Celebrations abound as Dr. Clark Gray emerges victorious in the 2023 IPUMS Research Awards, clinching the prestigious accolade for his groundbreaking paper titled “Heat and drought reduce subnational population growth in the global tropics.” For more information about this award, … Read more
In a momentous occasion, the American Association of Geographers (AAG) has unveiled the distinguished individuals recognized for their outstanding contributions to the field. Among the esteemed honorees are Danielle Purifoy, named as one of the 2024 AAG Fellows, and Elizabeth … Read more
In a momentous celebration on May 14, 2023, unc geography bestowed upon Meagan Harrington, a promising graduate of the esteemed Geography program, the highly acclaimed Melinda Meade Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research. The prestigious certificate commemorates Meagan Harrington’s exceptional … Read more
In a heartwarming geography graduation ceremony held on May 14, 2023, Lila Richardson, a distinguished graduate of UNC’s esteemed Geography program, received the prestigious Owen Conley Award for their remarkable contributions to the spirit and vitality of the department. The … Read more
In a prestigious ceremony held on May 14, 2023, Jenna Land, a talented graduate from UNC’s esteemed Geography program, was presented with the esteemed John W. Florin Award for her exceptional research paper on the United States, the South, or … Read more
In a momentous ceremony held on May 14, 2023, the esteemed Douglas Eyre Award for Outstanding Leadership was presented to Natalie Van Dyke, a recent graduate of UNC’s esteemed Geography program. The certificate, a testament to Natalie Van Dyke’s exemplary … Read more
Geography PHD student Grey Shipman receives the G. Herbert Stout Award and presented at NC GIS conference next week on March 9th. Below is his presentation abstract: Public transportation can enable individuals without vehicles to access improved employment opportunities, essential … Read more
Elizabeth Havice earns 2021 Tanner Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. For more information, please follow this link.
Claire Strack has been awarded a Gillian T. Cell Senior Thesis Research Award to support her senior honors thesis research project, “Regional Geography of Vaccination Uptake and the Impacts of Policy Change in Pennsylvania”.
Katie McMahon have been awarded an Alexandre Senior Thesis Research Award to support her senior honors thesis research project, “Child nutritional vulnerability to climate change in South Asia”.
