By Korie Dean, University Communications Originally published Monday, March 29, 2021 Carolina sophomore Samara Perez Labra is working on community development and revitalization initiatives at Habitat for Humanity of Orange County alongside Carolina alumnus Kevin Giff. From the moment Kevin … Read more

Written by Eve Elliott ’21 In many mystery stories, a detective boldly hunts for clues and tracks down the elusive cause for a community’s strife. Sometimes they have a sidekick, but in many cases they act alone Thorp Faculty Engaged … Read more

By Eve Elliott ’21 This story uses person-first language to describe individuals experiencing autism spectrum disorder. To learn more, you can read the notes in the Evidence-Based Practices for Children, Youth, and Young Adults with Autism from the National Clearinghouse … Read more

Despite its challenges, the year 2020 brought a lot to celebrate. As we reflected on the past 12 months, we gathered together our favorite service stories from throughout the year. We hope these positive stories of public service brighten your … Read more

Written by Eve Elliott ’21   For more than two decades, APPLES alternative breaks took the form of trips in laughter-filled white vans. They included hugs to community partners and group huddles for deep reflection activities. In early March 2020, … Read more