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Also, I'm giving a talk at Flyleaf Books next week. If you're not in or near Chapel Hill, you can join online. shorturl.at/SmC5M

Great news from #UNC! Carolina K-12 has been awarded a nearly $1 million federal grant to expand and enrich teacher training programs across North Carolina. 🎉 Part of @UNChumanities, Carolina K-12 extends @UNC’s resources to our state's teachers go.unc.edu/Gj78N

Micah Mangot ’27 is a champion for public transit. Through the @UNChumanities Zietlow Civic Engagement Fellowship, Mangot is encouraging her neighbors to use regional public transportation systems and enhance them through their feedback. Learn more: college.unc.edu/2025/06/mangot/

#UNC alumnus Rob Clay became passionate about health care after his own medical emergency. Through the C-STEP program, he transferred to @UNC from a local community college. Then, he conducted health policy research as a @UNChumanities Zietlow fellow college.unc.edu/2025/06/clay/

Next week is our last show of the season! June 11, @FlyleafBooks! GO.UNC.EDU/NCREVIEW What a stacked lineup: @SkylarGudasz, Shana Tucker, Django Haskins, and @sonnyformiles!

Through the @UNChumanities Zietlow Civic Engagement Fellowship, @UNC sophomore Allyson Horst gained research experience in education. Horst, an aspiring teacher, researched and built awareness about N.C. educator retention through interviews college.unc.edu/2025/05/allyso…

Join us on June 14th at the new Drakeford Library Complex in Carrboro to learn about the local, yet far-reaching legacy of Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray. In collaboration with the @PauliMurrayCntr. It's FREE, but you must register: GO.UNC.EDU/MURRAY

What makes a city literary? Is it the presence of libraries? Publishers? The quality of educational or public art programs? Inspirational landscapes or rich history? Find out with us! GO.UNC.EDU/CITIES

It's our last show of the season, and we're finishing strong on June 11 at @FlyleafBooks! $10 • GO.UNC.EDU/NCREVIEW Featuring: @SkylarGudasz, Shana Tucker, Django Haskins, and @sonnyformiles ⚡️ Get your tickets before they sell out!

Join us for a seminar this summer! Learn about the legacy of Pauli Murray for free in Carrboro on June 14th, or explore some of the world’s most literary cities on June 21st at the Kenan Center. 🎫 humanities.unc.edu

Next week! We hope you'll join us!

On June 3, join us to discuss the groundbreaking graphic novel and memoir, “Fun Home” by @AlisonBechdel at @FlyleafBooks with @UNCECL professor Melissa Faliveno! Celebrate Pride month by learning about queer literature & lived experiences. GO.UNC.EDU/FUNHOME

Later this May, the Durham Fellows of the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle will perform classical music LIVE at @FlyleafBooks and sit down for a chat about their experience. $10 at the door or go.unc.edu/quartet

What makes a city literary? Is it the presence of libraries? Publishers? The quality of educational or public art programs? Inspirational landscapes or rich history? Join us and find out! GO.UNC.EDU/CITIES

Tomorrow night (4/30) at @FlyleafBooks! Don't miss your chance to see @suziAnalog LIVE in Chapel Hill. She'll be performing and discussing the art of creating electronic music. @NEVERNORMALRECS @musicatunc

Folks, we've only got a few spots left... Like, literally 5. ✨ Join us on May 22 at @chpublib from 3-5pm to learn about Islamic art and do a hands-on erbu workshop aka Turkish paper marbling. ☪️ Sign up at go.unc.edu/islam-art. It's FREE, but registration is required!

2023 Schwab Award winner Suzi Analogue (Maya Shipman) of UNC Music will perform at @FlyleafBooks on April 30. go.unc.edu/suzi @UNCHumanities

The humanities are essential to positive change and growth. Share this post and tell us how the humanities have helped YOU grow. #SupportTheHumanities

Community is at the heart of the @UNChumanities Zietlow Civic Engagement Fellowship. From research on health care affordability to media literacy, community garden access to education, #UNC student fellows aim to support and engage with their neighbors. magazine.college.unc.edu/features/zietl…