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No. 12 UNC baseball takes first game of the series against Virginia Tech, 9-6

| April 18

Administration

UNC provost Christopher Clemens to step down in May

By Madeleine Ahmadi and Daneen Khan | April 3

Christopher Clemens, who has served as provost since 2021, will end his term and resume his past position as a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences. ...

Satire: UNC creates DERP to increase University efficiency

By Maggie Mead | March 23

"DERP has taken immediate action to minimize UNC’s spending, starting with the most inefficient thing of all: learning."

Sunrise UNC holds press conference on cogeneration facility’s climate impact

By Dylan Skinner | February 25

The 'potential for conflict of interest' within the Board of Trustees

By Aidan Lockhart and Aisha Baiocchi | February 18

Former trustees' political campaigns showcase wealth and connections

By Abby Pender | February 18

Professional paths to the UNC Board of Trustees

By Jessica Baugh and Dallia Lindell | February 18

The Board of Trustees come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, including in politics, business and law.

UNC Board of Trustees have history of stepping beyond their responsibilities

By Aidan Lockhart , Jessica Baugh and Dania Al Hadeethi | February 18

From proposing to house Silent Sam in a new campus museum in 2018 to failing to grant tenure to Nikole Hannah-Jones in 2021, the BOT has acted outside ...

From 1789 to now: Political Shifts on the Board of Trustees

By Ananya Cox | February 18

A lot has changed since 1789, when the Board of Trustees was mentioned in UNC's original Charter as their governing body. The history of the expansions, ...

Column: We're players too, explaining our BOT project

By Special Projects Desk | February 18

"It is our responsibility as journalists, but more importantly as community members, to remember, historicize and reflect on their actions, not just when ...

Student files Student Supreme Court lawsuit following early voting issues

By Claire Harutunian | February 18

UNC Junior Liam Cuppett filed an 11-page complaint against the UNC Board of Elections highlighting the issues in early voting. He brought up issues such ...

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New BOT member Ritch Allison talks love of UNC, board goals and Domino's

By Emmy Benton | February 11

University Desk senior writer Emmy Benton spoke with new UNC Board of Trustees member Ritch Allison, former CEO of Domino's Pizza Inc., on Jan. 31.

SBP candidate Kailey Wadsworth seeks to improve student health, safety and inclusivity

By Allison Hurley | February 8

“I think we need a leader that can bring us all together in love, and I think I'm the person to do that,” Kailey Wadsworth, student body president ...

Heel Talk: New Governance and Green Spaces: What You Missed Last Week at UNC

By Lauren Zola , Lucy Wu , Natalie Bradin and Kshitiz Adhikari | February 3

Welcome back to Heel Talk, where AV Editor Natalie Bradin recaps the biggest local news stories with colleagues Kshitiz Adhikari, Lauren Zola and Lucy ...

Former Domino’s CEO appointed to Board of Trustees

By Daneen Khan | January 31

Ritch Allison is replacing former BOT member David Boliek, who now holds office as state auditor.

Student Success Committee discusses improvements to learning and software

By Sajni Patel | January 27

They focus on four main objectives designed to help further student collaboration, communication and satisfaction.

Editorial: The admissions process is compromised by AI and the Board of Trustees

By Editorial Board | January 20

"Applicants deserve to be considered wholly by humans, not by artificial intelligence nor by meddling university higher-ups."

'Undervaluing research and education': Grad students want stipend increase

By Caleb Herrera | January 19

Graduate workers receive a minimum annual stipend of $20,600, while a single adult with no dependents in Orange County needs approximately $51,000 annually ...

'Fend for survival': Students reflect on past housing application cycles

By Maria Sullivan | January 16

In the past two years, the Carolina Housing waitlist has more than doubled. Allan Blattner, executive director of Carolina Housing, said UNC is in the ...

Student group TransparUNCy reflects on a year of teach-ins

By Lily Kane | January 8

A year after its formation, the student group has expanded from online videos to in-person "teach-ins."

Board of Trustees award Davie Awards, some students voice concerns around recipients

By Akash Bhowmik | January 7

"We should honor the people who really represent the University as it stands,” UNC student Lauren Southwell said.