Articles by Michael Abernethy
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Tom Arcaro teaches course, gives presentation for aid workers in Bangladesh
August 30, 2023
Partnered with BRAC University’s Centre for Peace and Justice in Dhaka, Arcaro taught a three-day course around sociological principles, power and privilege, and presented around the importance of women in social movements.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s Department of Engineering launches mechanical engineering concentration
August 29, 2023
The mechanical engineering concentration complements existing coursework and is the most popular engineering degree worldwide. Assistant Professor Blake Hament was hired this summer to add to existing curriculum and faculty expertise.
Jennifer Eidum selected as English Language Specialist for U.S. Department of State
August 24, 2023
Eidum will lead workshops and webinars for Russian teachers interested in active engagement, supportive and inclusive environments and differentiate instruction for individual students.
Gabie Smith to conclude service as dean of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ College, the College of Arts & Sciences
August 23, 2023
A national search will begin this fall for the next leader of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s largest academic division.
Faculty and staff in ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ College awarded for advancing teaching, learning, leadership
August 18, 2023
Ten individuals nominated by their colleagues were recipients of five annual awards recognizing contributions to teaching, mentoring, scholarship and service.
Power + Place Collaborative receives $10K Impact Alamance grant to connect religious communities
August 10, 2023
A partnership between ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ, the African American Cultural Arts and History Center and the Mayco Bigelow Center, this year’s work will focus on telling stories around faith traditions and moral leaders in Alamance County.
Game Design Minor students publish ‘Samira: Taken From Time’ on Steam
August 3, 2023
The narrative-driven, puzzle-solving adventure game was developed by a team of students over two semesters in the minor’s capstone courses.
Musical instrument sale to benefit ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ music scholarships, programs
July 31, 2023
The Aug. 3-5 sale through the Rockley Family Foundation will price pianos, violins, violas and cellos below market value with proceeds going toward supporting ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ students
Students begin work on Loy Farm Living-Learning Community, a ‘truly groundbreaking’ project
July 28, 2023
Twelve sustainably designed homes will become the Loy Farm Living-Learning Community, a model of green architecture where students thrive by living harmoniously with nature. The LLC will open in fall 2024 with all 12 homes completed by fall 2025.
In political science, Pi Sigma Alpha journal’s well-oiled machine gets another turn
July 27, 2023
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s Department of Political Science and Policy Studies has hosted the Pi Sigma Alpha Undergraduate Journal of Politics since fall 2020. Students and faculty will continue editorial oversight of the national political science honor society’s journal for another three-year term through 2026.