It’s no surprise this UNC professor is a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize

Posted Jul 13, 2019
History professor Fitzhugh Brundage was named as a finalist for a 2019 Pulitzer Prize. Brundage, former chairperson of the history department and current William Umstead Distinguished Professor, teaches and advises in addition to writing. He was shocked by his nomination. The Pulitzer releases its finalists and its winner at the same time. (Daily Tar Heel)

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