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UNC Faculty Council discusses COVID, University Approved Absence policies

By Collin Tadlock | January 23

In the first 2023 meeting of the UNC Faculty Council, updates on the pandemic were shared along with discussions of the approved UNC absence policy and ...

‘I know what it's like’: Rachel Goode researches eating disorders among Black women

By Brianna Atkinson | January 22

Rachel Goode won the Society for Social Work and Research's 2023 Deborah K. Padgett Early Career Achievement Award this month. Her unique research ...

'All we want is what's fair:' Campus workers publicly read updated demands

By Emily Gajda | January 18

A group of about 20 campus and graduate workers publicly read the list for the first time while the UNC System Board of Governors met at the UNC System ...

UNC faculty voice exhaustion concerns, pandemic impacts

By Adele Morris | January 12

Numerous department leaders across the University are voicing concerns over faculty exhaustion and wellbeing. These conversations come in the ...

'Exceptionally distinguished scholars': Meet four incoming Hussman professors

By Ira Wilder | January 11

Four newcomers — Shelvia Dancy, Michelle LaRoche, Marisa Porto and Peter Sherman — bring a heap of interdisciplinary experience and enhance ...

Housekeepers ask for higher pay, backed by students

By Aisha Baiocchi | November 16

Housekeepers employed by the University have been advocating for higher wages since early in the semester. Here's an update on their progress so far. ...

UNC Faculty Council hears research developments, supports stipend increases

By Celia Funderburk | November 6

The UNC Faculty Council met Friday to discuss a new health research center, graduate student stipends, changes between online learning systems and affirmative ...

Employee Forum gives updates on salary caps, campus free speech

By Hannah Rosenberger | November 3

A recent University memo asked employees not to speak directly to media and to refer all media inquiries to the relevant University offices. Provost Chris ...

Dibbert announces retirement, reflects on 40 years leading the GAA

By Natalie Varma | October 25

Doug Dibbert has been president of the General Alumni Association since 1982. He announced his retirement in a Board of Directors meeting earlier this ...

'Doing more for less,' FEC calls for more University support of faculty

By Ira Wilder | October 19

The UNC Faculty Executive Committee spoke on the importance of faculty mental health and gave updates on the UNC System's return-on-investment study. ...

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In new book, UNC professors aim to increase inclusion and equity in college education

By Keerthana Gotur | October 9

Two UNC professors, Viji Sathy and Kelly Hogan, are the authors of "Inclusive Teaching: Strategies for Promoting Equity in the College Classroom." The ...

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Allegations, administration, accountability: tensions at Kenan-Flagler Business School

By Tania Tobaccowala and Preston Fore | October 5

This fall, Kenan-Flagler Business School has seen a discrimination lawsuit filed by a former doctoral student, as well as the co-leads of the school’s ...

UNC World View's Teacher-Student Initiative connecting educators to the world

By Reagan Allen | September 22

The UNC World View program has worked for over 20 years to connect K-12 and community college educators with the surrounding world to foster not only ...

UNC professor Randall Kenan remembered in launch of "Black Folk Could Fly" story collection

By Zoe Frederick | September 12

On Sunday, Sept. 11, UNC professor Randall Kenan’s friends and former colleagues held a book launch for a compilation of Kenan’s work from before ...

UNC Faculty Council passes free speech resolution at monthly meeting

By Brooke Elliott | September 12

In the first meeting of the UNC Faculty Council this school year, faculty members voted on a resolution regarding the faculty's free speech under the ...

UNC and Nikole Hannah-Jones reach settlement over last year's tenure controversy

By Madi Kirkman | July 18

On Friday, the University reached an agreement with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones to resolve legal matters related to her application ...

Director of Institute for Convergent Science aims to solve real-world problems through research

By Joelle Adeleke | June 21

Greg Copenhaver, a UNC faculty member since 2001, was promoted to director of the Institute for Convergent Science, which focuses on problem-solving in ...

Janet Guthmiller named dean of Adams School of Dentistry

By Madi Kirkman | May 11

Dr. Janet Guthmiller was named the dean of the Adams School of Dentistry on Wednesday, according to a campus-wide email from the University. She will ...

Column: Hussman’s provisional accreditation is not “unexpected”

By Caitlyn Yaede | May 4

"Despite immediate, and understandable, outrage at the profoundly irresponsible administration that allowed this to happen, we shouldn’t be surprised ...

Patricia Rosenmeyer named director for the Carolina Center for Jewish Studies

By Keerthana Gotur | May 3

Effective July 1, UNC classics professor Patricia Rosenmeyer will be the director of the Carolina Center for Jewish studies.