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Committee on Academic Freedom and Free Expression discusses campus-wide free speech in meeting

By Akash Bhowmik | October 22

The Committee discussed a commitment to institutional neutrality, clarified legalities surrounding the pro-Palestine demonstration and considered clearer ...

'A powerhouse': Dr. David Weber receives Edward Kidder Graham Faculty Service award

By Aidan Lockhart | October 16

On Oct. 12, Weber became the 13th recipient of the Edward Kidder Graham Faculty Service Award. Weber has mentored more than 50 master's and Ph.D. students ...

Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz releases statement on Israel-Hamas conflict

By Ashley Quincin | October 13

In a campus-wide email message on Friday, Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz released a statement condemning "senseless acts of terror" in Israel by the militant ...

'We were told we were going to do this': School of Civic Life and Leadership faculty announced

By Ashley Quincin | October 13

Faculty concerns rise after the N.C. General Assembly budget outlined mandates for hiring of faculty and a permanent dean of the school, as well as allocations ...

Board of Trustees approves increased salary range for tenured professors

By Maeson Wagner | October 13

The UNC Board of Trustees approved a motion introduced by Jennifer Halsey Evans to increase the salary range for tenured and tenure-track professors in ...

Board of Trustees University Affairs Committee increases tenured faculty salary ranges

By Akash Bhowmik | September 30

On Wednesday at the Carolina Inn, the UNC Board of Trustees University Affairs Committee gave a statement on the June 29 U.S. Supreme Court decision that ...

UNC to hire three faculty members focused on Asian American studies after student petition

By Madeleine Ahmadi | September 28

The University will hire three faculty members focused on the area of Asian American studies. This comes after a student-made petition was created in ...

'Passion and heart': UNC scientist recognized by Time100 for his work preventing overdose deaths

By Amie Cooke | September 25

Nabarun Dasgupta, an epidemiologist who has been studying opioid overdose for about 20 years, became interested in the issue after a friend passed away ...

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FEC discusses new free tuition program in Monday meeting, submits resolution

By Olivia Metelo | September 20

During their Monday meeting, the Faculty Executive Committee discussed the university’s new free tuition program for eligible incoming undergraduates ...

'A visionary leader': Director of UNC cancer center to step down next summer

By Lauren Lovitt | September 19

Dr. Shelton Earp has served as director of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center since 2018 but will retain his role as Distinguished Professor ...

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‘We're humans as well’: Faculty feels weight of supporting student mental health

By Adele Morris | September 12

Though many professors view caring for their students’ mental health as part of their responsibility, some say they also feel the weight of that care. ...

Some faculty say unclear protocol led to continued instruction during lockdown

By Samantha Nichols | September 12

Some faculty and students speculated that miscommunication and lack of training were the reasons some professors continued teaching during the active ...

Faculty Council discusses campus safety and affirmative action in Sept. 8 meeting

By Brooke Elliott | September 11

Faculty Chair Beth Moracco, Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz and Provost Chris Clemens led the Faculty Council in a discussion last Friday about campus safety ...

UNC professor Zijie Yan remembered as gentle mentor, loving father

By Natalie McCormick | September 5

"He just wanted to educate people, to teach people and mentor people," UNC senior Bergen Murray said of associate professor Zijie Yan, who died on Aug. ...

Faculty reflect on campus safety and returning to class

By Maya Waid | September 5

Faculty members reflect on campus safety after Monday's shooting, lockdown protocols and what it means to move forward as students return to class on ...

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 ...