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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 ...

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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, ...

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Black History Month lecture endowed by University, named after Genna Rae McNeil

By Corey Davis | February 22

The annual Black History Month Lecture on Wednesday will honor past professor Genna Rae McNeil, who has an array of credentials portrayed through her ...

Faculty Council discusses process to create new schools, IDEAs in Action curriculum

By Emily Gajda | February 21

In its first meeting since the UNC Board of Trustees voted to accelerate development of the School of Civic Life and Leadership, the UNC Faculty Council ...

LeRhonda Manigault-Bryant joins UNC as the new Stone Center director

By Stella Griffin | February 21

LeRhonda Manigault-Bryant joined UNC as the new director of the Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History. "What I liked about this job ...

Q&A: María Estorino begins position as University Librarian

By Emi Maerz | February 14

Two weeks ago, María Estorino began her journey as the new vice provost for University Libraries and University librarian. Staff Writer Emi Maerz ...

Faculty Executive Committee continues conversations on BOT's recent proposal

By Emi Maerz | February 7

On Monday, the Faculty Executive Committee continued their discussion of the new School of Civic Life and Leadership proposed by UNC Board of Trustees ...

Guskiewicz introduces new Committee for Academic Freedom and Free Expression

By Lauren Rhodes | February 7

The new Committee for Academic Freedom and Free Speech was formally charged by Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz on Monday, Jan. 30. “This committee will ...