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N.C. House proposes new engineering school at UNC

By Regan Butler | June 26

The NC House of Representatives proposed an $8 million budget change last week that could bring back UNC’s long-dormant engineering program by establishing ...

'Deep roots': The Carolina Inn celebrates 100 years of history in Chapel Hill

By Morgan Brenner | June 24

From the start of the 20th century, the University became the research institution it is today — and The Carolina Inn tells a huge part of that history. ...

UNC EOC office provides accommodations relating to academics, campus, dining and more

By Ananya Cox and Lily Kane | June 19

The UNC Equal Opportunity and Compliance office deals with anything related to an individual's protected status, which includes age, disability, ...

Heels and wheels: How to get around UNC's campus

By Regan Butler | June 19

UNC students use a variety of personalized transportation options based on their schedules and where they are headed on campus, and in the surrounding ...

Over $500,000 raised for UNC fraternities set to fund 'Flagstock' Labor Day party

By Dania Al Hadeethi | June 19

The money was raised through a GoFundMe created to reward members of Pi Kappa Phi, Alpha Epsilon Pi and other fraternities for their defense of the U.S. ...

Q&A: Student Body President Jaleah Taylor shares plans for 2024-25 academic year

By Ananya Cox | June 18

Taylor discusses advice for incoming students as well as her thoughts on DEI, University communication and student protesting.

Campus organizations provide resources for LGBTQ+ students

By Madeline Reames | June 17

UNC hosts a variety of resources for LGBTQ+ students, staff and community members at the University, but some are more well known than others. This Pride ...

Chancellor Search Advisory Committee holds special meeting on June 11

By Sarayu Thondapu | June 12

Laurie Wilder, president of Parker Executive Search, said that while creating the leadership profile — which acts as a briefing for potential candidates ...

University Employee Forum discusses budget priorities, awards and human resources

By Sarayu Thondapu | June 6

In its general meeting Thursday morning, the UNC Employee Forum went over a finance and operations quarterly update, recent amendments to the budget passed ...

'They grabbed me by the ponytail': Community members reflect on April 30 police response

By Dania Al Hadeethi | June 6

Pro-Palestine demonstrators and observers at the Triangle Gaza Solidarity Encampment the morning of April 30, and later that day at Polk Place, said that ...

Anti-Palestinian discrimination investigation opens at UNC following complaint

By Estelle Venable | June 3

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights opened a Title VI investigation into UNC for anti-Palestinian discrimination on May 5. Palestine ...

UNC removes Polk Place fencing a month after Triangle Gaza Solidarity Encampment

By Ananya Cox | May 31

The fencing was present through final exams and the beginning of UNC’s summer session dates, with increased police presence observed around the Quad ...

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Chapel Hill, University serves community with free transit

By Lola Oliverio | May 24

Navigating UNC's campus and surrounding town can be difficult. Luckily, there are several ways to get around without breaking a sweat.

UNC Board of Governors removes DEI requirements from UNC System schools

By Ananya Cox | May 23

The UNC Board of Governors voted to repeal Section 300.8.5 of the UNC Policy Manual, which required diversity and inclusion services and officers ...

University provides variety of food options in dining halls, on-campus restaurants

By Sarayu Thondapu | May 21

When choosing a dining plan, it's vital for incoming students to consider both the numerous options available to them and the caveats, like Chapel Hill's ...

Students, faculty and community members protest for Palestine throughout school year

By Ananya Cox | May 21

UNC Students for Justice in Palestine and other community groups have hosted sit-ins, marches, “die-ins” and other protests from October until the ...

UNC expands registration resources for incoming first-years

By Akash Bhowmik | May 21

This year’s registration process will have an improved student seat release process to provide an equal opportunity to register for certain classes, ...

'A sense of community that I didn’t find anywhere else': A guide to UNC's traditions

By Estelle Venable | May 21

UNC's unique traditions bring a sense of community to students throughout their four years on campus.

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UNC Board of Trustees discuss DEI, athletics for 2024-25 budget

By Ananya Cox | May 19

Last Monday the UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees hosted a special meeting where they discussed and voted on certain amendments to the budget before sending ...

Report for Aug. 28 shooting suggests campus planning, communication improvements

By Ananya Cox | May 16

UNC released an after-action report for the Aug. 28 campus shooting on Thursday. The report includes recommendations by the Center for Naval Analyses ...