Former GPSG President Theodore Nollert announces run for Chapel Hill Town Council

Theodore Nollert, the 2022-23 president of the Graduate and Professional Student Government, announced his candidacy for Chapel Hill Town Council this ...

Chapel Hill Transit receives $2.16 million grant to improve bus stop accessibility, safety

Chapel Hill Transit has been awarded a $2.16 million grant by the Federal Transit Administration to improve bus stops and advance its Bus Stop Improvement ...

UNC announces free tuition for undergraduates whose families make under $80,000

Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz announced in a message to the UNC community on Friday that the University, starting with the 2024 incoming class, would be ...

Federal legislation increases accommodations for pregnant workers at UNC

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires employers, like UNC, to provide reasonable accommodations for workers with limitations related to pregnancy, ...

Sammy Slade to not seek re-election to Carrboro Town Council

Sammy Slade announced this morning that he will not be seeking re-election to the Carrboro Town Council. Slade has served on the council for the past ...

Former West Virginia forward James Okonkwo transfers to UNC men's basketball

The 6-foot-8 240 pound forward entered the transfer portal following the departure of former West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins and committed to UNC ...

'I’ll figure it out': Madison Wiltrout finds solace away from javelin

“Whether you think I'm crazy or whether I think I'm crazy, I'm still gonna say, 'No, this is the best decision,'” Wiltrout said. “'I know what I'm ...

Members of the UNC community plan for a future without affirmative action

Student leaders, activists and University leaders share their plans to support students of color at UNC in a future without race-conscious admissions ...

Concerts and conch shells: UNC Summer Jazz Workshop hosts students, performers

The UNC Music Department's Summer Jazz Workshop and concert series took place from June 26 to June 30. Students in musical performance learned jazz theory ...

Upcoming online Master's of Applied Data Science program expands opportunities in data

UNC's new Master's of Applied Data Science program aims to provide graduate students and working professionals with the ability to advance their knowledge ...

UNC submits official request to approve One Cards as valid voter ID

UNC recently submitted a request for its students to be able to use their university-issued One Cards as valid photo IDs to vote. If approved, university ...

U.S. Secretary of Education does not have authority to forgive student loans, SCOTUS rules

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden's executive order, forgiving up to $20,000 in student loans for select borrowers.

NCGA passes legislation to restrict transgender youth participation in school sports

The N.C. General Assembly passed the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act on June 22. This bill will ban young transgender women from participating in school-based ...

Leaky Black, Pete Nance in NBA contracts after going undrafted

Following the conclusion of the NBA Draft, which saw former UNC basketball players Leaky Black and Pete Nance go undrafted, both inked NBA contracts.

Affirmative action unconstitutional, SCOTUS rules

Public universities can no longer consider race in admissions, a practice known as affirmative action, following a 6-3 decision released by the U.S. Supreme ...

Chapel Hill receives $1 million grant for new transportation projects, greenways

On June 23, the Town of Chapel Hill received a Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity grant for $1,000,000. This grant will ...

Michael Parker to not seek re-election on Chapel Hill Town Council this fall

Michael Parker announced this morning that he will not seek re-election to the Chapel Hill Town Council. Parker has served on the Council for two terms. ...

UNC football bolsters staff, roster ahead of 2023 season

Column: What I brought to move in my first year — and how much I actually used it

"I am not the first person to share this advice, nor will I be the last. Moving into your first college dorm room is a formative experience in your young ...