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Looking for another class? Check out 'Time and Medieval Cosmos'

By Nick Thompson | November 25

Two UNC professors from contrasting backgrounds are teaming up to teach “Time and the Medieval Cosmos,” a course that explores the historical connection ...

Here's why Maya Little is appealing her Honor Court decision

By Suzanne Blake | November 19

Maya Little is appealing her Honor Court decision, citing a lack of a fair and impartial trial and saying that the UNC Honor Court has a history of silencing ...

Let's talk about sex and the First Amendment

By Praveena Somasundaram | November 18

Various speakers from around the country came together to talk about pornography, sexual orientation and free speech.

This UNC nonprofit can answer all of your '13 Reasons Why' questions and more

By Evely Forte | November 18

Helping Give Away Psychological Science is a non-profit organization is bridging the gap between clinicians, researchers, students and the general public ...

Ethics forum discusses returning veterans and moral obligations

By Abbey Thompson | November 16

Veterans who are returning home after deployment face the struggle of reintegrating into society; it does not make their transition easier when their ...

UNC named an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Prosperity University

By Grace Little | November 15

UNC is joining a cohort of other universities dedicated to student-led innovation.

Charges dropped against UNC professor Dwayne Dixon

By Taryn Revoir | November 15

Simple assault charges brought against UNC professor Dwayne Dixon from the night of Silent Sam's toppling were dropped on Thursday morning at the Orange ...

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Who is behind the @now_what_sam Twitter account?

By Stephanie Mayer | November 14

Suggestions on what to do with Silent Sam posted by the account range from burying the statue like a Terracotta warrior to moving it off campus to a variety ...

November is Native American History Month and there are various spots on campus where students can gather to celebrate their heritage.

Here's how UNC is celebrating American Indian Heritage Month

By Casey Quam | November 12

Many campus groups and groups around the state are hosting events to celebrate American Indian Heritage Month.

UNC Veterans Day celebration delivered inspiration to future cadets

By Suzanne Blake | November 12

Retired Marine Capt. Larry Greenwold shared stories of his first days as a veteran and expressed optimism about the future of military service this Veteran's ...

What you missed at Friday's Faculty Council meeting

By Praveena Somasundaram | November 11

The UNC Faculty Council met on Friday to discuss topics like Silent Sam and the undergraduate general education curriculum, among other things.

HPV vaccination rates fall short of goal

By Cynthia Dong | November 6

HPV is the most common STI and has the capability to cause six cancers. Despite easy access for prevention, vaccination rates fall short of desired goal. ...

Roper awarded interim president role, BOG dodges public discussion of transition

By Cole Villena | November 2

"I can't think of anyone I'd rather give the reins to than Bill Roper,” Margaret Spellings said.

Diversity fellow Keiji Kunigami continues interdisciplinary mindset at UNC

By Elizabeth Holmes | October 25

André Keiji Kunigami was just chosen as one of UNC’s newest Carolina Postdoctoral Programs for Faculty Diversity fellows. He looks to continue his ...

Meet one of your 2018 diversity fellows: Sarah Mills

By Grace Little | October 24

Second-year postdoctoral trainee from the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center Sarah Mills is one of the five 2018 diversity fellows from the Carolina ...

LGBTQ center teaches allyship through Safe Zone trainings

By Praveena Somasundaram | October 15

The UNC LGBTQ Center has been offering Safe Zone trainings since 2003, teaching allyship strategies and bringing awareness to various LGBTQ perspectives ...

Chancellor Folt issues apology for University's involvement in slavery

By Cynthia Dong | October 14

On its 225th birthday, UNC-Chapel Hill’s administrators, faculty, staff and students pledged to look back on its checkered history to help UNC adapt ...

Holden Thorp, Buck Goldstein launch book about higher education in America

By Casey Quam | October 8

Two university professors recently published a new book about the important issues in higher education after some have called for updated literature on ...

UNC Global receives $10 million donation

By Cam Edson | October 8

For students who feel like they lack the opportunity to study or travel abroad, a donation from former J.P. Morgan Chase & Company CEO to UNC Global ...

Faculty Executive Committee attempts to move past Silent Sam, focus on University Day

October 8

The Faculty Executive Committee met Monday to discuss Silent Sam relocation/replacement ideas and University Day events.