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Youngest U.S. congressman visits UNC Young Democrats ahead of upcoming election

By Daneen Khan | August 28

Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) spoke to about 50 UNC students on Tuesday morning to rally support for the Harris-Walz ticket ahead of the presidential election. ...

Community members raise concerns about Forest Theatre accessibility

By Zora Hollie | August 28

Co-founders Donovan Zimmerman and Jan Burger voice their vision on improving accessibility at the Forest Theater.

From committee to chancellor: A look back at the chancellor search process

By Lauren Rhodes | August 26

Chancellor Lee Roberts embraces his new role after an extensive search process.

UNC School Of Nursing awarded $25,000 for workplace violence training project

By Keerthana Gotur | August 26

“We're really working on the environment in which our healthcare workers work because we don't want them just to survive,” Dean of Carolina Nursing ...

TransparUNCy holds teach-ins, educates students about UNC administration

By Madeleine Ahmadi | August 26

TransparUNCy, a student group at UNC working to educate students and community members about the inner-workings of the UNC administration, plan future ...

'Easier for students:' UNC mobile One Card approved as valid voter ID

By Sofia Szostczuk | August 26

UNC's mobile One Card can now be used as valid voter ID anywhere in North Carolina.

'Origins are not destiny': Classes begin in the School of Civic Life and Leadership

By Aidan Lockhart | August 25

This fall, UNC debuted its first courses for the new School of Civil Life and Leadership. The school is offering a Civic Life and Leadership minor which ...

Renovations at Memorial and Bingham Hall progress

By Lauren LaRoche | August 25

Construction on UNC's Memorial Hall and Bingham Hall continued during the University's first week of class, leading to increased obstruction of foot-traffic ...

UNC SJP holds first official rally of the 2024-25 academic year

By Ananya Cox and Laney Crawley | August 23

"We are doing UNC a favor, reminding them that divestment now will save them from the disparagement of ethical failures," one speaker at the rally ...

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'There’s so many different avenues': Pre-law students launch Law Society at Carolina

By Michael Singleton | August 21

The Law Society at Carolina, founded by three undergraduate students, hopes to provide students interested in law with opportunities to learn about law ...

Transfer students navigate troubles and triumphs as they enter UNC

By Emmy Benton | August 21

“Every system is a little hard to navigate at first, but you can figure it out,” UNC junior and new transfer student Layal Lawandos said. “Yes, ...

Campus organizations provide various part-time employment opportunities for students

By Regan Butler | August 21

Organizations including SafeWalk, Carolina Dining Services and Campus Recreation employ students each semester for part-time positions.

Word on the Street: What are you most excited for this semester?

By Will Kleinschmidt | August 21

Over the weekend, UNC students poured back onto campus for the school year. The school year is now in full swing, so staff writer Will Kleinschmidt asked students ...

Students attend 2024 FallFest indoors due to inclement weather

By Darby McBride | August 19

For almost 30 years, FallFest has given students the opportunity to see old friends and new faces. The event, which was held after new student convocation ...

UNC students reflect, share advice on transition back into the school year

By Brigit Pierce | August 19

Although adjusting to college life is difficult, thousands of UNC students successfully manage the transition every year. As the school year begins, some ...

Students react to Lee Roberts' permanent chancellor status

By Adele Morris | August 19

The Daily Tar Heel conducted an informal poll on campus after Roberts' election, finding that of the 228 respondents, 18 approved, 119 disapproved and ...

Transition to a professional staff-led Conduct Board begins

By Caleb Herrera | August 19

The UNC Honor System shifted from a student-led to staff-led model Aug. 12 after the University announced changes to the system this July.

'It's definitely been a journey': UNC students address move-in process

By Keerthana Gotur | August 19

“We want to make sure to provide that avenue that allows people to feel welcome, because where you live, that's the foundation — the people you are ...

Committee established to determine Campus Y building usage

By Akash Bhowmik | August 18

Chancellor Lee Roberts appointed a committee of 15 alumni to make recommendations about usage and governance of the Campus Y building. The building provides ...

'There’s nothing better than to be involved': Students organize for the 2024 Election

By Dania Al Hadeethi | August 18

UNC Young Democrats and UNC College Republicans plan to host events and candidates on campus leading up to the 2024 election cycle.