, where teams from 16 colleges across the state worked to answer the question: “How do we make sure people have … Read more
During fall break this October, a group of Carolina students drove to Nags Head, North Carolina—but not for a beach vacation. Instead, the group participated in service activities and toured a number of environmentally-oriented local organizations as part of an … Read more
