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UNC faculty named as Fulbright Scholars to conduct research abroad

By Akash Bhowmik | August 23

UNC faculty members Pamela Lothspeich, Carissa Byrne Hessick, Anthony Hackney and Patrick Davison were chosen to be Fulbright Scholars for this academic ...

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Who's new at UNC: An overview of this summer's new University leaders

By Eliza Benbow | July 27

This summer, a range of leaders have stepped into new roles at UNC. These roles include the new faculty chair, chair of the UNC Music Department, director ...

Penny Gordon-Larsen, new vice chancellor for research, hopes to continue collaboration

By Mary Mungai | July 26

Penny Gordon-Larsen, who accepted the permanent position of vice chancellor for research earlier this month, said that strategic priorities are being ...

Blair LM Kelley selected as new director of the Center for the Study of the American South

By Madison Gagnon | July 16

The new director of the Center of the Study of the American South, Blair LM Kelley, is hoping to make the center a welcoming and inclusive place for all ...

From the UNC System to our University – how the state, school and student body are led

By Eliza Benbow | June 27

UNC is led by a variety of governing bodies that make decisions on the state, school and student body level. The Daily Tar Heel has compiled a list of ...

'UNC Works Because We Do': Graduate students rally for collective bargaining

By Ashley Quincin | May 19

On Wednesday, May 17, supporters of The Workers Union at UNC participated in a rally during a Board of Trustees meeting. Their demands include the repeal ...

UNC faculty members elected into the American Academy, celebrate research

By Kayla Hallac | May 8

UNC professors Amy Gladfelter and Robert Hummer have been elected into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences on April 19.

Stephanie Brown to retire after 14 years directing Park Library

By Corey Davis | April 27

Stephanie Brown has been the director of the Park Library in the Hussman School of Journalism and Media for 14 years. After teaching and assisting hundreds ...

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Mimi Chapman to leave role as chairperson of the faculty

By Abby Pender | April 26

Mimi Chapman's term as chairperson of the faculty will end in June, and she will be succeeded by Beth Moracco. However, she will continue to be involved ...

Recapping UNC's 2022-2023: a year of news

By Liv Reilly | April 26

The 2022-2023 school year at UNC was filled with news regarding leadership, students and faculty. From Supreme Court hearings of oral arguments to students ...

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House bill could eliminate tenure in the UNC System, faculty see it as a threat to academic freedom

By Allie Kelly | April 26

N.C. House Bill 715, or The Higher Ed. Modernization & Affordability Act, aims to end faculty tenure at all UNC System universities and community ...

Beth Moracco named as next faculty chairperson, to begin role July 1

By Allie Kelly | April 18

Beth Moracco has been elected as the next chairperson of the UNC faculty, succeeding current Chairperson Mimi Chapman. FEC members also spoke about a ...

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Meet Tom Kelley, a candidate for chairperson of the faculty

By Satchel Walton | April 4

Tom Kelley is running for UNC faculty chairperson. While he has his opinions about the current disputes on campus, he said his priority if he becomes ...

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Meet Beth Moracco, a candidate for chairperson of the faculty

By Defne Önal | April 4

Health behavior professor Beth Moracco is running for the UNC faculty chairperson position. She said she has a “very, very in-depth knowledge” of ...

'It is so frightening': Faculty Executive Committee concerned by proposed firing rules

By Emi Maerz | April 4

At their Monday meeting, the Faculty Executive Committee discussed proposed language that would loosen the rules surrounding faculty firing. It also considered ...

Q&A: Anna Wu retires, reflects on 28 years with Facilities Services

By Ashley Quincin | April 3

Anna Wu, the previous associate vice chancellor for Facilities Services, sat down with staff writer Ashley Quincin to talk about her time at the University. ...

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Column: Professors, the lecture hall is not your soapbox.

By Olivia Henley | March 27

"A classroom isn't a stage for a professor's knowledge and opinions. A classroom is where we go to engage in intellectual discussions. The only way we ...

Faculty Council addresses University DEI efforts, School of Civic Life and Leadership

By Brooke Elliott | March 27

Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz gave updates about recent requests for information about UNC's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts from the North Carolina ...

Chapman prepares to speak before BOT, faculty discusses relationship with board

By Annie Ham | March 21

In Monday’s Faculty Executive Committee meeting, Chapman asked faculty leaders about what she should include in her address to best represent the faculty. ...

How tenure and Tier II academic appointments are granted by the Board of Trustees

By Corey Davis | February 28

For professors, gaining tenure is one of the most coveted aspects of academic life. It provides job assurance as they teach and conduct research. Though, ...