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Shirley Ort, director of scholarships and student aid, is planning to retire this summer.

When she retires, Carolina Covenant author Shirley Ort will be missed for her big heart

By Katie Reeder | March 22

Former Chancellor James Moeser remembers the day Shirley Ort came into his office and told him she had a plan for converting loans to grants to combat ...

People gather at Duke Chapel to celebrate Duke Teaching First becoming eligible to unionize.

Duke non-tenure faculty vote to unionize

By Shweta Mishra | March 21

A crowd at Duke Chapel Monday celebrated the first unionizing victory in decades at a private Southern university in a right-to-work state.

The Alumni Center hosted faculty panel about the political landscape in North Carolina Wednesday.

Political landscape panel focuses on national politics

By Sam Paisley | March 2

Panelists at the George Watts Hill Alumni Center gathered for what Leoneda Inge, WUNC’s changing economy reporter, coined “What’s the Deal Wednesday” ...

Another gender violence service coordinator is coming to the Women's Center

By Kelly Jasiura | March 2

After fully completing a University-based review process, the Carolina Women’s Center has been allocated additional funding for an additional Gender ...

UNC-system faculty get Commons app

By Eric Schwartz | March 2

UNC Learning Technology Commons is an opinion aggregation app, like Yelp or Trip Advisor — but instead of reviewing food or destinations, it lets UNC-system ...

Lecture on socialism held by UNC professor

By Ryan Salchert | February 25

As Barry Maguire, a core faculty member of UNC’s Philosophy, Politics and Economics program, explained socialism, Maggie, his large dog, looked upon ...

Genetics chairperson appointed vice chancellor for research

By Acy Jackson | February 23

On Tuesday, Chancellor Carol Folt announced that UNC’s next vice chancellor for research will be Terry Magnuson, chairperson of the department of genetics. ...

Kris Jordan, Lecturer of Computer Science, explains boolean statements to his COMP 110 class. Jordan is liked by students for being relatable and fun.

Computer science class gets modern twist

By Nic Rardin | February 18

Kris Jordan’s revolutionary Comp 110 has exploded since its debut in fall 2015.

Joann Isom direct pedestrian and vehicle traffic every morning in front of the bell tower to help students get safely to and from class.

UNC's favorite crossing guard gets recognition on Facebook

By Elizabeth Barbour | February 18

“Hold on one second!”

Q&A with Raleigh Magazine editor-in-chief Christa Gala

By Leah Moore | February 16

Christa Gala is both an adjunct professor in the UNC School of Media and Journalism and the editor-in-chief for Raleigh Magazine. Staff writer Leah Moore ...

Gerhardts: 2 lawfully wedded scholars

By Maria Mullis | February 8

Most married couples don’t get the opportunity to work closely with each other, unless they are Jim and Pam from “The Office.” Michael and Deborah ...

Faculty Executive Committee discusses how to increase faculty diversity

By Harris Wheless | February 8

At Monday's Faculty Executive Committee meeting, members raised questions about the role of diversity in more than just the student body.

Q&A with UNC doctoral candidate, new author Lindsay Starck

By Cate Alspaugh | January 28

Tonight, UNC doctoral candidate Lindsay Starck will be at Flyleaf Books celebrating the launch of her debut novel, "Noah’s Wife." Staff writer Cate ...

Q&A with photography author Tony Reevy

By Morgan Howard | January 25

The Daily Tar Heel: What inspired you to write about Jack Delano and his photography? Tony Reevy: I discovered his photography about eight years ...

Former UNC law student gains fan base after starring in Netflix’s 'Making a Murderer'

By Jenni Ciesielski | January 20

If UNC’s School of Law creates a course on how to deal with being an internet sensation, Jerry Buting might be the perfect professor. The UNC law class ...

Ferrell says farewell after 50 years at UNC

By Sara Salinas | January 14

Joe Ferrell’s lifelong career began with a single booze-filled night as an undergraduate at UNC. He overslept for the MCAT the following morning and ...

UNC research professor Brian Southwell hosts WNCU’s radio show “The Measure of Everyday Life” every Sunday night at 6:30. (Courtesy of Brian Southwell)

Radio show highlights issues facing social science research

By Maria Mullis | January 13

From human trafficking to campus sexual assault to Chapel Hill transportation issues, WNCU’s radio show, “The Measure of Everyday Life,” tackles ...

Gender Violence Prevention Task Force talks faculty social norms

By Amy Nelson | January 13

On Wednesday, about 20 faculty, staff and students sat in the Carolina Union's upper level to discuss recommendations for the Gender Violence Prevention ...

On Tuesday, members of different academic and athletic departments met for a Faculty Athletics Committee Meeting to discuss issues surrounding athletic policies and procedures.

Faculty discuss resolutions and solutions to support student athletes

By Maggie Budd | January 13

Time was of the essence at a Faculty Athletic Committee meeting on Tuesday, as members discussed a resolution that will be voted on at the NCAA Annual ...

Protestors at Board of Governors meeting demand Spellings' dismissal

By Sierra Dunne | December 11

The UNC-system Board of Governors were met with a crowd of students, faculty and community members this morning calling for the dismissal of President-elect ...