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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of N.C. and UNC Medical School near 10-year anniversary

By Tulsi Asokan | November 18

The two-year curriculum of the physician assistant program offers veterans scholarships and special admissions preference to finish their medical training. ...

Students create their own academic path with the Interdisciplinary Studies major

By Jordan Andreasen | November 18

The 24-credit B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies currently has around 50 unique paths that students are following.

Equity questions surround Morehead-Cain scholarship nomination process

By Regan Butler | November 18

With the announcement of the second Morehead-Cain Sophomore Selection Scholars, questions have been raised about the equity of the application process. ...

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University Gender Violence Services Coordinators program celebrates 10th anniversary

By Lily Kane | November 17

UNC's Gender Violence Services Coordinators program works within the University to help victims of gender-based violence through confidential support. ...

Amid student organization budget decreases, some student groups share experiences

By Bella Pires | November 14

The Undergraduate Student Government allocated about $1.2 million to registered student organizations this year.

'They really love what they do': Content creators present to English classes

By Alice Scott | November 14

Kim and Penn Holderness, known online as the Holderness Family, collaborated with professor Marc Cohen to talk to his English 105 students about their ...

'Tools of law and education': NCCU dean delivers annual Stone Memorial Lecture

By Dylan Skinner | November 13

The Stone Center selected Patricia Timmons-Goodson, UNC alumna and the first Black woman to sit on the North Carolina Supreme Court, as the keynote speaker ...

TransparUNCy hosts teach-in, discusses surveillance and police presence

By Alyssa Acevedo | November 12

Julian Taylor and Christina Huang led a presentation about the history of policing in N.C. and recent UNCPD actions on campus.

Amid legislative efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, some students are considering how a Trump administration might change the health care landscape — including access to contraceptive measures like IUDs. DTH file 2017.

Students express difficulty obtaining IUD appointments post-election

By Maria Sullivan | November 11

“The first thing I thought of when I woke up in the morning and saw the result [of the election] was, I need to talk to my parents and make an appointment,” ...

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'Like Cinderella': Professor Mark McCombs' impact transcends his sparkly heels

By Darby McBride | November 11

Mark McCombs described working with students as a gift.

Nationwide racist texts target UNC students in the Black community

By Ananya Cox and Daneen Khan | November 11

Many Black UNC students have received anonymous racist texts, like many students nationwide. Government officials on the local and national level are ...

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Two UNC BOT members to resign after winning state elections

By Emmy Benton | November 11

David Boliek was appointed to the Board of Trustees by the UNC System Board of Governors, while Brad Briner was appointed by the N.C. General Assembly. ...

Campus community talks post-election mental health strategies

By Zora Hollie | November 10

Following last week's election, the campus community discussed stress levels and coping mechanisms.

Davis Library cafe project indefinitely postponed

By Allison Hurley | November 10

UNC hosts a variety of other cafe options around campus, however on-campus dining options close before or at midnight.

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'Just trying to be students': Disability Advocates Committee requests accessibility reform

By Regan Butler | November 10

The student organization released a statement following the week of Oct. 7, when students with disabilities were unable to access some building entrances ...

University Employee Forum discusses new initiatives and accessibility concerns

By Suhas Nittoor | November 8

Members shared campus updates, discussed accessibility and spoke about future programming.

'A lasting impact': Center for Galapagos Studies receives $600,000 to fund research

By Alissa Shyshkova | November 8

A gift from the Royal Caribbean Group will fund three upcoming projects in the Galapagos Islands. Some funds from the gift will be put toward introducing ...