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Spring/Summer 2025 – At A Glance

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Embodying the University’s commitment to extend Carolina’s resources to people across the state, Carolina Public Humanities offers engaging and innovative public seminars, lectures, reading groups, and other special events on various topics and themes throughout the year. Our programs draw upon the humanities to nurture a deeper understanding of history and culture, enrich the life of the mind, and contribute to creating a more humane world.

   SYMBOL KEY:    Virtual Options    Discount Available    Refreshments Available

Weekend Seminars –

These half-day programs feature UNC faculty in conversation with each other. Spend half a day immersing yourself in ideas that resonate through history and spark a deeper understanding of the present. Teachers, see our discount page for special offers!

SUMMER 2025

Humanities in Action –

Join us on select Wednesdays to learn more about contemporary issues that are too often reduced to sound bites. Series pass available!
This spring 2025, we are featuring speakers from UNC’s Philosophy, Politics, and Economics program—an interdisciplinary initiative that asks scholars to apply their insights to public issues.

Flyleaf Music Series

Combine listening and learning in an intimate environment with some of the Triangle’s most talented musicians. More than a concert, these performances will guide you through the ideas behind the music.

SUMMER 2025

Great Books Reading Series –

Connect with fellow readers in lively explorations of diverse texts facilitated by UNC scholars. Every participant will receive a copy of the reading material before the first discussion at Flyleaf Books.

SUMMER 2025

Special Events

A variety of events curated in collaboration with community partners and UNC Scholars.

SUMMER 2025

Humanities on the Road

UNC’s most engaging scholars present their research at community colleges across the state. All programs are free and open to the public.

  • Stay tuned – new events coming soon!
   SYMBOL KEY:    Virtual Options    Discount Available    Refreshments Available