‘Doing the right thing’ every day earns Bowers recognition Some people do great things because of the attention they might get. Other people do great things because of some inner compass they feel obliged to follow that not only tells … Read more
Thompson recognized with Massey Award for her support, compassion Wanda Thompson began life in Chapel Hill as a newborn baby at N.C. Memorial Hospital. Some 45 years later, she is still here with an extended family of babies to care … Read more
Adviser shows undergraduates the way for two decades It would seem that Carolyn Cannon grew up with the odds stacked against her. Her father had 11 children with three wives, and Cannon came along at the end of the string … Read more
Admissions ambassador recognized with Massey Award Sue Klapper grew up knowing the putrid smell a paper mill can make on a cold, rainy day. She grew up knowing a lot of other things about the mill in Plymouth, too, thanks … Read more
Forester weathers slew of storms, preserves campus beauty They could see it coming from a hundred miles away. Like a set of menacing headlights looming in the distance, Hurricane Fran barreled straight toward them from the North Carolina coast. What … Read more
Administrator honored for his ability to bring people together In his 2000 book, “The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference,” Malcolm Gladwell wrote about the value of connectors. A connector, he wrote, is the human equivalent … Read more
By the numbers: Williford excels in mining data for meaning Sometimes, the numbers confirm widely held opinions. Other times, the numbers may reveal hidden, even uncomfortable truths. But in all cases, University policymakers know they can count on the numbers … Read more
Keith shapes success for minorities in health fields Larry Keith always viewed his work at Carolina, not as a job, but a mission. The five titles he held in the School of Medicine — associate director of the Office of … Read more
Clark takes personal approach in mentoring students When Fred Clark came to Carolina from Florida to teach Spanish in 1967, he wasn’t even interviewed. “They offered me a position in the mail back in those days,” Clark said. He had … Read more
Massey award winner Luse pushes ‘living room’ atmosphere It’s a long haul — in more ways than miles — from the dairy farm in western Ohio where Don Luse grew up to Chapel Hill. Everywhere he has gone, Luce has … Read more