CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Feb. 28 -- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill issued the following news release:

UNC-Chapel Hill experts are available to help reporters interpret the forces most likely to shape 2026, sharing the trends they predict will matter most. Below is a curated list of Carolina voices, each with a trend to watch and why it matters.

If you would like to speak with any of these experts, please contact our University Communications team at mediarelations@unc.edu and include your deadline, outlet and the topic you are covering.

Technology, AI and Media

Public Health and Demographics

Climate, Environment and Resiliency

Economy, Jobs and Education

Housing, Communities and Civic Life

Law, Policy and Elections

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