The Well Care Project aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of informal carers and long-term care workers through the identification, evaluation, and promotion of good practices across Europe. The Department of Geography and Environment and the College of … Read more
While doing research in Jakarta and collaborating with the University of Indonesia, Prof. Lentz will deliver a talk on decolonization during the Cold War through a biography of Oey Hong Lee (1924-1992), an activist-intellectual whose overlooked work is as relevant … Read more
The department of Geography and Environment celebrates graduation on April 26. Group photo taken in front of Carolina Hall The following undergraduate students received awards: 1. McNally Award for Excellence in Geography: Amelia Jane Loeffler 2. Melinda Meade Award for … Read more
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
The department of Geography and Environment at UNC Chapel Hill seeks two teaching assistant professors.
Annie Elledge, a fourth year PhD student, was awarded a Mini Research Grant from the Southeastern Division of the American Association of Geographers. The grant will support her dissertation research on the weight-inclusive wellness industry in North Carolina’s Research Triangle.
In a remarkable display of talent and innovation, geography students from the geography took center stage at the 2023 University GIS Day map competition, showcasing their prowess in geographic information systems (GIS) and cartography. The event, held on November 15, … Read more
Raleigh, NC on Nov 7, 2023 – The Geography Department at UNC Chapel Hill is delighted to announce the showcase of recently published books by our esteemed faculty at the City GIS Day event, held on this Tuesday at Raleigh … Read more
