97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.



Every month, Aaron welcomes UNC’s Carolina Public Humanities to the studio for a regular feature called “Oh, the Humanities!” spotlighting humanities work and upcoming events on campus. Click here to listen back to all of those discussions.


This month, Aaron is joined by art historian Victoria Rovine, who took over this summer as CPH’s new director. Rovine discusses her work – which includes research on West African textiles, clothing, and fashion – and how it’s informed her understanding of the larger world. Rovine also shares her vision for Carolina Public Humanities, including some exciting upcoming events this fall.

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