A program introduced by former EIC Fleet Wilson in 2022, the CPR Fellowship Program selects two of the publication’s most willing writers to produce weekly original reporting on Chapel Hill, North Carolina and the world of global and national politics. Fellows are selected each winter and serve a spring term during which the CPR covers the cost of their student-led reporting and political analysis.
Meet Our Current Fellows!
shahid s. Khan
Shahid Khan is a 2024 Rotary Peace Fellow and currently enrolled as graduate student for Masters in Global Studies. Shahid comes from the traditions of Bhangrah music (Pakistan/Indian) and Bagpipes (Scottish). Shahid is currently on a sabbatical and works as a Senior Policy Advisor in the Scottish Government. Shahid loves outdoor activities such as running, hiking and making curries for friends and family.
Daniel reyes
Daniel is a sophomore from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, majoring in History and Political Science. As a staff writer, he focuses on international issues, particularly U.S.–Latin American relations. Outside of the CPR, Daniel is a member of the UNC Students Demand Action chapter and enjoys swimming and reading. After graduation, he hopes to attend law school and pursue a career in international or antitrust law.
Previous Fellows
Benjamin Mcavoy-Bickford
Benjamin is a sophomore majoring in Economics and Linguistics, with a minor in Mathematics. His goal in this fellowship is to analyze local politics with a focus on issues that matter to residents of the region, including students. Outside of writing for CPR, he is a member of UNC's Quiz Bowl team and Underlings, the undergraduate student group for linguistics.
Catherine Wiles
Catherine is a sophomore majoring in journalism and environmental studies. Outside of the CPR, she is an amateur wildlife photographer and treasurer of the Avian Society at UNC Chapel Hill. After graduation, she hopes to go to law school and is considering a career in environmental or labor law.
Grace Whittemore
Grace is a junior majoring in Political Science and Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS). In her time with CPR, she has focused on local issues affecting North Carolinians. Outside of being a student writer, she is on the executive board of the Carolina Mock Trial team as well as a member of Phi Alpha Delta. She hopes to attend law school after graduating. In her time as a fellow this semester, she aims to further delve into issues that affect the local community around her as well as cover more campus events related to politics.
Sam Bohmer
I am a sophomore at Chapel Hill studying Public Policy and Advertising/Public Relations. I have engaged in organizing at the local, state, and national level. My interests outside of politics include reading, exploring the outdoors, and live entertainment. I hope to pursue a career either in law, political communications, political reporting, or marketing after graduation
Meet the first CPR Fellows Cohort - Spring 2022
Diane Ong
Diane is a senior at Chapel Hill and will graduate this spring with a degree in History and minor in Conflict Management. She has been actively engaged in both local and national politics, and has been an organizer during all her time at Carolina. She hopes to purse a career in foreign policy after she graduates.
Michelle Liu
Michelle is a first-year from Charlotte, NC majoring in Global Studies and Political Science. As a staff writer for the CPR, she focused on analyzing environmental issues, American foreign policy, international relations, and comparative politics. Michelle enjoys making arts and crafts in her free time.
Noah Gottlieb
Noah is a first-year from Winston-Salem, North Carolina majoring in Public Policy and Economics. Outside of his passion for politics, he enjoys the outdoors and serves as an Expedition Staffer for the Carolina Outing Club. As a CPR Fellow, Noah aims to explore topics directly relevant to UNC students.