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Chapel Hill’s population growth dropped off in the last decade. Is it a concern?

By Brent Van Vliet | October 8

The Town of Chapel Hill's population is decreasing, despite popular assumptions. In fact, growth in this decade so far has been the slowest the town has ...

Positive family relationships during teen years may lower your risk of depression

By Erich Hess | October 8

A recent study published by researchers at the Carolina Population Center suggests that having positive relationships with family during your teen years ...

'The Bro Code' and toxic masculinity discussed by visiting lecturer

By A.J. OLeary | October 8

A professor from Claremont Graduate University spoke about the pervasive effects of toxic masculinity in society.

National AAUP president discussed corporatization of higher education at conference

By Jackie Sizing | October 8

UNC's chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) held a statewide AAUP conference over the weekend, featuring a speech from national ...

Strawberry and butternut and sriracha — oh my! Chase now serves unique pizzas

By Erich Hess | October 8

Chase Dining Hall is now serving up an unusual variety of pizzas. At first, they may steer you away, but it's all a part of a plan to introduce healthier ...

UNC allergists are working to improve the lives of those impacted by allergies

By Morgan Topol | October 8

The UNC Food Allergy Initiative has developed new immunotherapy treatments.

'Who do we aspire to be?': Guskiewicz discusses new strategic plan at faculty meeting

By Morgan Topol | October 7

“We’re bringing in $1.1 billion a year, we have a new Gen Ed curriculum and that's all great,” Guskiewicz said. “But at the end of the day, who ...

'It’s OK to be gay in medicine': Q-Connect to partner with Queer Straight Alliance

By Allie Kelly | October 7

Q-Connect, a group centered around LGBTQ+ affirmation and education, has partnered with the Queer Straight Alliance at UNC to help medical students learn ...

CAPS petitioned for a new support group for male-identifying and non-binary survivors

By Anna Southwell | October 7

UNC Counseling and Psychological Services, CAPS, currently offers multiple therapy groups for women who are survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. ...

Trees keep coming down in Chapel Hill: Is this necessarily a bad thing?

By Emily Orland | October 6

Chapel Hill's dying trees are being removed so they do not become a safety concern. Here's how the town is working to make sure UNC and Chapel Hill remain ...

Run. Hide. Fight: Police and students prepare responses for active shooter situations

By Suzanne Blake | October 6

UNC-Chapel Hill's new Chief of Police David L. Perry has plans to make active shooter trainings include hands-on activities to better prepare participants, ...

Here's what you need to know about the aftermath of the AKPsi suspension

By Elizabeth Moore | October 6

A five-year suspension of UNC’s chapter of the co-ed business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi came earlier this year after violations related to alcohol, ...

UNC doctorate student argues that climate change is fueling right-wing nationalism

By Will Forrest | October 6

Researchers at UNC are looking into an unexpected effect of climate change — the rise of white nationalism.

What Koch Foundation money means for the Universities that receive it

By Maeve Sheehey | October 6

UnKoch My Campus' executive director spoke to UNC professors about accepting money from the Charles Koch Foundation, as professors continue to disagree ...

When it comes to college students fostering dogs, both benefit

By Emily Holler | October 6

For some students, fostering dogs is a way to help animals while also benefiting from time spent with them. Here's how UNC students foster dogs and why ...

Chairperson of the faculty nomination process discussed at advisory committee meeting

By Julie Kim | October 4

At a Chancellor's Advisory Committee meeting on Thursday, members discussed the process of choosing a chairperson of the faculty.

Innovate Carolina and b-school entrepreneurship partner for On the Heels of Innovation podcast

By Anna Neil | October 4

Innovate Carolina and the Entrepreneurship Center at Kenan Flagler Business School host On the Heels of Innovation, a podcast about how to attain entrepreneurial ...

UNC AAUP chapter to hold conference about threats to higher education

By Hunter Haskett | October 3

Members of the American Association of University Professors are attending a conference hosted by the UNC chapter to discuss how to combat issues of higher ...

Concerns with communication and trust voiced at Campus Safety Commission meeting

By Nathan Wesley | October 3

Following a string of campus safety listening sessions over the past week, the Campus Safety Commission met to discuss safety issues in the UNC community. ...

Forest Theatre celebrates centennial birthday, plans for next 100 years

By Addison Skigen | October 3

On Sunday, the Koch Memorial Forest Theatre turns 100. Here's a look at the history behind one of the "jewels of this campus."