Global Experiences, Languages, Literature & Communications
Global Experiences, Languages, Literature & Communications
Hazael Andrew
UNC World View
I am originally from the Commonwealth of Dominica, a small island in the southern Caribbean. I moved to the United States on an athletic scholarship (basketball) and attended Fayetteville State University where I double majored in Managerial Economics and Finance. My PhD research is on the academic, cultural and social experiences of Caribbean students at U.S. universities. I enjoy guiding students through the Carolina experience by sharing resources that could contribute to their success. When I am not working, you can find me watching sports, reading books and travelling.
Brett Harris
International Education Program Coordinator
UNC Global – Center for European Studies
I graduated from UNC in 2021 and 2023 with a BA in European Studies & Comparative Literature and an MA in Political Science (European Governance), respectively. As an out-of-state undergrad, I was heavily involved in public humanities and student work positions at the Ackland Art Museum, Carolina Housing, and other programs. During grad school, I focused more on grant and scholarship work to support my research and study abroad at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, while also working part time in consulting. I’m excited to help students find their research interests, identify opportunities to go abroad, and generally develop as young professionals and community members.
Sarah Hutchison
Associate Director, TransAtlantic Masters Program
UNC Global – Center for European Studies
I was born in Durham, NC but spent the first two years of my life on Guam. I grew up in MA, completed my undergraduate degree in New York City and then studied Comparative Literature at Carolina. I have worked at the Center for European Studies since 2002. I’m especially interested in helping students to have international experiences both in the local area and through study abroad. I live in Hillsborough with my daughter, husband, and our two dogs, HushPuppy (13 years old) and Henry (4 months old).
Thomas Lasater
UNC Global Affairs
I am a double Tar Heel who graduated from UNC in 2016 with a BA in Political Science and Religious Studies and in 2019 with an MA in Global Studies. Upon finishing graduate school, I worked for a national security and global intelligence consulting firm in Washington, D.C., where I supported multiple security advisory and business management projects for clients in the private sector. Prior to that, I interned at the U.S. Department of State, serving in the Political Section at U.S. Embassy Rome. As a former Covenant Scholar from rural North Carolina, I am excited for the opportunity to connect with students who are interested in global experiences at UNC or career paths in public service and international affairs. Depending on the day, you can usually find me cheering on Carolina basketball or my small cat, Pepper.
Steve May
Department Associate Chair, Associate Professor
Department of Communication
I am originally from Evansville, Indiana, but I lived in Montana, Utah, and New Zealand before coming to Chapel Hill, where I have lived for nearly 30 years now. I grew up in a basketball-crazy state, so I was excited to experience my first national championship back in 1993 when I first arrived at Carolina. I received my BA, MA, and PhD degrees in Communication and I am currently a professor in the Department of Communication. My research focuses on organizational ethics and corporate social responsibility. Because my work explores the role of communication in workplaces, more generally, I can assist students with internships, job/career opportunities, and how to be both happy and productive at work. I also serve on the Advisory Board of the Study Abroad Office, so I can also guide students interested in studying abroad and traveling internationally. I have truly enjoyed working with Carolina students. In my experience, they are committed, passionate, and exemplify “excellence with heart.” Outside of work, I enjoy a range of different sports and I follow most all of the Carolina athletic teams. I love to spend time in the mountains or at the beach. Regardless of location, though, my favorite activity is to camp and hike. In the summers, I like to travel internationally and I have lots of countries on my short list to visit, including an extended return visit to New Zealand, where I will be teaching a study abroad course in the future.
Michael Palm
Director of Graduate Studies, Associate Professor, Diversity Liaison
Department of Communication
I grew up in Illinois, at the intersection of rural and suburban. After attending graduate school in New York City, I have lived in North Carolina since starting my job at UNC in 2008. I teach classes about technology and popular culture, and I try to help students better understand some of the aspects of our everyday lives that we often take for granted. I love music, and I am writing a book about the revived popularity of vinyl records and the people who make and sell records today. (I also DJ on WXYC, the student-run radio station at UNC.) I am proud to work at a public university, and it is an honor to serve as a Carolina Covenant Mentor.
Robert Porter
Department of African, African American, and Diaspora Studies
I am the first in my family to go to college. I’m a native of Texas and have taught at UNC-CH in the Department of AAAD Studies for more than 30 years. I’m extremely enthusiatic about mentoring for Covenant and have done so for more than a decade. I make it my business to learn as much about graduate and professional schools as well as available scholarships so as to help my mentees as much as possible.
Erin Siegal McIntyre
Hussman School of Journalism and Media
Erin Siegal McIntyre joined the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media as a tenure-track assistant professor in 2020 from Tijuana, Mexico. She is an award-winning investigative journalist and author who has worked professionally in radio, television, and print.